A Long Walk by Davenport Man 83 Years Old
Henry Joesinger of Davenport aged about 83 to 84 walked 28 miles to Muscatine over 30 hours to see his old friend Michael Hoffman’s wife Mary. He left Tuesday morning, rested at Pine Mills, reached East Hill Wednesday afternoon exhausted and bruised. Deputy Sheriff Richley helped him to Mrs. Mary Hoffman’s home before plans to return by rail.
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Joesinger
Davenport
Pine Mills
A. F. Sissels
East Hill
Muscatine
Sissel
John Richley
Mary Hoffman
West Hill
Richley
Goats and rail plans mark Kemble visit to Davenport
Davenport notes ex Revenue Collector John M. Kemble of Muscatine visited Davenport with ties to the Davenport and Suburban railway project. He farms near Muscatine, owning about 400 Angora goats with several animals valued at up to $500 each, potential sales at $1,000.
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Davenport
John M. Kemble
Muscatine
Davenport & Suburban Railway
Mr. Kemble
Illinois
Kemble
Sunflower Ridge Residents Share Weekend Activity
Geo and Henry Breu of Redwood traveled through Sunflower Ridge on Sunday. Various locals visited, attended a bird shoot at Stockton, and socialized with friends and relatives at homes and churches in the area.
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Sunflower Ridge
Geo
Henry Breu
Redwood
J. S. Hetzler
L. T. Gray
D. Grimm
Stockton
Coon Shultz
Emil Kretchmar
A. Paul and Sons
Edward and
Elmer
Drumm
Baer
Montpelier
Mr. Storms
Pleasant Prairie
John Batchelor
John Soltan
Henry Dipple
Hazel Dell
D. A. Grimm
Henry County Supervisor Karn Hillyard Dies at 60
Karn Hillyard longtime chairman of the Henry county board of supervisors has died at age 60. His death marks the loss of a widely known local figure who led county government and served the public for years.
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Karn Hillyard
Henry County Board of Supervisors
Muscatine Property Market Promoted By Local Agent
Local booster claims Muscatine is among the best towns west of Chicago and urges buyers to invest in city property. G. M. Titus at 118 Iowa Avenue advertises a range of desirable properties with flexible terms, noting that a few hundred dollars can secure a first payment.
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Muscatine
Chicago
Muscatine City
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Inebriate asylum critic from Muscatine recounts abuse at Mt Pleasant
Curtis Edwards, just released from the Mt Pleasant inebriate asylum, denounces the facility as the worst on earth. He alleges starvation, forced labor, violent wards, and no treatment for drinking, noting he received little pay and lost his clothing and home fare. He blames officials and calls for saloon closures.
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Mt. Pleasant
Curtis Edwards
Iowa
Muscatine
Senior Class Photo Prank Surprises High School
A senior class photo session ends in a surprise when a photographer secretly uses a new flash setup and a playful pose erupts into a humorous moment among students and the operator. The plan, arranged quickly, yields a lighthearted tableau during the daylight exposures.
Catholic Foresters Push Temperance Measure At State Convention
At Marshalltown the Catholic order of Foresters voted to exclude liquor dealers and saloon workers from membership, aiming to send the rule to the national convention in Dubuque. Officers were re elected and Des Moines won the next state gathering. In Muscatine a longtime citizen Thomas Berry, 79, died of heart failure at home after a morning meal. he mentored workers at Musser’s lumber and held many local roles. Funeral Saturday at 10 with Odd Fellows and Woodmen involvement.
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Order of Foresters
Marshalltown
George F. McMahon
John Wessels
Dubuque
Des Moines
Clinton
Sioux City
Foresters
Thomas S. Berry
Thomas Berry
Green Street
Muscatine
Musser
Berry
Mr. Berry
Eagle Lodge No. 10
Odd Fellows
Rescue Hose Company
Montgomery County
Ohio
Melissa J. Moore
Belle Shields
Ida M. Hassett
Mamie B. Heuer
Lida B. Hourigan
Davenport
Wm. S. Berry
J. W. Berry
W. S. Berry
Geo. W. Berry
Cincinnati
Gal. Bitzer
Amos Schott
Workman
Sudden Flash Shocks Onlookers Then Ends in Tragic Remembrance
Witnesses describe a startling flash that froze bystanders and left everyone shaken as the event concluded in lasting impact, with authorities preparing to preserve the moment for historical records for posterity.
Picnic Outings Draw Students to Citizens Railway Park
Society notes report the Citizens railway park becoming a popular picnic spot. Miss Alice Mulford's class from Franklin school enjoyed a day there, followed by Miss Mollie Herwig's class and others who chartered a car for a full day trip. Superintendent H. T. Fiske provided a special car for travel to and from the park.
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Railway Park
Alice Mulford
Franklin School
Mollie Herwig
Dina McCoy
Emma Howe
Rustic Place
McDaniel
H. T. Fiske
Marriage of Miss L May Beik to Clayton E Wilson
Miss L May Beik wed Clayton E Wilson at Rev W L Clapp residence in a brief ceremony attended by close friends. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Beik of near Grandview and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson of Muscatine Island. They will live on their island farm and be at Rome at once.
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W. L. Clapp
L. May Beik
Clayton E. Wilson
Missionary Society Meets At Mrs Selden’s Home
The Missionary society of the First Baptist church met yesterday afternoon at Mrs James Selden’s home 505 West Third street. Members enjoyed a pleasant and profitable time with refreshments served by the hostess and a social session lasting into the late afternoon.
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The
Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
James Selden
West Third Street
Chickasaw County GOP Endorses H L Adams for Superintendent
At the Chickasaw county Republican convention on June 11 a resolution endorsing H L Adams for superintendent of public instruction was adopted unanimously. The move gives Adams a majority of the delegates from the fourth district.
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West Union
Chickasaw County
H. L. Adams
Adams
That time when proper food is necessary
An advertisement-style narrative extols Grape-Nuts as ideal during convalescence from illness. It cites a typhoid recovery anecdote, praising four teaspoonfuls with cream or warm milk for nourishment, and notes the product aids digestion and recovery. The copy ends with the Postum Company attribution and a pitch for the recipe booklet in each package.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Kemble Plans Inspection Trips for Davenport Line
J M Kemble financial agent for the Davenport and Suburban railroad will inspect two routes between Muscatine and Davenport Blue Grass Sweetland and the River Road with one to be chosen for construction. Material orders have been placed and work will start soon from Davenport. Mayor Waldo Becker signed the Fourth street use ordinance as construction nears. International Construction Co has offices in Davenport. The era includes a German Evangelical synod meeting at Fort Madison and a travel critique from Portugal Old and New.
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J. M. Kemble
Davenport and Suburban Railroad Company
Muscatine
Davenport
Davenport and Suburban Railroad
Waldo Becker
Fourth
Kemble
Interurban
International Construction Company
Marriage for Money Lacks Kick if No Returns Say Critics
A satirical note argues that individuals who wed for wealth receive no sympathy if they gain material wealth but lose passion or personal fulfillment, framing money marriages as transactional and unsatisfactory.
Weather man knows when he has had enough
A reflective line notes that among all men the weather forecaster is least likely to admit fatigue or overindulgence, hinting at stubborn endurance in his craft.
Brick and Tile Factory Planned at Grundy Center
A brick and tile factory employing fifteen men is planned to be built at Grundy Center, signaling new manufacturing activity for the town.
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Grundy Center
Excited Poker Players Swap Bluff Story
Mr Erastus Pinkley boasts of a very excitin jackpot won on a bluff while tilting his cigar and dropping his hat over his eye. Mr James Califlower asks about the opener. Pinkley replies he opened a razor in the game. Washington Star
She Helped Propose With Candy Ring Calculation
A Detroit Free Press brief quotes a playful exchange about proposing with an engagement ring funded by selling candy. The snippet notes the woman asked how many candy boxes would cover the cost, highlighting a lighthearted proposal hint.
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Detroit Free Press
Fragmentary Quote on Happiness in Cottages
A brief excerpt notes that in a cottage one may find more genuine happiness than kings or favorites in their grand places. The line contrasts simple living with royal splendor, emphasizing humble contentment over status.
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Niorrce
Streetcar Service Returns to Des Moines After Floods
Des Moines officials report full streetcar operation today marking the first service since high water disrupted transit. Riders faced routine delays as cars resumed runs through downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
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Des Moines
Rainy Day Backing Declared Futile by Some Critics
Some observers argue saving for a rainy day is ineffective while others defend prudent preparation. The debate centers on personal finance habits and psychological factors influencing risk management.
Davenport Button Factory Strike Prolonged Standstill
The Davenport button factory workers’ strike continues with no settlement in sight. Authorities and union leaders warn of a drawn out confrontation as negotiations stall and picket lines widen.
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