Delegates Chosen for Second District Convention
The article lists delegates and alternates from Jackson Clinton Scott and Muscatine counties for the state and congressional district conventions. It notes Gregory of Maquoketa as the only avowed candidate besides Hoffman of Muscatine, with Jackson county delegates instructed to support him.
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Iowa
Johnson Counties
Wm. Hoffman
Muscatine County
Mr. Gregory
Maquoketa
Jackson County
J. C. Campbell Henry Grafe
A. F. Dawson
J. Hillsinger
A. L. Bartholomew
W. H. Hand
H. E. King
Chas. Thomas
Dan Priaulx
Z. M. Holcomb
G. A. Baker
W. F. Hoyt
Geo. Cooper
Wm. Schirmer
Clinton County
H. L. Steen
W. D. Jacobson
R. W. Dorm
H. F. Jarchow
R. K. Brownlee
J. C. Hall
J. F. Cheek
Jas. S. Altman
A. O. Shorey
John Foley
Geo. E. Hubbell
James Dyer
J. A. Hanley
W. E. Petersen
Jno. Seaman
W. H. Anthony
M. H. Calderwood
Geo. B. Maxwell
Robi. Johnson
Thos. Scott
Jas. Thompson
Anthony Burdick
F. D. Letts
E. I. Cameron
J. Carmichel
E. J. Hilton
F. F Schuetter
L. W. Clemons
W. A. Shirk
W. M. Chamberlin
H. J. Zeuch
J. L. Seaman
John Knox
Frank Klauer
H. W. Phillips
Wm. Morrison
Ahert Meyer
John Mahin
Frank Kelley
E. P. Day
AR. Leith
H. Jayne
M. Bernick
A. L. Lindner
C. C. Croxen
R. W. Leverich
A. L. Shiffer
J. van Vranken
J. Richley
W. Johnson
J. A. Evans
W. M. McFadden
Ray Nyemaster
Wm. van Zyl
Wm. Fishburn
J. M. Britton
H. H. Owen
A. C. Hopkinson
J. H. van Camp
McNutt
George Nicola
H. S. Howe
John Boke
N. M. Brown
H. Franklin
J. Diercks
W. B. Ansley
E. C. Nichols
Injured on Street Car in Muscatine
Berdine Walker of West Third street was hurt Saturday evening in South Muscatine when a lumber yard wagon blocked the street car platform causing severe bruises and a pinched condition. He is recovering after examination found injuries not seriously dangerous. Charles Kern was also shaken and bruised.
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Berdine Walker
West Third Street
South Muscatine
Walker
Charles Kern
Willing Workers Banner Lodge Call Meeting
Called meeting of the Willing Workers of Banner lodge Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock at the president’s home 309 East Fourth street. All members urged to be present.
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Workers of Banner Lodge
East Fourth Street
Cone to connect Muscatine with new telephone line
A new company plans a mail line from Cone 16 miles west of Muscatine to nearby melon growers within six to seven miles and to link with the Mississippi Valley line in Muscatine. Parts of the line are already built and operation is expected soon, giving Cone two Muscatine connections via the Iowa Telephone company and the new line.
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Cone
Muscatine
Mississippi Valley Company
Commission
Iowa Telephone Company
Mississippi Valley
City News Items Highlight Local Moves and Travels
Geo E Harris of Borger’s clothing store takes a week off. Andrew Peterson travels on the Helen Blair to Clinton for a brief visit. Mrs N H Brainard and daughter Mrs Rogers of Iowa City visit the McQuesten home. Rev H Russell Greaves leaves for Rolla Missouri for several weeks and will miss the city until Sept 4. Mrs H Russell Greaves departs for Old Orchard Maine for a early autumn visit. Presbyterian excursion plans note a 7:30 am boat departure with five hours in Davenport and meals provided by the Presbyterian ladies.
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N. H. Brainard
Mrs. Rogers
Iowa City
City
McQuesten
West Third Street
H. Russell Greaves
Rolla
Old Orchard
Maine
Presbyterian
Davenport
Vaudeville Show Omit Song Due to Seasickness
On the excursion steamer the manager announced that the next number would be skipped because the singer destined for two maritime pieces was violently seasick. The sea's heaviness forced the omission as he addressed the audience from the stage.
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Chicago Tribune
You Don’t Know How To Make A Lemon Tart
A cooking school girl insults a rival by saying she cannot craft a lemon tart. The other replies that making a lemon tart isn't necessary. The exchange ends with a quip that all the lemons seen were already tart.
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Philadelphia Record
Slimson Gets Last Word After Twenty Years
In a domestic dispute tale from Chicago News Slimson finally wins the argument when his wife is away from home. The scene turns on years of marital tension and a fatal outcome during a quarrel.
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Gyer
Slimson
Myer
Chicago News
How He Felt In A Comic Dyspeptic Exchange
Dialogue from Puck features a wife asking if a severe attack has occurred and a dyspeptic husband replying he feels as though he has eaten every dish in a cookbook. The quip highlights comical overloading after meals.
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Puck
Debates in a Woman's Club Quarrels or Debates
A Philadelphia Bulletin line notes a witty exchange about disagreements within a women's club. The remark reframes quarrels as debates, reflecting a light communal tone and social club humor of the era.
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Woman's Club
Philadelphia Bulletin
After Vacation's End A Sailor's Lament
Poem fragment recalling joys that fade after a brief golden time. The speaker notes former lovers and travelers parting on a shore, while each must wander away from a dream so bright it could not endure.
Death of Lulu M Leyda at 18 heralds local mourning
Lulu M Leyda aged 18 years 11 months died Sunday at 3 10 AM from tuberculosis after months of illness following typhoid fever. A graduate of 1900 and member of M EB church Epworth League and Sunday school she leaves parents two sisters Grace and Gertrude and brother Herbert. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from 1123 Oak Street conducted by Rev C L Stafford.
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Lula Marion Leyda
J. A. Leyda
M. EB. Church
Epworth League
Grace
Gertrude
Herbert
Oak Street
C. L. Stafford
M. E. Church
Funeral of John B Rider Led by Knights of Pythias
The funeral of John B. Rider was held at the family residence on East Second street with Dr. C. L. Staf ford delivering the address. Honorary and active pall bearers in K P uniforms led a large procession to the cemetery where the Knights performed the burial ritual, with evergreen sprays placed on the grave.
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John B. Rider
East Second Street
Knights of Pythias
C. L. Stafford
A. C. Straw
John Schroeder
Paul Steinmetz
Lou Maxson
Edward Zeidler
Jacob Asthalter
A. J. Barger
John Miller
FE. FE. McBride
H. H. Arnold
J. C. Coster
Geo
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. P
Muscatine Company No. 12
Iowa Avenue
R. B. Huff
Huff
Attorney Burk Improves at Mira Hershey Hospital
The attending physician reports that Attorney W. D. Burk, stricken with paralysis Friday night, is improving somewhat and better at present while staying at Mira Hershey Hospital on Mulberry Street.
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W. D. Burk
Mira Hershey Hospital
Mulberry Street
Interesting Suit Hattie Kuder Sues Henry Schultz for Assault
Mrs Hattie M Kuder of Fulham Avenue sues Henry Schultz for $2000 claiming attempted criminal assault. She alleges he came to her house July 19 while husband away and made indecent proposals, twice attempting a criminal assault. She seeks $1000 compensatory and $1000 exemplary damages. case to be heard at September term.
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Hattie M. Kuder
Henry Schultz
Fulham Avenue
Social gathering hosted by Mrs J L McColm
Mrs J L McColm entertained 75 ladies on Saturday afternoon from 2 30 until 5. The house and yard were prettily decorated for guest comfort. Mrs P W Frances gave a recitation and out of town visitors included Mrs J M Peck and Mrs Kelly of Chicago Mrs May Morgridge of Philadelphia Mrs L W Donnalley of New York and Miss Anna Mahin of Reichenburg Austria.
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J. L. McColm
P. W. Frances
J. M. Peck
Kelly
Chicago
May Morgridge
Philadelphia
L. W. Donnalley
New York
Anna Mahin
Reichenburg
Austria
Bowser's Bold Ride Ends In Triumph After Trials
Despite warnings and ridicule Bowser mounts his bicycle and rides away uninjured in a dramatic boastful finale. Neighbors watch as Bowser’s resolve to ride or die leads to a tense, public moment before a calm homeward return.
Birthday Surprise Celebrates Seven Year Old Helen Bond
A Friday afternoon birthday anniversary party was hosted at 610 East Fourth Street by Mr and Mrs Jacob Bond in honor of their seven year old daughter Helen. About 25 young friends attended and enjoyed innocent pastimes and delicious refreshments. The event left lasting memories for attendees.
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Jacob Bond
East Fourth Street
Helen
Card of Thanks from Mrs. John B. Rider
Mrs John B Rider extends gratitude to friends and relatives for acts of kindness shown during her recent bereavement.
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John B. Rider
Columbus Junction Visitor H D Rifenberg
H D Rifenberg of Columbus Junction was a visitor in the city yesterday.
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H. D. Rifenberg
Columbus Junction
Royal Neighbors Sewing Session Postponed
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club postpones sewing next week to Wednesday the 30th due to the death of Neighbor Leyda's daughter.
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Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club
Leyda
Harrises Return From Cedar Rapids After Rider Funeral
Mr and Mrs Oscar Harris came back to Cedar Rapids this morning after attending the funeral of John B Rider held in the city yesterday afternoon. Rider was a brother of Mrs Harris.
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Oscar Harris
Cedar Rapids
John B. Rider
Harris
Pirates of Penzance Delivers Gilbertian Gags
London notes on a holiday tale of a London boy mistaken for an orphan by a carter. The pun driven sequence yields comic mishearing and a sharp, brief gag reflecting Gilbertian humor.
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Coulatt
London
Orse
Horphan
London News
Out of Proportion in Bible Parable Sparkles Debate
Benham argues the ten virgins story is perplexing while Mrs. Benham counters the wisdom vs folly ratio. He says based on women he knows the number of foolish is too small, reflecting a humorous exchange from the New York Times.
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Benham
Stray Stories Quaint Exchange Sparks Curiosity
Claribel asks about a mysterious creature Tentworth. Laurie questions the creature while noting her singing improvement. The exchange reveals small town wit and character in a playful dialogue fragment.
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Claribel
Laurie
Tentworth
Her Protest at the Jewelry Warehouse Exchange
Edwin compliments Angelina with jewelry imagery but she rebukes him for talking shop. The pair exchanges stern lines about propriety in a jewelry warehouse setting.
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Darling
Edwin
Angelina
Election Promises Lightly Referenced in Political Banter
A brief quip captures a post election exchange. A candidate vows to honor promises, a political manager urges memory and a humorous note on re election potential. The line reflects campaign promises and the chance of future support.
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Puck
Bumblebee Makes His Greatest Strike In Industry
A playful phrase notes a bumblebee achieving a major impact in industry by going against the usual forward motion, signaling a bold reversal or innovative trick. The line conjures a metaphorical achievement shaping industrial thought and practice.
Summer Girl Mystery Stuns Town Winter Stowage Question
Citizens wonder where the summer girl was kept during the cold season as rumors swirl about her disappearance and the town searches for clues.
Bowser vows to ride again seeking revenge on bike
Bowser declares he will ride a bicycle that very night to gain revenge after years of falls. He swears never to quit, saying he will either break his neck or succeed. Mrs Bowser questions the plan while noting Cicero as a comparison to avoid vanity.
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Mr. Bowser
Mrs. Bowser
Niagara Falls
Bowser
Sam
Cicero
Victory Ride at the Corner by M. Quad
A rider completes fourteen laps around the block to reach his curbstone where he dismounts with dignity. Mrs. Bowser greets him as cheers rise from boys and adults. He thanks her and says he enjoyed the little spin, while Mrs. Bowser weeps. The cat watches, sensing a legend changing.
Mule Performs Impressively with Equal Front and Back Kicks
In a chatty exchange from the Philadelphia Press, a storyteller describes a mule named Ambidextrous, noting how the animal bucked in both directions. Uncle Lige confirms the mule can kick with front legs as effectively as with hind ones.
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Ascum
Philadelphia Press
Elopement Debate Triggers Hidden Motives
A courtroom exchange weighs the value of elopement over maintaining appearances after a wedding. The judge notes that many elopements fail but public expectation fuels the choice, revealing social pressure and personal sacrifice.
First Year of Married Life Hardest Says Smart Set
A Smart Set quote notes spouses endure early years together with humor and frankness. It reflects on intimate daily life as couples adjust, suggesting patience and shared adaptation mark the start of marriage. The line highlights mutual curiosity about each other.
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Clinton
Johnson and
Gregory of Maquoketa
Hoffman
West Hill
Cash Store
H. H. Sharrar
Mgr. Tel. New
Wonouw
Geo. E. Harris
Borger’s
Andrew Peterson
Helen Blair
Harduppe
Chicago Record-Herald
Lulu M. Leyda
John Rider
Knights of
Pythias
Pickle
H. J. Heinz Co
West Fourth Street
Ladies Gold Watch
Mulberry
Journal Office
C. B. Lewis
Ambidextrous
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