Local Notes on Social Visits and Theatre Tours
Tours of Pegsy at Lyrle the fresh air theatre. Mrs Char Harper visited Talreach at the home of Mrs F S McCoy. Mr and Mrs A M Pillckema in Morrison attended the Nyweide Fiiktkema wedding then left for home. Mrs L C Walker and daughter Elizabeth with Miss Delle Ryan of Chicago visited Parham street and returned home at noon. Miss Margaret Conn of Mason City returned home after visiting Sir Marion Keckler on East Seventh street. The Daughter of the West at Lyric features Miss Edna Peaster of Erie Pa being hosted at Vin Gertrude Walliam’s home on Front street for several days. Tesetne spent the initial days at the home Riese of Miss Edith Magoon at Fifth street and Jaws avente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegsy
Lyrle
Fresh Air Theatre
Char
Harper
F. S. McCoy
Talreach
A. M. Pillckema
Morrison
City
L. C. Walker
Elizabeth
Delle Ryan
Chicago
and Binthes Westrice
Parham Street
Margaret Conn
Mason City
Aleter
Marion Keckler
East Seventh Street
Lyric
Edna Peaster
Erie. Nl
Vin Gertrude Walliam
Iast Front Street
Tesetne
Edith Magoon
Sorner
Fifth Street
Jaws Avente
Steamer Quincy Arrives Muscatine Then Heads to St Paul
The Quincy arrived Muscatine at noon on the first of two large Streektus packets this season. It began unloading freight and taking on passengers before leaving at 2:20 PM for its loop to St Paul. The vessel operates on the St Louis to St Paul run and back each summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Lheelty
Muscating
St. Paul
St. Louis
Mrs. Sarah Fox Elected President of State WRC Branch
Mrs. Sarah Fox, a leading member of the local Women's Relief Corps, has been elected president of the state department in Mason City. She received 261 votes out of 380.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adyites
Magentine
Sarah Fox
Women's Relief Corps
State Department
Mason City
Kendall Picked 10 Namie Sen Nominee Delegates
Washington report on June 1 notes Representative Kendall of the Sixth District chosen to nominate Senator Cummins at Chicago. The Republican delegation will travel to Chicago to back Cummins. Taft supporters from Iowa consider two delegates may switch to Cummins, with Taft HQ not denying the possibility. Col George Franch and William Dawes are cited as Cummins backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Kendall
Congress
Senator Cumming
Chicago
Towner
Kennedy
Wood
Rendall
George French
Davenport
William G. Dawes
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeyes
Seuater Cumming
Iowa
Taft
Deasart
Tats
Roosevelt
Col. Franch
Cummins
Mr. Dawes
Sanatoc Cumming
Social notes list weddings anniversaries and gatherings
The Tours Lu Dies Missionary society picnic at Weed Park followed by a potato supper. Emma Bielefeld hosts at Grant Street in honor of cousin Elizabeth Weyer of Elberfere. Mrs. D. I. Addleman and Mrs. J. C. Courier celebrate upcoming anniversaries. Barthol Thompson wed Miss Elizabeth Thampan of Wilton to W. T. Johnston of Lincoln. Wedding dinner at Mrs. Jacob Pisch’s home with twelve guests. The Johnston couple to Lincoln after Sept 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the
First Congregational Church
Weed Park
Misa Emma Bielefeld
Grant Streat
Ilaabeth Weyer
Elberfere
Lovetay
Biclefeld
Atlas Bidlefont
7. R. G. Elwh
D. 1. Addieman
J.C. Courer
A. B. Club
John Tillie
Addleman
Crster
Barthal Thompson
Mia
Elizabeth Thampann
Wilton
W.T. Johnston
Lincoln
Noh
J. B. Rendall
Will Thompson
Jacob Pisch
East Fourth Atreat
Johnston
Beatrice Creamery Company
Oly
Moscow
Muscatina
Han
Nob
Dog Tax Notice Warns Owners to Pay City Levy
City announces dog tax due in July with penalties for dogs at large. Owners must pay the tax to avoid seizure. fines are $1.00 for males and $2.00 for females. Tax collected at the city recorder or the chief of police office, Free W. Hofman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melion
Try Skin Absorption Instead of Cosmetics
The Woman Milicent advises quitting cosmetics and using ordinary medrealized wax to absorb the rough skin and restore a clear underlayer. It suggests applying wax like face cream for a week or two to reduce wrinkles and pores, and making a bath with saxolite powder for tightening and firming effects.
Drainage District 10 Topic at Supervisors Meeting
The board discussed Drainage District No. 10 with no decision made. Attorneys were tasked to determine the legal aspects while afternoon talks focused on permanent road improvements south of Durant with Wilton trustees and Durant parties in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Durant
Wilton
Elks to Decide Functions Tonight in Lodge Session
The B P D Biks meet for an important business session to decide social events. A planned excursion for July 25 and a fry from June 16 to July 1 at Pike's Run are on the agenda. The annual steamer W S Hill excursion and Elks Fair day events will also be organized. Play Day will feature appropriate exercises at the lodge quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. D. Biks
Pike's Run
Hill
Elks
Delegates Guests of Honor at Local Labor Affair
Visiting delegates from the State Federation of Labor attend a gathering hosted by Typographical Union No. BBL at 1039 Climor Street. Hosts Merma n Mar iaun and Mrs Jon J Brown serve a March meal as the event concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joga
State Federation of Labor
No. Bbl
Foiey Gates
Merman Mariaun
Climor Street
Sarving of & Larch
Jon J. Brown
Mairaun
Tyseyon Meul Membare
Hirsh Company to Open Large Factory
A. C. Meers departs for Baltimore to assume Superintendent duties at the Mirsel Butto works. The new factory will house about two hundred machines and boasts a top finishing plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirsh Company
A.C. Meers
East Sixth Street
Baltimore
Old
Mirsel Butto
Local social and business notes from Springdale week
Miss Goodsel leaves Springdale High School for Nashua Iowa. Sedawisk of Tipton Iowa visits on Cedar river west side. Lawyer Mather and wife from Trenton Maine stop by. William Davis and son Robert of West Liberty Indiana handle village business. C E Mather makes a business trip to Iowa City. Mrs C B Mather visits relatives near Norway Illinois over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Jane
William Davia
Eon
Robert
Wast Liberty
C. E. Mather
Iowa City
Mra
C. B. Mather
L and Strents
Norway
W. G. A. Notes and Upcoming Meetings
The SD. B. glria will not meet this week. Religious Committees plan to meet with Miss Crittenden at the W. G. A. rooms Saturday at 6 o'clock for supper. A membership committee session is set for six o'clock earlier, and a Monday conference with Miss Crittenden on June 17. A board meeting is called for Monday with further notice to follow. Miss Marie Reynolds to conduct Jennana'in Plain sewing and art embroidery at Y. W. C. A. rooms starting next Tuesday. Phone the rooms for details and plan to enter classes. more arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SD. B. Glria
Mies ‘Crittenden
Migs Crittenden
Board
Rembdera
Marie Reynolds
Stout
Atitute
Muscatine Teams in Crippled Shape as Signings Stir
Muscatine faces Keokuk Indians in a postponed game with key players sidelined. Pitcher Dutch Wagner was signed this morning, boosting manager Krieg's hopes of a shakeup, while Alpstafer and Alpoeman deal with fevers and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch" Wagner
Krieg
Keotuk Indians
Alpstman
Fa Wick
A. T. Oliver
Mastora
Galesburg
Art Anderson
Algo
Roxie Walters
Anderson
Wagner
West Nap
Ross Krieg
Fonto
Lincoln
Musky
Alpoeman
Torrow
Forgery Sentenced to Ten Years in District Court
Clark Abrams received a ten year undetermined sentence for forgery in the district court before Judge JL J. Horan. Abrams admitted passing bogus checks in the city and was taken to Anamoly by Deputy Sheriff Dennis O'Teary to begin serving after the morning hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamoku Penten- Haty
Clark Abrams
JL. J. Horan
Abdrame
Anamoly
Sherriff Dennis O'Teary
Abrams
Bint
Columbus Junction social notes blur amid scattered visits
A jumble of names and places marks a Columbus Junction column as residents visit relatives in Trenton Missouri Gallatin Missouri Overton Nebraska and Town City while others travel. The piece notes graduations visits and family gatherings with numerous locals including Miss Misa Rut Bath Mrs. Leo Tompson and Rev A T Graham and family among those mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Misa
Bath
Cuba
Mable Rippey
Leo Tompson
Evan
Trenton
Gallatin
Mary Taylor Wager
Godwin
Willian Mennis
Carpenter
Overton
Neb
Misening
Ve. S. Overholt
Magestine
Latin
A. Cowles
Shelby
Mary Pottar
Elster
M. R. McKane
A. Ta. Graham
Burlington
Bingo Marketing Claim On Corn Growth Invention
A fragment from a historical notice describes a claimed invention for rapid corn growth marketed as Bingo. It mentions Lange and Santone, a product sold at a drug store for 25 cents, direct by Pharmecat Co. and A. W. Morgan, with addresses in Chicago area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felka
Farmar
Drigstete
Ison, Pharmecat Co
Bethan
Chisage
Boldin
A. W. Morgan
Second Street
Digest It to Ease Digestive Distress
Ad copy promotes Brown's Digest it tablets sold by Hovercamp's Prescription Drug Store. Claims quick relief after meals. Notes cost and guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hovercamp
Labor Referendum Debates At Davenport Convention
A Cedar Rapids inspired plan for industrial peace in Iowa labor circles was endorsed by the convention's resolutions committee. The United Mine Workers backed a resolution opposing National Civic association ties. The committee also recommended labor legislation on workshop sanitation bureau reforms barber inspections electrical work and sanitary plumbing laws. A safety provision urged protecting workers in homes with contagious diseases until wall hangings are removed. The convention noted no state laws were secured this year due to a legislative delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
A. X. Pink
Cedar Rapida
United Mine Workers
Aguit
National Civic Association
H. Coleman
Davenport
Urick
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Federation
Sloanx
Pastor W Mollema Declines Local Pastoral Call
The Rev W Mollema pastor of Fitat Reformed church declines the call from Sprig Valley Reformed uastick Wanda and contemplates the Vriesland Michigan offer. He left for Corsica South Dakota for a three week vacation with his wife having departed earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mollema
Fitat
Sprig Valley
Uastick
Wanda
Corsica
Springfield
Sheeliy
Davenport Social News Highlights from June Meeting
June 13 update from Stockton lists Katheryy McGreen and Phylora MacDonald visiting Davenport friends. Several local residents including Herman Jost and Harry Drussal spent Friday evening in Walcott. Davenport attendees at the Walcott bird shooting included many families such as the Knaacks and Moellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Katheryyn McGreen
Grandview
Phylora. MacDonald
HW. Berhiing
Martha Kanack
Davenport
Herman Jost
Herbert Moeller
Harry Drussal
Walcott
Bohnsack
Schlapkohl
Moel
Jer
Ernie
Teddy
Clarence
Schlaphobl
Verna
LeRoy
Irwin
Vera
Edna Moeller
Viola
Hazel Bohnsack
Martha Knaack
Katheryn McGrew
Fhylora MacDonald
Harry Drusslerry
Referendum fight at Iowa Labor Federation convention
The Iowa Federation of Labor faces a heated debate over referendum voting for officers. M J Morrison of Des Moines urged resisting District No 12 pressure and questioned member dues while the Cedar Rapids defense fund plan was tabled. President A L Ubeck vowed to accept the majority decision of delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Federation of Labor
I I
M. J. Morrison
Des Maine
Towa State Federation of Labor
Cedar Rapide Defense Fund
A. Li Ubeck
Millersburg Notes From Illinois June Events
Millersburg residents report A J Scranton improving slowly and feeble relatives Mr and Mrs Thomas Moates aged near 100 plan to live out years. Rev Walter Baker returns from Iowa with his brother and bride at Richland. A Downey drives Mrs Agg to Minois City. Mrs McNeal of Joy and daughters visit Murdock. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Murdock’s home. Hartmans of Davenport plan summer in Colorado then Denver, with Martha Grebanan and Walter accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
A. J. Scranton
Thomas MoAtes
Spencer Baker
Iowa
Beniah
Mendenhall
Richland
Town
Walter Baker
A. Downey
Duncan
L. Agg
Minois City
Chicago
Robert
McNeal
Joy, al
Agnes Dillon
Ruth Sloan
Murdock
Ladies Aid Society
K. D
MW. D, Murdock
Wm. Uartman
Davenport
No. 11
Colorado
Piccon
Col
Advice On Wealth From Frederick Weyerhaeuser
A 19th century essay cites Frederick Weyerhaeuser advising focused work and saving to build wealth. He stresses long hours, clear purpose, and disciplined effort as paths to success, with emphasis on ambition and persistence. Hospital ships are exempt from capture under civilised warfare and must display red cross and national flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Weyerhaehser
St. Paul
Red Cross
Fragmented 19th century jokes and rumors from a newspaper page
A jumble of quips and captions from the Louisville Courier Journal and Puck items, referencing financial figures, engagements, and social gossip. It compiles snippets about a bank official, a duke’s consent, and a cashier in church, framed as humorous one liners.
Carlyle on Novels and a London Standard Remark
The London Standard quotes Carlyle advising budding writers to abandon novels while noting his own partial turn to writing one. The fragment references Mrs Muchwed and Mr Muchwed arguing over a baby, jewelry, and a move to New York, hinting at a domestic disruption in 19th century life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
Thi
Averche
London Standard
Muchwed
Henry
Tesh
New York
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David Bogard
Muscatine
W.R. 0
the Reeder Co
Home Tea Co
Namie Sen. Cummins
Tate
Frea W. Hofman
Alperman
Phyrlelin
Masters
A. Anderson
Columbus
Davenport Pilda
Bdl Jior Gardner
Tri-City Labor Review
Hr. Mollema
LABOR
Morrisey
Dow Milnes
Struggle
Hint
Marcy
Loulaville Courier Journal
Puck
Buster Brown
Coally
E. J. Zeidler
Journal
Tarea Jets
Brook Streets
East Hi
G. W. Kebles
East Tuyird Street
Mira Hershey
Lumber Gomp’y
Pillsbury
Big Joe
Geo. Estman
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