Fresh offerings and notices from local merchants and clubs
Local notices list daily fronts at Dad Dotson's and cheap second hand doctor cab at Frank Bowman's. S. Springer's sells fresh spare ribs at per pound cash. G. Stein and Charles Brumnworth attend Masons events in Davenport and local Scottish Rite officers meeting. Boston Market offers Friday fish like catfish halibut salmon and more. Phone 297-Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bowman
S. Springer's
G. Stein
Davenport
the Masons
Boston
Funeral for Lynetta Schmidt Held at German Baptist Church
Lynetta M. Schmidt was laid to rest this afternoon at 2 at the German Baptist church on Walnut and Sixth where Rev. J. Scholz of Burlington conducted the service. Remains interred at Greenwood. Pallbearers: Louis Othmer, Willeberg, Carl Dippel Jr, Edward Othmer, Henry Franer, Charles Freund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynetta M. Schmidt
Lynetta M. Sehmidt
German Baptist Church
Walnut and
Sixth Streets
Bellevue Hospital Chief Now at Christobal Colon
The former superintendent of Bellevue Hospital, Miss Minnie Beyers, is reported to be in Christobal Colon serving the United States government. She holds a prominent hospital position there and is well regarded by friends in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Hospital
Christobal Colon
Minnie Beyers
Miss Beyers
United States
Holiday Excursion Rates Announced by Iowa Central
On December 25 24 25 40 31 and January 1 1906 the Iowa Central railway will set round trip excursion tickets at one and one-third fare limited for return to and including January 4 1906. For details and folders contact agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Jury Excused As Case Postponed For Byers Defendant
In court this forenoon Frank Richman representing the defense for the Byers Commission Company versus George Baker filed an amendment to the plaintiff’s petition. The case was argued and continued to the next term, jury excused. Attorneys for the State of Iowa versus Bertha Eigenmann moved for a new trial citing numerous objections to the verdict and remarks by the county attorney in the jury plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Richman
Byers Commission Company
George Baker
State of Iowa
Bertha’ Eigenmann
Magazine Teams Prepare January Basketball Tour
Magazines report January brings a busy basketball month with two teams, Company C and the Y, planning tours to Chicago and Iowa venues. Managers aim to secure return games, including possible matches with Kansas City Athletics and Ottumwa Y M C A, Augustana College, Fairfield, and more, to showcase top teams in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDougall
Chicago
Kansas City Athletics
Athletics
Lewis Institute
Chicago Central Y. M. C. A
Company C
M. CG. A
Iowa
5. U. L. Company M
Fairfield
Ottumwa Y. M
Ottumwa Y. M. C. A
Augustana College
Interurban to Muscatine to Begin Soon
East Shore Interurban Railway aims to start operations within a year and hopes to have the line in operation within two years. Bonds must be floated and bond-house approvals secured. frost-out timing will drive start of construction, with potential delays if concessions trigger bond sale difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Reed
Easter Town
Gree
Judge Penfield resigns as state solicitor in Washington
Judge William L. Penfield of Indiana, solicitor for the state department, has tendered his resignation and it has been accepted in Washington D C on December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
William L. Penfield
Indiana
State Department
Former Equitable official sails for rest in France
James Hazen Hyde, former first vice president of the Equitable Life Insurance Society, sailed for France today for a few months rest. He is departing from New York, with plans to visit France before returning.
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New York
N. Y
James Hazen Hyde
Equitable Life Insurance Society
France
Ivory carving and fans reveal rich European trade links
A Jewelers' Circular Weekly note discusses elaborate ivory fan sticks and the long history of Chinese artistry shaping European market fans. It cites seventeenth century Paris workshops, Dieppe centers, and famed metal and mother of pearl stick options, including a silver stick once owned by Marie Antoinette now in a London collection.
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Orient
China
Paris
New York
Marie Antoinette
South Kensington
Western College to Be Renamed Leander Clark College
Cedar Rapids Iowa December 28 special The Town United Brethren conference voted to change the name of Western college at Toledo to Leander Clark College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western College
Teledo Wii
Leander Clark College
Cedar Rapids
Town United Brethren Conference
Western Collegé
Toledo
Colleges Meet to Revise Football Rules Here
Representatives of 68 colleges and universities gathered in New York to revise football rules. The meeting was held today as part of ongoing efforts to standardize play and safety measures across collegiate programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Honest Abe and the moral rain of Lincoln era
Frederick Trevor Hill notes in Century that in a small community crime was rare and honesty was the norm. The story recalls a clerk returning a few cents and a customer receiving tea due to a scale error, showing Lincoln’s reputation for integrity and honor.
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Lincoln
Abe
Frederick Trevor Hill
Century
Roose velt’s Rest featured in The Outing MagazineJanuary issue
The January Outing Magazine highlights a novelette about President Roosevelt’s solitary clearing, titled Roose velt’s Rest. It also features Vanity Square by Saltus with a mystery, Edith Wharton’s The Introducers, and fiction by Briscole, Thayer, Johnston, Bower, Morton, Butler, Wilson, O’Hagan, and Mrs. Wilson Woodrow. A new Society as a Merry-go-round essay The Hangers-on by Mary Manners, a Riverside Drive essay by Robert Stewart, theater notes by Alan Dale, plus Book Lovers and poetry complete the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainslee
Vanity Square
Igar Saltus
Edith Wharton
Margaret Sutton Briscole
Catherine Thayer
Frederic Johnston
B. M. Bower
Johnson Morton
Bilis Parker Butler
Frances Wilson
Anne O'Hagan
Wilson Woodrow
Mary Manners
Robert Stewart
Alan Dale
Rumors of North Iowa Poultry Association Incorporation
Rumor claims a North Iowa Poultry Association will form soon with a capital stock of 5000 dollars. Des Moines reports a week of shop theft activity and police raids on homes housing suspected litters, with wooden goods valued at 1800 dollars seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tti
North Iowa Poultry Association
Des Moines
Vidocq the great detective and the escaped criminal
Vidocq possessed an extraordinary memory for faces and names. After a criminal was seen once and named, Vidocq could identify him in many disguises, even after years away. The fugitive, scarred and drinking, returned to Paris confident no one would notice, was arrested on suspicion, and Vidocq immediately recognized him and set him to complete his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vidoury
Paris
Vidocg
World Today January literary notes on modern progress
The World Today for January highlights transformations across the globe in various directions. This ten cent magazine presents unified articles on a single phase of modern progress with excellent illustrations. It discusses Japan's seizure of Korea and questions how Portsmouth treaty powers are used.
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Korea
Japan
Portsmouth
Missionary Society Meeting At Mulberry Street Home
Members of the Society of the United Brethren Church gathered at Mrs. M. H. Bitzer’s home on Mulberry street for a monthly session moved to January due to visiting Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Yaggy from Chariton Iowa. Carrie Mull spoke on Africa while a musical program featured Ray Bitzer, Pearl Bitzer, Vernon Wickhands, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Bitzer
Pearl Bitzer
Frank
Christmas Entertainment at Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian church held a Christmas afternoon program for about 75 children. A peanut hunt and lively games followed, then refreshments in the dining room. A beautifully trimmed Christmas tree displayed sacks of candy and gifts for the youngsters. Members of the Sunday school primary and intermediate classes attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Sunday School
It Takes Nerve Nerve and Vitality Booster Ad
An old marketing note extols Dr Miles Nervine and Anti-Pain Pills as nerve strengtheners. It claims nerve force underpins bodily functions from brain to digestion and urges worn nerves as the cause of illness. A testimonial from Mrs. I Young of New Castle Pennsylvania praises rapid improvement after using Nervine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Roosevelt Refuge Country Place Eyed by Wayfarer
A traveler passing a chosen refuge of Theodore Roosevelt would see a settler’s clearing with a humble niche in the wilderness. The owner works wood, clearing pines for a garden, amid fir scents, mountain winds, and a sheltering retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Primary and Intermediate Christmas Party at Congregational Church
The Congregational Sunday school held a Christmas party for its primary and intermediate classes with an impromptu program of speaking and singing. A Christmas tree with gifts for each child, refreshments, and games followed. About 125 mothers and children attended, enjoying the festive afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Sunday School
Miss Lorena Abbott Leaves Chicago After Pleasant Visit
Miss Lorena Abbott of Chicago, visiting at her sister Mrs. S Pentzer’s home on East Highth street, returned home last night after several days of entertaining by many friends in this city. Dinner parties were hosted in her honor at the homes of Mrs. J. S. Blackwell, Cherry street, Mrs. H. F. Giessler, West Second street, Mrs. J. P. Ryan, Pine street, and Mrs. FP. 8. Pentzer. Abbott has many friends here and in Wilton where she formerly lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorena Aibbott
Chicago
S. Pentzer
Highth Street
J. S. Blackwell
Cherry Street
H. F. Giessler
West Second Street
J. P. Ryan
Pine Street
Pentzer
Abbott
Wilton
Marriage of Will Sinkler and Miss Fanny Bateg
Will Sinkler and Miss Fanny Bateg of Sweetland Center were married last evening at 3 o clock at the residence of Rev. F. E. Morrison, pastor of the Sweetland church. The couple are popular in local circles with many friends expected to extend their best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Sinkler
Fanny Bateg
Sweetland Center
F. E. Morrison
Sweetland Church
Heartfelt congratulations on marriage in the city
The couple, highly respected, announce their union and will reside in the city. Their marriage is of interest to many in the community.
Mrs Begey Hosts Honor Party for Wisconsin Guests
Mrs Paul Begey entertained friends at 608 East Seventh Street last evening in honor of Victor and Louis Garyoille of Belleville Wisconsin who are visiting. The event featured cinch games with first honors to Mrs John Kammerer and Howard Schwartz, consolation honors to Mrs John Leysen and Walter Schwartz, followed by refreshments.
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Paul ©. Begey
East Seventh Street
Victor and
Louis Garyoille
Belleville
Wis
Begey
John Kammerer
Howard Schwartz
John Leysen
Walter Schwartz
Miss Alta Lewis Entertained in Des Moines Society Note
Miss Alta Lewis formerly from Muscatine and now residing in Chicago was entertained at the home of Miss Miriam Keith in Des Moines. The society note highlights social connections and local hosting in the Des Moines circle.
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Des Moines
Alta Lewis
Miriam Keith
Lewis
Muscatine
Chicago
Y W C A Members Invite for New Year Reception
The Y W C A members and friends are invited to a reception at the Y M C A on New Year s night. An open house for Y M C A members will occur all afternoon followed by a public reception in the evening.
Champion Hose Company to Celebrate 31st Anniversary
Members of the Champion Hose, Hook and Ladder company will celebrate its thirty first anniversary at the company headquarters on Saturday January 6. A banquet will be enjoyed and a splendid time is anticipated.
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Champion Hose, Hook and Ladder Company
Wyant Sisters Host Reception For Miss Rankin
Misses Josephine and Florence Wyant plan a social gathering at their West Fourth Street home tomorrow evening to honor Miss Anna Rankin of Chicago with a cordial reception and friendly attendance from friends.
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Josephine
Florence Wyant
West Fourth Street
Anna Rankin
Chicago
Gospel meeting to be held Sunday at W C A rooms
Rev H F Martin pastor Grace English Lutheran church will speak on The New Year at 3 30 Sunday afternoon. All women are invited to attend. The item notes a faith gathering and invites a female audience for the talk on the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Martin
Grace English Lutheran Church
Methodist Social Postponed Due to Holidays and Absence
The Methodist social at the church, originally set for Friday evening, has been indefinitely postponed because of holiday attractions and Rev. J. W. Pecitter's absence from the city.
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J. W. Pecitter
Four Leaf Clover Club News Meeting Set at West Sixth
The Four Leaf Clover club will be entertained next at the home of Mrs. Chas. Hain on West Sixth street a week from next Monday.
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Four Leaf Clover, Club
Chas. Hain
West Sixth Street
Miss Jayne to Speak at First Baptist Church
Miss Mary Jayne missionary to the Kiowa Indians Oklahoma will address the First Baptist church tonight at 7 30 o clock. Public invited to hear Miss Jayne.
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Will
THE
Baptist Church
Mary Jayne
Oklahoma
First Baptist Church
Miss Jayne
W. C. A. Membership Committee Meeting Announced
The membership committee of the W. C. A. will meet tomorrow evening December 29 at 7 o'clock in the rooms at 229 West Second Street. The notice reiterates the 7 pm start time.
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W.C. A
West Second Street
Officers-elect of the Hastern Suar to meet Friday
The officers elect of the Hastern Suar are asked to assemble at Mrs Nellie Lindner's home on Walnut Street Friday evening for a meeting.
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Hastern
Suar
Nellie Lindner
Walnut Street
The Ketow as Chinese Courtesy and Tradition
Katharine A. Carin explains the ketow as a long standing Chinese custom of bowing and kneeling to acknowledge favor or privilege. She notes it is performed to honor rulers and audiences at theater and palace events, and among equals, and argues it signifies dignity rather than servility despite ancient roots.
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Katharine A. Carin
Goose Misunderstanding Features in Lynn Taxidermy Tale
In Lynn Massachusetts, veteran taxidermist Vickary offered an old man nicknamed Uncle Ben a goose from his work as a gag, prompting Ben to request the goose’s feet for inspection before taking it home. The exchange followed after the man previously accepted a goose with the owl skins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KK. Vickard
Lynn
Ben
Foyfaly
Mr. Vickary
Uncle Ben
Mistah Vickary
Catchword in English Language History
The London Chronicle traces the term catchword from its old printing use as the last word on a page printed on the next page to ensure proper sequencing. Known in Latin as custodes meaning guardians, it arose in Venice around 1109 and persisted for centuries, later shifting to mean a leading word in a dictionary column, a rhyming word in verse, and an actor's cue.
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London Chronicle
Venice
He Won the Trick Engagement Ring Surprise
He slipped the engagement ring on her finger and she whispered how sweet of him to remember her preferred stone. George, staggered, claimed the ring was the one he had always used, then she cried, inconsistent in her reaction.
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George
What She Would Do
A mother speaks to her son Johnnie about values and honesty. The youth admits he would be punished for lying, illustrating a lesson on industry and truthfulness in a domestic scene.
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Johnnie
Advice On Baldness From A Barber
A Chicago Record Herald excerpt shows a man asking what is good for baldness and a barber replying that cheerful determination to make the best of what can't be helped is the remedy. The exchange reflects lighthearted guidance on hair loss.
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Use
Barber
Chicago’ Record- Herald
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