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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
5
The advertisement presents Wilson's Shoes highlighting English oxfords with low heels, fat toes, and comfortable design. It notes high heeled military style options with short vamps and high toes, claiming the collection is tasteful and well suited for young men seeking quality footwear.
Glann M. Smith of Hershey AY and Frances Brandt of West Third Street leave this noon on the Firefly bound for Davenport for a day trip. Agnes Lohedy packs for Rock Island to visit friends. Mrs W H Carpenter returns to Rock Island from Nebraska Street. Dr and Mrs A M Hiroscetter and daughter Loleta head home to Crawfordsville after a visit. Mr and Mrs G A Miller depart Des Moines after attending the Iowa State Federation of Labor. For sale: First class level 44 were farm black loam Gary Marmite near Muscatine, reasonable price. Call 14. F s Pentser, German American Bank Bite.
Muscatine society notes report the marriage of Henry W Brandt to Miss Ethel A Davis at Forest View near Osceola. The ceremony took place noon Wednesday in the presence of close relatives, Rev. Roberts officiating. The bride, daughter of a prominent farmer, wore a white embroidery dress and was presented among Osceola’s young set. The couple, lifelong Muscatine residents, will reside in Osceola after early next month. Attending guests included families from Muscatine, Indianapolis, Lincoln, and Des Moines. Also covered are a birthday party for Albert Decamp and Muscatine women’s European tour plans with Grace McIhavy and Maude McGwinan.
The 1912 Muscatine high school graduating class and friends were entertained by Waneger and Charles H. Salighury of the Grand Opera House at the Jununch club quarters Thursday evening. Kvont orchestra provided dance music and light refreshments were served. Chaperones assisted.
Mrs C H Salis and Joseph Havercamp led a graduation class spray held May 31. The First Methodist Home Guards announce their annual Weed Park outing next Monday with a 3 PM start and a picnic supper. Miss Elsie Will will chaperone the girls, marking the final summer gathering of the group.
At a meeting of the Red Men Judge last evening it was decided to hold an old fashioned Fish Fry in early July on the island. The order, famous for outdoor feasts and pastimes, aims to elevate the current standard and boost attendance. The business session covered other routine items.
The executive committee of the Dairymen's association announced plans for the next annual convention in Waterloo from October 14 to 19, tied to the Iowa Dairy Cattle Congress. October 16 and 17 will be butter makers' day, with the remaining days devoted to dairy interests and a special Thursday program.
Edwitt A Schell awarded putter scoring degrees in a ceremonial contest. Prizes and premiums will be distributed to participants present. This marks the second time such awards are given in this association's history, with a typical deferral for several days.
Dr John Hancker delivered the commencement address at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt Pleasant during the annual exercises closing the graduation of a class of twenty four. Degrees were conferred at the ceremony led by the former college president.
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