Washington papers hail Muscatine five in national notice
Washington, Muscatine Iowa, receives praise as Lillibridge and Kautz shine in excerpts from The Star and The Post. The Alexandria game showcased 13 points by the hosts and 41 by Muscatine with strong center play from Lillibridge and timely scoring by Kautz. The Capital game ended 30 to 27 for Muscatine with Kautz again star and Second Regiment players applauded for defense.
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Muscatine
Washington, D. C
Alexandria
Sunday Star
Athletic Association
Quint
Washington
Lillibridge
Kautz
Wilkinson
Dobson
the Post
Muscatine Five
Iowa
Second Regiment
National Guard Armory Gymnasium
Hamilton
Canada
Rochester
N. Y
Muscatines
Hubbard
Schlosser
Midland Athletes Win at Des Moines in Y M C A Clash
Midland athletes defeated Des Moines Y M C A 29 to 23 in a fast game. University of Chicago, weakened by Page’s absence, beat Chicago’s Schommer with strong second-half team play. Des Moines’ line-up included Hyland Swisher Kahn Clarke Baundage and Falls led by Chicago’s Detray Georgan Harris and Schommer.
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University of Chicago
Des Moines
West
Des Moines Y. M. C. A
Chicago
Schommer
Page
de Tray
Falls
Maroons
Hyland
R. Swisher
L. F
Swisher
Schroeder
Those Delicious Lemon Pies Tip
A vintage ad touts lemon pie filling mix named OUR PIE. It promises easy preparation and low cost, sold in airtight packages for grocers at 10 cents each. The copy claims strict purity under the Pure Food Laws and urges buyers to try it and tell friends.
Obituary: Jesse Webb Kerr of Muscatine County
Jesse Webb Kerr born August 27 1840 in Miami county Ohio died December 22 1907. He moved to Muscatine County Iowa in 1850 with a three year stint in Osceola county. He served in the 11th Iowa infantry first year after enlistment September 14 1861. Married Lydia Ann McGrew November 29 1869. Two daughters Mrs Walter L Simpson and Mrs John E Gertenbach. United with United Brethren church in 1875 and was a devoted husband father and neighbor.
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Jesse Webb Kerr
Miami County
Ohio
Mr. Kerr
Muscatine County
Iowa
Osceola County
Co. A
Iowa Infantry
Kerr
Lydia Ann McGrew
Walter L. Simpson
Lake Township
John E. Gertenbach
76 Township
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted as Safe Cough Remedy
The ad claims millions of bottles sold with no one experiencing adverse effects from Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles. It warns to avoid substitutes and to choose the genuine yellow package free of opiates or harmful drugs. A. W. Morgan 107 West Second Street.
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Foley
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Funeral of James Hesnan Held in Wilton Church
The funeral for James Hesnan, who died last Monday at the Curtin home on East Fifth street, was held this morning in Wilton. Services were at St. Mary's church at 9 30 led by Rev. M P Kirkpatrick. Pallbearers: Joseph E Fuller Michael Gibney Bryan Connor Dennis O Keefe Lawrence J Horan Martin J Flannery. Interment followed at St. Mary's cemetery several miles southwest of Wilton.
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James Hesnan
Curtin
East Fifth Street
Wilton
St. Mary's Church
M. P. Kirkpatrick
Joseph E. Fuller
Michael Gibney
Bryan Connor
Dennis O'Keefe
Lawrence J. Horan
Martin J. Flannery
St. Mary's Cemetery
Actress Miss Holland Leads Sunny Italy Play at Grand Opera
Mildred Holland stars in A Paradise of Lies at the Grand Opera House tonight. The production features special scenery painted by a foreign artist and authentic Italian atmosphere after Holland spent the summer in Italy. Supported by a noted cast, manager Salisbury guarantees the show.
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Mildred Holland
Grand Opera House
Italy
Miss Holland
Muscatine
America
Salisbury
Local Notes in Foster and Atalissa District
Foster Illinois news item records visits of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Foster and daughter from Atalissa to Isaac Foster who is very ill with pneumonia. Pine Bluff M E ladies hosted a well attended luncheon at Mrs. J Morse home with another planned January 15 1908 at Mrs. Dan Foster. Agnes and Alice Gillett visited their parents Mr and Mrs F Gillett. Leonard Dungan visited friends in the area. Mrs Kate Wright of Rock Island stayed with J H Beadle. Muscatine men Horst Bowlsby Stirlen and Nyenhuis preached at the Baptist church in Foster Sunday morning.
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F. Gillett
Leonard Dungan
Kate Wright
Rock Island
J. H. Beadle
Messrs
Horst, Bowlsby, Stirlen and Nyenhuis
Muscatine
Foster
Reduce Your Fat With Rengo Health Product
An advertisement promotes Rengo a fat reducing product claiming rapid weight loss without exercise or dieting. It emphasizes safety palatability portability and no harmful effects while promising muscle and nerve nourishment. Available through The Rengo Co Detroit and aMas tobacco? No free drugstore samples. trial package offered by mail.
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Rengo
Renzo
Renge
Rengo Co
Rengo Bidg
Detroit
Mich
A. W. Morgan
Michigan hits interstate rail rebates under Elkins and Dolliver laws
District Attorney Covell secured two indictments this week against the Pere Marquette railroad and its traffic manager Arthur Patriarche. The rebates allegedly involved Stearns Salt & Lumber of Ludington led by Justus S. Stearns. Indictments span 134 counts with penalties from 1000 to 200000 per count and up to two years in prison for Dolliver law violations.
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Michigan
Covell
Grand Jury
Pere Marquette Railroad
Arthur Patriarche
Stearns Salt & Lumber Company
Ludington
Justus S. Stearns
Elkins
Tales Of Christmas Lodgers At The Police Station
A group of six men from the north, resting at a city station bench, share tales of Christmas days past as they travel south by various means. A silent boy sits apart, while the men reminisce until late, then depart to dreams of cold turkey and cranberries.
Tramp Paths Continue After Brief Pause
With a passing remark they all started out again on their tramp as they waited for them in many homes, needing only a short time before resuming their march.
A Fortunate Texan Discovers Life Pills Cure
A Fortunate Texan E W Goodloe of Dallas Texas reports a sure cure for malaria and biliousness with Dr Kings New Life Pills priced at 25 cents sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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E. W. Goodloe
Dallas
Texas
Dr. King
Life
Havercamp’s
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Cedar Rapids
Parson
George Sider
Fred Wallace
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Wilto
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Thomas
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West Snd St
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