Aurora Literary Society In Session
The Muscatine High School Aurora Literary Society met at the high school building last evening. Officers for the coming year were elected: Editor Harold Morgan Manager ill Randall President Clark Abbott Vice President Miriam Bliven Treasurer Harold Pontel Secretary Josephine Stirlen Sergeant Drew Millar. A social hour followed with musical and vocal performances by Miss Trixie Oliver Miriam Bliven Robert Wallace Clifford Knight, and refreshments of ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Literary Society
Muscatine High School
Trixie Oliver
Miriam Bliven
Robert Wallace
Clifford Knight
Harold Morgan
Ill Randall
Clark Abbott
Harold Pontel
Josephine Stirlen
Drew Millar
Officers Elected for Coming Year at Banner Lodge
The Banner Lodge Industrial met at the A O U W hall with many members present. After the meeting oysters were served at Globe restaurant. The next meeting is to be at Mrs Mayme Price home on February 6. Officers chosen for the year are President Mrs Albina Plate Vice President Mrs Frank Walters Secretary Mrs F Bowman Treasurer Mrs Mayme Price.
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Banner Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Globe
Mayme Price
Albina Plate
Frank Walters
F. Bowman
Woodmen of World Elects New Officers
At the Woodmen of the World meeting at J. E. Stevenson’s office, officers for the coming year were elected. J. E. Stevenson named Council Commander, A. J. Neidig Banker, J. A. Rowan Clerk, John Nyenhuis Escort, D. Stapleton Watch, and G. W. Porter as Manager for two years. Minor matters were discussed with no definite action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
J. E. Stevenson
A. J. Neidig
J. A. Rowan
John Nyenhuis
D. Stapleton
G. W. Porter
Dr Miles Nervine Promises Sleep Relief
Testimonial advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a nonopiate sleep aid that restores rest after sleepless periods. A woman named Mrs May Scott from English Indiana recounts relief after one bottle, claiming calmer nerves, better sleep, and renewed ability to work. The ad notes druggists sell the product and offers a refund of the first bottle if it fails to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Miles’ Nervine
May Scott
Ind
Nerve Inc
Miles Medical Co
Elihart
Peruna Endorsed by Mothers for Home Cures
A promotional column touts Peruna as a trusted home remedy used by millions for coughs, colds, catarrh, croup and digestive ills. It quotes mothers and physicians, cites testimonials from Mrs. K Kane and others, and claims Peruna shields families and supports child health through years of use and advice.
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United States
Dr. Hartman
Manalin
Peruna
Local Church Holds Annual Meeting In Muscatine
The First Baptist church held its annual meeting last evening with a prayer gathering and lap supper. Reports showed 314 new members, total 817, making it the largest Baptist church in Iowa. Also reported were strong finances, near $800 in missions, and plans for a record year ahead.
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First Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
A. J. Kempton
Muscatine
Iowa
Lane
Sewing Society Elects Officers After Annual Meeting
The St Marys Sewing Society held its annual meeting at the hall yesterday afternoon. Officers elected were President Mrs Antone Rerseh Vice President Mrs William Neff Secretary Mrs Mollie Meyers and Treasurer Mrs Caroline Braun. The papers showed good progress and a large treasury balance.
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St. Mary's Sewing Society
Antone Rerseh
William Neff
Mollie Meyers
Caroline Braun
Freight credits go as railroads halt postdated charges
Kansas City railroads will end credit freight services starting March 1. No freight will be released without payment. The move aims to stop losses from customers taking goods and paying later. The Chicago Great Western asked for extra time, delaying its implementation.
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Kansas City
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Death of Mrs Daniel Grimm 81 of Sibley Ia
Former Montpelier township resident Mrs Daniel Grimm of Sibley Iowa died at 81 from old age. She is survived by three sons Daniel Fred and Jacob and three daughters Mrs Andrew Bunker Mrs Carrie Haupert and Mrs Lizzie Wunder. Funeral Monday at Pleasant Prairie church. The body to be brought to Jacob Grimm’s home in Fletcher avenue.
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Jacob Grimm
Fletcher Avenue
Daniel Grimm
Sibley
Grimm
Montpelier Township
Daniel
Fred
Jacob
Pleasant Prairie Church
Piles Cured In Six to Fourteen Days
An advertisement states PAZO OINTMENT guarantees cure of itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money back. It claims quick relief and offers the product for fifty cents.
Morrison divorce suit filed in Wapello
Mrs Maggie R Morrison of Morning Sun files for divorce from Loren LeRoy Morrison alleging persistent abusive language cruel treatment and threats to kill. The couple married August 23 1907 in Morning Sun Iowa and the plaintiff resides with her father Joe Harris in Morning Sun.
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Wapello
Maggie R. Morrison
Joe Harris
Morning Sun
Loren LeRoy Morrison
Cure a Cold in One Day Brom Quin Cold Remedy
An old box advertises E. W. Grove’s Brom Quinine cold remedy priced at 25 cents. The claim states it removes the cause and cures a cold in one day, with the signature of E. W. Grove on the box.
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E. W. Grove
Miss Myrtle Slater Hosts Evening In Moscow
In Moscow Iowa on a Saturday night Miss Myrtle Slater invited friends for music games and taffy pulling. Carnation camp No 4891 R N A installed officers for the new term with Oracle Margaret Lear and other officers named. Installing officer was Mrs Vinnie Smith and ceremonial marshal Miss Edna Duffy. The gathering continued with social time and refreshments.
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Moscow
Myrtle Slater
Carnation Camp
Oracle
Margaret Lear
Will Lear
Orra Hurschmann
Isabelle Smith
Nettie Cramer
Inner Sentinel
Dora Smith
Outer Sentinel
Emma Hain
Anna Barton
Vinnie Smith
Edna Duffy
Local society notes and town visitors highlight week
Miss Nettie Cramer and Miss Isabelle Smith host callers with E Duffie and Ella Healy. Mart Slater of South Dakota is in town on business and has just returned from Chicago. Miss Maggie Lear has been ill but improves. L C Hain buys the hase property. Emerson Bowman of Muscatine visits his cousin Elmer Hain. J S club hosts gentlemen friends at Woodman. B L Parker leaves to resume college study at Ames.
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Nettie Cramer
Isabelle Smith
E. Duffie
Ella Healy
Mart Slater
South Dakota
Maggie Lear
L. C. Hain
Hase
Emerson Bowman
Muscatine
Elmer Hain
J. S. Club
Woodman
B. L. Parker
Ames
Chicago
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John G. Hirdler
Garfield
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Santa Fe R. R
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Amarillo
Tex
Herself
Chiildren
Aline DePasse
E. 165Th St
New York
N. Y
Mrs. K. Kane
Grace
Myrtle
Edward
Reeves George
Peruna Almanac
Harry Caple
L. L. Lane
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Rank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Sewing Society
Railroads
Kansas City Star
Oles HM
Fletcher
Charles Ruthenberg
Derena Rebekah Lodge
Mary Davis
N. G
Ada Smith
Nellie Hale
H. A. Plitt
Elizabeth Otto
C. Butler
Ollie Carey
Mary Rhoades
Lue Erwin
Marie Dewein
Nellie Guthrie
I. G
America Beane
O. G
Nettie Coder
Lettsville
M. E
Adam Beckey
Addie Lorena Adams
Louisa County
J. E. Newsom
Ora Vaught
Wapello Electric Light and Power Co
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