Benefit performance at Airdome nets Kingsley troupe support
A benefit at the Airdome last evening for the Wilbur Kingsley Company, under Wyoming Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, drew a capacity crowd. The Muscatine brothers boosted ticket sales and, aided by Charles Salisbury as manager, the company received a large share of box office receipts to aid its finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airdome
Wilbur Kingsley
Wyoming Lodge
the Knights of Pythias
Muscatine Brothers
Kingsley
Charles Salisbury
Shallenberger Offers Free Confidential Medical Cures in Chicago
A Chicago doctor promotes permanent cures for chronic diseases and nervous debility. He claims rapid diagnosis, guarantees relief from catarrh to consumption, and treatment for venereal diseases, addictions, and surgical eye ear nose throat issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shallenberger
Bright
W. E. Shall
Ise Ann Blvd
Chicago
Muscatine May Get Sterling Factory
A push is on to bring the Evan L Reed Manufacturing Co of Sterling Illinois to Muscatine. The Reed firm makes display fixtures for grocery and hardware stores and would employ about 30 workers if it relocates. A special Commercial Club meeting is likely to be called Monday night to discuss the proposal and possible site along the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan L. Reed Manufacturing Company
Sterling, Ill
Muscatine
J. L. Giesler
Commercial Club
Reed Company
Mississippi River
Muscatine Seeks Skilled Labor For Local Industries
A local report notes the need for skilled labor in Muscatine's industrial sector. Officials say meeting this demand would be a valuable addition to the city's expanding list of industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
ZEMO Promises Instant Relief for Eczema
A druggist Mr. A W Morgan touts ZEMO as a universal cure for eczema and itching skin diseases. The ad urges readers to ask for a sample and view photos of cures displayed, claiming instant relief and lasting cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
A. W. Morgan
Yello Toasted Cornflakes Debut Flavor Pitch
An advertising blurb promotes Yello toasted cornflakes claiming a real corn flavor. The copy urges readers to try the new product and asserts it is the best.
Y W C A Tent Welcomes Visitors and Meetings
The Chautauqua Y W C A tent is set with chairs fans lunch space and reading material for visiting friends. High school branch girls held a business meeting reporting 17 dollars 10 cents from an ice cream social and planned a cake sale to fund a Geneva conference delegate. James Walker, on business in the city, returned home to Fruitland yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walker
Fruitland
Dawson Declines Muscatine Offer From Baseball Pioneer
Ginger Dawson, famed second baseman in Washingtons congressional baseball controversy, rejects Muscatine Base Ball associations lucrative offer to join Daviss fast company. In a letter he humorously notes his limitations and that the pigtail behind the catcher would suit him better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginger Dawson
Washington
Muscatine Squad
Dawson
Muscatine Baseball Association
Davis
A. F. Dawson
P. S
Muscatine
Pigtail
Chilean Visitors in City Observe Modern Farming Methods
Andrew Kerr the American consul at Coquimbo Chile and Fritz Eggers of Eggers and Hubach at Orsona Chile are in this city studying agricultural conditions. They tour the central west in Eggers's auto and inspect large button plants after visiting farms in Lake Goshen Wilton and Moscow townships with B A Fuller of Centerville connected to Hercules Manufacturing and George Lindle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Kerr
Coquimbo
Chili
Fritz Eggers
Eggers and Hubach
Orsona
Central West
Mississippi Valley
Eggers
B. A. Fuller
Centerville
Hercules Manufacturing Company
Fuller
George Lindle
Lake
Goshen
Wilton
Moscow
Elm Grove Social Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week
Elm Grove notes list visits and illnesses across families including Meg Hetfield, Mary Carney, and Cecil McKean. Several residents attend Sabbath school in Conesville, with updates on Mrs. Will Whitacre’s illness and Mrs. John Colton’s improvement. Milton Wolf buys a Reo. local movements include Jake Teel visiting relatives and Mr. and Mrs. Sabin returning to Grandview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Grove
Meg Hetfield
John Colton
Mesdames Griff
Ed. Davis
Mary Simmons
Cecil McKean
Leslie Stingley
Conesville
Will Whitacre
John Manley
Oakland
John McFarland
Lela
Assailant Fined in Blasphemy Case Linked to Davenport Train Incident
Charles Strom was arrested and pleaded guilty before Justice J. H. Carl to using blasphemous and obscene language in a public place. He paid a $25 fine and costs. Strom was part of a group accused of hurling epithets at J. S. McKee and E. L. Orr after returning from Davenport on Rock Island train No. 11. Special Agent Cunningham investigated and led to Strom’s arrest. further arrests are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Strom
J. H. Carl
Strom
J. S. McKee
E. L. Orr
Davenport
Rock Island
Cunningham
Red Cross First Aid Class At Local Association
Physical Director Johnson of the local Y M C A will teach a Red Cross first aid course for about twenty students starting August first. Lessons cover pre physician care for the injured under Red Cross supervision. Graduates who pass exams will receive diplomas signed by William Howard Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
American Red Cross Society
William Howard Taft
Society
United States
Relatives Visit and Family News From Revanna Area
Visiting at the Fred Van Auken home are Mrs. Vinnie Simmons and baby Zona. Mrs. Maud Raymond received a letter from her father Joe Kauffman saying she arrived at Revanna, Nebraska, safely and found his people getting along fine.
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Fred van Auken
Vinnie Simmons
Zona
Maud Raymond
Joe Kauffman
Revanna
Neb
O. K
Hayfield Aid Seeks Helpman Bert Dice Drives Starter
Prair ie Grove Iowa July 23 Bert Dice of West Liberty drives an early morning auto with a helper to assist his brother working in a local hayfield.
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Prairie Grove
Bert Dice
West Liberty
Cuticura Cures Infant Skin Troubles Says Detroit Mother
Mrs. M. A. Schwerin of Detroit reports her six month old daughter suffered from prickly heat and numerous boils. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent and Pills the child recovered and has been well for two years. Cuticura line marketed by Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston Mass offering a free book on skin diseases.
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Vivian
Rs. M. A. Schwerin
Spring Weiss Ave
Detroit
Mich
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Mass
Party of Sixteen Heads for Long Camping Trip
Rev B C Preston his wife and daughter Miss Flora May join Miss Nellie McCaw and seven Topeka travelers plus five from Laramie for a month long camping trek starting in Kansas City to Laramie Wyoming. Guides cooks and aides are arranged. The group aims for trout fishing at the head of Laramie River after a Denver visit before settling near Laramie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Preston
Flora May
Nellie McCaw
Kansas City
Laramie
Topeka
Kan
Preston
Denver
Colorado
Small Town Social News From Springdale Area
Mrs. Clara Branson and daughter Dorothy of Springdale visited relatives here last Wednesday. Frank Jackson and wife from north of Springdale spent the day with Chas Swart and wife. James Wilkins and wife of West Liberty visited their son and family most of last week. Will Gibson of West Liberty was in the neighborhood on business last Wednesday. Mrs. Ruth Malone of West Liberty visited at the home of her sister Mrs. J M Walker early this week. Vernon Dice and Hazel Black each had a nail in their foot last week. Miss Clara Schiele of Davenport visited her brother and family here early this week. Mrs. George McCann and children drove to Springdale Saturday to visit Harry McCann and family. Joel Faires and wife of West Liberty spent Monday with their son Elmer and wife. Mrs Farres has not returned to the country since last April. Mr. and Mrs. Clint Dice shopped in West Liberty Tuesday forenoon.
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Porter
Clint Richie
Lone Tree
Pearl Stingley
Anna
Jennie Lilja
Lillie Fuller
Hattie Browning
Milton Wolf
Reo
Burl Trautman
Mr. Wolf
Ike Selcer
Winfield
Jake Teel
Will
Zeandale
Kaw
Walter Waltman
Lillie Littrel
T. L. Waltman’s
John Colton
Thomas Sabin
Grandview
Carpenter
Muscatine
Clara Branson
Dorothy
Springdale
Frank Jackson
Chas. Swart
James Wilkins
West Liberty
Will Gibson
Ruth Malone
J. M. Walker
Vernon Dice
Hazel Black
Clara Schiele
Davenport
George McCann
Harry McCann
Joel Faires
Elmer
Farres
Clint Dice
Pleasant Prairie Social Notes and Local Updates
Pleasant Prairie Iowa July 23 social items note E A Allbee conducting business in Muscatine Monday. Montgomerys spending week at Frank Stecher’s. Jas Metz in Durant Monday. Vina Fowler of Grinnell visiting kin. Schmidts of Peoria visiting Cyrus Baker. Jas Watts family dined with George Eis. Margaret Brown and children visiting parental home. Perry Bakers at Wilton Sunday. Mrs. Carpenter visiting brother I L Fowler. Saturday dance poorly attended due to heavy rain. Stormer of Durant visiting. Henry Drumm to start thrashing machine this week. Jacob Grimm family of Muscatine passed through Sunday. Society met at Mrs Roy Baker’s to mark fifth wedding anniversary with a fine rocker presented.
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Perry Baker
Wilton
Roy Baker
Yellow Cornflakes Take a Pure Corn Start
A local cereal claim highlights yellow s cornflakes made from yellow corn only. The ad asserts immediate superiority and distinct taste compared with other brands.
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ECA Ary
Hs & Biscuit Pour
Eee
AOL
Aye Gee Lee
Washburn
Crosby
Dr. Shallenberge
Muscatine Monthly
Iowa
Sterling
Reed Manufacturing CO
SS. S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Ut. S
Justice Carl
Guage
Messrs. McKeen
Orr
Ningham
Y.M.C. A
DR. Caldwell
Caldwell
W.B. Caldwell
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
Ill
Rev
Pleasant Prairie
F. A. Neidig
E. P. Day
East Second Street
Chas. H. Gobble
Kershey Building
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