Mercy and Help Sewing Society Elects Officers
The Pioneer Sewing Society renamed itself the Mercy and Help Sewing Society after its annual officer election. New president is Mrs F R McElhaney with vice president Mrs Fred Meyers secretary Mrs P D Sowers treasurer Mrs Joe Hoefflin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society
Mercy and Help Sewing Society
F. R. McElhaney
Fred Meyers
P. D. Sowers
Joe Hoefflin
Bert St. Clair
J. J. Rehbein
J. C.thomsen
Geo. Fuller
John Gueder
Cutters
Fred Kindler
Roscoe Avenue
Officers elected and installed by Mystic Workers of the World
The Mystic Workers of the World held its annual meeting at the G A R hall with many members present. Officers elected for the coming year and installed include Profest Rose A. Reid Monitor Henry Trader Secretary Henry Blessing Banker Lillian Blessing Marshal Emma Drury Warden Clarence Hutchison Sentinel George Nelson Supervisor Perry Drury and Physician Dr A B Clapp. Read The Journal, 10c per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mystic Workers of the World
G. A. R. Hall
Tabernacle
Order
Rose A. Reid
Henry Trader
Henry Blessing
Lillian Blessing
Emma Drury
Clarence Hutchison
Sentinel
George Nelson
Perry Drury
A. B. Clapp
Man Injured Jumping from Freight Train Near Rock Island Route
Henry Aulman of Fort Madison Indiana tried to leap from a rapidly moving Rock Island freight train near the boiler works east of town. He was dragged under wheels and his left foot amputated after rescue. He is hospitalized at Hershey hospital with severe leg and head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Aulman
Fort Madison
Rock Island
Boke
Hershey Hospital
H. M. Dean
City Council Votes For Tax Book Pay Increase And Street Repairs
Regular city council meeting approves raising compensation for making tax books from 250 to 350 dollars amid several minor improvements. actions include sidewalk on Bridgeman and Lowe, guard over Monroe Street bridge, sewer tile purchase, fence nuisance abatement, and land condemnation for city needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
A. Angle
Frank Royster
South Muscatine
Royster
Bridgeman Street
Lowe
Rock Island Railway Company
Monroe Street
Heinz Pickling Works
Alderman Holmes
Underdonk
Railroad Officials Receive Promotions Across Lines
Rock Island and Frisco railroads announce a series of promotions effective January 1. H S Ray moves headquarters from St Louis to Chicago as assistant general passenger agent. J A Stewart becomes assistant general passenger agent for both lines, based in Kansas City. J C Lovrein named general traveling passenger agent, new office with Chicago HQ. F E Clark promoted to district passenger agent at Wichita Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Underdonk
Rock Island
Frisco
H. S. Ray
St. Louis
Chicago
J. A. Stewart
Kansas City
J. C. Lovrein
F. E. Clark
Wichita
Kan
One Day Cure for Cold Ad with Bromo Quinine
An advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as a world wide cure for a cold in one day. It notes the product is used worldwide and priced at 25 cents. It mentions a signature by E. W. Grove and promotes laxative Bromo Quinine variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
State leaders press Garst from gubernatorial race
The Des Moines Capital notes the administration machine aims to crowd Garst off the gubernatorial race track, signaling strong political maneuvering in Iowa politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Certificates Granted by Council Honor Long Service Firemen
At a city council meeting honorary firemen certificates were awarded to members of the Champion Hose Company and Champion Hook and Ladder Company for twenty and ten years of service. The fire committee and chief were instructed to discuss purchasing fire chemicals to enable fighting fires outside the water district. A recent East Hill fire showed hoses were too short, suggesting chemicals could have helped control the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion Hose Company
F. G. Gottbrecht
J. P. Maurath
W. Rice
A. Lowry
G. Wiggers
W. Otto
Champion Hook and Ladder Company
F. C. Hinkel
J. Richards
Jos. Leysen
Thomas Powers
John Neibert
M. A. Barnard
East Hill
Cummins described as difficult to manage like two unruly animals
The Charles City Intelligencer mocks Gov. Cummins by comparing his political position to handling both a presidential cob and a senatorial pony. The piece notes the difficulty is heightened by the temperamental nature of both animals, implying strain on Cummins from multiple offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City Intelligencer
Cummins
Hay's Hair Restorative Ad Promises Natural Color
An old advertisement touts Hay's Restorative for restoring gray hair to its natural color. It claims to promote hair growth, prevent shedding, remove dandruff, and keep hair soft and glossy. Not a dye. Philo Hay Spec. Co. Newark N J sells 50c and 1.06 bottles. Local druggists listed A W Morgan and G A Riemcke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
A. W. Morgan
Second St
G. A. Riemcke
Mulberry Ave
Keota Announces Pacific Fleet Representatives
Keota reports two local youths serving in the Pacific fleet after sailing from Hampton Roads. Woodford Thompson serves on the Virginia while Bert Kirkpatrick serves on the Minnesota. Bert is 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Kirkpatrick. The town also notes the Women's Relief Corps officers elected for the coming year and various church and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Hampton Roads
Woodford Thompson
Bert Kirkpatrick
Thompson
Virginia
Kirkpatrick
Minnesota
Bert
C. Kirkpatrick
R. M. Thompson
W. A. Stephens
S. H. Shrader
James de Yoe
S. Moritz
Ella Conklin
E. C. Gilbert
Young People’s’ Christian Union
The
United Presbyterian Church
Arthur Clendenning
Hazel Williams
Grace Vincent
Alice Wilson
Christian Church
Nellie Allander
Oma Dorrence
Charles Longman
L. F. Davis
Little Town of
Bethlehem
S. S. Stewart
I. L. Pulver
Clara
Des Moines
Harry Pulver
Colfax
John Berend
Chicago
A. S. van Winkle
Muscatine
Estelle Fish
William McGahan
L. A. Norton
J. F. Robertson
Norton
Jerome McGahan
I. Dawson
J. C. Wright
J. B. Schreckengast
Burlington
J. C. Clarke
Garretson Brock
Kansas
Harper
R. W. Reesink
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Pioneer Sewing Society
Mrs. McElhaney
Mystic Workers
Bers
Associated Banks
Mira Hershey Lumber
Neidig’s Book Store
East Second St
Musser Lumber Company
Holmes
Island
Ash
Second Street
First Ward
Ash Street
Cinders
Oat Meal Company
Riggs
Poplar Street
Fifth
Sixth
T. D. Smith
Isett Avenue
Phil Murphy
Iowa Avenue
Island and
Frisco Lines
Terest
Water District
Hay’s
Tair Cabia
Khota
Lewis Shaffer
Peoria
Ill
John Ralston
John Schwartz
Oklahoma
B. S. Gregory
Mary
Solomon Martin
Monmouth
J. C. Wisenberger
Wisenberger
Stella Stewart
Dudley D. Crone
Washington
Ezra Eckerman
Nebraska
J. T. Moore
Dan Wolf
West Liberty
Ella McLaughlin
Carl Rust
Oskaloosa
Margaret McGugin
Maude Erdice
Corn Products Mfg. CO
Dale
A. P. Byrne
Barnard’s Jewelry
Iowa
C. Heucke
Wilton Junction
Reliance Loan Co
United States
Rochester Automobile Co
Jos. J. Mandery, Propr
Rochester, N. Y
J. J. Havercamp
L. Angersbach
Blanchard Island
Horton Pony Farm
Jackson's
Maxwell
W. 2Nd St
Enquire
W. J. Vanatta & Son
Wm. C. Tohm
Isett Ave
SAFES
H. M. Bartlett
Atty
Law
Pacific Coast
Boyd Transfer Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Bliven & McKee Button Co
St. G. Stein
J. G. Gunzenhauser
J. L. G. Burnett
West Second Street
Geo B Jackson
W. 6Th St
Kisch & Sons
Smalley Ave
Ashton Flour and Feed Co
4Th St
J. Greenblatt
E. Second Street
W. W. Crockett
Scott House
D. H. Heezen
Bell Phone
Bell Telephone
Insurance
N. Rosenberger
East Second
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