Ping Pong Team Triumphs in Wilton Debut
The Ping Pong ball team wore new costumes and beat Wilton 13 to 7 in Wilton. Kennefick Lilly Fuller Rolland Meisenbach Cline Kautz Schmidt Kennefick Jr. Kennefick starred as the Muscatine lineup showcased a clean, energetic victory and the players left jubilant. The section also lists standings and scores from the American and National Leagues, and recent Friday results across several cities.
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Wilton
Muscatine
John Kennefick
Ben Lilly
Vincent Fuller
Albert Rolland
John Meisenbach
Bert Cline
Walter Kautz
Henry Schmidt
Kennefick
W. L. Pet
RCRNG
Garth Tam O
Bbc
Fea
Philadelphia
Sone Ee
Wasrmnetor
Asc Coum Ae
Ae Peaitiarg
Aca
Cleveseed
Sen Ae
National League
W. L. Pet. Piggduee
Eseex
Soir Go de Cnc
Aga Ae
Cees
Cincinnas i. Ki Sa
DOO Bon
League W. L. Pet
Terre Haute
RCGS
Traings O.c
Cas Eskas
Iee
A Ae
Omoorg Ooo
Oee Cine Pee
Awe Eaters
Biggeingioe
Cas Ecole Cas Ge
Oie Ey Ee
Rock Island
Davenport
Rockford
Cedar Rapids
Decatur
Bloomington
The Facetious Burglar Glances at Icebox Loot
A Chicago Tribune quip shows a burglar who, after locating his target, muses aloud about stealing steaks and leaving. The brief gag hinges on a thief’s casual, humorous intent as he opens a home icebox.
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Chicago Tribune
The Campaign Orator in Washington Star Quote
A Washington Star quote cautions a speaker to distrust crowds that cheer during or after speaking as winners may shift to support another. The remark highlights fickle public opinion and the risk of honor from popular acclaim rather than consistent judgment.
Visitor to Jail Dialogue Sparks Thought on Abstraction
A Louisville Courier-Journal line presents a prisoner’s quip about being jailed for a moment of abstraction. The exchange prompts reflection on perception of crime and consequence.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Mary and Baby Brother Twist the Nose Tale
A playful verse fragment describes Mary and her baby brother. The baby brother’s antics change Mary’s lifted nose, turning a nursery joke into a lighthearted image of sibling mischief.
Spirit Lake Shuttle Links Trains to Okoboji Lakes Resort
Free transfer service offered by the B C R N Railway to Spirit Lake and Montgomery for visitors to The Inn Arnold's Park and Manhattan Beach. Descriptive booklet includes Spirit and Okoboji Lakes information and Iowa Minnesota game laws. Jno G Farmer Cedar Rapids IA promotes lodging options and travel details.
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Spirit Lake Town
Inn
Arnold's Park
Montgomery
Manhattan Beach
Spirit and
Okoboji Lakes
Iowa
Minnesota
Playwright Clyde Fitch Recalls Cow Chase During Hurdle Race
Clyde Fitch writes from Sa]to Maggiore, Italy that he faced a terrifying hurdle race with a mad cow. The animal chased him half a mile around trees fences and meadows with horns grazing his rear and tearing his red striped coat, adding to his high spirited recovery.
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Clyde Fitch
Maggiore
Italy
Billy Eats Bible Sparks Quiet Reform Rumor
Nannygoats discuss Billy's new meekness as one says he has found religion. The other notes Billy reportedly ate a Bible recently, a curious tale linked to his surprising change in behavior at Catholic Standard and Time.
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Billy
Catholic Standard and
Mystery Rise of West Third Street Walk Captures Attention
Residents along West Third Street report a cement sidewalk in front of Mrs. Sarah F. Hoover suddenly rising over inches in a single day. Heat expansion is suspected after initial root theories proved unlikely, with potential implications for other city sidewalks.
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West Third Street
Sarah F. Hoover
Mahin Resigns as Journal Manager to Take Washington Post
Harold J. Mahin, longtime manager of the Journal, resigns and will depart for Washington D C in a couple of weeks. He has accepted a government post in the house of representatives and will serve as a special correspondent for the Lee Syndicate of Iowa Evening Newspapers. Jas F Powell will succeed him as publisher of the Journal. Ottumwa Courier business manager to take the post.
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Harold J. Mahin
Journal
Washington, D. C
Mahin
House of Representatives
Washington
Lee Syndicate
Iowa
Jas. F. Powell
Ottumwa Courier
Cracker Causes Death by Own Action
Troy New York July 5 A bank teller William C Daboll crazed by loss of a hand killed himself after an accident with a firecracker and cannon. In agony he seized a revolver but his wife wrested it away and he then used a potato knife to stab himself in the chest.
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New York
Troy
N. Y
William C. Daboll
Daboll
Cabell
Cattle Stampede Kills Many at Chicago Stock Yards
A herd of six hundred distillery cattle stampeded at Chicago stock yards after a closed gate failed. More than twenty animals died in the rush, with others impaled on horns or breaking necks as terrified survivors climbed fences or fled. One man was nearly killed.
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Chicago
Tragic Suicide of 10-year-old Alfred Rad Cliff
Springfield July 5 Alfred Rad Cliff ten years old hanged himself on his grandfather G. W. Tarwin farm near Bath despondent after his father in Chandlerville sent no money for the Fourth a sorrowful rural tragedy
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Springfield
Alfred Radcliff
G. W. Tarwin
Bath
Chandlerville
Beck and Miss Campbell Wed in Quiet East Sixth Street Home
The wedding of Martin M Beck and Miss Susan Maud Campbell was held at 2 o'clock Thursday at the bride's mother's home on East Sixth street with few witnesses. The couple will reside at 121 West Front street and begin housekeeping immediately.
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Martin M. Beck
Susan Maud Campbell
East Sixth Street
West Front Street
Social Outing on Geneva Island and Aquatic Club Picnic
Mrs. G A Funck hosted a 4th of July launch trip to the Geneva Island property owned by Dr D P Miller where a summer cottage will rise. A later Aquatic Club picnic at Geo B Jackson’s cottage drew about fifty guests including local families and visitors from Chicago Kansas City Wilton Burling ton and Washington Iowa with a large luncheon and camp life pleasures.
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G. A. Funck
Geneva Island
D. P. Miller
J. M. Woodcock
Chicago
E. M. Hutchings
Miller
Wilton
Cc. B. Merrill
Kansas City
John van Buren
Fred Shatfall
Mathilda Althoff
Burlington
van Buren
Master Hutchins
Aquatic Club
Geo. B. Jackson
P. M. Musser
John Sterneman
Jonh Mahin
G. M. Titus
W. L. Roach
D. V. Jackson
Frank Jackson
Ed. C. Cook
J. B. Chaplin
Leigh Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Washington
L. W. Donnalley
New York
Whitmore
Woodhull
Mortimer Keeley
People's Bargain Store Expands After New Muscatine Opening
The People’s Bargain Store reports bigger business after moving to 210 East Second Street. Proprietor A Seigel says the shop offers desired goods at unbeatable cash prices with square dealing.
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People’s Bargain Store
Muscatine
People’s Bargain
East Second Street
A. Seigel
City News Items Include Visitors and a Fire Alarm
Denver visitor Miss Munson visits cousin Coralyn Winn while Will Needham Jr travels from Sigourney to visit sister J M Beck. South Muscatine resident Will Brandsma burns face from a large cannon cracker. Arthur J Demorest prepares to sail from Baltimore to Liverpool for England work after Cornell. A false 2:55 PM alarm at the Weir building Cedar Street draws crowd before fire crews confirm nothing burning.
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Arthur J. Demorest
Baltimore
Liverpool
England
Pennsyyvania
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Weir
Cedar Street
No Markets Today In Chicago Holiday
No market report issued due to vacation day in Chicago. Traders not active and no price data available.
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Chicago
Mrs Rinnisland and daughter Helen depart Wilton visit
Mrs F Rinnisland and her daughter Helen have left their Wilton visit with Mr and Mrs M Feely after a three week stay.
Mrs A A Gelatt Visits Columbus Junction Today
Mrs A A Gelatt of Columbus Junction is visiting the city today, visiting local residents and taking in city sights.
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A. A. Gelatt
Columbus Junction
Special Low Rail Rates Promised by BCRN Agent Gould
Mr. C. M. Gould, ticket agent for the B., C. R. & N. railway, has authority to offer special low rates for Muscatine residents. Call or write him to save money on any destination.
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C. M. Gould
B., C. R. & N. Railway
Muscatine and Vicinity
Beating Carpets in the Early Spring Mood
A reflective verse by F. W. Gunsaulus in the Chicago Interior recalls beating carpets on the grass as spring arrives. The poem contrasts outdoor scents and playful scenes with memories of home chores and a longing for traceable springtime rituals.
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F. W
Chess Match And Forbidden Love In Mountain Summer
In a Rockies summer evening a rich man and a witty young woman play chess on a lawn. As the game advances she toys with his pride and money fears, hinting at love or banter, while he aches to win her favor and queen. Tension builds until truth and desire collide.
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Rockies
Prige
New Cooling Machine Chooses Shafer’s Laundry
Muscatine residents see a large metal fan on Shafer’s laundry walk, designed to cool work areas. The machine claims to renew 2000 cubic feet of air per minute, promising more comfortable conditions and continued high quality despite heat. Shafer plans further upgrades and urges customers to send their laundry for prompt service.
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Scafer
Shafer
Checkered Boatad of Life Ends With A First Kiss
In a tense game of chess like life a man and a woman spar over a queen and pawn until a final checkmate leads to a confession and a first kiss, a moment described with fervent, restrained passion from Ledger Monthly.
Open plumbing and servant’s room demand inner city homes
Chicago Record Herald notes that homes are judged by features beyond size, insisting modern dwellings include open plumbing and a servant’s room to satisfy contemporary taste. The column frames these amenities as essentials for a comfortable residence.
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Chicago Record- Herald
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Self
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Fair Grounds
Harry Garnes
Grace Snyder
Helen Terry
Della Steinbaugh
Kate Schaefer
Walter Kinsman
Joe Schaefer
Ezra Johnson
Mulberry
Miss Munson
Denver, Colo
Coralyn Winn
Will Needham, Jr
Sigourney
Will Brandsma
South Muscatine
Gray-Beard
Chauncey Thomas
EV. Brandenburg
Paint Man
Syracuse
Dillaway’s Crockery
Schafer
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