Loughrey Tests McFarland In Quick City Bout
Tommy Loughrey of Philadelphia lasts six rounds with Packie McFarland undefeated lightweight at the National Athletic Club. The bout resembled a street fight with constant exchanges, McFarland using close quarters while Loughrey, though down twice, shows staying power and ends by trading punches to the final bell.
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Philadelphia
Tommy Loughrey
Packie
McFarland
Chicago
National Athletic Club
Loughrey
Mrs John Ireland Departs for Attalissa After Visit
Mrs John Ireland left yesterday afternoon for Attalissa following a brief visit with local friends.
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John Ireland
Attalissa
Tourists Lose Game Up In The Mountains
Muscatine lads failed to keep pace in a high altitude trip. The season record shows losses to multiple teams including Nebraska Varsity, Shenandoah, and Des Moines Y, with scores ranging widely.
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Muscatine
Highland Park
Des Moines Y
Nebraska Varsity
Muscatine Team Falls To School Of Mines In Rocky Mountain Game
In Golden Colorado on January 29 Muscatine lost to the School of Mines 32 to 23 during a Rock ies tour stop. High altitude hindered Pearl City players with Lillibridge exiting early and bleeding noses hampering breathing. The team heads to Fort Collins for a higher elevation game tonight.
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Golden
Col
The
Rockies
Muscatine
School of Mines
Pearl City
Lillibridge
Fort Collins
Corns Scarce Sparks Talk of Bestenle Hner Cure
The notice argues corn scarcity is linked to usage of Bestenle hner's corn cure by cautious buyers. It frames the cure as a widespread remedy and notes consumer behavior influencing supply.
Young Men's Brotherhood planned at Muscatine Methodist
Arrangements are under way at Muscatine’s Sesquicentennial Methodist Church to form a young men’s Brotherhood within the church. A committee will study feasibility after which a decision will be made on organizing the group. Rev. P. M. Conant reports strong revival attendance amid cold weather.
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Musserville Methodist Church
South Muscatine
P. M. Conant
Island Methodist Church
Epworth League entertains Musser Church members
The Epworth League social at Musser Methodist Church drew over a hundred young people last evening with a varied program including Edith Stohr on instrumentals and several readings and selections. Refreshments followed in the church parlor as new members were welcomed.
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Musser Methodist Church
Epworth League Society
Edith Stohr
Mamie Paisley
Cornet
George Knapp
Clyde Ryan
Alice Yeager
Florence Dow
Ganz Motor Car Taken From Line For Repairs
W J Hartman civil engineer reports the Ganz motor car moved from the Muscatine Wilton line to Silvis Illinois for repair He plans to return the car west after work and place it on several short branches noting the 60 foot grade between Muscatine and Wilton is too steep for the current car A heavier car may be tested here later to handle the run
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Ganz
Muscatine
Wilton
Silvis
Ill
W. J. Hartman
Hartman
Des Moines Elevator Boy Finds The Stage Dream
T W Gilbertson of Des Moines rose from elevator boy at the Kirkwood hotel and Salvation Army member to a real actor. He wrote two plays, drew the notice of a theatrical manager, and his boyhood dream of stage success was finally realized.
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Salvation Army
T. W. Gilbertson
Des Moines
Kirkwood Hotel
North Star Lyceum Draws Big Crowds in Bloomington
Bloomington residents report large attendance at the North Star lyceum. Next Friday features a literary program and a temperance round table after recess instead of a debate. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Frank Wilford of Muscatine and Mrs Alice Robinson and children of Sweetland. Louie Schweitzer recovers from pneumonia. Miss Clara Lake of North Prairie visits Mrs Maria Hoopes.
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Bloomington
North Star Lyceum
Frank Wilford
Muscatine
John Negus
Alice Robinson
Sweetland
Charles Taber
Louie Schweitzer
Clara Lake
North Prairie
Maria Hoopes
Funny Little Man Harry Newman Delights Muscatine Audiences
Harry Newman known as The Funny Little Man is drawing big crowds at the Bijou theatre this week. His original, bright entertaining act has audiences laughing with him and critics praise his fresh style after a recent Australia tour and warm welcomes in England.
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Harry Newman
Little Man
Muscatine
Newman
Australia
England
America
Women Vote In Keota Bond Election At Town Hall
In Keota Iowa January 29 special school election on a 20000 bond for a school house drew 180 ballots with 176 in favor two errors and two against. A female clerk Miss Genevieve Hulse oversaw polling and 43 women voted. One man and one woman cast spoiled ballots among the errors and negatives.
Lily and the Prince at Grand Opera House
Mil dred Holland presents Lily and the Prince a 16th century romance set during the clash of church and state. A Florentine father is jailed in Rome for conspiracy. his daughter proves the president of the tribunal the real conspirator. Lavish production with a carefully chosen cast.
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Lily
Prince
Mildred Holland
Grand Opera House
Florentine
Rome
Papal
Mrs Robertson Leaves Davenport for Lincoln Home
Mrs B Robertson of Lincoln Avenue Davenport returns home this noon after a brief visit with Mrs D B Hoffman of 601 East Fourth Street.
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B. Robertson
Lincoln Avenue
Davenport
D. B. Hoffman
East Fourth Street
Clergy visit to Keokuk Presbytery meeting
Columbus Junction reports Rev J Marshall of Columbus City Rev A L Graham of Keota Rev A S Bailey of Ainsworth and Rev Gardiner Robertson of Crawfordsville traveled to Morning Sun for a Keokuk presbytery meeting. Graham returned home, visiting C A Sprague, then to Fairfield for mission church business.
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Columbus Junction
J. ©. Marshall
Columbus City
A. L. Graham
Keota
A. S. Bailey
Ainsworth
Gardiner Robertson
Crawfordsville
Morning Sun
Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church
Graham
C. A. Sprague
Fairfield
Henry Leonard
Muscatine
J. H. Wilson
J. R. Rickey
Jas. McKee
Iowa City
Sherman Crone
Washington
Lawrence Lupton
Best for meals and short orders oysters any style
A concise dining note highlights a spot offering oysters in any style along with quick meal options. The item emphasizes a focused menu and efficient service for patrons seeking casual, coastal fare.
Improvements Underway at County Pest House
A large number of improvements are being made on the county pest house with work finishing in a few days. A front fence with a gate now encloses the lot, shutters and new windows adorn the building, and painting enhances its appearance. Dr. J. D. Fulham said keys should be turned over to city officials soon, with the interior rearranged for convenience and readiness for the first patient.
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Lily Burrell
Davenport
Frank Edgington
Kansas Street
Albert Figg
J. W. Buser
Paul
Conesville
Muscatine
George Brown
Philip Street
Frank Hiteman
Grandview
J. D. Fulham
Local Residents Visit Family and Notes on Travel
Local residents return from visits to Columbus City Wapello Cedar Rapids and Letts. Mr and Mrs Riley host a son from Davenport Mrs Lischer returns from Columbus City while Hallie Carr comes home from Coe College Garry Orr loads for Panhandle Texas and Harry Summers visits Muscatine with relatives.
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South Muscatine
Herman Duncan
Near
Eliza
Elizabeth Gaebel
Winterset
Nathan Ball
J. B. Weakley
Power House
B. Harris
Ohio Street
Davenport
Stapp
Cotter
Fred Schomberg
Chas. Paxton
Garry Orr
Panhandle
Texas
Dr. Summers
Harry
Letts
Muscatine
Summers
A. G. Miller
Erie
N. D
Effie Kelly
Miss Hand
Wapello
Thumbs Injured In Woodcutting Accident
Dr. J. D. Fulliam suffered thumb injuries while cutting kindling this week. A faulty hatchet blow split and lacerated one thumb and severed the tip of the other, yet he continues to attend to his office duties despite limited use.
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Cliff Palmer
Rock Island Railroad
Letts
Palmer
Columbus Junction
Little Rock
Ark
J. D. Fulliam
Mr. Fulliam
Fulham
Bond service advert promises surety for officials and guardians
An advertisement by G. M. Titus at 213 Iowa Ave offers to furnish surety bonds for administrators guardians executors trustees or similar roles for a nominal fee. The notice warns readers not to have friends sign bonds.
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G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
Ottumwa Association Men 10 Meet Company
Manager Ruckdeschel completed arrangements for a basketball game at the armory on Monday evening between the local Company C team and the Ottumwa Y M C A squad. Fans will hear of the contest as announced previously and the two squads will compare abilities.
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Arleigh Ruckdeschel
Company C
Ottumwa Y. M. C. A
Muscatine
Ottumwa Association
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