Pleasing Program at Musserville Ladies Aid Meeting
The Musserville Methodist Church Ladies Aid held a birthday party for their hostess at Mrs. William Randleman’s Grandview Avenue home. A vocal duet by Lola Johnson and Leota Randleman led the program, followed by instrumental and readings. A portion of party proceeds will fund the Washington project with the rest for the carpet fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Musserville Methodist Church
William Randleman
Grandview Avenue
Lola Johnson
Leota Randleman
P. M. Conant
J. E. Hoopes
Paisley
Brummel
Concrete Bridge Project Promised On Muscatine Slough Route
Milwaukee Railroad plans a major summer improvement with a concrete bridge over the Muscatine slough the largest wooden structure on the line to Ottumwa. Division Superintendent Macdonnell viewed the route and called the project one of the division’s most important. Completion hoped by fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Railroad Company
Muscatine Slough
Ottumwa
Slough
Macdonnell
Culver Station Faces Possible Closure Amid Rail Reforms
A rumor circulates that Rock Island lines plan to close Culver station under the nine hour law shifting trains to union stations. Officials deny changes though railroads seek to trim expenses by closing smaller stations and reassigning staff. Meanwhile local notes report Miss Lucile Crow's birthday surprise at Demorest avenue and visits by Harry Winn and Ben Keene to Muscatine area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Railroads
Rock Island Road
Culver Station
Union Station
Rock Island
Milwaukee Roads
Culver Tower
Lucile Crow
Demorest Avenue
South Muscatine
Ladies Dinner Party Highlights in Columbus Junction
Mrs. G W Breneman and Mrs. G W Selman hosted a noon dinner for a group of ladies with help from Mrs. Breneman. Guests included Miss Louisa Johnston and several local residents. The social afternoon followed by Presbyterian elders' gathering at a country home and a musical performance by The Folks Up Willow Creek in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
G. W. Breneman
G. W. Selman
G. W. Brenemen
J. A. Sprague
Robi. Owen
Ruth Brown
W. F. Hall
W. T. Brown
J. L. Overholt
W. A. Cotton
Buffington
J. A. Hanft
O. S. Jamison
Emily Darrow
J. D. Darrow
S. W. Huston
Presbyfterian Church
Joseph Reaney
Mary
J. P. Davison
Fred Smith
Muscatine
Willow Creek
Kokomo Woman Promises Free Remedy For Women
Mrs. Cora B. Miller has spent $125000 aiding women with medical treatments and offers a free 50 cent home remedy and an explanatory book to any woman suffering from female diseases or piles. The notice invites inquiries and mail delivery to Mrs. Miller at 3070 Miller Building Kokomo Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora B. Miller
Miller Building
Kokomo
Indiana
Social notices and visits in Orono area
D B Addleman of Muscatine and W C McMillen of Burlington were in the area on business and visiting. The McKee couple hosted a 35-guest gathering before their move to Okmulgee Oklahoma. Ralph Babbit and family visited Kirkpatrick near Lone Tree, and Esther Sailor wed Ruby Klotz near Cotter. Local socials included a Bowlby surprise party with music and supper. Wilbur Chapman of Arden visited Isaac Abbott, and L M Cecil and Miss Dollie were at Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
D. B. Addleman
Muscatine
W. C. McMillen
Burlington
Ralph Babbit
D. C. McKee
Okmulgee
Okla
Kirkpatrick
Lone Tree
Will McCormick
Esther Sailor
Ruby Klotz
Charles Dyche
Cotter
Miller Riges
Ardon
J. 3. Bowlby
Wilbur Chapman
Arden
Isaac Abbott
Poverty social wins costumes prizes at Beatty home
The poverty social at C K Beatty's home Friday drew a large crowd. Miss Lizzie Brase and Lewis Irwin won prizes for the most poverty-stricken costumes. Other notes include Earl Beatty visiting from Muscatine and Mrs C K Beatty returning from Muscatine after a family illness. Sunday Lutheran services start at 7 45 PM and Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at Dan Grimm Sr Ohio Sunflower Ridge. Reverend C M Olander traveled to Muscatine on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Beatty
Lizzie Brase
Lewis Irwin
Olander
Khretschmar
Pine Mills
Earl Beatty
Muscatine
Isaac Meyers
Grippe
Emma Brandt
California
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dan Grimm
Sunflower Ridge
C. M. Olander
Piles cure touted after twenty years with 50 cent treatment
An intense testimonial from a Massachusetts man claims Pyramid Pile Cure cured 20 years of piles after a 50 cent sample. The ad asserts rapid relief from itching and pain, and offers a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co. with follow up sales of a regular 50 cent package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piles
Massachusetts
George H. Bartlett
Mattapan
Mass
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Marshall
Mich
Iyou
Four flours in one Gold Medal Flour
Four flours in one. All are made into one in Gold Medal Flour. It has been carefully milled by Washburn Crosby Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn-Crosby Co
Law on Petition Signers and Residence Dates
Discussion of nomination petitions cites state law requiring each signer to put residence and signing date on the paper and to sign only for one office. When multiple officers are elected, a signer may sign multiple papers, but only one candidate per paper. Signers must reside in the same county, sheets may be stacked, and filed papers cannot be withdrawn or altered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Ad Claims Quick Relief
Advertisement notes chronic constipation sufferers face serious ailments and promotes Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a pleasant, non nauseating remedy that aids digestion and liver and bowel action. Declares quick improvements with the product and warns to refuse substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
President Roosevelt backs inland waterways plan and rail rivalry
President Roosevelt endorses the Inland Waterways Commission report condemning railroad domination of river traffic. He urges national stewardship of streams, harmonized rail and water use, and a nine point program linking waterways with power, irrigation, flood control, and land reclamation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Inland Waterways Commission
Mississippi
Pape’s Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief
A promotional health notice extols Pape’s Diapepsin as a cure for indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims the product digests meals instantly, relieves gas and nausea, and can be used by the whole family with a half dollar case available and relief within minutes after consuming a triangule.
Inland waterway plan aims for coordinated data and public use
President Roosevelt backs a national waterways commission to study and coordinate inland river improvements. The plan urges regular data on traffic and river characteristics, conservation of water resources, and use of business methods. Some members oppose a permanent commission citing legal risks. Roosevelt notes vast navigable and potentially navigable river mileage and highlights water power monopolies as a concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
National Waterways Commission
Federal Service
A. Mackenzie
Mackenzie
Francis G. Newlands
Mississippi
St. Louis
Great Lakes
Cleveland
Duluth
St. Paul
Memphis
Missouri
Kansas City
Columbia
Snake
Sacramento
San Joaquin
Roosevelt
White House
Sixtieth Congress
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Panama Canal
Pine Mills News Roundup February Snow and Visits
Pine Mills reports Barney Stecher and Nora in Muscatine for a day business trip. Mrs. Sam Irwin is ill. Cal Sears and wife from Davenport spent a week at the James Irwin home. Curt Damma visited the Kretschmer home then worked near Sweetland. Attorney Cook and Mr Rienbeck planned a duck island trip from Davenport. Rev Olander of New Era visited W Hartman home. Jacob Drumm of Pleasant Prairie spent Sunday with Wm Hartman. Wm Hartman went to Durant for treatment with Dr Mayhouse. Mail carrier missed routes Thursday due to deep snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Mills
Barney Stecher
Nora
Muscatine
Sam Irwin
Cal Sears
Davenport
James Irwin
Curt Damma
Kretschmer
Sweetland
Attorney Cook
Rienbeck
Buffalo
Charlie Bare
Rev. Olander
New Era
W. Hartman
Jacob Drumm
Pleasant Prairie
Wm. Hartman
Durant
Dr. Mayhouse
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Randleman Home
Business Matters
George Baker
Cartney
Eva Yeater
Clarence Waverly
Quincy
Til
Peter Rowley
George Ring
Near
Letts
Maurer
Milwaukee Railroad
Delia Martin
la Porte, Ja
Henry Dingle
Oliver Looney
Glen Fox
Near Letts
Musserville
Gertrude Finch
George Marks
Delmar Waite
Bloomington
Ill
Lettsville
Harry Winn
Cranston
Ben Keene
Grandview
A. J. Schmoker
W. D. Jamieson
Centerville
Creston
Shenandoah
Helena Hanft
John Super
Will Hutton
Joseph Davis
R. J. Butler
Pauline Otto
Elmer Higginbotton
Wapello
Columbus City
Butler
Frank Fulton
D. M. Weaver
George Welch
L. D. Miller
Stanford
Conesville
P. H. Boyd
Robert
A. P. Thoman
W. B. Matthews
Nathan Metzger
Winfield
L. M. Cecil
Miss Dollie
Columbus
Austin Leach
Cecil Swarting
Clara Kautz
Charles Strohm
J. Liedke
Turner Hall
Mae Neff
Norma Kantz
W. Greabner
Myers
Glen Tubbs
Lulu
Simmie
Henry Neumeister
Robt. Bowser
Gus Shiffire
Tuefel
Rivers
Waterways Commission
Corps of Engineers of the Army
Bureau of Soils
Forest Service
Bureau of Corporations
Reclamation Service
Shallenberger
Chicago
DR. Shallenberger
Oakwood Bilvd
Chicago, Hs
WM. Bokenkamp
W. 2Nd St
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