Farm loan sale noted for Muscatine County farm
March 1 sale listing a $9,500 farm loan on a Muscatine County property. Contact F pentzer at 109 E. 2nd. Miss Joanna Reynolds of Foster Illinois leaves for Rock Island for a short visit. Rule Logan of Davenport visiting Mr. and Mrs. Co. W. Rowan heads home to Davenport. Grace Richman departs for Wellesley Massachusetts to resume studies after holidays with Muscatine hosts.
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Choice Muscatine Co
Pentzer
Joanna Reynolds
Foster, Ill
Rock Island
Rule Logan
Davenport
Co. W. Rowan
Grace Richman
Irving B. Richman
Wellesley
Mass
Muscatine
Pierson Opens Closing Out Sale of Second Hand Goods
A. L. Pierson of East Second Street announces a closing out sale to make room for new stock. The store will undergo extensive improvements and become a strictly up-to-date establishment. Everything will be marked for quick selling with low prices. Ads appear in the Journal on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday for future notices.
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A. L. Pierson
East Second Street
Pierson
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised By Cameron Woman
Mrs Mary J Robinson of Cameron West Virginia says a severe winter cold left her nearly speechless and fearing pneumonia until one bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy eased her symptoms in three days and she recovered fully. For sale by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Mary J. Robinson
Cameron
W. Va
Monthly Meeting of Mothers' Club Set for Monday
Society notes announce the regular monthly gathering of the Mothers' Club at Mrs J W Berry's home on West Third Street A program includes New Year's resolutions a paper on New Phases of the Divorce Law by Will Jayne a Kipling reading by Mrs J P Ryan and music by Miss Rita Berry
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Mothers’ Club
Mother’s Club
J. W. Berry
West Third Street
Will Jayne
Reading
Kipling
J. P. Ryan
Rita Berry
Carrie Miller and Ann Davis Wed on New Year’s Eve
Mrs. Carrie Miller and Miss Ann Davis were united in matrimony at 7 30 pm on New Year’s Eve in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chayka. Judge H S Howe officiated. The couple plans to reside at Fifth and Cedar streets.
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Carrie Miller
Ann Davis
H.S. Howe
Fearful Slaughter of Deadly Microbes Claims Dr. King's Discovery
An ad from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for throat and lung diseases with pricing listed as 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Vesper service at YWCA led by Rev J B Smith
The vesper service at the local YWCA tomorrow afternoon opens at 3 30 led by Rev J B Smith pastor of First Baptist church who will speak on The Spirit of Prayer Miss Amy Hoopes will sing a vocal solo.
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J. B. Smith
First Baptist Church
Amy Hoopes
Inventor Patents Anti Snoring Device in Iowa City
An Iowa City inventor has patented a compact anti snoring device. Early sales are expected small. the device targets people who snore and promises snoreless sleep, appealing to a limited market.
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Iowa City
Shiflet to Assume County Treasurer Post Monday
On Monday A C Shifler of Wilton will assume the county treasurer office after C C Stafford retires. Stafford transfers 133 914 62 and leaves the books in perfect condition before departing for Chicago to study law at the University of Chicago. Witter also retires as County Superintendent, to be succeeded by M F Cronin of Wilton.
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Board of Supervisors
Cc. R. Stafford
A. C. Shifler
Wilton
Stafford
E. C. Stocker
Chicago
University of Chicago
Depuy
Court House
F. M. Witter
M. F. Cronin
Witter
Death of noted astronomer George Washington Hough
George Washington Hough aged 72, professor of astronomy at Northwestern University and director of Dearborn Observatory, was found dead in bed in Chicago on January 2. A world renowned astronomer, his work included Jupiter observations and the discovery of about 550 double stars, plus numerous instruments and writings advancing the science.
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Chicago
Ill
George Washington Hough
Northwestern University
Dearborn Observatory
Hough
Kentucky Judge Flees Court as Armed Men Patrol Jackson
In Jackson Kentucky on January 2 armed men confront the county court after Ed Callahan and Sheriff Crawford escort twenty gunmen to town to face a murder charge from thirteen years ago. Judge Traube retreats to the woods near Lost Creek and refuses to hold court without gubernatorial protection.
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Kentucky
Jackson
Ed. Callahan
Hargis
Crawford
James Deaton
Deatons
People of Green Bank Fear Volcano Like Crater Fire
Residents of Green Bank West Virginia report a steadily burning crater on a nearby mountain side. The flames are visible at intervals with rumbling noises suggesting internal disturbances. A Richmond Virginia dispatch notes growing anxiety among locals watching the phenomenon.
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West Virginia
Richmond
Green Bank
Funeral for Irolene Port Set for Sunday
The funeral for Irolene Port, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Port, will be held tomorrow at 1 30 P M from the family residence north of Wilton Iowa. Interment will follow in Sharon Cemetery.
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Irolene Port
Wilton
Frank Port
Sharon Cemetery
Return of Coffee Free Health Letter Promotes Postum
A Louisville woman cites nine years of recovery from coffee and tea after switching to Postum and Grape-Nuts. Her daughter, once near nervous prostration, now a healthy mother of five active in charity and clubs. The letter credits Postum for the improvement and mentions a Postum Co. endorsement.
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Louisville
Postum
Stape Nuty
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Genuini Te
Fuluma
Acai
Root Juice Promoted As Potent Remedy In State
A Greensburg Indiana Daily Review report lauds a Root Juice cure for stomach issues. J W Boyle of 116 East Washington St says his wife’s digestion improved after use, appetite returned, and pain vanished. The tonic is sold for one dollar a bottle with many locals testifying to its benefits at Morgan's drug store.
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Greensburg
Indiana
Daily Review
J. W. Boyle
East Washington Street
Morgan’s
Eighty Pupils to Receive Souvenir Spoons at Sunday Service
The First Baptist church Sunday school will honor eighty regular attendees with engraved gold spoons donated by F W Swan. The annual gift began two years ago raising attendance from 7 to 50 then reaching 80 in 1908 09. Velma Downey of Muscatine Island walked long distances each Sunday to attend.
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First Baptist Church
F. W. Swan
Swan
Velma Downey
Muscatine Island
Ferdinand Pantel Dead at 47 in Sweetland Township
Ferdinand Pantel died at 7 45 this morning at his mother's home in Sweetland township after a nine year battle with multiple illnesses. He was in his forty eighth year and is survived by his mother three brothers William of this city Charles of Fruitland Fred of Sweetland and a sister Miss Minnie of this city. Funeral services will be held at the home Monday at 1 pm conducted by Rev Geo Meier with interment in Greenwood cemetery
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Sweetland Township
Ferdinand Pantel
William
Charles
Fruitland
Fred
Sweetland
Miss Minnie
Geo. Meier
Greenwood Cemetery
Sunny South Shoes Offered for $1.25
An advertisement touts Brauns worth Sunny South Shoes with a price of $1.25 per pair promising comfortable feet in zero weather.
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Braunsworth
Shannon Chosen Board Chairman For County Supervisors
Robert T. Shannon of Nichols was elected chairman of the board of supervisors at a special organizational meeting held at the courthouse. Subordinate officers including the county farm superintendent and janitor were not chosen and will be elected at the regular meeting next week.
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Robert T. Shannon
Nichols
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Zetalathians to Meet at Presbyterian Church
Members of the Zetalathian Bible class are asked to gather in the Presbyterian church parlors on Monday at 3 p m for a short conference with Miss May Villa Patten. Important matters will be discussed and a full attendance is urged.
Elliott To Speak At Local Y M C A Meeting
Rev. J. N. Elliott pastor of the First Presbyterian church will deliver the address at the men’s meeting at the local Y M C A tomorrow afternoon. The gathering starts at 3 o'clock and will feature musical numbers.
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J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Last Filing Day in District Court Opens January Term
Busy district court end of term filing records show 36 new actions with County Clerk W. S. McKee. Cases include Jos. K. Wager vs W. H. Hoopes & Sons for 2585 dollars over alleged unfit watermelons, and a suit by Harvey Deforest against Ditmers Kerr & Co. for 350 dollars over a failed Deering machine. Sadie Doyle seeks divorce and custody of Lucile. E. M. Warner sues Harry H. Will for 500 dollars over a dishonored check. E. F. Richman appears for the plaintiff.
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District Court
W. S. McKee
Jos. K. Wager
W. H. Hoopes & Sons
W. H. Petersen
Davenport
Harvey Deforest
Mr. Deforest
Ditmers, Kerr & Co
Jayne & Hoffman
Wilton Savings Bank
E. M. Warner
Harry H. Will
E. F. Richman
Electric Bitters Advertises Quick Health Boost
Take warning about stomach liver and kidney troubles and learn you can quickly down them with Electric Bitters. The ad promotes the remedy priced at 50 cents from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Havercamp’s
The Two Johns at the Grand Sunday Show
The Two Johns comes to the Grand on Sunday for matinee and night performances. The show is billed to lift spirits and entertain crowds with a lively stage presence and appealing humor.
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the Grand
Carlton Guy Shines in The Cry Baby at the Grand
Carlton Guy stars in the new comedy drama The Cry Baby shown at the Grand Tuesday. The article notes his natural humor and rare talent for tragedy, praising his portrayal as perfectly suited to his personality and the role written for him.
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Carlton Guy
Guy
Mr. Guy
Miss Rosa Berry Singers Chinese Character Imitations
Miss Rosa Berry presents a performance portraying Chinese culture at the Grand Monday evening. She imitates Chinese characters, sings traditional songs, plays instruments, and wears period costumes for the public.
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Rosa Berry
Andalusia Party Launches New Year Boat Trip to City
A party from Andalusia arrived by boat for a New Year diversion in the city yesterday. Despite the heavy ice, travel time was brisk and event noted as unusual for the locality.
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Andalusia
Quote on women as easy graceful conversationalists
A Nebraska State Journal quote asserts that every woman should aspire to be an easy and graceful conversationalist. The remark mirrors midwestern attitudes in a satirical Des Moines Register and Leader context.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
The
Nebraska State Journal
Wilton Trains Schedule From Muscatine and Westbound
Train listings show a Wilton schedule with departures to and from Muscatine including No 504 at 6 25am and No 505 at 8 00am. mixed daily operations and no stops on some daily runs. several No numbers with varying times. The fragmentary timetable references No 500 through No 20, and No 9 5 0 0 Stop patterns.
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Muscatine
Wilton
Daly
GE Syndecsae
Seeeesee Stldam
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Geneseo, Ill
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Buffalo Prairie
Henry Takkenburg
St. Ambrose College
Philip Wagner
Mabel Wagner
Letts
A. J. Weaver
Hoyt W. Platt
Muscatine Hive No. 13
Ella L. Mark
Family Theatre
Davis & Walker
Sutton & Sutton
the Girl and the Pumpkin
Verne Brothers
Leavitt & Campbell
Middle West
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Gay de Trickey
Mark Lea
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Mer
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Prop
Ladies of the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
No. 13
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Shiflet
Shape—Witter
Shannon
Elliott
Sadie Doyle
FE. M. Warner
Walter Doyle
Lucile
Giand Opera House
C. W. Mercer
Mr. G. Carlton Guy
Hier the
Hell’s Neck
Iowa Ci
Colect One
Ublican
Taft
Burling Fhzette
Arden Sanders
Ft. Madis@renitentiary
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A. W. Blake
West Liberty
Herman Hartwig
Yelawn Ave
Henry van Dolah
Phur Springs
Ilinois City
Coulf
Théjen Panistrium
Magle
A. S. Wadling
J. Carskaddan
J. S Pepper
Canonaddan & Pepper
West Second Street
Telephone
Iowa
Henry Jayne
Wm. Hofman
Arthur Slofman
RK Jayne
Iowa Avenue
Journal Office
P. Ingham
East 2Nd St
H. Lb. Horst
New
German-American Bank
Frank L. Bihlmeler
German American Bank
G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
COOK
First National Bank
S. G. Stein
D. Y. Jackson
M. Hughes
J. BR. Reuling
R. K. Smith
Carska FE
K. Sawyer
Rock Island System
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