Y M C A Field Meet Delivers Thrilling Races and Strong Finishes
The Y M C A field meet at the Fair Grounds drew large crowds with Paudhet's Band energizing spectators. Winners include W. Mark in the 10 yard dash, Thompson in the shot put, and P. Loose in the 1 mile bicycle, among others. Brannan managed the events smoothly and top finishes featured exciting 5 mile handicap and 14 year old races.
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Fair Grounds
Paudiet
Gar
Fiske
Brannan
Loose
Onut
McElroy
Chenoweth
W. Mark
Ficken
Thompson
Bammer
Hill
P. Loose
J. Ficken
Eis
W. Kautz
Becker
Roach
Hain
Hills
Iist
Hanley
Ain
P. Tooses
Hautsch
Benshoof
Interstate homeseekers excursion tickets to several cities
Iowa Central Railway announces tours to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with sales on the first and third Tuesdays in May June July and August. One fare plus two dollars round trip. Inquire via coupon ticket agents or contact Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa for territory dates limits and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Iowa Central Railway
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tab Jets Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tabs with no cure and no pay terms. Price set at 25 cents. Sold by J. J. Havercamp as sole agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Plane Tuner Earns Prof Title Among Some Callers
A note on social labeling shows that even aircraft tune up specialists are addressed as Professor by certain observers. The quirk reflects regional custom and respect rather than formal credentialing.
Tragedy near Stockbridge claims nine lives on farm
On a Wisconsin farm near Stockbridge eight men and a child were killed when a derrick hoist toppled during a fatal accident. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene as children watched a pretend game with an ax leading to the fatal collapse and the death of nine people.
Central Telephone buys four Iowa Minnesota telephone systems
Mason City based Central Telephone and Telegraph Company formed by Cedar Rapids and Mason City capitalists completes purchase of the Greene and Western Northwestern Fitzgerald and Northfield Telephone systems. The acquisition adds about 2000 miles of toll lines in northern Iowa and Minnesota with exchanges in Mason City Charles City Osage Northfield and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Central Telephone and Telegraph Company
Cedar Rapids
Greene and Western
Northwestern
Fitzgerald and
Northfield Telephone Systems
Iowa
Minnesota
Charles City
Osage
Northfield
Purdue University marks 26th annual commencement
Lafayette Ind June 8 The twenty sixth annual commencement of Purdue university added seventy one graduates to the alumni list. Graduates view visiting alma mater as a religious duty and many attended to exchange reminiscences. A large audience filled the big tent with evident interest in the exercises.
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Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University
Purdue
Iowa Masons elect officers at Cedar Rapids meeting
The annual election of officers for the grand lodge of Masons of Iowa chose Grand Master William L. Eaton of Osage as leader. Sumner Miller of Guttenberg was named senior grand warden and James E. Bruce of Anita as junior grand warden. T. S. Parvin of Cedar Rapids became grand secretary and M. P. Miller of Washington the grand treasurer. The next meeting was set for Davenport.
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Cedar Rapids
Grand Lodge of Masons of Iowa
William IL. Eaton
Osage
Sumner Miller
Guttenberg
James E. Bruce
Anita
T. S. Parvin
M. P. Miller
Washington
Davenport
Twenty Second Michigan G A R Encampment Opens
Grand Rapids on June 8 hosts the twenty second annual encampment of the Michigan Grand Army of the Republic. The Women’s Relief Corps and the bodies of the G A R hold their annual sessions. National Commander in Chief General A D Shaw attends on his inspection tour of state camps.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan Grand Army of the Republic
Women's Relief Corps
A. D. Shaw
Drought Worsens Across Wisconsin Plains May Hit Crops
Black River Falls Wisconsin reports worsening drought through June 8. Hay and pasture lands ruined and grain already suffers from moisture shortage. Conditions across northern Wisconsin mirror the distress with crop failure feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Pearl of Mississippi Found Near St Paul Sold in Prairie
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin June 8 A large fine grained and highly lustrous pearl the largest in the Mississippi was bought by P O Heide a pearl buyer visiting the town. The pearl was discovered near St Paul by a person collecting clams for fish bait.
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Prairie du Chien
Wis
Mississippi
P. O. Heide
St. Paul
Plunging Crime Sparks Tragic Family Fatality
Sioux City resident Charles D. Reinhart, owner of the Reinhart flats, shot and killed his wife at Odebolt IA then fatally wounded himself. He deliberately planned the crime and will reorganize the company. Kalamazoo report says Henderson-Ames will not move factory. company reorganization is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Charles D. Reinhart
Reinhart Flats
Odebolt
Kalamazoo, Mich
Henderson-Ames Company
AMA Elects Officers At National Meeting
Atlantic City June 8 The American Medical association has elected officers with D A Reed of Ohio named president and Dr George W Simmonds of Illinois as secretary.
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Atlantic City
N. J
The
American Medical Association
D. A. Reed
Ohio
George W. Simmonds
Ilinois
Clinton Bank to liquidate in Lyons Iowa
Clinton Iowa will liquidate the Citizens National Bank of Lyons Iowa. The work of closing the bank's affairs will commence June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, Ia
Citizens’ National Bank
Lyons, Ia
Notice to Homeseekers Excursion Tickets Sold by Railway
On specific Tuesdays May 1 and 15 June 3 and 19 July 7 and 17 August 7 and 21 September 4 and 18 October 2 and 16 November 6 and 20 December 4 and 18 the Iowa Central Railway will sell Homeseekers excursion tickets to many western and southern territories including Colorado Oregon Oklahoma and Texas plus Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin Tickets may also be sold to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs for full information contact ticket agents Geo S Batty GP and TA
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Iowa Central Railway
Arkansas
Arizona
British Columbia
Colorado
Idaho
Indian Territory
Kansas
Montana
Manitoba
Nebraska
New Mexico
Oregon
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Missouri
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Texas
Iowa
Minnesota
Nagthakota
Michigan
Wyconsin
South Dakota
Southeast
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Col
Geo. S. Batty
G.P
T.A
Marshalltown
All Men Think They Want A Warmer Climate In Winter
A brief remark on the temptation of milder winter conditions attracts interest but few men actually migrate to warmer climates, despite intentions.
Wapello High School Holds Tenth Commencement Tonight
The tenth annual commencement of Wapello High School highlighted by capstone orations from Arthur L. Bettler Mary L. Davis and Walter L Bridenstine. Principal J W Cradler and Miss Bedford presented the program as alumni items were planned for the evening banquet with music and readings by local groups.
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Wapello High School
Arthur L. Bettler
Mary L. Davis
Walter Bridenstine
Walter L. Bridenstine
I. H. Fuller
Ira Lacey
Charles Tustison
B. R. Leamon
R. R. Hunt
Prinipal
J. W. Cradler
Miss Bedford
J. B. McCullough
W.S. Grimes
Charles Ruthenberg
C. Weber
Arthur Springer
G. W. Hayden
R. F. McConnell
L. P. Wells
John Hale
Cradler
Wapello
Will Lacey
Mattie B. Hunt
Marie Otto
Vinnie Keller
Louis Merrick
Gwen Nymaster
Homeseekers Route via Iowa Central Railway
The Iowa Central Railway markets a Home seekers excursion with tickets on the first and third Tuesdays each month to western north western southern and south western points at one fare plus two dollars for round trip. Includes Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Ask coupon ticket agents for sale dates limits and info.
Admiral and Mrs Dewey feted in Columbus reception
Admiral and Mrs Dewey received a notable reception in the rotunda of the State house in Columbus Ohio on June 7 as they are honored along the line of their trip.
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Journal
Columbus
Ohio
Dewey
State House
Mean Man's Children Face a Fateful Chance
A harsh man figures his offspring face a precarious turn as outsiders speculate on their fate. Neighbors debate whether the children will share the same prospects or diverge under looming pressures.
Journal Establishes Branch Agencies in CityArea
The Journal announces branch agencies for papers and correspondence at Harry Wilson's Store on Park Avenue East Hill Frank Chayka's Store at Cypress and Ninth streets H. H. Sharrar's Store on Lucas Street West Hill W C A Busch's Drug Store South Muscatine and W B Stewart's Store in Musser ville near the end of the street car line.
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Harry Wilson
Park Avenue
East Hill
Frank Chayka
Cypress and
Ninth Streets
H. H. Sharrar
Lucas Street
West Hill
W. B. Stewart
Musserville
Telephone lines and offices in Journal Telephones area
The item lists business offices for Journal Telephones and Iowa Telephone Co with ring indicators and editorial room notes. It references old line names and line numbers, indicating the newspaper telecommunication setup and office locations.
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Iowa Telephone Co
Finanging to keep up a church in hopes of heaven
A quip about the costly upkeep of a church to reach heaven. A remark on men chatting and suspecting one bears a personal grievance.
Remarkable Muscatine Clairvoyant Annetta Offers Readings
No clairvoyant has created a sensation like Annetta in Muscatine. She reads hopes fears and wishes, reveals past present and future, and offers a full reading for 8 cents. This will be her last week. Visit Hare's Block West Second Street Daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Parlors private.
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Muscatine
Annetta
Tailor Promotes Fine Striped Cassimeres for Summer Wear
Insists on garments tailored to harmonize with the wearer. Appeals for custom fit over ready made misfits. Invites customers to visit and view striped cassimeres and flannels for summer wear with suits from 23 dollars up.
J H Cosgrove Up to Date Merchant Tailor
J H Cosgrove operates as an up-to-date merchant tailor located at 110 East 2nd Street offering bespoke suit services and alterations with a focus on modern styling. Local patrons are invited to visit for personal fittings.
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Cig
Paudhet
Gieir
Victor J. Evans & CO
Evans Building
DO. C
James O’toole
Alee Business
Ave
O’toole’s
Iowa Av
American Medical Society
Town Bank
Socrates
Oliver Cromwell
Gladstone
Aaron Burr
Burr
Prof. Cradler
Rosseau, Frovel
Pestoloszi
Mann
Grees
Central Township
T. S. Pool
Methodist Church
Costoge , Quartelles
Carl Hart
Homeseekers
Columbus, Ohio
W. C. A. Busch’s Drug Store
South Muscatine
Mississippi Valley
New Line
Porras D.anp C. Coar
Boston
Glairvoyant of
Glairvoyants
Madam Annetta
Hare’s Block
Hine Bro
West Second Street
J. H. Cosgrove
East 2d. St
East Fifth Street
West Fourth Street
East Fourth Street
West Third Street
Locust Street
North Mulberry Street
West Sixth Street
West Sixth St
J. H. Munroe & Son
Iowa Ave
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