Mrs. Andrew Barko Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Andrew Barko died at her Lowe Street home after a prolonged battle with inflammatory rheumatism. Born Clara Thomas in Budapest, she married Andrew Barko in New York City in 1892 and is survived by five children, her mother, and two sisters. The report notes extensive local notices and upcoming lectures and community events in Wapello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Barko
Lowe Street
New York City
John
Minnie
Hilda
Ell
Oliver
Arko
Helen Thomas
Pittsburg
Flag Day Exercises Held at G A R Hall in Wapello
Flag day ceremonies were conducted at the G A R hall in Wapello on Monday evening June 14 starting at 8 o clock. A strong program featured a song quartet invocation by Rev A L Hill and a history of the flag presented by Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer
Reed
Chas. Briggs
W. J. Gerlach
Fred Weiderrecht
F. J. Sternberg
John Hale, Jr
Walter Ebert
Music—Orchestra
A. L. Hill
J. E.newsome
Chas. Blanchard
Aretas E. Kepford
Normal Institute
Kepford
Iowa
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
F. I. Pemble
Southwest
New Mexico
Las Vegas
Grandview
Arthur Springer
Harvey McKinney
Burlington
Chas. Clark
Concord Township
Wapello
Westerman
Dan Wehmeyer
Gladwin
Illinois
Wehmeyer
Sam Johnson
St. Louis
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Comfort for Feet
Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful, smarting feet and ingrown nails. It softens tight footwear and cures sweat, calluses, swelling and tired aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. mail order 25c. trial package free. Le Roy New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Prairie News Roundup West Buffalo Prairie June Visitations
West Buffalo Prairie residents report visits from Clyne Hessman and family and from Christ Krueger working for Oscar Peterson. Gideon Reed called in Muscatine. Aid Society gatherings at the Peterson home. Local families traveled to Sweetland to visit E H Potter family. Ladies' Aid plans a strawberry ice cream and cake festival June 17 at Buffalo Prairie hall. Children’s day postponed to June 20 due to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Buffalo Prairie
Clyne Hessman
Will Powell
Christ Krueger
Oscar Peterson
Gideon Reed
Muscatine
Peterson
John Kistler
Iris
Will Vanatta
Charles Peterson
Sweetland
E. H. Potter
Buffalo Prairie Hall
Muscatine College to hear Dr Patten at June 25 commencement
Muscatine business college will hold commencement at the Family Theatre on Friday, June 25. Dr W J Patten, president of National Memorial University at Mason City, will speak, attracting local patriotic groups. The 1909 class includes 14 graduates led by president Clarence Addleman and secretary Paul Duffield with Miss Anna Urdangen as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Business College
Family Theatre
Sue Browning
W. J. Patten
National Memorial University
Mason City
C. Fulhiam
Ralph Cole
Robert Hoover
Frank Peetz
Will Spieth
Paul Duffield
John Daut
Clarence Addleman
Ethel Trautman
Pearl Leach
Margaret Kemble
Edna Greiner
Anna Urdangen
Edylle Montreal
Prohibition Conference Called for Des Moines
C Durant Jones of Perry Iowa state prohibition chairman issued a call for a two day state prohibitionist conference in Des Moines starting Tuesday June 29. The meeting aims to plan an aggressive Iowa campaign and taps supporters as invitations go out widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Durant Jones
Perry
Prohibition Party
Des Moines
Iowa
Weekend Socials and Local Visits Highlight Lincoln
Lincoln residents hosted and visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Meyer of South Prairie and Mr. and Mrs. Perczek joining Mr. and Mrs. Timmerman. P Hauk family and Dever Palmer of Lone Tree visited Claus Lutze, while Minnie Lutze returned from Davenport after a home visit. A Saturday dance at G Herring's drew a good crowd with Misses Louise Schuessler Emma Burr Anna Lutze and George among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
G. Meyer
South Prairie
Chas. Perczek
A. Timmerman
P. Hauk
Minnie
Dever Palmer
Lone Tree
Claus Lutze
Minnie Lutze
Davenport
G. Herring
Louise Schuessler
Emma Burr
Anna Lutze
George
Don’t Neglect Your Kidneys and Bladder Pills Ad
An old newspaper ad warns of dangerous kidney and bladder symptoms including back pain nausea and urine issues. It promotes DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills from E C DeWitt & Co Chicago offering a free trial by mail to those suspecting illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Swamp Root Promises Kidney and Bladder Help
Advertises Swamp Root as a great kidney liver and bladder remedy. Claims early symptoms include back pain poor digestion and fatigue. Offers a free sample bottle by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co with a booklet and instructs mentioning Muscatine Daily Journal. Availability at drug stores with prices 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
N. Y
Muscatine Daily Journal
Social notes from Lone Tree and nearby towns
Fred Hacke Clarence Burr Alfred Wiese Charles Burr Oscar Wiese and Burr attended the C. E. social in Lone Tree Friday evening. Mrs. P Haur and daughter Minnie went to Iowa City Saturday. Miss Frieda Schuessler visited with her sister Mrs. E Wagner last week.
Guard Circle Notes Outlining Local Drill Changes
Sergeant Charles B Fuller Jr elected to fill board vacancy after I S Pepper transfers to regimental staff. Chester Jenne Ben Bolkind and Glen Pollock joined local unit. Fred McDougal and Corporal Richards testing for state rifle team. Colonel R P Howell and wife visited local guards officers in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Fuller, Jr
I. S. Pepper
Chester Jenne
Ben Bolkind
Glen Pollock
Fred McDougal
Corporal Richards
Des Moines
R. P. Howell
Gommmercial Club Weighs 50000 Fund To Aid Local Industry
At a well attended meeting the Muscatine Commercial Club discussed creating a 50000 guarantee fund to aid small manufacturers. The plan would have members sign on as guarantors to support loans, with withdrawals triggered only if borrowers default. A committee will report next Monday on feasibility and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Commercial Club
St Marys Sodaology Club Plans Summer Lawn Social
The members of St. Marys Soda lity plan a lawn social at the church grounds Thursday evening July 1st. Elaborate arrangements will be made to ensure one of the most successful social events in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Sodality
Gliden Tour Timeline Details A 2 530 Mile Route
A planned Glidden tour runs 18 days from Detroit July 12 to Kansas City July 29 covering about 2 530 miles. Routes include Kalamazoo Chicago Madison La Crosse Minneapolis Fort Dodge Omaha Kearney Jules Denver Hugo Oakley Salina and Kansas City with adjustments possible to shave roughly 100 miles.
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Detroit
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Fort Dodge
Omaha
Mason City
Mankato
Kalamaweb
Terresas
Kalamazoo
Ohmalaaenewe
Chicago
Madison
Wis
LaCrosse
Hinw
Turm
Ft. Biggs
Chet
Kearney
Juleses Dane
Denver
Hugo
Dol
Oakley
Grandview Daily Roundup of Local Visitors and Trips
Grandview Iowa reports a series of short notes as residents and visitors travel between Muscatine Letts Columbus Junction Mount Pleasant Oakville and Stuart. People named include Chas Green Carl Schmidt Geo Cocklin Wm McGill Mattie Gray and Velma Gray with trips to Chicago Nichols and homebound routes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Chas. Green
Muscatine
W. H. Krahl
Near Letts
Anna Krahl
Carl Schmidt
O. W. McGrew
Columbus Junction
Geo. Young
Letts
Pink Pills Said to Restore Blood in Fever Sickness
An advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills rebuild rich red blood after illnesses like grip and pneumonia. A testimonial from Mrs L Leisenring of Williamsport Pa describes typhoid aftermath and recovery after using the pills, with price details and order options from Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
Local residents noted in Muscatine area social roundups
A crowded roster of visits and travels across Muscatine area includes Mrs. W. H. Dickerson and daughter, James Muller transacting business in Muscatine, and many relatives calling on friends. Several people traveled to Chicago and Cedar Falls for schooling, shopping, or hospital visits, while local farms and homes gained updates from porch additions to new purchases. The academy closed for summer with an ice cream social and Grandview band providing music amid illness of the principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Muscatine
John
Elizabeth Hascher
Anna Rathben
Elma Thompson
Henry Thompson
Wapello
Will Walker
Chicago
Chas. Schweitzer
Vivian
Oakville
H. H. Schweitzer
Arthur Berk
New York City
Elias Michael
Chas. Connor
Weitrick
Jake Schneider
Chas
Wm. Berk
Clint
Elizabeth Krahl
Aurora
Ill
Mrs. Connor
Lyle Gonse
Fruitland
Edyth
Doris Cockriel
Messrs
Ned Tolle
Claude Webster
Geo. Law
Warsaw
Della Pelton
Reuben Rexroth
Ella Chatfield
Mary Chatfield
Academy Yard
Grandview Band
Christie
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Standard Oil Company , (Incorporated
South Muscatine
E. P. Day
East Second Street
W.d.patten
Charles Fuller
Company C
McDougal
Col
Howell
Gommercial Club 10 and
Little Fellows
Miles
Grand Avenue Viaduct
Milwaukee
Superior
Cargill Elevator
Duluth
New LaSalle
Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co
Chicago City Hall
Corn Products Mig. Company
Argo
U. S. Reclamation Service
U. S. Navy Department
North Chicago
Hennepin Canal
Minnehaha, Minn
Mississippi River
Iowa Central
Keithsburg
DéPue Bridge
St. P. Ry
Q. Ry
Illinois Central R. F C
N. W. Ry
Marquette
Marquette Cement Mfg. Co
Marquette Building
Representativ
la Salle
Jil Talers
W. G. Block Co
Mae
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
GEO. W. Fisher Mulberry Garage
Just
A. L. Pierson Cor
Mulberry Ave
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