Engines of Today Show Great Rail Growth in Weight and Power
A historical report by H J Small outlines dramatic increases in Southern Pacific locomotives and rolling stock over 25 years. Locomotive weight rose from 36 000 to 208 000 pounds while tractive power jumped to 43 305 pounds. Freight cars grew to 42 000 pounds and passenger cars to 70 capacity, with coaches taller and heavier, reducing vibration and increasing comfort. Revenue tonnage from 1902 to 1906 rose by over 15 million tons, with passenger traffic up sharply and gross transportation receipts rising from 83 million to 106 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Small
Southern Pacific
Consolidated
Garrimacines
Pacific Coast
PTIGA
Fick
Peope
Harriman
Sunday Afternoon Concert at Electric Park
Paudiet's band will give a sacred concert at Electric Park tomorrow afternoon. Prominent Sundays bring large crowds and good attendance. Selections include Willow Grove March Sorrentino Poet and Peasant and The Triumph of Old Glory. A cornet solo and various marches finish the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paudiet
Willow Grove
Sorrentino
Osee
S. suUppe
Donovan March
Strachan
Roberts
Pease Cmrof
Cornet
Joe Weber
Apelles
Pryor
Hall Regimental
Mrs Alfred Moore Sets Out For Chicago Visit
Mrs Alfred Moore of 810 Pine Street departed this morning for Chicago to spend a few days visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Moore
Pine Street
Chicago
Star Bloomers at fairgrounds Sunday game
The Star Bloomers game at the fairgrounds was called off at 2 30 in the afternoon due to conditions. Players and officials await rescheduling information from organizers.
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Star Bloomers
Fair Grounds
Golf Rules for Tilt Matches at Geneva Club This Year
The Geneva Golf and Country Club publishes its 1906 season rules inviting new members with handicaps 66 to 70. Matches begin June 21 with two teams captained by J. Sterneman and W. Roach, featuring three five game series and progressive handicap adjustments.
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Geneva
Greens
National Golf Association
J. S. Sterneman
W. L. Roach
Reece
Geo
Esac
Boks Sh
Jackson
Samos
Wba
Ducamona
A. Iit al
Oras
Beede BihImeier
F. L
Beach
Fred
Acini
Pantel
Senmidh
Fuline
James Geary Funeral Held in Ardon
The remains of James Geary were brought to the city last evening at seven and burial services were held at Ardon this morning at nine with Father Shannahan officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Geary
Ardon
Father Shannahan
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
J J Boston and children express thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance during their hour of sorrow and for the many beautiful flowers. They also thank Rev Kempton and the singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Boston
Kempton
Woman receives life saving medical advice in Kalamazoo
Inquiry from Kalamazoo reveals Dr. Pengelly has twenty years of experience in treating diseases of women and endorses Zoa-Phora the so called Woman's Friend and regulator. The exam includes Dr Pengelly's Advice to Women with home treatment guidance.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
R. Pengelly
Zoa-Phora
Dr. Pengelly
Italian Childhood Sweethearts to Wed in Muscatine
Miss Phillipa Cirvello and Louis Gates of Muscatine, once playmates in Termini Italy, obtained a marriage license and plan a ceremony on the 24th. Cirvello's father died early. she moved to the United States with her mother, while Gates worked as a night porter at the Commercial Hotel. Both settled within a block of each other in Muscatine after arriving separately from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Phillipa Cirvello
Louis Gates
Italy
J. I. Grieser
Girvello
Termini
Chicago
Louis
Pittsburg
Mulberry Street
Philippa
Marie Cirvello
Iowa Avenue
Gates
Commercial Hotel
Musicatine
Cupid Met With Much Bad Luck Divorce Court
Three divorce cases were before Judge Jackson. Mrs Minsie Jarck was granted a divorce from John Jarck. Two other cases were brought up but no decision had been granted as the paper went to press.
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Jarck
Cupid
Jackson
Minsie Jarck
John Jarck
Balloons Fall as French Contestants Descend in Yonne
Three of the nine balloons that rose from the Aero Club grounds yesterday descended in the Yonne department. The remaining balloons were last heard traveling toward Switzerland, as the race proceeds.
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Descena
Department of
Yonne
Paris
Aero Club
Switzerland
New breed of bird raised in county
George M. Dallas, former deputy clerk, raised two Chinese pheasants on his Bloomington township farm. A domestic hen accompanied the surviving bird, and this spring its brood of chicks drew naturalists. The hybrids may represent a new domestic gallimaceous breed related to Phasianidae, with the young showing pheasant-like heads and potential fertile crossbreeding. This crossing may mark a notable epoch in natural history.
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George M. Dallas
Bloomington Township
England
Beautiful Bagdad to Play Here for One Week
General representative Harry M. Strause of J. A. Darnaby’s original production confirms plans for Beautiful Bagdad to appear for one week starting June 24 at Market Square. The show, seen in Muscatine before, has grown since its mini carnival run and now features thirty singers presenting current musical hits.
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Harry M. Strause
J. A. Darnaby
Beautiful Bagdad
Market Square
Parker Amusement Company
Muscatine
Mrs Sarah Blunt Recovering After Major Bellevue Operation
Mrs Sarah E Blunt improves after a serious operation at Bellevue hospital. Her right limb had caused persistent trouble due to a prior procedure and a second operation was necessary to end continual pain. Dr E B Fulham performed the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Blunt
Bellevue Hospital
E. B. Fulham
Society Notes Ladies' Aid Meeting at Mrs Schenck Home
About fifty ladies of the First Presbyterian Church Ladies' Aid Society gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs R C Schenck's home for a successful program and business session. Refreshments followed as plans were made for the next meeting at Weed Park Club House. The program featured vocal solos by Miss Hulda Kaiser and Miss Blanche Munn, recitation by Mrs Frazier, piano solos by Miss Gertrude Wigim, a piano duet by Miss Jessie Stirlen and Miss Blanche Munn, plus outdoor amusements before returning to the city around nine o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
R. C. Schenck
Weed Park Club House
Hulda Kaiser
Florence Hahn
Mrs. Frazier
Miss Gertrude Wigim
Miss Blanche Munn
Miss Jessie Stirlen
St Mattiae Graduates Enjoy Social Evening
The St Mattiae graduating class was entertained at Mrs. Tom Cullen's home at 109 West Fourth Street. A social evening with amusements and refreshments followed, and the guests departed late, praising Mrs. Cullen as an excellent hostess.
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St. Mattiae
Tom Cullen
West Fourth Street
Cullen
Young People Attend a City Dancing Party
A group of local youths attended a dance last evening at Arden. Afterward refreshments were served. Attendees from this city included Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Berry, Miss Anna Wilson, Mary Fahey, Florence Wyant, Bernice Ludiow, Marguerite Rockwell, and Messrs. A. A. Petersen, Lee Ashcraft, Will Kaiser, Walter Lumpe, and Chester Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arden
E. H. Berry
Mises Anna Wilson
Mary Fahey
Florence Wyant
Bernice Ludiow
Marguerite Rockwell
Messrs
A. A. Petersen
Lee Ashcraft
Will Kaiser
Walter Lumpe
Chester Richard
Mothers' Club Meeting Set for Monday
The Mothers' Club will hold its last session of the year on Monday June 17 at the home of Mrs J M Kemble on Lucas Street. Mrs H F Giessler will perform a musical selection for the ladies. Mrs FE G Hoopes has resigned as president and an election to fill the vacancy will be held at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
J. M. Kemble
Lucas Street
H. F. Giessler
FE. G. Hoopes
Juthaldt Couple Mark Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Juthardt celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary at home in South Muscatine with about 40 Cerman Congregational church members in attendance. They received a rocking chair as a gift, a short musical program was offered, and a late supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Juthardt
South Muscatine
Cerman Congregational Church
Muscatine Socialites Headed to Washington Affair
Mr and Mrs J B Chaplin Mr and Mrs E C Cook Mr and Mrs P M Musser Miss Hutchinson Mr and Mrs L G Burnett and Mr and Mrs D V Jackson departed this afternoon on the Firefly to Washington Iowa to attend a social affair hosted by Mr and Mrs Lee Wallace this evening They will return on the late train tonight
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Washington
J. B. Chaplin
E. C. Cook
P. M. Musser
Hutchinson
L. G. Burnett
D. V. Jackson
Lee Wallace
YWCA Boating Club Holds Evening Picnic and Rowing
The YWCA Boating club members enjoyed a picnic at the slough with lunch baskets then spent the rest of the evening rowing.
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Y. W. C. A. Boating Club
Mrs Riemcke Hosts Colonel Hare Circle Gathering
The Colonel Hare Circle met yesterday at Mrs. G. A. Riemcke's home on East Sixth Street for a social afternoon. Members planned a cake sale for next Saturday and discussed a trolley ride party.
Ladies Aid at German Methodist Church Plans June 21 Meeting
The Ladies' Aid society held their regular weekly meeting yesterday afternoon at church parlors. They completed the sewing and scheduled the next gathering for Friday afternoon, June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
German Methodist Church
Ladies' Aid Society entertained at Mrs. Mark's home
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church was pleasantly entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Mark on Sycamore street. The ladies sewed during the afternoon.
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Mark
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First Baptist Church
George Mark
Sycamore Street
Fraternal Aid Association Sees Two Candidates Favorably Balloted
The Fraternal Aid Association held its regular weekly meeting last evening at the hall. Two candidates were favorably balloted upon and an initiation will take place at the next meeting.
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Fraternal Aid Association
Circle group to plan funeral of Mrs Nelson and Mrs Armstrong
The Major John Circle will hold a called meeting this evening at 7 39 at the home of Mrs Mary Hoffman to make funeral arrangements for the late Mrs Nelson and Mrs Armstrong.
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Major
John
Mary Hoffman
Nelson
Armstrong
Royal Neighbors Sunshine to Meet at Mrs Lincoln’s Home
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club will be entertained next Tuesday afternoon by Mrs Lincoln at her home on 1301 East Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club
Mrs. Lincoln
East Fifth Street
Steamer J. S. To Bring Excursion Party Tomorrow
The steamer J. S. will bring an excursion party from Davenport tomorrow afternoon and is expected to arrive in this city about five o clock.
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J. S
Davepport
Sigourney Notes and Local Appearances June Update
Sigourney residents share visits from Ottumwa and Oskaloosa figures. Homer T. Raimsey of Marvin becomes Sigourney’s Fourth of July speaker and exerts mayoral duties in his current city. Old friends, travels, and illnesses color a day’s roundup in Sigourney Iowa.
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Sigourney
George Shawhan
Des Moines
John Shawhan
Mabel Pennell
Alice Williams
James Williams
Ottumwa
Guy G. Woodin
Oskaloosa
G. D. Woodin
William Veitch
W. H. Richardson
B. C. Minteer
Homer T. Raimsey
Sigourney Boy
C. R. I. & P. Railway Company
Marvin
Iowa
Harry M. Neal
California
John Cronoweth
Harry
Clarence Moore
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Normal
Don Howard
W. D. Howard
Local notes from Ottumwa and vicinity this week
A collection of short items from Ottumwa and nearby towns covers bridge inspections by M Farlan and Storms in Benton township, Epworth League convention planned in Ottumwa, travel updates for residents including McFarlan and Storms, and visits by Jones and Hamilton families. Also noted are memorial services by Odd Fellows, rural mail carrier meeting, and visitors from Des Moines St Louis Hannibal and Monmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Rock Island
R.R. Bh
M. H. McFarlan
D. M. Storms
Benton Township
Ottumway
Wagner
Indian Territory
C. G. Johnston
Des Moines
Carl Quimby
Emily
Joe Johnston
Odd Fellows
West Cemetery
Otto Ogden
Martinsburg
Angie Osterman
St. Louis
Jennie Hamilton
Delta
W. H. Hamilton
W. H. Needham
Edna Beck
Fremont
Will Veitch
Pearl Veitch
Margaret Barrer
Ottumwa
Epworth League convention attendance and local notices
Rev. C R Zimmerman and several Misses attended the district Epworth League convention in New London. Various visits and travel notes follow, including Taft speech at Iowa City, doctor sales and transfers, and a Hindoo speaker at the M E church. The item ends noting the twenty second annual meeting of the Women’s Presbyterial society of Iowa Presbytery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Zimmerman
Elsie McLellan
Sadie Whitham
Dorothy Courts
Faith Currain
New London
Ethel Delzell
Des Moines
Etta Guy
Arkansas City
Kansas
J. A. McClurkin
M. C. Talbot
Dysart
Clarence Talbot
Willa Trotman
Ainsworth
Washington
Frank Allen
Colorado
Bessie Swan
Highland Park
Wm. Hawthorne
Cedarville
Ohio
R. W. McElhinney
J. S. Kinkead
J. K. Latta
J. F. Holiday
S. Robertson
Iowa City
Taft
W. J. Marshall
E. W. Browning
C. E. Carl
Lone Tree
Solon
Ward
M. E
W. M. Wilson
Raymond
D. T. Willson
Prosser
Wash
The
Women’s Presbyterial Society of
Iowa
Presbytery of the Reformed
Chicken dinner and ice cream at the Crown Sunday
A local notice promotes a Sunday event at the Crown featuring chicken dinner and ice cream with a short cake. Maud Neilson, champion baseball pitcher of the west, is advertised for a Sunday appearance at the fair grounds.
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the Crown
Maud Neilson
Fair Grounds
Good Words For Dr Shaffer
Mrs Addah J Boney writes from Illinois City May 19 1907 praising Dr Shaffer of Muscatine for successful treatment of nervous eye strain and painful vision and for fitting glasses with satisfaction calling him fair square and competent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Ilinois City
Muscatine
St Louis Produce Market Daily Prices
Wheat for September delivery at 90 cents. Corn at 51 1/8 cents. Oats at 34 1/4 cents. Market notes from St. Louis dated June 11.
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St. Louis
Peoria Produce Market Reported Corn Price
Peoria market notes corn No. 3 at 51 cents. Date June 15. Location Peoria.
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Peoria
Silent Exchange on Wysun Marriage Courtship
Dialogue from the Cleveland Plain Dealer shows Mr Wysun asserting control as judge of what is good for Mrs Wysun, while Mrs Wysun responds with gratitude. The exchange reflects dominant gender dynamics in a domestic discussion.
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Mr. Wysun
Mrs. Wysun
John
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Professor and The Joker Refer to a Brick Absorbing Water
A Seattle Post-Intelligencer item quotes dialogue where a brick is described as absorbing nearly fifteen ounces of water. The exchange labels Boozem as a brick and notes differing opinions among boys on the brick’s water absorption.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Abstemious and facetious: only two English words with vowels in order
The note highlights that abstemious and facetious are the only common English words containing vowels in strict alphabetical order A E I O U. It emphasizes the rarity of such sequence and points to the linguistic curiosity among vowels.
California Excursions
National Educational association convention at Los Angeles prompts Iowa Central Ry to sell round trip tickets to San Francisco and Los Angeles from June 22 to July 15 at one fare for the round trip. Tickets valid for return to Sep 15 1907 with stop over privileges. details from agents or 4 B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Iowa Central Ry
San Francisco
B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. J. Smar
Electric Park
GOLF
Ter
Patty Romane Searts Oh Taly
Old Country
George Dallas
Broed of
Parker
Society Notes
Ladies Aid Society
Citizens’ Railway & Light Comp’y
Presbyterian
R. P
Morning Sun
Elsie Orchard
Monmouth
Alice L. Boutillier
Hannibal, Missouri
C. le Boutillier
Ioca
C. W. Mathis
Harrison Walveless
East Fifth
Others
Over Globe
MASON
Cedar Street
Barnard’s
Mat Houdek
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