Local residents visit Letts and Davenport shops
Mrs D Parson of Letts shopped in the city while McQuesten Sawyer Co advertised hot water bottles. John Brase of Pleasant Prairie called in. A B Rehmel’s death brings son Glen Rehmel from Memphis to town. Various locals from Davenport to Wilton visit, trade, or travel for business and gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. D. Parson
Letts
John Brase
Pleasant Prairie
John Rehmel
Beaconsfield
A. B. Rehmel
Glen Rehmel
Memphis
Tenn
A. E. Rehmel
Interesting address at local YWCA session
Mrs. A. J. Kempton gave an interesting address to a large gathering at the YWCA rooms yesterday afternoon. Tonight's events include a German class for beginners at 1, a shirt waist class at 7, a glee club at 7 45, and the Hirsch factory social all evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kempton
Glee Club
Hirsch Factory
An Arab Honeymoon Custom Shared by European Readers
In Wide World Magazine the seven day post wedding ritual is described where the Arab bride remains in her room with only the women of the husband’s family serving her. The groom, after secretly meeting relatives, may travel at night and avoid his father-in-law to escape the required distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Magazine
No Greed Ink of Sweynheym and Pannartz in Rome
A fragment recounts Sweynheym and Pannartz as German printers in Rome using high quality ink and paper. It notes their work produced over 490 years ago with strong blackness, yet they faced hunger and petitioned the pope claiming their house was full of proof sheets but they had nothing to eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweynheym and
Pannartz
Rome
H Holiness
Miss Diggs and Miss Passiag Exchange Compliment
In a brief Philadelphia Press exchange, Miss Diggs remarks on age while Miss Passiag deflects a compliment, highlighting the opponent's clever concealment and the impudence of the remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower
Miss Diggs
Beheaded Clan Member Seen as Sacred Loss in Tale
An old woman recounts a trouble in Seo where a clan member was beheaded. She downplays the act as no great head loss, yet calls it a sacred loss to the clan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mim
Seo
Barber's Downward Shave Quip Sparks City Clerk Banter
A youthful city clerk asks if a man should shave up or down. The barber grins and replies that when shaving the clerk he always goes down, illustrating a playful exchange in a local shop.
Silent Mouth Melodies Echo in Quiet Hall
A brief note describes a quiet mouthpiece performance titled The Silent Mouth is Melodious, featuring a unique blend of spoken word and musical tones. Performers include artists unnamed in the fragment. The scene hints at an intimate venue and experimental sound.
Angora Cat Lily Baynton Wins Third at Beresford Show
Mrs. Charles Seiler returns from the Beresford National Cat Show in Chicago where over 400 cats were exhibited. Lily Baynton an angora owned by Mrs. Seiler took third prize while judges included Louis M. Waine and Dr. C. A. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Seiler
Chicago
Ill
United States
Lily Baynton
Chas. C. Seiler
Coliseum Annex
Louis M. Waine
England
Field Marshall
Canada
C. A. White
H. G. Dykehouse
Michigan
Charles C. Seiler
Muscatine
Patsy
Cuthbert
New York
San Francisco
Kansas City
New Jersey
Pete
C. H. Jones
Hundreds Greet Bijou Theatre Vaudeville in Muscatine
Hundreds of Muscatine residents packed the Bijou theatre for a vaudeville week featuring nationally known artists. A large Teddy Bear was awarded to Miss Gertrude Fuller and a pair of skates went to H Kelley, both as prizes for audience participation. The management promised an even larger Teddy Bear and finer skates next Saturday as crowds are expected to return for the upcoming performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McColm
Muscatine
Gertrude Fuller
W. Sth
H. Kelley
W. 6Th St
Iowa
Nichols to field strong baseball team this summer
Nichols Iowa February 10 The town prepares for a strong baseball nine with several men signed up for the squad. Organizing work has begun and uniforms will be ordered. Practice will start when weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
Mrs Laura Wickey Surprised by Relief Corps Guests
Mrs Laura Wickey of Cedar street was pleasantly surprised at her home by the Women's Relief Corps late Saturday afternoon. The gathering featured piano solos and refreshments with attendees including Mesdames Kellner Klepper Benham Beitel Chenoweth Mark Moore Long Riggs Walton Ames Jacobs Knopp Bishop Kintzle Schreurs Hyink Barnard Fox Scott Bencham Wickey McElreay Teufel Ames and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Wickey
Cedar Street
Women’s Relief Corps
Mesdames H. Kellner
E. H. Klepper
M. Benham
Anya Beitel
Mrs. Chenoweth
J. B. Mark
Anna Moore
Mary Long
Riggs
Susan Walton
A. Ames
L. Jacobs
Jerry Carl
Mary Knopp
H. Bishop
M. Kintzle
G. W. Schreurs
Fredericka Hyink
Jane Barnard
Sarah Fox
Mrs. Scott
Anna Bencham
Jesse Burgess
Mrs. McElreay
Misses Mae Wickey
May Teufel
Stella Ames
Business Manager Departs for Midwest Tour
Joseph J. Keuchier of Winniger Bros. Own Company traveled from Muscatine to Moline with his wife and daughter for several days then plans to proceed to La Crosse Wisconsin on an extended business trip in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Keuchier
Winniger Bros
Muscatine
Moline
LA Crosse
Wis
Martha Jamison dies after two weeks illness
West Liberty February 10 Mrs Martha Jamison wife of the late Mathew Jamison died Saturday morning after a two week illness. A Franklin Pennsylvania native she lived most of her life near Bethel five miles south of Wapello. She had pneumonia prior to death. funeral was at 11 am today at Bethel church with Rev J E Newsom officiating. interment Bethel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Martha Jamison
Matthew Jamison
Franklin
Penn
Bethel
Wapello
Bethel Church
J. E. Newsom
The
Methodist Church
Bethel Cemetery
Missionary Society Elects Officers at First Presbyterian
The Ladies Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church held its annual election in the church parlors on Saturday afternoon. Officers elected include Mrs J H Abbott as President, Mrs W F Jarboe as Vice President, Mrs W H Graff as Secretary and Treasurer, with a Membership Committee of Mrs J T Martin, Mrs S G Stein and Miss Guy.
Prathers Return Home After Visit With Downeys
Mr and Mrs J B Prather of Sullivan Indiana left for home after a short visit at the home of Mr and Mrs E Downey on Sampson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Prather
Sullivan, In
E. Downey
Sampson Street
Virgin Oil of Pine A Healing Pine Forest Remedy
An advertisement touts Virgin Oil of Pine as a home heal all from pine forest healing. It claims lungs and bronchial relief, faster cold cure, kidney benefits, and uric acid neutralizing action. Promoted by Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati with sealed intempest wooden cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Indictments Filed As Panic Investigations Continue
New York reports two indictments from a special grand jury probing banking methods amid the recent panic. Bail set at 10000 for each defendant. In Washington, Senator Aldrich defends financial measures while urging a legislative remedy to prevent future crises and detailing the Aldrich bill’s proposed emergency notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Washington, D. C
Senate
Aldrich
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
DEDICATE NEW CHURCH IN IOWA CITY
The new $75,000 Iowa City Methodist church began dedicatory exercises yesterday and continued today with speakers including Bishop W F McDowell Chicago and Rev Drs Rowe Albrook Parsons Crippen Van Ness Carlton Clinton and others from Mt Vernon Mason City Vinton Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa City Methodists
W. F. McDowell
Chicago
James Rowe
Emory Miller
Des Moines
J. B. Albrook
R. D. Parsons
J. T. Crippen
J. G. van Ness
Mt. Vernon
W. W. Carlton
Mason City
Dewitt Clinton
Vinton
Veteran of War Augustus B Rehmel Laid to Rest
The funeral services for Augustus B. Rehmel past commander of the G A R Post were held at Musserville Methodist church at 2 pm. Rev J N Elliott of the First Presbyterian Church led the services with Shelby Norman Post members attending and bearing the burial at Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were J W Hilton John M Duncan Conrad Brenner August Eichoff Henry Guertner and Paul Rapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus B. Rehmel
G. A. R. Post
Nebraska Street
Musserville Methodist Church
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Shelby Norman Post
Greenwood Cemetery
Post
J. W. Hilton
John M. Duncan
Conrad Brenner
August Eichoff
Henry Guertner
Paul Rapp
Democrat Denounces Bryan in House Indian Bill Debate
In Washington on February 10 the house resumed debate on the Indian appropriation bill. Democrat Leake of New Jersey denounced William J. Bryan and his methods at the outset, injecting outside policy into the proceedings under the five minute rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Leake
New Jersey
William J. Bryan
Banquet and meeting notices for local fraternal groups
Or will meet tomorrow evening at the K of Phail at 7 30 sharp. All members are requested to be present for a short program and social hour. Muscatine Tribe No 95 IO R M will give a banquet at its lodge rooms Thursday evening Feb 13th. All members in good standing are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Lodge
K. of Phail
Mite Sewing Circle Meeting Set at Mrs Hackett’s Home
The Mite Sewing Circle will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs C J Hackett of East Fourth Street. A full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mite Sewing Circle
C. J. Hackett
East Fourth Street
Injured Boy Fatally Noted? No. Teen Hurt Coasting Down Hill
Frank Bissi aged 17 of Mulberry avenue sustained a deep forehead gash Saturday evening while coasting down Fourth street hill. Dr. E K Tyler attended and dressed the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bissi
Mulberry Avenue
Fourth Street Hill
E. K. Tyler
United Brethren Banquet Plans Set With Speaker Roach
The United Brethren church Men’s Club announces a February 19 banquet. W. L. Roach, president of the Law Enforcement League, is to speak along with other prominent workers. Committees for executive program social membership and Bible work have been named as the club grows past one hundred members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
W. L. Roach
Law Enforcement League
Charles Kern
Andrew Mull
Ed. Hagerman
S. A. Prichard
Roy Fisher
J. C. H. Light
S. G. Tarr
Frank Kintzle
Grant Bond
Chas. Len
Frank Giesler
A. W. Keath
William Geller
Harry Fisher
Will Wallace
S. R. Amlong
William Biel
Fred Finch
Bible Committee
A. J. Barger
Runaway horse team kills Huttig Mee Dermid horse on West Front Street
A Millar team ran away Saturday afternoon on West Front Street near McKee Bliven Button factory striking an ice wagon and crashing in front of the Rock Island freight depot. The Huttig McDermid Button company horse suffered a broken leg and was shot after the wild run ended at the Record office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Front Street
John W. Millar
McKee and Bliven Button Factory
Rock Island
Huttig[McDermid Button Company
Noon lunch for Washington clerks boosts energy
A government department clerk recounts adding Grape-Nuts to breakfast and lunch, claiming sustained energy and reduced afternoon fatigue after two weeks. The testimonial credits Grape-Nuts from Postum Co. with providing reserve mental and physical energy for daily work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gov't
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Bijou
Hughes
Lee
Mazee
Jarrow, the Great
Legerdermann
French Pathea
Bijou Theatre
Bestenlehner’s
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
H. Lantz
Davenport
G. Walters
West Second Street
Molly Powelankey
Corner Seventh and
Poplar Streets
Brighton
Dave Shames
C. Henley
Wilton
A. €. Martin
Fruitland
J. Luse
Fred Pressler
Charles Zetler
Fremont, Mo
City
R. E. Miller
Burlington
Hilda Busch
W. C. A. Busch
Hershey Avenue
Daniel Callahan
Sabula
Michael Callahan
Woodlawn Avenue
E. A. Brockway
Leadville
Col
E. F. Brockway
Ruthenberg
East Second St
A. S. Weiching & Co
Ice
Ice Tongs
Thompson Bros. Co
Honey Saving
Siegel & Isaacson
E. 2Nd St
Batterson Stores
Angora
Quinn
Rodd
Winniger Co
Wapelio
Science
D. B. Huffman
Major
John Circle
E. B. Lewis
John Circlepin
the Banner Lodge
Grand Jury
Bulletin
Bryan
Frank Bisisi
Robley Evans
Cape Horn
Alabama
Admiral Sperry
United Brethren Wen
Tees
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
McColm Dry Goods Co
Hershey State Bank
Hershey
State Bank
Winslow
Geo. Eitman
YOUR
T. S. Wright
Keokuk
H. M. Bartlett
Atty. At Law
P. O
Auto Clearing House
Michigan Ave
Plymouth Rock
John Miittman
Kindler
McKee & Bliven
Lucas
U. Journal
Ratcliff's
Richard Houdek
East Sixth
John E. Fellers
Dearborn, St
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