Eminent Speakers for State Meeting
Preparations for the seventh annual Iowa State Manufacturers association convention in Davenport June 8 to 10 are underway with expected strong local and Muscatine turnout. The program includes talks on transportation, industrial education, good government, river utilization, tariffs, and a Davenport factory tour plus a banquet with speakers from interstate commerce, river commissions, and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association
Davenport
Muscatine
Ing
Interstate
E. E. Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
John A. Ockerson
Mississippi River Commission
S. A. Thompson
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Iowa
H. E. Miles
Racine
Wis
Postmaster Salaries Rising Across Iowa in 1910
The post office department announced a $100 yearly salary increase for all Iowa postmasters except those in small towns and villages. Muscatine’s postmaster will earn $3,000 annually, up from $2,900 starting in 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Post Office Department
Muscatine
Hornormen Oppose New Fish License Law Fight in Iowa Rivers
Professional fishermen along the Mississippi, backed by large fish firms, oppose Iowa’s new license rule. Nonresident license bonds of 200 dollars and a per net or seine fee spark a legal clash to safeguard border waters and protect fish stocks. Arrests anticipated as test cases are prepared to go to court.
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Mississippi
Iowa
Linecoln
Des Moines
Mississippi River
Pine Creek Social News Briefs
Miss Grace Missel of Muscatine spent a week visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Mike Missel and returned to Muscatine to resume school. Mrs. Nellie Kline of Waterloo visits sister Mrs. Dave Brunson for a week. Arthur Myrers of near Pine Creek fell ill and was taken to Buffalo for medical care. Freddie Alteneder visited friend Ray Fix Sunday. Miss Edith Hanson visits sister Mrs. August Kemper for a couple of weeks.
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Pine Creek
Grace Missel
Muscatine
Mike Missel
Nellie Kline O Watrloo
Dave Brunson
Arthur Myrers
Buffalo
Freddie Alteneder
Ray Fix
Edith Hanson
August Kemper
University of Iowa Announces 49th Commencement Schedule
The state university of Iowa reveals a six day commencement week starting June 11 with events across campus. Visitors are expected in large numbers. senior activities include regimental reviews, thesis readings, baccalaureate, class day, a Shrew play, alumni meetings, concerts, and dances featuring notable speakers and performances. Carl Foster of Nichols leaves after a short visit.
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State University of Iowa
University City
College of Applied Science
Hall of Engineering
College of Liberal Arts
Coldren Opera House
Pharmaceutical Alumni Association
Philomathean Hall
The
Alumni Association
Liberal Arts Assembly Hall
Board of Regents
Old Capitol
Iowa Field
Iowa City Park
Phi Beta Kappa
Frederick Jackson Turner
University of Wisconsin
Harry Pratt Judson
University of Chicago
Armory
Methodist Church
President
Pink Pills Offer Cure For Stomach Ailments
Testimonial from Thomas J. Young of Philadelphia details relief from stomach trouble after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad claims pure blood strengthens digestion by toning nerves and organs, citing improved health after years of constipation headaches and weakness. Available from Schenectady firm. 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Muscatine Delegates Headed to State Convention Amid Plans
Muscatine will send a large contingent to the state convention aligned with the Grand Army of the Republic department meeting in Ft. Dodge June 8 to 10. Sue Browning from the Women’s Relief Corps will be delegate at large to the Salt Lake City encampment and serve as official stenographer. 14 district delegates will also be chosen. many locals will travel Monday night or Tuesday morning.
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Muscatine
Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Ft. Dodge
Gypsum Fame
Sue Browning
Women's Relief Corps
Salt Lake City
Utah
Iowa
Miss Browning
Salt Lake
Shelby Norman Post
Grand Army
Davenport
Burlington
Edward Henneker
J. E. Coe
Women’s Relief Corps
Sarah Fox
Charles Dunham
Anna Bencham
Grace Becke
John Circle
West Liberty Busyness Mixed With Death Rouse
West Liberty Iowa residents travel after a grandson dies Hal Phillips dies after brief pneumonia funeral set for Cedar Rapids relatives visit Downey Meantime several locals leave for visits and trips with friends and family across Iowa and Oregon and Minnesota.
Old Clifton Social Notes Roundup
Old Clifton column reports Mrs Sarah Shaum visiting C J Knoit on Friday afternoon. W S Hand papering. August McCoy family from Albia dined with Aunt Mrs Albert Hank and kin, and grandmother Mrs August Wehmoore. Lyle Kinmonard of Ashbury Park visited Saturday with sister Mrs Fran Shanm and family. Dr J Knott and family plus Harry Inest Suntay at EF F Knott’s Fre.
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Old Clifton
Sarah Shaum
C. J. Knoit's
W. S. Hand
August McCoy
Lester
Lyle
Kenneth
Albia
Fran Shanm
Dr. J. Knott
Harry Inest Suntay
EF. F
Columbus Junction Man Takes Own Life
John Morrison of Columbus Junction Iowa died after taking laudanum in a personal crisis. Found dying near his wife’s grave, he had suffered despondency since her death four years earlier and reportedly became temporarily deranged before the fatal act.
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Columbus Junction
Iowa
John Morrison
Morrison
Columbus City
Fred Morrison
Local Notices and Social Tidbits From Columbus City Area
Donia Floyd Warston closed his spring term of À co ut Cairo Friday. M. F. Murray and family visit their daughter Mrs George Taylor in Davenport, coming Sunday. A R Acheson left Monday for South Dakota on business. Neighborhood attendees at Decoration Day services in Columbus City Monday afternoon. Mrs Alex Blake spent Monday night at D McNamer’s. Miss Letha Oakes called at W F Marston’s Monday afternoon.
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Muscatine
William Brown
G. F. Ramsey
Iowa City
Bell Telephone
Fred Warren
Canada
Verna Swain
Atalissa
H. E. Dice
Chet Barnes
South Prairie
Geneseo
Ill
Reta
Lewis C. Elliott
Chicago
Ed. Elliott
John Dickett
Martha Jayne
W. B. Jayne
University Hospital
Jessie
Mary Anderson
Ella Noring
O. H. Leonard
Cedar Falls
H. Simpson
John McCann
J. C. Park
Dr. Battey
Mt. Calvary Lodge
A. F
A. M
Grand Lodge
Davenport
Donia Floyd
Warston
Cairo
M. F. Murray
George Taylor
A. R. Acheson
South Dakota
Columbus City
Alex Blake
D. MccNamer
Letha Oakes
W. F. Marston
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McNutt
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta. GA
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
3Rd and
Sycamore
Hershey
State Bank
Capital
P. W. Francis
Henry Jayne
L. G. Burnett
L. C. Day
Robert L. Thompson
Savings Department
UWA
Shailer Mathews
D. D
Divinity School of the
Carl Foster
Nichols
Philadelphia
Washburn
Crosbys
Muscatine 10
Department Convention OF
West Liberty
Solomon Phillips
Cedar Rapids
Hal Phillips
Cora Stoker
Roland
Mary
Grover Stoker
Pennsylvania
Downey
Ollie Propst
Julius Schmidt
Lucy Dice
Mediapolis
Morris Bridges
Joe Mundy
Ace Brisbine
William Polders
Eugene
Ore
S. P. McGinley
Minneapolis
Me Questen & Sawyer Company
F. A, Neidig
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