Christmas Dinners and Weddings Highlight Wilton News
In Wilton Iowa on December 28 a family Christmas dinner at Theodore Port’s featured most relatives except the Ayres family due to illness. Blanche May Beard and Oliver Kelley wed at Grace Reformed church with Vera Kelley and Walter Leaker as attendants.
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Sarah Blanchard
Blanche May Beard
Frank Beard
Oliver Kelley
A. B. Kelley
Grace Reformed Church
J. B. Bloom
Vera Kelley
Walter Leaker
Henry Jipp
Wilton
Kelley
Roy Dawson
Davenport
Clara MecSwiggin
Rock Island
Mary Feltman
Muscatine
Lizzie Gruenwald
Geneseo
Ill
D. D. Doty
Clarence Creitz
Baby
Geo. Woodhouse
C. H. Wilson
H. B. Strong
Walter Harrington
Margaret McSwiggin
Jennie Kelley
Bess Crocker
Lone Tree
D. J. Dwyer
Left handed manicurist cites inheritance claim
A left handed manicurist asserts manicuring skill with her left hand is superior and attributes it to heredity. She explains that her father, grandfather, great grandfather, and ten cousins were left handed, reinforcing the inherited trait discussion.
Happy Hunting Ground
Conversation excerpt shows a Yonkers Statesman quote about women seeking husbands, with a quip on married women's choices in clubs.
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Happy Hunting Ground
Yonkers Statesman
Not a Free Agent
An excerpt quotes a colored citizen in a reply about marriage with a rustic cadence and dialect. He states he wed when his partner allowed it, implying consent was the sole trigger for union. The line reflects social attitudes and language of the period in the Atlantic Constitution context.
Gold Medal Flour Ad Buzzes About Everyday Uses
The Crisilla slogan promotes constant use of Gold Medal Flour with a playful nudge to Angela, underscoring routine culinary versatility and reliability in home baking and cooking.
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Crisilla
Angela
Wilton Mourns David W. Moore Pillar of Town
David Wesley Moore, longtime Wilton resident and Presbyterian church member, died Sunday aged 92. He helped build schools and churches, aided Wilton's progress, and is survived by wife Elizabeth Turner Moore, son George D. Moore of Albuquerque, NM, three grandchildren, and brother Andrew Moore of Harrisonville MO.
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Wilton
David Wesley Moore
Muscatine County
East
Lawrence County
Iowa
Hawkeye State
Elizabeth Turner
Moore
Presbyterian Church
George D. Moore
Alburquerque
N. Mexico
Leonard Agnew
Floyd Agnew
Garrison
South Dakota
David Moore
Andrew Moore
Harrisonville
Missouri
Curious Wills Show Odd Final Acts from Past Parishes
A New York Post concise look catalogues unusual testaments from the 17th to 19th centuries. It cites Stephan Swain of London who left 6 shillings to John Abbott and Mary. Philip Shickness who willed his right hand to his son. Lieutenat Colonel Nash who ordered bells rung mutely and loudly on anniversaries. and others who buried in trunks or sent objects to provoke humor. It ends with a stock market snapshot and grain prices from Chicago, including Wheat and Corn futures and live stock figures.
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Stephan Swain
Clures
London
John Abbottnd
Mary
Philip Shickness
Nash
Bathbvey
Sachibbey
Sierr Ueneit
Will
Paris
New York Post
Equal to the Occasion. Michelot Survives Rival Hiss Attack
Comedian Michelot, under rival bribery and hissage during a Moliere performance, shouted back at a servant and improvised a biting retort. His jab about rats and poison drew loud applause and silenced future hissers in the audience.
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Michelot
Moliere
Chicago Produce Market Facts
Chicago market notes butter steady at creameries 22 31 cents dairy 21 25 cents. Eggs firm firsts 30 cents.
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Chicago
Ill
Chicago Poultry Market Prices Steady On Dec 28
Chicago market report shows poultry steady with turkeys at 16 cents per pound, chickens 11 to 11 1 2 cents, and springs at 13 8 cents.
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Chicago
Ill
Poe Hign- Loowng
St Louis Grain Market Report
St Louis price report for December 28 shows Wheat May at 1.07, up 1.07 percent. Corn May at 60 460 percent. Oats May at 50 4 cents.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Deep Sea Diving Limits and Dangers Across Depths
Harper's reports that the depth a diver can safely reach is limited by water pressure and physical fitness. Claims of depths around 33 1/2 fathoms and 40 fathoms exist, but expert supervision shows few can withstand the strain beyond 20 30 fathoms. Many divers suffer injuries or death, with 352 divers noted and ten fatal cases.
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South America
Harper's
A Bachelor’s Bold Proposal Meets Sage Rejection
An elderly bachelor professes love to Miss Jessie, hoping to be twenty years younger. She gently declines, noting he would still be too young for her. A physician comforts patients with dry feet to avoid grip, then notes a patient with two wooden legs who endured grip for five years.
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Jessie
Baxter
Butter and eggs trade report from New York market
New York Produce Market reports butter firmness with receipts of 43 000 and varied creamery and process grade prices from 21 to 33 cents. Eggs remain steady with 6 500 receipts and firsts at 32 cents and seconds at 30 3/4 cents.
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New York
N. Y
Poultry Prices in New York Market Report
New York buyers see dressed poultry firm with springs at 16 to 20 cents, fowls at 12 to 14 cents, and spring turkeys quoted between 17 and 25 cents per pound.
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New York
New York Grain Market Wheat May Report
New York grain market brief notes Wheat May futures quoted in the market overview. Prices reflect early trade as traders monitor crop conditions and demand signals amid end of year activity in commodity markets.
Market figures and quotes from today’s financial page
Daily market table shows bid and ask levels across multiple stocks with figures for May and December maturities. Private wire listings indicate close and price ranges. Names and institutions appear in dense numeric lines, reflecting historical trading data and percent changes.
Peoria Corn Market Report Snapshot
Pee Dee December 28 report shows Corn No. 2 67e. May futures at 1.13 dollars per bushel with 67 cents? per bushel figures noted. Market brief lists price quotes and brief movement for corn contracts.
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Peoria
Muscatine Markets and Produce Prices Across Sectors
Comprehensive Muscatine market page listing corn oats wheat and feed prices, live stock bids, produce values for butter eggs hens and turkeys, vegetables fruits meats fish and dairy items, plus wood coal and miscellaneous goods with unit prices and per measure figures. Names of commodities and exact prices populate the spread.
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al C&iVen
Pen Testing Habit Sparks Nonsensical Writing Custom
A Cincinnati Examiner note describes a tester writing his name and repeating a classic typing line to evaluate a fountain pen. The dealer attributes the habit to expectation and familiarity with the writer’s signature rather than egotism.
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Cincinnati Epquirer
Masonic and Society Meeting Schedule in Iowa
Society cards list regular meetings for Masonics Iowa Lodge No 1 A M and AM, Washington Chapter No 4 RB M, Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters, De Molay Commandery No 1, Muscatine Camp 106 Modern Woodmen, Malparnal Bankers Reserve. Meetings occur on the first or third Tuesday or Wednesday of each month at various halls and locations with officers named.
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Iowa
E. P. Ingham
L. Johnson
Wasitington
Eadh Menth
A. BE. Othmer
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein
G. D. Lezotte
M. S. I. Johnson
K.T DE Molay
M. W
A. Muscatine Cams’ No
Woodmen of America
Woodwen Ball
Trock
J. © Coster
J. A Leyda
Court and Lodge Notices From Muscatine Area
Court of Honor No 677 meets second and fourth Mondays at Woodman hall. Eagle Lodge No 1 meets Thursdays at KK hall. Electa Chapter No 32 meets second and fourth Mondays. Muscatine Scene Aerie No 815 meets Tuesdays at Eagle hall. Brevired and visiting members invited. names and officers listed for each group.
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Fraternal Atd Association
Bloomington
H. F. Bodman
Second
Chestnut Streets
Q. T. Howard
E. P. Day
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court No
Woodman Hall
J. C. Coster
H. G. Schoenig
G. A. KR
Bhelby Norman
G. A. K. Ball
East Second Street
J. HU. Muarve
Gus. Schmidt
A. O. LU
Weagle Lodge
A. Uv
KK. P. Hall
Iowa Avenue
Fred Beitel
Howe
E. H. Dolsen
Oo. E. S. Electa
Letta Shafnit
W. M
August Othmer
Sec
Knights OF Pythias
B. Saal
Pulding
Towa Avenue
Esep
B. W. McDougal
F. L. Biblmeier
Bb. P. O. Elks
Scatine Lodge
Elks Hall
Front Street
Elkg Alway
Wm. J. Watson
John P- Breen
Knights OF Columbus
Jre
Hall
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