Contest for State Teachers' Association President Heats Up
The State Teachers' Association faces a clear contest as candidates from the secondary school ranks push to place a member in the presidency. Though no names are set, factions form with politics expected to play a visible role when selections occur. R. J. Hartung of Des Moines is cited, but there is sentiment against returning the post to Des Moines. The Commercial Exchange has pledged 500 new members to influence the vote, prompting anticipated lobbying among teachers after Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Witter
State Teachers’ Association
R. J. Hartung
Des Moines
Commercial Exchange
Diphtheria Cure Claims From Distant Remedy Report
A newspaper correspondent recounts two counterclaims about diphtheria cures. An English physician allegedly used powder of sulphur and brimstone fizz to gargle patients and even inhaled fumes to expel membranes within ten minutes. The second remedy from The Scientific American recommends tar and turpentine fumes to loosen throat matter and relieve the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimstone
Scientific American
Muscatine County Medical Society OKs State Org By Common Consent
Ten members gathered at Dr. Lyle Reppert’s office as new by laws were read and the society endorsed a full state organization while noting objections from Scott, Johnson and Des Moines counties. Dr. F H Little led the address endorsing unity and the new members included J W Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
State Society
J. W. Morgan
County Society
F. H. Little
T. F. Beveridge
J. L. Klein
A. J. Oliver
D. P. Miller
Emma Braunsworth
Cal W. Smith
Fred Appel
Lyle Reppert
Georgia Sellers tied to skin game scheme across Illinois
George Sellers, accused of a mail fraud graft offering $18 weekly for home letters, operated from Cherokee and targeted residents in Aledo and Joy Illinois. He lured victims to copy circulars and send funds, with profits to Sellers and commissions from art goods sales. He was arrested in Cherokee and jailed in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sellers
Aledo
Joy
Ilinois
Muscatine
Sioux City
Middle West
Sellers
Woodbury County
United States
T. G. Henderson
Col. Sellers
Anitsi Pce
Post Office
L. H. Hodge
St. Louis
J. A. Tracy
United States Marshal
Post Office Department
Hodge
Aurelia
Cherokee
Illinois
Chicago
Board to Inspect Nichols Drainage Ditch Case
Muscatine county board of supervisors conducts ground investigation for a proposed ditch from south of Nichols to Wapsie creek after two days of testimony. Damages claimed total 13000. If settled or disputed, case may go to district court. Also noted Admiral Schiey’s wife aided in compiling newspaper records of his war service and supplied candid critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
Wapsie Creek
Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County
Noble
Admiral Schiey
Hig
Patron Viewpoints on Local School Discussed
Article reviews a paper read by a Wilton woman on the subject of the school from a patron’s perspective, presenting insights into community concerns and educational priorities.
School Environment Examined by Wilton Teacher
Mrs Helen Smith of Wilton presented a detailed paper on school environment to the Muscatine County Teachers association in Wilton. The discussion covered space, lighting, cleanliness, decorum, play areas, and the duties of boards to provide quality resources and facilities. The article also notes a digression into British politics referencing Joseph Chamberlain and Mr Balfour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Smith
Wilton
Muscatine
Earl
Miller
Jacob Riis
Joseph Chamberlain
Mr. Balfour
England
Pulling Together To Build Better Schools
The piece argues that school success depends on a harmonious home and school atmosphere. It urges mutual trust between parents and teachers, calls for parental involvement, and notes that education begins at home and must rise with improved home environments and citizenry.
Eastern Iowa League Cup Adopted as Club Forms
The third baseball club of the Eastern Town League, in which Muscatine participates, has incorporated at Waterloo with capital stock of 5000 dollars. Leading Waterloo merchants back the enterprise, signaling strong early organization and momentum for the league project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Waterloo
Car of Special Work Delivered for Crossing Construction
Davenport & Suburban Railway reports a car load of special work including curves and crossing materials. Each piece is custom made to fit measurements taken at the construction site to be used on the lines in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Davenport & Suburban
Davenport Times
Davenport & Suburban Railway Company
Richland Social Roundup Sees Travel Visits and Local News
Richland IA December notes list Fred Smith’s return from Washington and Mrs. Dodds trip to Chicago. Local residents including Harry Davis, Claude Hinshaw, and families visit relatives. Prolific scheduling covers birthdays, rallies, church meetings, and Abe Sellars renting and moving to the Henry Sellars farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zane Thompson
The
Record-Herald
Friends Church
Abe Sellars
Henry Sellars
Wilton Social Notes and Local Visits
Wilton IA December society items list Miss Hattie Wildasin visiting sister in Davenport and Mrs Mamie Kolten visiting Wilton relatives. Local visitors include Mrs Thos Raynor hosting a noon dinner with many guests, and trips by W Johnson Muscatine and Miss Kate Daut returning from sister’s in Wilton. An upcoming December 16 melodrama at the opera house benefits the Presbyterian church society with Miss Neva Bentley pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Gray
J. M. Rider
Geo. Holzhauer
Bert Fulton
F. G. Kaufmann
Chas. Derby
Tallie Derby
Jessie Rider
Ursula Powell
W. Johnson
Muscatine
Kate Daut
F. Kaufmann
Wilton
Thursay
Clara Raupe
J. T. Downer
Ray
Arden
H. Lang
Florence Cooling
Cawker
Kansas
Nebraska
Jessie van Zandt
Opera House
Strauss
Tennyson
Enoch Arden
Neva Bentley
Marshalltown
Ladies and Society
The
Presbyterian Church
F. Pentzer
Will Schwin
Iowa City
John
Conrad Schwin
C. Nienaber
Council Bluffs
Geo. Sherberger
Oskaloosa
D. G. Agnew
W. Griffith
Davenport
Guy Leith
West Liberty Notes Busy Social and Local Updates
West Liberty Iowa reports visiting friends in nearby towns Ira Baker and Mrs Charlotte Brand entertainments Mrs W L McNutt of Ord Nebraska and Mrs W J Hornan with three children visit parents at Carl Iowa The new milk condensing factory near ready in January Several gatherings at the Lane home Fourth and Miller streets with forty attendees each evening including games ice cream cake and grapes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Ira Baker
Oskaloosa
Rose Hill
H. W. Hughes
Ames
Charlotte Brand
W. L. McNutt
Ord
Nebraska
Clint. Melick
Muscatine
J. D. Waltz
High Prairie
W. J. Hornan
Carl
G. W. B. Wricht
Sixth Street
Phila Watson
Emma Luse
John McDermot
W. R. Lane
Fourth
Miller Streets
Pearl clam beds thriving amid rising demand says Davenport source
L W Runde of Davenport refutes reports of scarce pearl bearing clams in Wisconsin rivers and along the Mississippi. He notes a boom in pearl prices, more fishermen, and abundant beds, with higher jewelry demand driving the market and leading to larger landings and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Mississippi
L. W. Runde
Davenport
Runde
Mississippi River
St. Paul
Minn
Hannibal
Bunde
Paris
London
St. Petersburg
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Witter
ERS’ Association
Muscatine County Medical Society
Sioux
Ing
W. S. Schley
Wilton Re
Richland
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