James Geary Dies. Rites Held in What Cheer
Former Muscatine resident James Geary died in What Cheer after living there 25 years. Funeral services were conducted by Father Shannahan yesterday. burial is planned in Seventy-Six township after the body is brought to the Sullivan home on East Fifth street this evening. He is survived by his niece Mrs D F Sullivan and by Anna OBrien of this city and Joseph OBrien of Seventy-Six township.
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D. F. Sullivan
James Geary
Father Shannahan
Sullivan
East Fifth Street
Seventy-Six
Anna O'Brien
Joseph O'Brien
Muscatine
What Cheer
Claude Carpenter
South Muscatine
Australia
Mr. Carpenter
Simon Carpenter
Rock Island
New York City
Acme Firearms Company
Sidney
Carpenter
Liverpool
London
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
W. L. Frazier
Haskins
John Phillips
Rock River
Martin Gaylord
Near Sweetland
Charles Manor
Davenport
James Billings
E. M. Strong
Lone Tree
Fashion Skirts Cut to 3.85 at Reinemund Tomorrow
The store advertises ladies Panama skirts in the 5.50 and 6.00 range, offered tomorrow only at 3.85. Placing emphasis on savings and limited time, the notice markets women’s apparel with a clear price reduction and one day availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinemund
Drowning Tragedy During Charles City Picnic Outing
A fire company outing at Charles City ends in tragedy as Mr. Weber sinks after the skiff overturns while crossing a slough. Louis and Morris Maisenbach attend a funeral for their nephew. Mr. Weber's friend Miller is exhausted trying to aid him. The victim is mourned by many in the city.
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Mr. Weber
Miller
Miss Maisenbach
Installment Plan to Buy a Home on Iowa Ave
Advertises a home by G. M. Titus at 213 Iowa Ave available on a monthly installment plan requiring a three hundred dollar down payment.
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G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertised at 25 Cents
Disfigured by pimples ulcers or sores? Bucklen's Arnica Salve promises healing without a scar for 25 cents. Havercamrs Prescription Drug Store guarantees the product.
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Havercamrs
Heavy summer pea crop anticipated in South Muscatine
South Muscatine gardeners report unusually heavy pea pods this summer despite late frosts and rain. If warm weather returns next week, locals may enjoy home grown peas by mid July. Grasshoppers are damaging tomato plants near the Heinz pickle farm along the Burlington road. Watermelon plants thrive with recent warmth and rain, though some crops may be delayed until warm weather arrives. Local residents Francis Boot Edith Miller Gustav Snyder visit. Fred Mittman remains seriously ill after a stroke. Charles Graham relocates to Wisconsin street.
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Muscatine
Burlington Road
South End
Francis Boot
Wilton
Ola Summers
Grandview Road
Edith Miller
Conesville
Gustav Snyder
Andalusia
Fred Mittman
Charles Graham
Hoopes
Wisconsin Street
Former Resident 10 Urges Australia Stay or Leave Country
A terse note claims a former resident desires to live in Australia and urges leaving this country. The creased page mentions New York arms company involvement and potential dispatch of personnel or materiel to Australia.
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Australia
Locusts Return as Seventeen Year Cicadas Arrive
The 17 year cicadas are reported arriving around the island region delayed by cold weather. They are not yet widespread with most damage limited to egg-laying in tender limbs and trees, as scientists note the insects emerge after underground years.
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Louisa County
South Muscatine
Julius Forbush
Burlington
Musserville
Roger Millett
Cotter
College Students Outing Before Muscatine Graduation
Muscatine Business College graduates travel to Black Hawk Watch Tower for a class picnic and historic site tour. The afternoon features tobogganing and a 1 o'clock tryst before attending Brown's Business College graduation with special certificates for Warren Walker Carl Herwig and Mr Raven. Graduation is set for June 27 with an alumni reunion the next day at the A O U W hall.
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Brown's
Business College
Black Hawk
Anna Scott
Elizabeth Geer
Pearl Fisch
Vera Knight
Adeline Moore
Lena Loeb
Anna Blanchard
Stella Murdock
Mable Meyers
Vera Wilhite
Samma Gerard
Helen Noll
Florence Bradford
Joy Griesel
Edith Quandt
Elizabeth Fotsch
Ester Fotsch
Bertha Werner
Pearl Werner
Vina Dykes
Hazel Connor
Kathryn Becker
Messrs
R. J. Boal
Chas Neyenhuis
Charles Halling
Clarence Frambers
Harry Hickey
Lloyd Butcher
Ervin Weaver
Edward Weckerlin
Glen Boruff
Frank Woods
Ora Lambert
Walter Riese
George Landeliens
Carl Heintz
Earl van Camp
Warren Walker
Carl Herwig
Mr. Raven
Muscatine
J. W. Potter
Program Arranged for the Children at German Methodist Church
The German Methodist Sunday school prepares a program of readings songs and dialogues for next Sunday morning at the church. Almost every child participates with items from organ preludes to violin duets and multiple declamations directed by teachers and led by Rev. C. E. Baumgarten.
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E. LI. Lorenz
Charles Ruthenberg
Charles Bauer
Liegel
Elmer Steinmetz
Walter Diercks
Hinnaus
Edna Funck
Wesley Ruthenberg
Ruth Gaumegarten
Orlowske
Lillie Stiglitz
Der
Sonntagschule
Louise Schwertinger
Mabel Steinfurth
Esther Steinfurth
Ella Schwalm
Esther Hahn
Edith Luedtke
Minnie Luedtke
Alice Froehner
Carolina Diercks
Nellie Lemkau
Henrietta Beckmannn
Ida Herwig
Florence Lemkau
Esther Funck
Edith Leibbrand
C. E. Baumgarten
Nellie Buechner
Mamie Ruthenberg
Josephine Campbell
Henry D. Lemmkau
Henry G. Lemkau
Marie Herwig
Florence Ruthenberg
E. L. Cranmer
Natural Flavors Product Hailed By Trial
A new process yields delicate taste in natural flavors while Dr. Price's Favorings are praised as represented with perfection in every respect after one trial proving their excellence.
Anniversary visit as Graham couple celebrate first year
Rev and Mrs A L Graham of Keota celebrate their first wedding anniversary in Columbus Junction with relatives the couple are visiting with the Sprague family. Various residents travel to nearby towns for funerals, tours, and family visits as community life continues.
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Columbus Junction
A. L. Graham
Keota
C. A. Sprague
Clyde Barnes
Fort Madison
Kern
L. C. James
Chicago
Maude Noland
Musecatine
Mabel Rippey
Letts
Edith Armbright
Roma
C. A
Frank DeFord
Nichols
A. S. Bosworth
A. B. Shipman
Wm. Barringer
Dubuque
W. E. Whetstine
Washington Today
J. P. Dawson
J. C. Duncan
Winfield
R. E. Gentzler
Children Day Program At Bloomington Friedas Church
The Sunday school plans a 10 15 a m program with readings prayers songs and recitations. Miss Laura Hoag leads prayers and the pastor gives the benediction. The list includes numerous titled pieces and a closing song God Be With You.
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Bloomington
Bloomington Friedas
Laura Hoag
Cecil Commons
Bernice Miller
Florence Gettert
Iona Gettert
John Day
Sarah Fisher
Rulah le Fever
Ralph Day
Ruthie Shellabarger
Bessie Day
Jesus
Nora Schweitzer
Helen Mo
The
Flower Mission
Gladys Shellabarger
Harold Winnemore
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East Second Street
C. GC
Clay Kneese
East Hill
Momrnanggr
South Muscatine News
New York Arms CompAny
Gradu
Muscatine Business College
Black Hawk Watch Tower
Mississippi Valley
Anson Clothing CO
Ae . of
Good Clothing
Paul Steinmetz
Frank Anson
Star Theatre
West Second St
Golden Bettie
Motion Pictures
Myra Malin
Ainsworth
Keokuk
M. A. Kelly
Wapello
Rebekah
Amor Kelly
Columbus City
Norval Kelly
Della Patton
Washington
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Arthur Hall
Mt. Vernon
Nellie Dill
A. A. Gelatt
Elsie Getts
Mts. Vernon
Nelle Edmondson
Will H. Tucker
Mr. Mitchell
Grandview
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