Local News Briefs on Dress, Visits, and Appointments
Mrs. Austin’s new dress is seen as social chatter. Citizens mention visits by G M Titus and others, with Davenport and Tipton trips noted. Advertisements promote Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and a local vacant job for sale on Mulberry Street. Several residents return home after weekend stays in Davenport and Madison, with varied social calls and short visits recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
W. W. Cary
Tipton
Harold de Lisle
Missouri
George Emmit
J. F. Marolf
Wilton
George Shafnit
Mulberry Street
Mary Miller
West Liberty
Remember the Date and The Parish Priest at Grand
Amusements note Daniel L Hart and C B Callahan bringing The Parish Priest and Slaves of the Mine to Grand Konignt with elaborate scenery by Frank Platzer. The Girl From Kay's, Mildred Holland in The Triumph of an Empress, and George Ade's The County Chairman also featured. Savages production praised for setting and comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel L. Hart
Youn
Wilkesbarr
Parisi
Georgia
C. B. Callahan
Mildred Holland
Catherine the Great
Miss Holland
Abbany
N. Y
Harmanus Bleeker Hall
Ain
Hnesia
Mies Holland
George Ade
Henry W. Savage
New York
Jim Hadder
Bhiff
Jelergen County
Judge Rigby
Sassafias Livingston
Darkey
Camnildates
Comity
Merchants Meet Set For Tomorrow Evening
Retail Merchants will gather for a business session at 8 o'clock tomorrow at the Commercial Club Rooms. The meeting aims to consider changes to the association constitution. Card of Thanks: Mrs. Weisenhagen expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and notable societies for sympathy during the recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchante’association
Tooms
Weisenhagen
Wetznhovs
Mechanice’ Aid Society
Postal Cards Contract Awarded to Maine Firm
Washington Bureau of the Journal reports a four year postal card supply contract for the Post Office Department, starting January 1, 1906. Rumford Falls Paper Co of Rumford, Maine is favored to receive the award after investigative reviews. The contract requires strict quality, fireproof storage for 60 million cards, government furnished dies, and close department supervision. About 3.5 billion cards are expected over the period, with rate questions due to varying card textures and compliance with postal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Journal
Washington, D. C
Frank J. Suillman
Post Office Department
Romford Falls Paper Company
Rumford Walls
Postmaster General
Government Printing Office
Bureau of Engraving and Spiinting
Postol ‘Ee Department
Nyo
Post Ofice Department
West Virginia
Agen
Wade
Parijs
United States
Postofice Department
Iowa City Promises a Lively Basketball Season Opener
Season opener at Lowe City Prom features Iowa defeating Augustana College 26 to 12. Key plays by Reddy Griffith and Pearson highlight the game. Iowa led 7 to 1 at halftime, then extended the margin to 17 to 4 after the break as Ramse and Griffith contributed baskets and strong guard play for the Hawkeyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe City
Promisex
Iowa City
Jowa
Augnstana College
Lutherans
U. L
Hawkeyes
Pearson
Purn
Freeman
Ramse
Laws
Iowa
Augustana
Uncalled For Letters Advertising Change Report
The post office abandons the practice of advertising uncalled letters after an investigation shows 90 percent of names on the general delivery list belong to people who have left the city and never see the notice. Those read once are deemed unimportant and may not be worth forwarding even with known addresses. The department estimates each advertised letter costs 85 cents to deliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
United States Postal Service
Evea
Department
Former Muscatine Boy Dies in Denver
Clarence Waybrandt, a former Muscatine resident aged about twenty one, died in Denver Colorado after a period of illness. He left Muscatine for health reasons about two years ago. relatives in the city have been informed. The burial will be held in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Clarence
Waybrandt
Farm Team Causes Stir on East Third Street Forenoon
A farm team belonging to Auodaan created excitement on East Third Street around 10:39 AM when horses bolted from a wagon after the farmer left to fetch potatoes. They were quickly redirected by a milkman delivering in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Street
Auodaan
East Third Street
Third Fortnight Train Wreck Attempt Near Ottumwa
Ottumwa Iowa December 1 The third attempt within a fortnight to wreck a train near here failed when a railroad and a heavy iron bar placed at Bonington track ahead of the Denver flyer were hidden by a road curve. The engine struck the obstruction hurling it off the track and caused no damage. No one is known to have operated the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Bonington
Denver
Holiday Excursion Rates Announced for Year End Travel
Fragmentary notice describes holiday excursion rates on December 25 and January 1 with ticket sales at reduced fares. Details about return limits and dates are unclear but indicate special pricing and a contact point for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rata Lrip
Inehming
Arenis
Rev J M Cromer lecture for Luther League in KC
Reverend J M Cromer of Kansas City will give an illustrated Ben Hur lecture at Grace Lutheran Church to benefit the Luther League. The event is scheduled for December 14 at the YM C A auditorium with admission information incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple City
Mafle City Soap Works
Monmonth
Llinois
Kansas City
Ben Hur
Luther League of Grace Lutheran Zhurch
CG. A
Admis
The Best Christmas Present A New Home Offer
An ad offers a new home as the ideal Christmas gift with a few hundred dollars down and long term payments. It lists G. M. Titus at 219 Inwa psvenne as the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Titus
Inwa Psvenne
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Mrs. Austin
Joan
G.M. Titus
Town Avenue
Leonard Nevens
M Mollie Murphy
Davenport
Clita
Stephen
William Wilson
Letts
John Wilson
East Front Surbet
Mary Mckillip
Ogilvie
West Fifth Street
Hullister
Rocky Mountain
Matthias Fell
Myr
Mrs. Riggs
Irene Gabel
Grandview
Townsend Hone
Miles Avenue
Howard Niver
Chicago
Mini Russell
Sac City
5. L. Johnson
Braunworth
Mary Crees
Atafissa
J. M. Panbeck
Charles Spooner
Madison
Wis
Ndgon Kempton
Walnuty Street
Teachers’ Bibles
Reaote
Neidig's Book Store
di East
Kise
Kay
Maine
Leysen's Shoe Store
Colorado
White Ribbon Remedy Co
Tremont Street
Boston
Mass
Havercamp’s
Muscatine
the Central Life Assurance Society
Old One Life
F. M. Cooper
Iowa Avenue
Blanchard Packing Co
Castoria x Infante and Children
THE
Rish Mail
J. M. Cromer
Alkano
Alkano Remedy Co
Chash
Gobble
Mar
E. P. Day
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