Literature and Life Address by Judge McClain Before Twentieth Century Club
Judge McClain of the Iowa Supreme Bench spoke on Literature and Life before about 150 guests at the Roach residence on West Fifth street. He argued that life gains meaning through literature and art, noting literature’s value beyond the author’s character and urging reverence for the artist’s genius.
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Twentieth Century Club
W. L. Roach
West Fifth Street
Judge McClain
Supreme Bench of
Iowa
McClain
Record of His Errors Perish While His Works Live
A terse memorial refrain extols enduring virtue over faults, declaring that errors fade while lasting deeds endure as a testament to a life well spent. The verse emphasizes moral merit, memory, and the lasting value of righteous actions beyond transgressions.
2400 Scholars greet vacation final rehearsals for commencement
2400 scholars completed their duties yesterday and carried their books home as summer vacation arrived. Closing exercises in each room featured songs recitations and dialogues. Principals and teachers aimed for engaging programs pleasing mothers and friends. Commencement tonight at the Muscatine high school Opera House with an orchestra and chorus of fifty. Judge McClain arrived and was entertained by Prof. Schall. Box office saw a rush for reserved seats. be in seats by 8.
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Muscatine High School
Opera House
Shave Seniors' Heads Turmoil Hits Class Day
In Oskaloosa Iowa juniors and seniors clashed during class day preparations. Juniors eavesdropping were shaved by seniors and two seniors later had their heads shaved by juniors. Faculty suspended several juniors making class day seem impossible. Named juniors Noel Stribling and Williams and seniors Harris and Brown. Harris edited the college paper and placed fourth in a state oratorical contest.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Noel
Stribling
Williams
Harris
Brown
Funeral for Mrs. S. G. Stein Sr in Greenwood Cemetery
The remains of Mrs. S. G. Stein Sr were laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery this afternoon after a service at her West Second street home. Rev J N Elliott of the First Presbyterian Church led remarks and a ladies quartet sang. Pallbearers were J Carskadden Charles Page Everett Collins George Trumpp R M Chase and J A Stephens. Attendees included relatives from Des Moines Marshalltown and Chicago.
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S. G. Stein
Stein
Greenwood Cemetery
West Second Street
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Mollie Gobble
Agnes St. John
William McQuesten
Mabel Leverich
J. Carskaddan
Charles Page
Everett Collins
George Trumpp
R. M. Chase
J. A. Stephens
W. W. Witmer
Cornelia R. Stein
Des Moines
Harry T. Stein
Marshalltown
Thomas Haverty
Alice 8. Holsteen
Mary S. Stevenson
Chicago
Clear Lake as a Summer Resort Highlighted by Iowa Central
The Iowa Central railway issued an artistic booklet showcasing Clear Lake with its views and claims as a summer resort. Hundreds are expected to visit this summer, and the railroad will strive to make travel comfortable. Applications to the general passenger and ticket department at Marshalltown will likely obtain the booklet.
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Iowa Central Railway
Clear Lake
Iowa Central
Marshaltown
Regular meeting of Wyoming lodge No. 76 K of P
The K P lodge No 76 in Wyoming holds a regular meeting this evening with work in the first and second ranks. Election of delegates to the grand lodge will occur. A full attendance is desired per order J M Butler C C.
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Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
Grand Lodge
J. M. Butler
C. C
New York Stocks Mixed With Dividends Noted
Market report shows various rail and utility stocks with highs lows and closes. Atchison Mo Pac St Paul R Island L N Union Pacific U S Steel So Pac So Ry Tobacco Chicago Gas Sugar BRT listed with prices and percent changes. Sugar sold ex dividend 1 percent.
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Opg
Atchison
Mo. Pac
St. Paul
R. Island
UN. Pac
U. S. Steel
So. Pac
So. Ry
Chi. Gas
Warning to Bicycle Riders at Night
City Marshal Chas Balluff warns riders on streets after dark without lights or bells will be arrested and dealt with under the law. Pedestrians are urged to report violations to enforce safety.
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Chas. Balluff
Sand barges and logs move as river forecasts drift
The Arctic dumps a barge of sand while J. W. Van Sant hauls logs for mills and returns north. The C W Cowles follows suit. The Mississippi is expected to fall slowly between Dubuque and Muscatine through Saturday. Police hunt for air rifle wielders as chickens vanish. The Queen handkerchief display rack, relocated from Vinton to Muscatine, will be run by L M Churchill and used as a national distribution point by major jobbers.
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Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
Vinton
L. M. Churchill
United States
Reduced Rate Excursions for Iowa Meetings
Iowa Central railway announces reduced rate travel for upcoming Iowa meetings. Des Moines May 29 and June 10 for Evangelical Lutheran general synod. Davenport June 3-6 for school of instruction and Grand Lodge A F and AM. Dubuque June 4-6 for Department of Iowa encampment. Atlantic June 13-14 for Iowa Log Rolling reunion. Cedar Falls June 18-20 for Iowa State Normal commencement. Union June 24-26 for Epworth League. Waterloo June 25-28 for Iowa Music Teachers association. Contact ticket agents or Geo S Batty in Marshalltown for details.
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Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Des Moines
General Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church
Davenport
School of Instruction
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. Masons of Iowa
Dubuque
Department of Iowa
G. A. R. Atlantic
Iowa Log Rolling Association
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Normal Union
Marshalltown
Epworth League of the
M. E. Church
Waterloo
Iowa Music Teachers’ Association
Geo. S. Batty
Very Low Rates for Lincoln Dunkard Meeting Trip
Annual German Baptists gathering in Lincoln Nebraska May 24 31 1901 prompts Iowa Central Railway to offer excursion tickets at one fare for round trip. Tickets on sale May 23 27 with return limit June 4 1901, extendable to June 20 with deposit and 50 cent fee. Side trips from Lincoln to Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Indian Territory at one fare round trip. For details contact a local Iowa Central agent or George S Batty GP and TA.
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German Baptists
Dunkards
Lincoln
Neb
Iowa Central Railway
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Geo. S. Batty
To New York via Niagara Falls on Lehigh Valley Line
Travel note touts an attractive trip via Lehigh Valley Railroad with delightful scenery and fast dining car service. Through tickets to New York and Philadelphia allow stop-overs at Buffalo.
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New York
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Picturesque Pan-American Route to Buffalo Folder
Grand Trunk Railway offers a handsome descriptive folder of the Pan American exposition. Send 2 cents in stamps to 249 Clark Street Chicago for the mailer to Buffalo via the Picturesque Pan American route.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Buffalo
Clark Street
Chicago
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Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
India
Dimities
Bastistes
East 2Nd Street
Muscatine, Iowa
St. John’s
Colfax and
Waukesha
J. H. St. John’s
Tury Club
Judge M'Clain
Roach—Large Company
Ward Build
Customeigen
Sam Borger
Penn College
S G Stein, Sr
June
Buffalo Exposition
Arctic
J. W. van Sant
C. W. Cowles
R. R. Bulletin
Hipple & Pallischeck
B. E. Lilly
the Star Clothing Co
East Second St
Journal
East Second Street
M. W. Wheeler's Grocery
Mr. Hatton
J. W. Hoopes
A. J. Westbrook
Townsends Studio
W. W. Richards
Lower Mill
Windsor Hotel
LeMars
P. D. Hill
C. G. Dyke
National Supply Co
de Soto Bidg
Mackey
Hotel Delano
Burlington
Third and Mulberry
Bowman's Barn
Front Street
H. H. Arnold
Ecceiace
W. 2d St
Lucas Stree
Woodlawn Ave
E. 8Th Street
Cedar
Jersey
Alaska
C. C. Leysen
Lucas St
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