Button Workers Union Drive Reaches Muscatine
T B Menton and Chris Soule visited Muscatine to push a global button factory union. Menton will return Friday for a meeting to map plans for a monster gathering later this year. Davenport organizers sought Muscatine support and a baseball game fundraising for striking workers was proposed for Davenport with possible Muscatine delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JT. B. Menton
State of
Iowa
American Federation of Labor
Muscatine
Mr. Menton
Chris Soule
Button Workers’ Union of
Davenport
J. M. Peck
Menton
Courageous Proposal From Newspaper Man to Langdon
Miss Olivia Langdon, once confined by illness, recovered after Elmira visit. Clemens, then a reporter, secured an interview and won cautious parental permission with a bold inquiry about his future with Miss Langdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Clemens
Olivia Langdon
Mr. Clemens
Elmira
Clemens
Miss Langdon
Mr. Langdon
Pearl Find by Roby Sold to Koeckeritz in Muscatine
Bert Roby found a hazelnut sized pearl with faint pink lights near the Muscatine high bridge on June 5. Frank Koeckeritz purchased the pearl today for a price far exceeding recent similar deals. The exact amount was not disclosed by either party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Koeckeritz
Bert Roby
Muscatine High Bridge
Children’s Day Observed With Services at Presbyterian Church
Special children’s day services were held at the Presbyterian church Sunday drawing a large audience. A notable feature was a solo by Miss Blanche Stewart of Keota who sang pleasingly. Miss Stewart is the guest of Mr and Mrs A L Lindner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Blanche Stewart
Keota
Extending Bismarck Street Survey in Muscatine
City Engineer Lamborn and assistants survey South Muscatine to extend Bismarck Street from Pearl to Green. The project crosses Muscatine Slough, which has been filled to allow the street extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamborn
South Muscatine
Bismarck Street
Pearl Street
Green Street
Muscatin
Children’s Day Service At Friends Church
A special children’s day program was rendered by the Sunday school at Friends Church. The service featured songs recitations and music with a large crowd in attendance. At 11 o’clock Rev. J. Fry preached a sermon on The Atonement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends’ Church
J. Fry
Plain tale of beauty from A B C Tea
Gossiping onlookers praise a mother and her daughters as beautiful, claiming their allure stems from using A B C Tea. The ad notes 25 cents a package and Havercamp's prescription drug store as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp’s
Rebekah Degree Team to Visit Wapello by Rail
The Rebekah degree team of the Odd Fellows will travel to Wapello tomorrow by the Muscatine North and South railroad, leaving at 8 AM and returning at 8:30 PM. All are invited to join the excursion. The round trip fare is seventy five cents and a large crowd is expected for the momentous lodge event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
The
Odd Fellows
Wapello
Muscatine North and South
Remarkable Young Prodigy Christian Heinecken of Lübeck
The article hails Christian Heinecken of Lübeck as history’s marvel, noting his rapid learning from infancy. By age twelve months he mastered the Pentateuch and by four he spoke French and Latin, studied history and geography, and learned church history. Thousands came to see him. he was honored at the Danish court before dying at four years four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Heinecken
Lubeck
Shakespeare
Goethe
Christian
Earth and Rheumatism Through The Ages
A vivid New York Press piece notes how rheumatism appears with captivity or footwear and even in a foot man who buries himself in earth for relief. It contrasts human and animal cases and ends with a sermon on “Mother earth” and the seeming resurrection through contact with soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Pacific Islands
Mother Earth
New York Press
Hare as the chief link in winter forest food chain
In northern snowy woods the hare acts as a nutrient converter from birch twigs to lean meat, sustaining predators such as hawks, owls, wildcats, weasels and foxes. A pair of hares can produce about 70,000 offspring in four years under favorable conditions.
Power Stored In Watch Springs
The article explains watch mainsprings store energy with daily key turns. Watches typically beat five times per second, 300 per minute, 18 000 per hour, or 452 000 per day, totaling nearly 1 000 000 beats per winding. Daily beats across a year equal 157 788 000, roughly matching Earth's annual orbit.
Beating OF a Dog and Personal Protective Techniques
A wartime guide advises how a man should defend against a dog or bull attack. If a dog lunges, the sitter should guard the face with an arm and meet the animal with the forearm. With the right hand, try to seize a front paw. The bull’s leg paw is highly sensitive, and a firm squeeze may force the animal to howl and back off.
Flattered Young Lover Seeks Interview Approval
A father gently reassures his anxious son in a brief exchange about appearance and nerves during a requested interview. The youth admits feeling flattered yet fears looking scared as he speaks with his beloved’s father.
Men Must Help One Another, Or They Will Harm Each Other
A schoolmaster warns that men must aid one another or face mutual harm, urging cooperative behavior and shared responsibility. The remark underscores social ethics and communal duty.
Call for Gold Coin Flour at A E Klepper’s Grocery
An advertisement notes Gold Coin Flour available at A. E. Klepper's grocery inviting customers to purchase the flour. The message emphasizes value and quality from the local store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Klepper
Home Festival Planned by Muscatine Orphans Home
The German Lutheran Orphans and Old Peoples home at Muscatine will hold a June 21 festival in the park with German and English services. Rev J Hoefner of Ottumwa will preach in German, with other ministers from Nauvoo Olin Burlington and Wilton speaking. an excursion from Davenport will attend. A ministerial association schedule for summer union services follows alphabetical church leaders starting July 5 led by Rev A Judson Kempton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoefner
Ottumwa
P. Baer
Nauvoo
Ill
H. Foelsch
W. Bunge
Olin
Iowa
Lentz
Burlington
H. Reinemund
J. Doden
Wilton
Davenport
Muscatine
Ministerial Association
Court Square
A. Judson Kempton
First Baptist Church
Clyde
First Congregational Church
C. L. Stafford
First Methodist Church
J. B. Neil
Park Avenue M. E
W. L. Clapp
Musserville M. E
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
W. I. Beatty
United Brethren Church
J. D. Murphy
Grace
Belknap Dead Former Western Union Manager Dies in Chicago
F. L. Belknap once Western Union Telegraph manager in this city died in Chicago last Friday morning after a failed operation. He had left his post last winter due to illness and sought relief in New Mexico before returning to Dakota and then to Chicago for the procedure. He never regained consciousness after the anesthesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Company
Chicago
F. L. Belknap
Western Union Telegraph Company
Belknap
New Mexico
Dakota
Memorial services decorate Woodbine Neighbors graves
The Woodbine camp of Royal Neighbors held annual memorial services at the city cemetery with about forty members present. Graves of deceased members were decorated after songs, a prayer, and an address by Mrs. Katherine Moncrief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbine
Royal Neighbors
Hacker
Katherine Moncrief
Jesus Savior
Cora McCoy
Etta Funck
Lizzie Niebert
Louisa Apple
Lizzie Dietrick
Conrad Hacker
Augusta Lemkau
Ruth Meyers
Anna Schoemaker
May Hubacher
Emma Rice
Ella Scheek
Shaffer
Louisa Scrader
Sizick
Cora Sterneman
Ernestine Beutler
Suit Over Turkeys Claims Damages for Crop Loss
Mrs. Ellen O'Haver sues James Warmon in Justice F. W. Eversmeyer's court claiming turkeys damaged her fruit and vegetables and eaten crops including strawberries raspberries and apples. She seeks 100 dollars in damages before a jury of T. R. McElhaney Frank Hartman John Fitzpatrick C. H. Armstrong G. Walters and Jake Shafnit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen O’haver
F. W. Eversmeyer
James Warmon
O'Haver
Warmon
T. R. McElhaney
Frank Hartman
John Fitzpatrick
C. H. Armstrong
G. Walters
Jake Shafnit
City News Items Highlight LocalVisits and Meetings
Local residents travel for visits and shopping with Cedar Rapids and Calumet noted. Community events include Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club planning at 507 East Seventh Street and a Town Lodge No 2 Masons second degree meeting on Tuesday June 16. Heinz visits Hoopes, praising his role in bringing the pickle factory to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club
John Ribak
East Seventh Street
Town Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
H. J. Heinz
W. H. Hoopes
Mr. Hoopes
Mr. Heinz
Naomi joins Muscatine pleasure fleet from Clinton
H. T. Fiske's 25 foot Naomi arrived by own steam, covering Clinton to Muscatine in a little over five hours on first trial. With a six horsepower engine it can run about seven miles per hour upstream and fifteen downstream, carrying twenty five passengers. The beauty features a glass front for rain protection and signals a promising summer for rides with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
H. T. Fiske
Naomi
Clinton
Fiske
Downtown Chicago strikes close five restaurants
Five smaller downtown restaurants in Chicago were closed by strikes this morning. By afternoon, unions helped reopen Kinsley and two other large establishments, ending the disruption for those venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union
Kinsley
Presbyterian minister resigns to take Oskaloosa church call
Dr. I. T. Smith of the Presbyterian church in Afton has tendered his resignation and accepted a call to lead a church in Oska loosa, transferring his duties to the new appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Smith
Presbyterian Church of Afton
Oskaloosa
Fine Day at the Park Draws Large Sunday Crowd
The park drew a large Sunday crowd yesterday, likely the most since the reopening. It was hot, but shade and breezes kept visitors comfortable. Pauchet's band played from 3 30 to after 6 PM and more attractions will be announced during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauchet
Mrs Elizabeth Sweet Dies in Springfield
News reached the city today of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Sweet widow of A. S. Sweet formerly of Muscatone at her home in Springfield Missouri on June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Huber
East Tenth Street
Elizabeth Sweet
A. S. Sweet
Muscatone
Springfield
Death of Joseph Leis Solferino survivor at Burlington
Joseph Leis, known as a survivor of the Solferino battle, dies in Burlington from blood poisoning after a pin scratch. The incident marks the end of a veteran who witnessed Austro Italy France conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Leis
Solferino
Austria
Italy
France
Burlington
Conductor Hamiling’s Boone Home Robbed of Clothing
C A Hamiling a C N W conductor and his family found their Boone residence robbed on returning from vacation. About 150 dollars worth of clothing had been taken. The incident prompted police inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Hamiling
Boone
Thames rat notice leads to Irishman’s release scheme
A reward notice for rat catchers on the Thames led an Irishman to be fined and costs, then freed by a friend who paid the fee. The witness and principal culprit conspired to use the system, claiming they now have three pounds left. Abel Washburn of Quasqueton is 104 on June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames
Pat
Erin
Sorr
Tim
London Answers
Abel Washburn
Quasqueton
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T. B. Menton
International Button Union
J. Me Peck
Mark Twain
Wapellio
Ruth
Jane
Pnek
Rev
Rev. Kempton
the Baptist Church
Thiesen
Mary Armstrong
Walnut Street
Daveport
Monarch
Thomas
A. C. Noble
East Fifth Street
Monroe
Wis
Father Kunkel
Father Davis
Arthur Franklin
New Hampshire Street
C. A. Peck
East Third Street
Galesburg
Arch Wenach
West Fifth Street
W. F. Brannon
C. Cadle
C. M. Waterman
Kirkwood Blvd
J. M. Rockwell
Ottawa
E. B. Lewis
Chestnut Street
Harry Harrier
Rock Island
Wm. Schmuch
Cherry Street
Chas
Zellner
John Vaupal
August Dietrick
Martin Manthey
Chas. Reesink
Pierre
S. D
D. L. Keagg
Kemble Hotel
Peter Dant, Jr
Lime City
George Lindle
Woodlawn Avenue
Dr. Lyle Cummins Waters
C. W. Bridgeman
North Mulberry Street
John Eade
Denver
Colo
Dean
H. C. Suhle
T. P. Menton
G. J. Peck
Mattie Hensicker
Gladys
M. C. Bishops
John van Dam
Berlin
Geneva Island
Gertrude Harris
West Front Street
Rockford
Peter Daut
George Daut
August Thorman
Lucag Street
Hibbon
New York
Park Police
Sewell Ford
Skipper
Reddy
Patrick Martin
Redd
Cora Murphan
Cedar Rapids
Kate Sherry
John Sherry
Fairport
O. M. Cavin
Washington
F. C. Shinnebarger
Mulberry Street
R. W. Saunders
J. Davidson
West Fourth Street
Anna Sweiger
Port Byrne
Calcomb
Madge Babbitt
Geneva Miller
Conesville
Ros Reynolds
Nebraska Street
Gloria Silx
Princess Alix
Toben, Malone & CO
Oklahoma
C. T. Gremmel
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