Muscatine High School Class of ’09 Delivers Charley’s Aunt Comedy
The Muscatine High School class of 1909 presented Charley’s Aunt at the Grand Opera House to a nearly full house. Robert Wallace led as Lord Fancourt Babberly with others including William Randall and Ollie Munn delivering strong supporting roles. Fred Morgan directed, aided by Flora Parsons and Walter L. Myers, earning praise for polished staging and high amateur theatrical quality.
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Muscatine
Grand Opera House
Muscatine High School
Charley
Fred Morgan
Paul Gilmore
Morgan
Flora Parsons
Walter L. Myers
Robert Wallace
Lord Fancourt Babberly
Mr. Wallace
William Randall
Jack Chesney
Ollie Munn
Charley Wykeham
J. Earl Dickerson
Stephen Spottique
Paul Williamson
Col
Sir Francis Chesney
West Liberty Notes on Society Visits and Sewer Plan
The West Liberty Missionary Society meets Friday 2:30 to 5 in the church parlor. Visitors include A Hollingsworth of Haswell Missouri and many locals with travel updates. Engineers survey for a sanitary sewer system with cost estimates planned for the July meeting and a report to follow.
Lane's Family Medicine herbal laxative tea promotes bowel health
A promotional note touts Lane's herb tea as a famous health builder that cleanses bowels and restores natural function. It claims the tonic laxative tea improves health and strength and invites readers to buy a 25 cent package from druggists or dealers.
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Lane’s
Miss Iva Bronson Leaves City for Lone Tree Home
Miss Iva Bronson departed for her Lone Tree home this morning after a several day visit in the city to see relatives.
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Iva Bronson
Lone Tree
Attorneys Horan Thompson and Stapleton Seek City Attorney Post
The City Council faces a June 17 meeting to choose a new city attorney among three declared candidates L J Horan M W Stapleton and Herbert G Thompson with J F Devitt as a potential alternative. Party loyalty and internal democracy tensions accompany the selection as leaders seek a solution amid a merry yet divisive process.
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L. J. Horan
M. W. Stapleton
Herbert G. Thompson
J. F. Devitt
Horan
Sweetland Notes On Social Visits And Grange
The Sweetland sewing society spent last Thursday in Muscatine at Mrs. Phebe Gillman’s home. Mrs. Longstreth of Muscatine will host the group on the last Thursday of the month. Mrs. Wedekind and Henry visited the Davis family near Fairport. Harry Van Camp did business in Wilton Saturday. Paul Jesse and family spent Sunday at home. Henry Leonhard and daughter Dottie visited his mother at Columbus Junction. Some youths attended church at New Era Sunday evening. Mrs. E. R. Sherfey returned from Ainsworth after visiting her brother John Adams and family. August Wiegens of Wilton is doing masonry for Geo. Taylor. The Grange meeting Wednesday evening drew a large attendance. two members received first and second degrees.
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West Liberty
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
A. Hollingsworth
Haswell
Molo
Kate Richards
Muscatine
Ter
W. Albright
Charley Regnier
Knoxville
Frank Regnier
Frank Elliott
Amana
Iowa
Daisy Johnson
Iowa City
Johnson
Edna Whitacre
Albert Whitacre
George Robbins
Randall, Kl
William Kunkel
Frank Moylan
Order of the ‘Knights of Columbus
Juanita Wiley
Marian Hill
Julius Schmidt
George Peck
Washington
H. E. Lane
Calhoun Street
James Emmons
William Trip
Bernice Trip
Parsons
Marion
George Ketchner
Montana
Columbus Junction
New Era
E. R. Sherfey
Ainsworth
John Adams
Indigestion Remedy Free Cures Dyspepsia Says Dr Caldwell
Advert says Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin treats stomach liver and bowel troubles. Free test bottle offer to readers. Cites examples from Carson City Michigan Grand Junction Iowa and Shenandoah Iowa. Priced 50 cents to one dollar. liquid avoids gripes and provides tonic stomach support. Mail address for free consultation and sample: Dr W B Caldwell 605 Caldwell Bldg Monticello Ill.
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Dr. Caldwell
C. Fowler
Carson City
Mich
Ida A. Fortune
Grand Junction
Tenn
B. F. Thompson
Shenandoah
Real Estate Transfers in Muscatine Iowa by Titus
Mary A H Carstensen and husband transfer lots Q and R in Smalley Subdivision and Lot 19 in Uni Lot 2 in part of Northwest 36 77 2W to Titus Loan Investment Co for 1.00 and other consideration per G M Titus Real Estate Agent listing.
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G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine
Iowa
Carstensen
Mary A. H
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Smalley
Uni
N. W
City of Muscatine
Cure Achieved by Cuticura Remedies
Gratitude note from George F. Lambert of Mahanoy City Pa. describes a severe eczema rash on his child cured by Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent after many doctors failed. Within two months the boy was well and the family remains loyal to the Cuticura products.
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Cutiura
George F. Lambert
West Centre St
Mahanoy City
Millions rely on Cuticura remedies for skin care
Millions trust Cuticura Soap and Ointment with Cuticura Resolvent for preserving and beautifying skin. They address eczemas irritations and inflammations and cleanse scalp dandruff while stopping hair loss. Suitable for babies and daily toilet use. Sold worldwide by Potter Drug & Chem Corp at 127 Columbus Ave Boston. Free Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases available by mail.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Bole Prons
Columbus Ave
Boston
Five New Members Nominated and Social Program Held
Five new names were proposed for membership after the business. A fine program followed. Mrs. Taylor and daughter Bell of Muscatine visited the Weikert home Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dick MacClain attended grange at Sweetland Wednesday evening. Dr. Tillie of Muscatine was a professional caller in the neighborhood Wednesday. Miss Lizzie Martin and Allie Carter spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Martin. W. L. Weaver closed a successful term of school at Sweetland Friday and will visit relatives in Wilton before going to South Dakota with Dick McClain. The scholars Mabel and Clara Bermier, Cal Roseman, and Drew Van Camp were neither absent nor tardy. Dr. Henderson was a business caller in Muscatine Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Paul and their little daughter spent Sunday at the parental home.
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Taylor
Bell
Muscatine
Weikert
Dick MacClain
Grange
Sweetland
Tillie
Lizzie Martin
Allie Carter
Joe Martin
W. L. Weaver
Wilton
S. D
Dick McClain
Mabel
Clara Bermier
Cal Roseman
Drew van Camp
Dr. Henderson
Henry Paul
Natural appetite restored by Stomach and Liver Tablets
A brief health note explains that good digestion and regular bowels create natural food cravings. If appetite falters a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets can strengthen digestion and regulate bowels.
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Chamberlain
Hagerman Heads Muscatine Fire Department Re-elected
Charles C. Hagerman was unanimously reelected chief of the Muscatine fire department at a meeting of independent companies in the city council chamber. Otto Elfers and Frank Curry were also unanimously chosen as first and second assistants, with W. H. Deutschman as chairman and Louis Kautz as secretary. The reappointment, endorsed by all present, will be submitted to the council on June 17 for confirmation.
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Charles C. Hagerman
Otto Elfers
Frank Curry
Muscatine
Council
Hagerman
W. H. Deutschman
Louis Kautz
Messrs
Elfers and Curry
Elfers
Curry
Public Library Board Plans July Meeting and Lights
The P. M. Musser Public Library trustees set July 12 for their annual meeting to elect officers decide the tax levy and renew terms of three trustees. They approved placing lights at the library entrance and noted new books received including six volumes from the International Library of Technology. Minutes from the June session list bills and payments for library services and supplies.
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P. M. Musser Public Library
S. G. Stein
Ella Jayne
I. B. Richman
Richman
International Library of Technology
Titus
Jayne
Devitt
Mahin
Underwood
van Lent
Stein
Musser
F. A. Neidig
LeFebvre Ledger Co
the America Press, Magazine
America
Citizens’ Ry. & Lt. Co
Wm. G. Watson
Plumbing
G. A. Chaudoin
E. L. Mahin
Robert Appleton Co
Fnevelopedia
L. Mahin
R. B. Baird
Blanche
Financial statement notes cash on hand and April collections
The finance committee report lists cash on hand for the Seeee Private fund at 274.38 and April collections at 22.70. The terse figures reflect the fund’s current liquidity and recent receipts.
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Seeee
Oh My Poor Back Kidney and Bladder Pills Promised Cure
An advertisement claims kidney and bladder diseases stem from uric acid. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are billed as a cure with testimonials including Wallace H. Brunner of Omaha. The company offers a free trial box by mail, urging immediate action to prevent serious health outcomes.
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de Witt
Bright
Wallace H. Brunner
Ohio St
Omaha
Neb
Brunner
BE. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
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Rly
Wascntine Lumber & Box Co
The
South Muscatine
Dation
Minnie Klein
Donna Lucia D’ Alvadorez
Josephine Stirlen
Kitty Verdun
Ethelyn Salisbury
Amy Spettigue
Edith Magoon
Harry Hahn
Brassett
Leonard Shoemaker
Smalley Auto & Marine
Figh
Horan, Thompson
Stapleton
August Wiegens
Geo. Taylor
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello, Til
G. Hagertial
City Hall
Library Board
ULAR
Financial Statement
Dr. B. Coffman
Davenport
E. P, Day
East Second Street
Citizens’ Railway & Light Co
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
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