Gingerbread Man at Grand Opera House Delights Crowd
The air y musical fantasy The Gingerbread Man played to a fairly large audience at the Grand Opera House. Dorothy Webb as Margery Dan drew praise for charm, while Vera Stanley Della Nevin and Bel Mulvey delivered notable vocal and comedic turns. The chorus was robust and the moon song and Every Little Something stood out as the top numbers.
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Grand Opera House
East
Nixon
Zimmerman
Dorothy Webb
Margery Dan
Vera Stanley
Mazie Bon Bon
Della Nevin
Jack Horner
Bel Mulvey
Wonderous Wise
Charles A. Morgan
Eugene Moulan
Stormy Royal Neighbors reception honors Mrs Foster in Nichols
In Nichols Iowa on February 26 a Royal Neighbors gathering surprised Mrs Foster as her family prepares to move to a Bayfield farm. A hearty meal and band concert followed a lavish dinner. Local notes include new stock in Mrs Vantuyle's spring shop, depots and Jim Crow segregation in Oklahoma, and updates on schools, neighbors moving, and church ladies’ aid plans.
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Eva Jean
Mrs. Foster
Iowa City
Meese
Oklahoma
Southwest
Kaluna
E. B. Fulliam
M. E. Church
Cooper's New Discovery Aids Boston Dyspepsia Relief
Boston reports surge in use of Cooper's New Discovery by L. T. Cooper Dayton Ohio medicine aimed at stomach disorders. Engineer Wm. H. Short credits rapid relief from gas vomiting and dyspepsia after trying several bottles, praising the remedy as life renewing and warranting further success.
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Boston
Cooper
L. T. Cooper
Dayton
Ohio
Cooper's
Wm. H. Short
Touraine
Hall Street
Medford
Mass
Mr. Short
Attorney Trickett A Man of the Hour in Muscatine
Attorney Trickett, famed Kansas City lawyer, is billed to address Muscatine listeners Friday evening. Prominent local figures praise his clear fact based talk on liquor reform and his ability to hold audiences, with no admission charged.
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C. W. Trickett
Galesburg
M. Campbell
First Presbyterian Church of
Brotherhood
Attorney Trickett
Kansas City
Kansas
Campbell
United States
Tabernacle
Muscatine
Three Ingredient Remedy For Stomach Troubles
A historic ad promotes a simple three ingredient mix for stomach issues. It lists Compound Tincture of Cinchona one ounce Prosene Compound one ounce and Sherry Wine half a pint. Mix and take a teaspoonful in water before meals and at bedtime. Prosene claims strong digestive power. it is sold via Cooper Pharmacal Company Chicago.
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Cooper Pharmacal Company
Chicago
Card of Thanks From Louise Weckerlin and Family
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for the assistance and sympathy shown during our recent sorrow. Mrs. Louise Weckerlin and Children.
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Louise Weckerlin
Gilt Edge 1st Mortgage Offers Safe Iowa Farm Loans
Gilt Edge 1st Mortgage markets Iowa farm mortgage loans at 6 percent, claiming safety comparable to government bonds with better yields. No cost for collecting interest. Advertised by J. E. Stevenson located at 20% Tawa Ave.
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Iowa
J. E. Stevenson
Tawa Ave
Springdale Notes and Occurrences of Late February 1908
Springdale and nearby areas report visits from Iowa City and West Branch residents, business calls in Springdale, and social events including a Self Culture club open meeting. A Rochester to Tipton line rebuilding plan with cedar poles is described, along with a West Liberty mutual tele phone company meeting and new rates. Francis Harrington, a long time M E missionary in South America, is reported dead.
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Plato
Springdale
Lee Anderson
Wm. Stiff
Rochester
Frank Butler
W. G
Chas. Williams
Bab
North Liberty
Todd’s Park
Mr. Anderson
Leslie Porter
South America
Francis Harrington
M. E. Church
Burr returns home as town gathers for events
Lincoln Iowa reports Jno Burr came back from Chicago on Thursday. Oyster supper enjoyed at Wim Timmerman's Thursday night. Many residents attend horse sale in Lone Tree Friday. O Learys hosted friends Friday evening. Emma Burr and Leona Timmerman visited relatives in Lone Tree Friday. Elmer Stock family returned from Iowa City. George Kranz and family moved to Iowa City. Claus Wiese sold dogs at Lone Tree Tuesday. School No. 7 closed for spring break. Common school exam led by Minnie Haur to be held Friday and Saturday February 28 and 29.
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Lincoln
Jno
Burr
Chicago
Wim. Timmerman’s
Lone Tree
O’learys
Emma Burr
Leona Timmerman
Elmer Stock
Iowa City
George Kranz
Claus Wiese
Minnie Haur
Election Proclamation for Muscatine Iowa 1908
Mayor I J Asthalter proclaims a March 2 1908 election to fill city offices including Mayor Assessor Treasurer Police Judge and four Aldermen. Voting places listed by ward with polls open 7 am to 7 pm. date February 14 1908.
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I. J. Asthalter
Muscatine
Iowa
A. D
Excelsior Hose House
West Third Street
Champion Hose House
Sycamore Street
Rescue Hose House
Mulberry Avenue
Relief Hose House
Bleeker Street
J. Asthalter
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SWAN
Dunn
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Gage
Iowa Avenue
Journal Office
G. M. Titus Pref
G. R. Titus V.pref
J. P. Schomberg Secy
Jean
Julie
Elma Leonard
Mae Phelps
Elma
South Dakota
Charles Fawcett
West Branch
Will Kennedy
Henry Milleck
West Liberty
Rochester Telephone Switch Company
Tipton
S. C. Baker
Tillman Todd
John Highley
Asa Emmons
Cedar County
Cedar River
Bert Gill
J. R. Hanley
M. E
James Ham
Frank Montgomery
Nina Reeves
Vinton
Emery Hart
Minot
North Dakota
Fenton Bolon
Rev
Lynn
Friends
Rena Spaulding
W. B. Eilyson
Irwin Aikin and
J. J. Hodgson
Leonard Shreve
Negus
Hicks
Sac County
Charles Hicks
Resi
Cravenettes
Journal
Gustav Weis
City Recorder
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