Soldiers Win in Opening Conflict
The Muscatine five opened their season vs the Lewis Institute five of Chicago, winning 33 to 20. Early tied, then Muscatine pulled ahead to 14-9 at halftime and extended the lead in the second half amid fast play and rough defense. Field goals totaled Fuller 6, Fifer 5, Demsey, Volger 2, Johns 2, with others noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company C Basketball
Lewis Institute
Chicago
Soldier Boys
Bannister
Fuller
Muscatine
Volger
Demsey
C. Bartik
Chas. Fifer
Soldier Band
Fifer
Morgan
Johns
West Liberty
Lewis
Weaeax
E. Bartik
Aria
Demsey Soir
Barrister Motsau
Ee Sullivan
Elon
Bartik
R. F
Robertson
Bannister Leads Narrow Win Over Bartik Trio
Bannister scores a key 2 points and 3 free throws to propel Bannister past Bartik 2 1 and Robertson 3 positioning. Fifer adds 3 free throws in a tight game as Bannister edges Bartik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannister
Bartik
Robertson
Fifer
One-Day Cold Cure Ad by E W Grove
Advertisement proclaims a single dose of Bromo Quinine Laxative for curing a cold in one day. Claims wide usage worldwide and includes price at 25 cents. Signature attributed to E. W. Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Des Moines Pastor’s Resignation Refused by Congregation
Rev. William Boynton Gage of Des Moines Highland Park Presbyterian Church saw his resignation rejected by the local congregation on Monday night as he prepared to move to Aledo Illinois for a new pastorate. The Des Moines Presbytery will meet in special session to decide the matter this evening at Central Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boynton Gage
Des Moines Highland Park
Presbytery
Des Moines
Muscatine College Alumni Club Plans Juvenile Party
The Muscatine Business College Alumni executive committee met to arrange a December 30 children’s party at the college. Carl Heinz was elected treasurer to fill a vacancy. Clara Whicher joined the committee. A December 22 meeting will finalize the program as crowds from Muscatine and beyond are expected with an orchestra and dances planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Business College Alumni Association
Carl Heinz
M. L. Canott
Chicago
Clara Whicher
A O U W Lodge Initiates Sixteen At Hagle No 10
The first big initiation of Hagle Lodge No. 10 A O U W was held last evening with sixteen candidates initiated and nine balloted on. The membership contest advances well as Supreme Master Workman William M Narvis and others spoke. A smoker and luncheon followed. Another large class is planned for next Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagle Lodge No. 10
William M. Narvis
M. W. Stapleton
Workman
Dodd
Washington
Order
Marston social notes and local movements
Corn harvest complete in the area. Handful of residents and visitors include Will Struble John Haney Leonard Haney Al Blanchard and Raymond Marston. Haney Downey and Walters delivered hogs in Reynolds. Box social at Kimball school by Rena Middah. Several locals travel to Chicago Davenport Rock Island and Kansas City for work and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Larson
Kansas City
Bricklayers Union No. 7 Elects New Officers
Christopher Beckey was elected president at the annual session of Bricklayers Union No. 7 of Iowa. Officers include Vice president Herman Luedtke secretary William Satterthwaite treasurer Fred Wingerter deputy George Huffman alternate Wm Willis doorkeeper August Blaesing Jr. Next meeting set for December 31 at Eagle hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Beckey
Bricklayers’ Union No. 7
Iowa
Eagle Hall
Herman Luedtke
William Satterthwaite
Fred Wingerter
George Huffman
Wm. Willis
August Blaesing, Jr
Laurel Hill News and Local Movements
C Erickson and family moved onto the late Joe Thompson farm after leaving Wilton. Laurel Hill youths attended the Fiehaly Friedli charivari last Thursday. Birdsy Norton hauled wood from his Durant-area farm. Mrs Ida Rownald visited from Muscatine with her mother Mrs C Klebey. Christ Fick and son Leonard visited Davenport to see his sister. Hilbert Johnson attended a closing out sale north of Durant. Bartholomew Bros shredded corn. Ladies Aid Society was entertained by Mesdames Cooling Collier Cummings and Cockshoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hill
C. Erickson
Joe Thompson
Wilton
Birdsy Norton
Durant
Ida Rownald
Muscatine
C. Klebey
Christ Fick
Leonard
Davenport
Hilbert Johnson
Bartholomew Bros
Mesdames Cooling
Collier, Cummings
Cockshoot
Ladies Aid Society
Paul Johnson
W. H. Barber
Maude Cummings
James Cockshoot
Moscow
Sophia Angerer
Myrtle Fulton
State Grange
Christ Angerer
Fred Boot
Dr. Weatherly
Harry Romig
Lloyd Taylor
G. O. Day
Sweetland
Glenn Cummings
Henry Harder
Stockton
Emma Hudler
H. J. Hudler
Henry Nicolaus
Ralph Madden
Samose claims as filling food with health claims
An advertisement touts Samose as a flesh forming food that aids digestion and improves health with a week or ten days of use. It promises weight gain, rosy complexion, bright eyes, and renewed vitality, backed by J. J. Havercamp's guarantee to refund if results are not achieved. The column also reports social visits and local events in Wilton and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Family Ties Mention Visits At Local Homes
Spending the past month at the Romig home, he returned to his Muscatine residence Wednesday. Mrs. Della Brown of Wilton spent Wednesday with her mother, Mrs. Andrew Cockshoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romig
Muscatine
Della Brown
Wilton
Andrew Cockshoot
Fruitland Notes From Iowa Community Bonding Local Trips
Fruitland Iowa items include Chas Kleist of Muscatine visiting daughter Mrs Battenhagen and Leona Smith returning home from Knoxville. Mr and Mrs J W Newkirk were Muscatine visitors. Mrs Frank Kemp traveled to Letts. Dinsmore family from Rice Kansas left after two week visit with Mr and Mrs T H Seright. Mrs Bartlett of Ferdinand Sr visits with Mrs T H Seright. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Kreger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitland
Chas. Kleist
Muscatine
Battenhagen
Leona Smith
Knoxville
J. W. Newkirk
Frank Kemp
Letts
Dinsmore
Rice
Kan
T. H. Seright
Bartlett
Ferdinand, Sr
Ladies’ Aid Society
Kretger
Counterfeit Dolors and Dr King Pills Title
A counterfeit goods warning appears as Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes Dr King's New Life Pills advertised for constipation malaria and jaundice. The quirky ad touts a genuine quarter price while cautioning buyers about fakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Militamen
Official
Corn Products Refining CO
New York
THE
Mira Hershey Lumber Company
Aledo
Children’s Party
Business College
Gram
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Marston
Christ Beckey
Ion
Dr. Notts
Frank Perkins
Lake Providence, In
Dr. Nott
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store
Journal
Court House
City of Muscatine
Krehe
Park Place
Fred T. Nesper
H. C. Madden
State of
N. Rosenberger
W. D. Burk
S&s. M. Hughes
First National Bank
Henry Murdock
Illinois
E. McGreer
Chester
P. Wagner
Grandview, Ta
Kemble & Kemble
D. L Woodruff
Wapello
Walnut St
Edison
Enquire I
Texas
F. S. Pentzer
2Nd St
Chestnut Street
Third Street
North Mulberry
G. M. Titus
E. Baker
Fred Schoenig
Lucas St
Pacific Coast
Boyd Transfer Co
Minneapolis, Minn
E. C. Peto
Inquire P. Journal
J. Greenblatt
E. Second Street
W. Cary Lewis Co
Pioneer Button Co
Pearl Button Co
Hawkeye Pearl Button Co
West Front Street
Mulberry
Vienna Pearl Button Co
Gtrl
Schaefer’s Commercial Hotel
Sweetland Center
John W. Millar
Expressman
Finder
Phanta
D. Journal
Medig’s
East Second St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!