The Trust Question Debate at Library Club Last Evening
The library debating club discussed whether the protective tariff fosters trusts. Speakers Warner Pepper Titus Lawrence argued for and against, with open discussion revealing views on free trade, watered stock, and the Sherman act. Members voted to adjust meeting rules and dues as the session closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Debating Club
E. M. Warner
I.S. Pepper
G. M. Titus
A. S. Lawrence
Warner
England
Standard Oil Trust
I. S. Pepper
Sugar Trust
L. J. Horan
Mr. Peppers
Europe
E. S. Batterson
Tri-County Spelling Contest Planned By Iowa Districts
County Superintendent C R Wallace plans a three county spelling contest with Keokuk and Washington counties. Eight grade or lower pupils compete locally then county wide, with a tri county final at Washington. Prizes include a $25 library and railroad fare payments to Washington for finalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
C. R. Wallace
Keokuk
Washington
Teachers Association
Weed of Prayer Week Observance Planned by Ministerial Association
The Ministerial Association schedules a week of prayer January 6 to 14 with Sunday sermons in all churches. Union afternoon meetings are set for 3 pm at each church on Monday Baptist Tuesday Congregational Wednesday Friends Thursday Methodist Episcopal Friday Presbyterian Saturday United Brethren. Churches may decide on evening meetings independently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Congregational
Friends
Methodist Episcopal
Presbyterian
United Brethren
West Liberty News highlights preholiday events and notices
Slush slows pedestrians in West Liberty Iowa as school closes for two weeks. New teachers Miss Sellars and Miss Smith receive gifts from pupils. Miss Harris and Mildred Luse honored with tokens and a surprise party respectively. Mothers meetings planned. Presbyterian Sewing society honors Mrs. Reeves on her 48th birthday. Local trades report oats corn barley activity with W C Addleman handling lots of grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Iowa
W. O. Leachart
Tipton
Mildred Luse
W. B. Jayne
East Fourth Street
Jayne
J. E. Newsom
The
Presbyterian Sewing Society
J. N. Reeves
W. C. Addleman
Public schools expect guest in Wapello during holidays
The public schools of this place anticipate a visit by Miss Marie McChesney guest in Wapello during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Marie McChesney
Washington Vicarius Beats Junior High 14 to 13 in Armory
In the armory this morning Washington First Ward defeated the Junior High team 14 to 13 after a 6 to 1 halftime lead. Both sides showed zest and energy as the High school team narrowed the gap in the second half. A second game followed between Washington and Jefferson school teams at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington (First Ward
Washington
Washington Junior High School
St. Ledger
C. Bleeden
C. Stafford
G. R. Reuling
G. Dreier
G. C. Reuling
G. Volger
F. Richards
F Kautsch
F. Smatley
Socialist lecture draws crowd in Iowa Avenue hall
Frank P. O’Hare a St Louis speaker drawn from Davenport spoke on socialism to a filled Assembly hall on Iowa avenue. Attendees praised the discourse and persuaded him to stay over for another talk at the socialist’s hall on Mulberry street tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Iowa Avenue
Frank P. O'Hare
Mr. O'Hare
St. Louis
Davenport
Grady’s
Mulberry Street
Wapello Concert and Jubilee Singers at Church
Wapello Iowa announces a January 1 1903 concert by the Silver Corner Band and Grand Orchestra with tickets at Cronks drug store. The Jubilee Singers appear December 26 at the Presbyterian church as part of the high school entertainment series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Iowa
Silver Corner Band and Grand Orchestra
Cronks Drug Store
Presbyterian Church
Decorah Republican
Alberta Hoffman
Charles City
Nevius brothers visit Y M C A member from Wisconsin
Secretary Nevius of the Y M C A receives his brother Frank Nevius who arrived in the city yesterday. Frank graduated from Wisconsin University last year and is now physical director at Morgan Park Academy in Chicago where several Muscatine youths attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevius
Frank Nevius
Wisconsin University
Morgan Park Academy
Chicago
Muscatine
Ministers meeting names new church leaders
At last Monday’s ministers meeting Rev. Greaves resigned as president with regret. Rev. H. D. Herr was elected president and Rev. J. N. Elliott became vice president.
Davenport Visitors From Muscatine Arrive for Business
A Davenport column notes several Muscatine residents visiting Davenport for business yesterday and today. Names include R. M. Fox Dr. H. Johnson Dean R. H. Black Selmer H. C. Griffin Nellie Erwin Mrs. K. M. Welsh and E. H. King with his wife visiting Davenport for daily business and social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Times
R. M. Fox
Muscatine
Davenport
Dr. H. Johnson Dean
R. H. Black
C Selmer
H. C. Griffin
Letts
Nellie Erwin
Nellie Moore
Long Grove
K. M. Welsh
Wilton
E. H. King
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Brary Debating Club
M. W. Stapleton
J. M. Beck
Hyomei
Cares
R. T. Booth Co
Ithaca, N. Y
Saking PG Woer
Louisa, Washington and Keokuk Coun
West Liberty News
David Kennedy
Oaks
Sladvice
Aply
PDR
David Kennedy Corpor N
Butz’s
West Second Street
DR. C. E, Crow
East Second Street
Muscatine, Iowa
Frank P. O’hare
Reliance Loan Co
Wapello News
Louisa County
Holly
J. E. Kranz
Florist
West Second ST
Mascatine County
Washington County
Cedar County
Fred. S. Pentzer
Mascatine
Law
Holiday
P. K
E. Reinemund
Geo. B. Jackson
S.g.&p. Stein Furniture Co
J. W. Richards & Son
Cold Air Consumer
Evening Journal
China
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