Burglars Loot Downtown Stores Missing Cash At Hinkle Flannery
Thieves entered Ratcliffe restaurant on East Second Street and stole a gold watch and chain along with cigars. At Hinkle and Flannery Grocery a rear window was broken and $19.43 was taken from the till after forcing the cash register open. Police seek suspects after Frank Hinkle reported the 5:39 am burglary.
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Ratcliffe
East Second Street
Jack Ratcliffe
Hinkle and Flannery
Frank Hinkle
How to Be Beautiful Booklets At Havercamp’s Drug Store
Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store is selling E. Burnham's illustrated booklet How to Be Beautiful. Burnham, with over forty two years in the business, says his toilet requisites cure facial blemishes wrinkles crow's feet moth patches and skin discolorations. Local ladies who use his products back the claim. The shop has received a new line of goods and a supply of the booklets for ladies.
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Havercamp
E. Burnham
Sevveral
New York
Spectacular $4.50 Round Trip to Minneapolis Minneapolis St Paul
On the Iowa Central Ry an popular excursion offers a four dollar fifty cent round trip to Minneapolis St Paul this Saturday July 20. Local agents list details and tickets.
Family is the gift of God says local pastor
Rev. W. P. Stoddard of First Methodist preached on The Family and the role of children as gifts from God. He argued marriage presupposes the family, praised motherhood, urged sane parenting, and described how children transform marriages and character.
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W. P. Stoddard
First Methodist Church
Mr. Stoddard
God
Price’s Favorings Natural Flavors Prove Delicate Taste
A new process yields the most delicate taste from natural flavors. Dr. Price's Favorings are commended as represented with perfection in every respect. A single trial shows their excellence.
Not Angels or Devils Here A Brooklyn Child Tale
A narrator recalls overheard child phrases in Brooklyn New York. A boy answers to tender mother titled little diamond but misbehaves, prompting a motherly correction. The piece idly reflects on labels and the balance between discipline and endearment.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Mrs. Levi Eckel Celebrates Eightieth Birthday
Mrs. Levi Eckel of 415 East Second street marks her eightieth birthday with a luncheon at her home this noon. Attending were her daughter Mrs. Irene Walker, granddaughter Miss Katherine Walker, and grandson Samuel Fox of Chicago, and another daughter Mrs. Sarah Fox of the city.
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Levi Eckel
East Second Street
Irene Walker
Katherine Walker
Samuel Fox
Chicago
Sarah Fox
Eckel
Steamer Quincy Returns After Refinishing With New Cabins
The steamer Quincy passed down the river Saturday afternoon at 5 30 with a good passenger list. It is the first trip to Trempealeau Wis city since the accident near Trempealeau. The boat has been refinished and several new cabins added, making it one of the finest steamers on the river.
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Quincy
Trempealeau
Wis
Local Man Overcome by Heat on East Second Street
James Hayes aged 85 of Foster, Illinois was overcome by heat Saturday afternoon on East Second Street near the Kemble house. He was seated when he fell to the sidewalk and was taken home after medical aid was summoned.
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James Hayes
Foster,linois
East Second Street
Kemble House
Fight on Iowa Avenue Sparks Street Skirmish
A street fight on Iowa Avenue last night between two youths drew excitement. The smaller boy allegedly taunted the larger, who responded with several sharp blows.
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Iowa Avenue
Storm Hits Muscatine Area With Severe Lightning
Early Sunday and this morning Muscatine and nearby areas endured heavy showers and lightning. No damage reported in the city but several neighboring towns reported severe lightning activity.
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Muscatine
Judge Jackson Honored At Old Settlers Reunion
Hon. D. V. Jackson was asked to deliver the address at the annual reunion of the Old Settler's society of Muscatine county. The gathering is scheduled for September at the park.
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Judge Jackson
D. V. Jackson
Old Settler’s Society
Muscatine County
Property cleared on Thirg and Sycamore corners
Miss Mira Hershey’s property at the Thirg and Sycamore corner has been cleared of all structures. The frame house purchased by Frank Moynahan has been removed and the Hershey brick building wing has been taken down.
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Mira Hershey
Thirg and
Sycamore Streets
Frank Moynahan
Hershey
Baseball Postponed For Chautauqua Attendee Break
No ball games next Sunday due to the chautauqua. Managers have volunteered to postpone all games until the following Sunday, citing noise concerns and courtesy to attendees.
Captain In City Heads for Week in Town
Edward Allen White captain of the State University football team will secure headquarters in the city during the coming week while collaborating with a United States surveying gang.
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Edward Allen White
State University
Mr. White
United States
Pearl Discovery By Newt Cooper At Iowa Chate
Newt Cooper found a flawless pearl of peculiar shape with unusual lustre while shell hunting at Iowa Chate on Saturday afternoon. He had been shell hunting for about a week prior to the discovery.
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Newt. Cooper
Iowa Chate
Mr. Cooper
Jasper Davis Injured At Local Button Factory Accident
Jasper Davis, an employee at Beepple Button factory, suffered a severe index finger crush injury when caught in a machine Saturday. Dr. E B Fulham attended and dressed the wound.
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Jasper Davis
Beepple
E. B. Fulham
George Lamar Celebrates Ninth Birthday at Daughter’s Home
George Lamar marked his ninth tieth birthday at his daughter Mrs. Lou Barger’s home on East Sixth Street on July ninth.
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George Lamar
Lou Barger
East Sixth Street
Crowd at Electric Park Enjoys Paudiet Band
A large crowd gathered at Electric Park last evening to enjoy an excellent musical program by Paudiet's band. The event drew many local residents and featured lively performances in an outdoor park setting.
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Park
Electric Park
Paudiet
Excavation Starts for Kautz Building on Third Street
Excavation for the Kautz building planned on Thid street began on Saturday. Workers cleared site as machinery moved in. The project signals early progress for the new structure.
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Kautz
Thid Street
Saturda
Independents Edge Davenport In Tight Muscatine Victory
The Muscatine Independents defeated the L. and L. Independents of Davenport 7 to 6 in a hotly contested afternoon game before a large crowd. Woods pitched superbly for Muscatine, allowing only eight hits and striking out eight as visitors were held at bay. Attendance was strong and fans praised the exhibition.
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Muscatine
L. and
Davenport
Woods
Strong
Dr Hale's Household Ointment touted for skin cures
An advertisement proclaims Dr Hale's Household Ointment cures skin and scalp diseases and sores with prompt relief after the first use. It claims success in many obstinate cases and lists 25 cents at drug stores or from Kenyon & Thomas of Adams, New York.
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Hale
Kenyon & Thomas
Adams
N. Y
Man Injured In Fall Near St. Marys Church
James Riles of 394 East Fifth Street suffered a severe back wrench and hip injury in a fall near St. Marys church where he works for Murray Concrete company. He was moved to his home due to seriousness of injuries.
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James Riles
East Fifth Street
St. Mary’s Church
Murray Concrete Company
Excursion to Minneapolis and St Paul by M N S Ry
Tour by M N S Ry connecting with Iowa Central on Saturday July 20 from Muscatine Firstland Grandview Wapello to Elrick. Round trip five dollars with sleeping car extra one dollar double berth. Tickets on sale July 20 good until July 23. Buy in advance. For details contact local agents or G B Birch and A B Cutts.
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
Iowa Central
Muscatine
Firstland
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick
Iowa Central Railway
G. B. Birch
G. F
P. A
Circus Excursion to Monmouth by Iowa Central July 17
Iowa Central will run a popular excursion to Monmouth on account of Ringling Bros. circus July 17. Train departs Elrick Junction at 7 59 a m and arrives Monmouth at 9 17 am returning from Peoria at 6 34 pm. Round trip fare is one dollar. See circus posters or call on agents for details.
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Iowa Central
Monmouth
Ringling Bros. Circus
Elrick Junction
Peoria
Good Farm Bargains Near Tailroad Town
Farm rates for 120 acres four miles to Tailroad town with good land and hog tight fencing. Also 200 acres seven miles to good rail access with well fenced, fine improvements. Land in Iowa offers lower prices and strong quality. For full details and a reserve list, write or call Winterset, Iowa.
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Iowa
Annas
Winterset
Lowa
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