Muscatine normal institute opens with renewed instruction
The second week of the Muscatine county normal institute begins at 8:30 with new faces and full operation. Prof Plumly reviews Parker’s lecture and outlines country school work aligned with home life while Prof Witter covers the history of modern education and Pestalozzi. Afternoon sessions cover civil government languages horticulture and forestry with practical questions on shrubs vines evergreens and home planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County Normal Institute
Plumily
Colonel Parker
Davis
F. M. Witter
Pestalozzi
Schmidt Bros Sacrifice Sale Surprises With Bargains
A sale ad advertises bargains with organ deals and a $35 or gan priced at $18, next to Hine Bros, implying a heavy discount event at Schmidt Bros. faculty involvement unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt Bros
Hine Bros
Brueckman Departed Sudden Return Feared
F Brueckman local Prudential agent vanished from the city leaving friends in the lurch and his wife with two children. Observers note he left Pittsburg under similar circumstances before, and money matters with associates are unsettled as the search continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Brueckman
Prudential Insurance Company
Brueckman
Pittsburg
Bank Robbers Break In At Des Moines University Place Bank
A band of six to seven men robbed the University Place bank in Des Moines Friday evening after forcing the heavy steel door and time lock safes. They rifled safety deposit vaults and examined papers valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, but no money was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
University Place
Desperadoes Fail to Break Bank Time Lock
A robbery attempt ends when criminals, blocked by a bank time lock, retreat without completing the break in. The scene describes a failed burglary as lawmen monitor the aftermath.
Pickett Likely Next Supreme Exalted Ruler of Elks
Waterloo resident Charles Pickett of Lodge 290 is poised to win the top Elks honor at the Milwaukee grand judge meeting next month. He has broad backing from Iowa Elks and pledges from California New York Wisconsin and Louisiana communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett
Milwaukee
Tornado Strikes Logan County Causing Massive Damage
A severe tornado swept Logan County on Saturday night, causing hundreds of thousands in damage. Public buildings residences and grain losses were reported as communication lines and utilities were destroyed, leaving Logan cut off until recovery efforts began. no deaths reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Logan County
Wanamaker Repeats Offer to Buy City Street Rail Privilege
Philadelphia report says John Wanamaker renews his bid to pay the city 2 500 000 for the street railway charter granted to private corporations without compensation. He proposes 500 000 to grant residents the charter plus the 2 500 000 and agrees to 3 cent fares during rush hours to aid the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Robert Foerder
John Wanamaker
Foerder
Wanamaker
Big day for scientists at Mary Baker Eddy church
Boston reports the annual communion services of the Mother Church of Christian Scientists drawing about 5 000 attendees. Of 21 631 active members, 2 496 joined since last November. The crowd included about 1 000 visitors from out of town across four services at 9 12 3 and 7. Read the want column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Im the Beautiful Mother Church of Christian Scientists
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Oil Boom Transforms California Fields in Monterey
The San Francisco Wasp reports rapid oil development in California with $50 million invested by investors, over $20 million in recent weeks, and a 32 cent rail rate to aid transport. Monterey County leads as a premier oil region with high quality deposits and vast potential, while Ventura ships about 490,000 barrels to San Francisco. The three major anticlines across Monterey promise strong future production for the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
East
Europe
New Worlds
Ventura
Monterey County
Outing Party Charters Launch For River Excursion
A Saturday outing by Col F W Parker and companions from Chicago University Lyons Iowa and local officials used Batchelors launch to travel the river. After being denied entry at Eagle Point the group found an alternative camping and prepared a fish feast cooked by a chosen presiding cook. They returned in good spirits reporting a most enjoyable day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
F. W. Parker
Chicago University
J. R. Bowman
Lyons
Iowa
Bert Townsley
Wm. Leverich
F. M. Wetter
Silvan Plumly
FE. H. King
E. A. Ovilvie
Fred Martin
Batchelors Launch
Eagle Point
Little Jeannette Dean Hosts Girl Party At Aunt Mary Deans Home
Jeannette Dean entertained a group of her girl companions at Mes Mary Deans home on East Eidith street Friday afternoon from 2 to 5. Activities included games and a Jack Horner pie, with refreshments and bon bons for the guests. Attending girls listed include Maud Miller Hazel Funk Shirly Williams Tessa Johnson Lizzie Hoffman Vera Hofman Vivian Kintzle Mar enerite Tuerk Hazel Berry Irena Woods Jeanette Terry Leah Amione Mildred Karg Grace Johnson Irene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Dean
Mes Mary Dean
East Eidith Street
Jack Horner
Maud Miller
Fether Funk
Hazel Keith
Shirly Williams
Tessa Johnson
Lizzie Hoffman
Vera Hofman
Vivian Kintzle
Marenerite Tuerk
Hazel Berry
Irena Woods
Jeanette Terry
Leah Amione
Mildred Karg
Grace Johnson
Irene
Mother's Club annual picnic promises enjoyable season
Vera Freeman Fern Metzgar Vera Nesper Vera Jones and Helen Hine attend the Mothers Club picnic at Weed park with families and plan a supper with husbands. The marriage of Harry Hine to Jessamy Brigham is set for Wednesday at the First Congregational church. Miss Emily Goldthwaite visits Mrs Winnie Giesler. Mrs Giesler hosts a six o'clock dinner with several guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother's Club
Weed Park
Harry Hine
Jessamy Brigham
First Congregational Church
Emily Goldthwaite
Marion
Ind
Winnie Giesler
West Seventh Street
Giesler
Miss Goldthwaite
Carl Gray
Will Norton
Mae Morgidge
Clyde Dove
Fred Schmidt
Daut
Kennedy
Ju. Kennedy
Erb
Bessie Jarvis
Boy on Wagons Delivers Scare as Runaway Horse Loops City
Frank Sawyer’s horse bolted while he loaded a box onto a delivery wagon on Second Street. The horse tore the bridle, ran through Cedar and Fifth Streets to Mulberry, then toward the fairgrounds before finally being captured near the corner of Ninth and Tenth. The boy on the wagon seat was frightened but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Sawyer
Frank
Delvery
Second Street
Cedar Street
Fifth
Mulberry
Fair Ground
10Th
Program by Mechanics at Presbyterian Church Lawn
A listed program of marches overtures waltzes and melodies performed Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian Church lawn. The sequence includes selections such as Ivanhoe Nina Boettger Moonlight on the Hudson and Cross the Pacific with various distinct performers and composers noted throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church Lawn
Mo Bence
Hall
Edward Haerl
Tryphosa
E. Morris
Dalby
Bangor
Hali Ei Cault
Aecer Ia
W. H. Kieffer
Pacific
J. Fulton
Hudson
L. P. Lawrendiue
Ieanneweees Rovert Baker
Algdebm
Normandie
H. C. Miller
Atrew Herman
Reverend Clapp seeks injunction to close Boston Saloon
Pastor W L Clapp of the Methodist church in Mus serville asks a court to shut the Boston saloon citing flagrant law violations. He states the law must be enforced and pursues legal action to close the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Clapp
Boston
Musserville
Methodist
Mr. Clapp
Song Praise Service At Congregational Church
A large audience attended last evening to hear a quartet and quintet perform Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise. The first soprano Mrs Edwin Gebble and others led an engaging program, with Mrs Julia Einhausen assisting. The audience showed strong appreciation for the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Edwin Gebble
J. H. St. John
M. D. Morgridge
Wm. McQuesten
Julia Einhausen
Mendelssohn
Accident injures local rider near Mulberry Street
Ernest Schmidt of Oak Street, employee of R A Holmes, was riding home from dinner when he collided with another cyclist on Mulberry Street. He was knocked unconscious and carried to Eugene Barnard's grocery before recovering enough to go home, though badly shaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Schmidt
Oak Street
R. A. Holmes
Mulberry
Schmidt
Eugene Barnard
Coke Dandruff Cure Public Free Test Offered
Public notices from Muscatine papers promote Coke Dandruff Cure as a universal dandruff remedy. Free sample bottles were offered at J. J. Havercamp's drug store with no restrictions and physicians invited to test it. Admiral Dewey is cited praising the product and Coke Shampoo is also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
J. J. Havercamp
E. Second Street
A. R. Bremer Company
George Dewey
Flooded Roaneoke district fears lawlessness after disaster
Reports from Roaneoke Virginia describe rising tension as whites organize to force black residents to work or leave. The conflict looms as a state militia is ordered out and authorities anticipate possible violent clashes in the flooded district. Governor White in Huntington says death toll could reach two thousand and seeks relief for the stricken area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanecke
Huntington
W. V
White
M Lincoln era ties echo as Hay chosen for post
Washington dispatch notes Adelbert S Hay’s selection as assistant secretary to the president leaving vacant the post once held by Major O L Pruden. The appointment mirrors his father John Hay’s early public service and reflects President McKinley’s aim to appoint Adelbert to the Lincoln era role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D.C
Adelbert S. Hay
United States
White House
O. L. Pruden
Lincoln
John Hay
McKinley
Adelbert Hay
Wichita man sells chances on himself to win wife and fortune
Ernest Still of Glencoe Indian Territory offers 3000 chances at five dollars each for a lottery to win him as husband and a $15,000 prize. A drawn winner will marry Still and escort him on a bridal tour to the East, with 500 chances already sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Ernest Still
Glencoe
O. T
Heis
Still
Women Make Pets of Mice in Washington Society
In Washington on June 24 society circles embrace mice as fashionable pets. Dealers report a large stock of mice for sale with many varieties and some well trained specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Knights of St. John Open 22nd Convention in Cincinnati
The 22nd annual convention of the Knights of St. John opened in Cincinnati this morning as delegates gathered for meetings and events marking the start of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of St. John
Cincinnati
the Knights of St. John
Think 100 High Enough
Roanoke Virginia June 24 survivors of the Elkhorn valley flood reach the city and estimate death toll near 100, arguing the loss of life may be higher than official counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Elkhorn Valley
Dry Kindling Wood For Sale By Sash and Door Co
Muscatine Sash and Door Co offers dry kindling wood for sale at 2.50 dollars per load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Sash and Door Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prof
Plumly
Prof. Witter
Tion
Rumer
Elks
Logan
Illinois
Monterey
Boy Held His
Program BY Mechanics
Song Praise Service
A. R
Bremer Company
Bremand
M'Kinley
Young Hay
Oklahoma
In Washington Society
Journal
East Second Street
M. W. Wheeler's Grocery
E. Baker
Batterson
D. Connell
E. S. Satterson
BE. 3Rd Street
J. Linn Hoopes
W. 2Nd Street
G. Burkhart
West Liberty
Windsor Hotel
LeMars
Front Street
East 2Nd Street
C. Stahl
East 4Th Street
Dalzell’s Dental Parlor
East Second St
H. H. Arnold
W. 2d
St. Muscatine, la
Lucas Street
Woodlawn Ave
E. 8Th Street
Cedar Stree
Thos. Brown
Olds Building
Jessie Morrison
el Dorado, Kam
Olin Castle
Miss Morrison
L. L. Denniston
New York
Burlington
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!