Mite Sewing Circle Meets. Rebecca Lodge Initiates
Local notices show Wednesday gatherings at 8 o'clock for the Rebecca Lodge initiation and a Mite Sewing Circle meeting with Miss Jetta Hart at 15 Cedar Street. Also items note social visits, laundry services, and a fatal street accident involving Mrs. George Anwaerter in Ft. Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jetta Hart
Cedar Street
A. G. Bestenlehner
Rebecca Lodge
Noble Grand
George Anwaerter
Lee County
Ft. Madison
Muscatine Maroons blank Buffalo nine in upset win
Fessler star pitcher for Muscatine hurled a perfect game until the eighth inning as Buffalo failed to dent the plate. Nessler’s teammates backed him with strong defense and timely hitting, scoring four runs on hits in the second and eighth frames to seal a 4 to 0 victory at the Muscatine diamond before a large season crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nessler
Buffalo
Yis
Felding
Muscatine Maroons
Fairground
Fesler
Pleverr
Muacazine
Els
H. H. Armbright
Columbus Junction
Prices Spark Canning Season Thoughts
The note prompts readers to consider current food costs amid canning season, mentioning 48c and 55¢ as price hints. It evokes everyday market vibes and practical budgeting for home cooks and shoppers.
A Scotch dominie’s tale on lies and God’s judgment
A Scottish schoolmaster after recounting the Ananias and Sapphira story asks why God does not kill all liars. After a pause a boy cheerfully replies that there would be nobody left. The remark reflects a humorous, child’s-eye view of moral reckoning.
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Ananias
Sapphira
God
Bigoted Uncle Asks About Employer
Uncle George accuses Tommy of bias noting his belief that words must be spelled his way. Tommy replies the employer isn’t so bad but shares the same prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle George
Tommy
Miss Rosebud Dismisses Wedding Tour Fears
In a tense exchange Miss Rosebud mocks Miss Million about wedding plans. Rosebud says gossip will likely treat Miss Million as the mother, and the other admits fear of public scrutiny but is reassured it will be seen as maternal by observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Million
Miss Rosebud
Bearded Hewitt Flaunts Tie Gift in Banter
Jewitt admits he wears a neck tie his wife gave him as a playful setup to explain his beard. The exchange mirrors a lighthearted moment between the two, with Hewitt noting the gift as the reason behind his appearance.
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Hewitt
Jewitt
Quote on harsh counsels and stubborn counsels
A terse aphorism notes that harsh counsels fail to move stubborn minds. It argues that stern warnings are repeatedly resisted by unyielding characters like an anvil resisting hammer blows.
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Helvetius
Buzz's Fair 13 West Second Street Summary:
Two base hit Fessler struck out by Fessler then Eis nine bases on balls one by Eis two double plays Vogt to Murray to Page wild pitch by Eis Time of game one 05 umpire Armbright attendance unknown
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Woods
Fessler
Vincent Fuller
Ahen
Vogt
Buffalo
Allen
Fuller
Eis
Murray
Page
Armbright
Western League Scores From Omaha Denver and Colorado Springs
In Omaha the game between Des Moines and Omaha ended 1 to 1 after rain halted play in the ninth. Denver defeated Sioux City 9 to 1 at Denver. Colorado Springs won 9 to 2 over St. Joseph at Colorado Springs.
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Omaha
Des Moines
Denver
Sioux City
Baseball Schedule: NL and AL Matchups Listed
National League games feature New York at Chicago, Brooklyn at St. Louis, Boston at Pittsburg, and Philadelphia at Cincinnati. American League games include Chicago at Washington, Detroit at Philadelphia, St. Louis at New York, and Cleveland at Boston.
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National League
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offered at Havercamp
A brief drug-store ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills to cleanse and invigorate the whole system. The product is offered at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp’s
Muscatine Markets Wheat and Corn Prices Report
Market notes list grain prices and farm products in Muscatine. Wheat and oats quoted with retail ranges, corn at 42 to 45 cents, rye 50 to 55 cents, hay and chaff prices, oil meal, cracked corn, butter and eggs across farmer and creamery markets, poultry prices for dealers and retail, bees and vegetables with asparagus and Lima beans priced by bundle or weight.
Standing of the Clubs and Market Prices
A dense listing of prices across produce meats and goods. Includes club standings from Chicago New York Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis and Iowa League games with Burlington Ottumwa Waterloo Marshalltown Boone Fort Dodge results. Also lists nuts fish dairy and live stock prices and flower market rates with multiple regional totals.
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Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Iowa League
Burlington
Ottumwa
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Boone—Boone
Fort Dodge
American Association
Columbus
Minneapolis
Louisvile
Louisville
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Toledo
Kansas City
Chicago Meat Prices and Purchases Report Saturday
Representative sales from Chicago show wholesale beef and hog prices with Hogs by type and price ranges. Cattle and sheep trends indicate steady steers, weaker cows and bulls, a softer butcher stock market, and lambs firm around six dollars. Idaho range sheep shipments noted.
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Texas
Idaho Range
Rail Excursion Rates Offer Low Fares to Western Resorts
For 1905 summer the Iowa Central lists reduced round trip rates from Elrick Junction to St. Paul Minneapolis 13.39 Duluth 17.30 Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo 24.00 Salt Lake City Ogden 57.00 with sales after June 1 final Oct. To Denver for Epworth League convention 21.50 sale June 30 July 4 final July 14 with extension to Aug 8 fee 50 cents To Denver for G A R encampment 15.55 sale Aug 30 Sept 4 final Sept 12 extension to Oct 7 fee 50 cents To Portland Oregon 49.85 90 days allow circular travel with stopovers To California similar to Portland To Hot Springs Ark One fare two dollars round trip sale daily limit 30 days Full details from A B Cutts G P T A.
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Pacific Coast
Iowa Central
Elrick Junction
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Portland
Ore
Mit
California
Hot Springs
Ark
A. B. Cutts
G. P
T. A
Woman’s Birthday Wish For Piano Repeats
Conversation reveals a wife’s consistent birthday wish for a piano as her husband notes he has always allowed her to wish for something personal each year since marriage. The exchange highlights the couple’s playful dynamic.
Ardappe Language Lesson Confusion over Deem or Consider
Miss Arress explains that deem and consider are both acceptable in common usage. The exchange shows deem as a judgment and consider as a broader appraisal, with examples illustrating nuance between personal opinion and assessment.
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Ardappe
Miss Arress
Theater Scene Sees Detective Seek Plot In The Show
A reviewer notes the detective character in a theater piece appears to hunt for the missing plot. The audience and performer interactions hint at meta theater as the detective questions motives and clues. The scene relies on tension between stage action and audience expectation.
It Requires Less Effort to Be Polite Than Disagreeable
A Dallas News quotation notes social ease in choosing courteous behavior over confrontation. The line emphasizes civility as a simpler path in daily interactions.
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Dallas News
A Coming Revolt Against Boiled Shirt Culture
A Minneapolis Journal excerpt envisions a future revolt against starch and rigid dress codes. It condemns social and commercial propriety that suppresses individual liberty and science. The piece imagines men shedding stiff collars and starched beards as signs of conceit.
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Minneapolis Journal
Cotter Homestead on Seventh Street for Sale
James Cotter homestead on Seventh Street offered for sale with possession on sale. Owner seeks quick sale. Contact M. Titus at 213 Iowa Avenue for details.
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C. E. Pranklin
Iowa Avenue
James Berry
Mary
Manle Avenue
Lone Tree
Theodore Keller
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Schaffer’s
Schaetler
H. M. Bartlett
J. E. Kranz
Florist
Opp Journal
Iowa Ave
Tri-Cities
Iowa
J.C. Thompson
Los Angeles
Cal
Banner Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Mae Thompson
Evergreen Farm
Grandview
J. C. Thompson
A. K. Lindsay
Culver Street
Iowa College News
Iowa College of Grinnell
George M. Whicher
Muscatine
Anna DeForest
F. H. Little
State Board of Control
Richman & Richman
G. M. Titus
Floyd Wagner
Floyd
S. E. Wagner
Chas. J. McWilliams
Elsie Freeman
Lena Hanft
United Brethern
Columbus City
Nellie Moore
Yanketon
Cedar Falls
May Casey
Allerton
C. A. Carpenter
Fred Haught
E. P. Shellabarger
H. O Weaver
Hawkins
Lake Lida
Minn
Mae Weiht
Cotter
Flora Schabillion
Carrie Bell
Anita Miller
G. W. Riley
A. l L. Hamiston
Ainsworth
John Humiston
Etlel Waltman
Harry
H. T. Jones
Avis
Marriam
Jas. Denison
Lts
A. P. Thomas
Martha
Leona
Ellen
Chas. Eliason
John Verink
Zelda
Mediapolis
Zelda Hunter
Berhta Wear
Stapp
Wm. McClanahan
Morning Sun
Harry Robertson
Leona Stapp
Ida Hanft
R. N. Duncan
Jas. Stevens
J. J. Duncan
Tennesee
J. P. Dawson
Jas. Dawson
Benjamin Nichols
R. H. Nichols
Peter Bretz
Zerusha Marvin
Leon
Fesser
Buffalo Nine
Muscatine Diamond
Smith of
Mustatine
Bis
Muscatine BR. i
A. Murray
Patterson
C Allen
SS Vogtee
Fuller LF
Priester
RF Pe Smith
H E G.gers
Reed
C. Herstman
Iiewry
Cook
Scdcsc
Mason
Buzz
West Second Street
T. Herstman
Pennspeehaese
Rock Island
Peoria
St. Joe
Muscatine Markets
Cedar Rapids
Springfield
Dubuque
Bloomington
Davenport
Decatur
Columbia River
New York S
Chuermald
Ade Aden
Rene Tee
W. L Pet
Milwaukee - Ee
Ewer
Eav
Buwoomington
OSL Dubuque
Eae
Davenports
Wtawe
Ear
Goo
S St. Joseph
L. Pet
Dodge Marshalltown
Boone
Tabard Inn
Neidig's Book Store
E. K
The
Globe
White Oxfords
Levsen's Shoe Store
Louisville & Nashville
Knoxville
C. L. Stone
Agen
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