Alumni Reunion Draws Near 400 at High School
The local high school alumni association held its annual reunion with about 400 attendees. The evening featured an 8:30 program, class performances, remarks by Rev. J. N. Elliott, and a reception with decorations, refreshments, and a raffle of carnations. Officers were elected for the coming year.
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Igh
Addance
Amelia mm
Arleigh C. Ruckeschel
T. Ray Brown
Mm. Tiecke
W. J. Fayle
Wm. B. Falton
J. Louis Beard
Frank Koenig
Andrew W. Asthalter
Aribald Keath
Harry Eman
Sousa
Anon
Helen Block
Doris
Ethelbert Evin
Howard D. Warfield
Viola Obligato
D. W. Jackson
Jane
Emma Parkins
J. N. Elliott
Auld Lang Syne
Macey
Egier
Howard Warfield
Presyterian
High School and Alumni Association
Wellcome
Homer Junkin
Andrew Asthalter
Emma Mahin
Wm. Bishop
Miss Underwood
Beulah Bennison
Leila Thompson
Helen Legotte
Mae Kent
Mildred
Josephine Stirlen
Beatrix Oliver
Anna Prosser
Frappe
Marie Schmidt
Ethel Riemcke
Bessie Johnson
Cleo Richards
Margaret Rockwell
Laura Brooks
Thomas
You Risk Your Life If You Neglect Piles
A health notice promotes Buecklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for piles with claims of safety and effectiveness. The ad lists Havercamp's Prescription Store as the point of purchase and prices the salve at 25 cents.
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Buecklen
Havercamp’s
Postum as Original Cereal Coffee Against Imitations
A critique of imitator cereal coffees masquerading as Postum. The piece argues Postum is the genuine option, praised by physicians and consumers for aiding nerve health and reducing coffee dependence, while noting many imitators fail commercially. The public is urged to recognize honest labeling and avoid inferior imitations.
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Postum
Heir to Ziegler Millions Dying From Cot Injury
William Ziegler the 14 year old heir to the late William Ziegler estate is an invalid after a March 31 accident at the Stamford Connecticut mansion. He and two schoolmates woke early on All Fools Day planning jokes for the valet when a boy jumped on the injured child tearing by a long iron hook on the cot and injuring him.
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William Ziegler
New York City
North Pole
Bay
Stamford
Conn
Ziegler
New York
Mr. Ziegler
Foley’s Honey and Tar praised for safety and efficacy
The Original Foley and Co. of Chicago markets Foley’s Honey and Tar as a trusted throat and lung remedy. With many imitations in circulation buyers are urged to ask for Foley’s and refuse substitutes as no other preparation matches its mildly laxative formula and safety for children.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Havercamp
Former residents of nearby city hosted Wilton visitors
Tonight the group, once residents of the little neighboring city, are being thanked for their hospitality after entertaining a party from Wilton last year at a launch party and dinner. The ladies listed include Mrs Win Blanchard Mrs Frank Blanchard Mrs Frank Ashcraft Mrs Elia Moynahan Mrs E M Warner Mrs J P Leyson Mrs B C Ludlow Mrs H C Madden Mrs Henry Giessler Mrs Walter Johnnson Mrs J P Ryan Mrs E P Ingham and daughter Miss Alice Mrs S B Mayer and Miss Mollie Mcintyre.
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Wilton
Win Blanchard
Frank Blanchard
Frank Ashcraft
Elia Moynahan
E. M. Warner
J. P. Leyson
B. C. Ludlow
H.C. Madden
Henry Giessler
Walter Johnnson
J. P. Ryan
E. P. Ingham
Alice
S. B. Mayer
Mollie Mcintyre
Ladies Industrial of St Matthias Church Picnic
This afternoon the Ladies' Industrial of St Matthias church held their annual picnic at City Railway park. The event was well attended and enjoyed with luncheon served on arrival.
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Ladies Industrial
Ladies’ Industrial
St. Matthias Church
Quiet Home Wedding Unites Gertrude Burkard and J Lee Ewing
Last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs William Vanatta 229 West Second street the ceremony was performed at 8 by a Presbyterian church for close relatives. Miss Mabel Vanalia and Will Brannan accompanied the couple. After a wedding supper the newlyweds departed for Chicago returning later to the Brannan home on Walnut street. Gertrude Burkard is well known locally and J Lee Ewing is regarded as an enterprising man with F W Swan.
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Amos Kimberly
West Liberty
Peter L. Kimberly
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Mr. Kimberly
Kimberly
Drexel Boulevard
Elizabeth Asay
Sharon
Great Western Gold Company
California
William Vanatta
West Second Street
Gertrude Burkhard
J. Lee Ewing
J. N. Elliott
Presbyterian Church
Mabel Vanalia
Will Brannan
Kindergarten outing honors Robert Pentzer birthday
Kindergarten children enjoyed a pleasant outing at City Railway park in the afternoon. The event celebrated Robert Pentzer's sixth birthday, son of Mr and Mrs Pentzer of East Eighth Street. Miss Florence Ewing led the children with their mothers assisting and serving refreshments.
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City Railway Park
Robert Pentzer
F. S. Pentzer
East Eighth Street
Florence Ewing
Afternoon Wedding on Mulberry Street
A bright afternoon ceremony united Samuel McElhany and Miss Anna Richards at 516 Mulberry Street in the home of Mr and Mrs J Mosher. Rev Judson Kempton officiated, followed by a luncheon. The couple will reside at 423 Mulberry Street and be at home June 21.
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Mulberry Street
J. Mosher
Samuel McElhany
Anna Richards
Mabel Mosher
Judson Kempton
Mr. McElhany
Chicago Wedding In Muscatine Noted By Chronicle
Miss Florence C. Sargeant daughter of Mrs. Charles S. Sheldon and Cary G. Rees of Chicago were wed Tuesday night at 8 30 in Lexington Avenue Baptist church. Louise P. Rees sister of the groom was maid of honor with bridesmaids Inez Babcock Sarah Grier Aura Sawyer of Muscatine and Etta Covell of Topeka. Best man Cleon Hagberg and ushers C Harry Latham Homer V Phelps David Watkins and Jesse Wamsley attended. The bride wore white crepe de chine and lilies of the valley.
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Chicago
Muscatine
Florence C. Sargeant
Cary G. Rees
The
Chronicle
Charles S. Sheldon
East Sixty-second Street
Lexington Avenue Baptist Church
Louise P. Rees
Inez Babcock
Sarah Grier
Aura Sawyer
Etta Covell
Topeka
Kan
Cleon Hagberg
C. Harry Latham
Homer V. Phelps
David Watkins
Jesse Wamsley
Mrs Hanlin Celebrates 98th Birthday at Home
Mrs Mary Hanlin marked her 98th birthday with a small party at 1017 East Ninth Street from 3 to 5 pm. Attendees included Mollie Wiles and two daughters. she lives with daughter Mrs Richard Porter and remains active in politics and religion. She reads without glasses and three years ago at 95 she quilted a granddaughter’s quilt.
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Hanlin
Mary Hanlin
East Ninth Street
Prosper Bagnard
Mollie Wiles
Fred Giesler
J. R. Hanley
Harker
Gunzenhauser
Walters
Breckon
Caroline Kneese
Mrs. Hanlin
Wiles
James
Chicago
George
Tacoma
Mary Kilbourne
Iowa College
Ames
Richard Porter
Cotter Homestead for Sale on Seventh Street
The James Cotter homestead on Seventh Street is for sale with possession at once. Owner seeks a quick sale. For information contact G. M. Titus at 213 Iowa Avenue.
Wilton Dinner Event For Ladies Afternoon Tea
A group of ladies traveled to Wilton this afternoon to be entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner hosted by Mrs. Geo. Woodhouse. After dinner the evening will continue at the W. D. Harris home with many ladies in attendance.
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Wilton
Geo. Woodhouse
W. D. Harris
Rural Markets and Livestock Prices Highlight Regional Trade
A car load of wool sold for about $7,000. An Oklahoma rancher paid $500 each for thirty-two buffalo to expand his herd. A strong Kansas wheat harvest is anticipated if weather stays favorable. A prized brood mare remains highly valuable at roughly $2 per pound. Beef car cass offers brisket and rump cuts prepared tender and served cold.
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Oklahoma
Local Frog Industry Ties Mortgages to Marsh Frogs
A western locality has developed a profitable frog industry with marsh owners using chattel mortgages on their frog stocks. The piece warns against vine plants damaging shade trees, noting vines may look pretty but will eventually kill the tree.
Pruning Boosts Tomato Size and Yield
Rigorous pruning yields larger and better tomatoes, while allowing vines to sprawl across ten feet square wastes space and reduces quality.
Blooming crab apples rival study in natural beauty
A group of wild crab apple trees in full bloom showcases natural beauty and fragrance, rivaling what skilled botanists might craft. The scene emphasizes nature’s artistry rather than human intervention.
Food economy warns against mince pie and hash in meals
The article notes that mince pie and breakfast hash are seen with suspicion as poor economy foods. It advises removing blossoms on the spring strawberry bed and preventing any fruit set to keep the young plant’s vigor for healthy growth.
Stack cover reduces waste in large piles
Hay keeps a smaller percent of waste in a large stack than in a small one, so investing in a stack cover pays. With the cover a stack may be kept open for several days and be made of any size desired.
Immigrants Sought For Seasonal Placement
A million immigrants from foreign countries are sought this season. It is unclear where this many can be placed if they are of the right type. The task seems easy in theory but most will be fairly poor workers.
Differences in Spending by Men and Women
A friend notes a gender based spending pattern. With $20 each the woman is said to spend all her money and receive value, while the man allegedly spends half and keeps the other half, fearing repercussions.
Seed corn campaign urges gathering before frost
The best results from the spring seed corn campaign in several states encourage growers to select and gather their seed corn before fall frost. Proper care will ensure every kernel grows the next year when planted.
Duroc Jersey Sows Report Large Litters This Spring
Reports this spring show Duroc Jersey sows yielding litters of fifteen to twenty pigs, with some herds averaging ten pigs per litter from ten to fifteen sows, placing the breed ahead of most others in prolificacy.
Silo financing plan urged for farm with stock and fodder
A farmer with good credit at the bank for 300 dollars and thirty head of stock is advised to borrow to build a silo. The article argues the cost can be paid largely in the first year by using corn fodder and selling hay, turning wasted resources into value.
Confusion Over Currants In Grocery Stores And Gardens
Commentary notes editors mislabel dried currants sold in stores as seedless grapes from Greece. It warns that home grown currants are never offered dried in markets, highlighting a common misnomer between imported products and local produce.
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Greece
Equipment list for corn field care and timing
The plan specifies a broad right harrow and a weeder for ideal conditions, a double shovel plow for deep initial plowing, a surface cultivator for the last two plowings, and a 4 aingls horse cultivator to pass after tasseling if the season stays dry.
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Aingls
Girl Dies After Fright From Dog Attack
Elm Grove Alabama reports the death of Lillian Long age 12 from convulsions following fright when a large dog sprang at her a week earlier.
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Elm Grove
Lillian Long
Electric Bitters Promise New Life for Tired Woman
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters can revive a tired, sickly woman who lacks energy. It urges readers to try the remedy, priced at five cents, available at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug.
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Havercamp’s
Homeseeker's Rates From Iowa Central Ry
On first and third Tuesdays monthly, to Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and other states. Stop overs allowed, tickets limited 21 days. For rates and train times, contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
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New Mexico
Colorado
A. B. Cutts
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Minn
Special East Texas fruit and truck excursion from St Louis
The Cotton Belt Route offers a week long round trip from St Louis to East Texas during harvest season. Learn fruit and truck growing conditions with visits to large orchards and sessions with horticultural officers and editors. Texas Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association invites northern members to join June 23 state meeting. low round trip rate with a special train and detailed itinerary available.
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Cotton Belt
East Texas
St. Louis
Sage
Texas Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association
Texas
Great East Texas
E. W. la Beaume
G. P
Cotton Bell
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