Social life on Geneva Island draws many visitors
The article details a busy weekend at Geneva Island and nearby cottages with numerous families and guests from Mrs and Mrs Letingwell to Dr and Mrs Eversimeyer. Attendees include Rev Z C El Light from Cedar Rapids and groups from the German Lutheran Zions church and First Methodist Episcopal church. A birthday reunion, youth group outings, and planned park picnics mark a lively community scene with multiple hostesses and upcoming marriage notices.
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Genevasland
Ab Deutschland
George Letingwell
B. E. Eversimeyer Aul
Bernice
Laurae Vorameyer
Mohnton
Lingo
Wildwood
Henry Butz
Marie Quinn
Bury Cottage
Howe Cottage
Z. C. el. Light and Family
Cedar Rapids
Gloster Cottage
Muscatine Motor Fan Present at Meeting Forming First Hydroplane Circuit
Motor enthusiasts from five cities gathered in Michigan City Ind to form America's first hydroplane racing circuit. Chicago Put-in Bay Milwaukee Keokuk and Peoria will host events beginning with the Perry Centennial at Put-in-Bay. The group aims to ease boat shipment between sites for a summer season.
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Cc. P. Hantey
Mississippi Valley Power Best Association
Motor Hart
Michigan City
Ind
America
Keokuk
Chicago Record-Herald
Tad
Jura
Clites
Chicago
Put-in-Bay
Milwaukee
Peoria
Ihis
Put-the Bay
William Hale Thompson
Associated Yacht and Power Boat Clubs of America
James A.pugh
Columbia Viet Club
P. Hanley
Mississippi Valley Power
Americans Present Address to German Emperor on Peace Jubilee
Delegation of Americans presented to Emperor William II on his twenty fifth reign anniversary, praising long standing peace and peaceful forbearance. Andrew Carnegie led signatories including Brookings and Sconmiddian as they conveyed gratitude for Germanys progress and desire for continued peace. The event coincided with Germanys anniversary celebrations marked by military displays.
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Benin
Germany
William
Andrew Carnefla
Shorty
Impargr
German Empire
Frederick
American Peace Society
Andrew Carnegie
Brookings
St. Louis
G. Sconmiddlan
Cincinnati
Burlington Man Fills Local Pulpit At Anniversary Service
Rev. O Krofft of Burlington filled the Evangelical church pulpit for the fiftieth anniversary celebration in Londen Iowa. He led Sunday school preached morning service to a large congregation and spoke to the church youth in the evening as other services proceeded in Rev Richard Stave’s absence. Attendance was high and services well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Krofft
Burlington
Richard Stave
Cleurch
Evangelical Church
Londen
Iowa
Minnesota Man to Assist in County Work Two Weeks
Min nesota man William Underwood of the Minnesota University agricultural farm will assist Muscatine County crop improvement work under County Crop Advisor Kirkpatrick. He plans to absent himself from his home county for two weeks starting next Monday, then return to Muscatine. Kirkpatrick will attend a Nichols meeting Wednesday evening where farmers club may be organized, part of broader county development efforts. The Rock Island railroad plans a new park south of the depot, welcomed by residents and travelers. local visits include Minnie Bowman Winifred Oakas, Mrs Amos Kelly Norman of Columbus City, and Alice Morgan seeking eye specialist care.
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William Underwood
Minnesota University Agricultural Farm
Muscatine County
Minnesota
Nichols
Kirkpatrick
Farmers” Club
Keen
Rock Island
Minnie Bowman
Winifred Oakas
Musseatine
Davenport
Amos Kelly
Norman
Columbus City
Armstrong
Alice Morgan
Muscatine Iis
Lioy Elason
Letts
Flag Day Observed in Columbus Junction and Local Happenings
In Columbus Junction on June 14 delayed Flag Day observances marked by display of the national emblem by residents and schools. The Schuman Concert Company from Town City performed at Welsh Congregational Church on June 15 with Kathryn Jones and Maude Griffith among members. Local commerce reported eight autos sold this week including models to J. Reece, Gen Davis, and Newton Davis. The Lovers Leap site was repaired and opened to the public amid calls for a larger crossing on Fourth Street. The town awaits a new electrical supply and notes several electrical devices and motors in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Allores
Schuman Concert Company
Town City
Kathryn Jones
Iowa City
Maude Griffith
Columbus City Auto Company
Michigan
J. Reece
Gen Davis
Newton Davis
Leap” Haseen
Fourth Street
Karluk Readied for Stefansson Arctic Expedition Voyage
The Karluk, Stefansson's exploring ship, will complete loading today for a Arctic expedition from Victoria British Columbia with Nome Alaska as the first port of call. The Natlusx is expected to sail from Victoria tomorrow.
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Stefansson
Victoria
B. C
Karluk
Vilujalmar Stefansson
Arctic
Nome
Alaska
Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
J A Lindborg expresses gratitude to friends neighbors Delta Alpha Ladies Aid and Buraca class Baptist church for kindness and sympathy shown during recent bereavement along with the many offerings.
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The
Delta Alpha
Ladies’ Aid
Buraca
Baptist Church
J. A. Lindborg
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