Mrs. Biles Hosts Thimble Bee Meeting at 619 Hope Ave
Mrs. Joseph Biles hosted the Colonel Hare Thimble Bee on Thursday afternoon at her home 619 Hope avenue with about a dozen members. They planned to collect a carload of paper and set the next meeting for July 7 at Mrs. Joseph Worst's home 517 East Eleventh street. officers will be elected then.
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Joseph Biles
Colonel Hare Thimble
Hope Avenue
Joseph Worst
East Eleventh Street
Maennerchor Ladies Meet for Sewing and Picnic Plans
Mrs. Martin Havercamp entertained twenty Maennerchor ladies at her home on the corner of Sycamore and Eighth streets. The gathering focused on sewing and social visiting with light refreshments. They planned a Weed Park picnic for Thursday July 7.
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Maennerchor
Martin Havercamp
Sycamore
Eighth Streets
Weed Park
St Katherine's Guild Clears Sum At Lawn Social
Members of St Katherine's Guild of Trinity Episcopal church raised over fourteen dollars at a lawn social held on the rectory lawn last Wednesday evening. Japanese lanterns lit the lawn and tables were managed by guild members.
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St. Katherine's Guild
Trinity Episcopal Church
All Day Session of Ladies Aid Society at First Congregational
A small group of Ladies' Aid members gathered for an all-day session in the church parlors of the First Congregational church. A picnic dinner was served at noon. The society plans to ship the collected paper to Chi- cago for processing after weeks of collection.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Congregational Church
Chi
Outing Party Plans Day Trip to Geneva Island
Mr and Mrs Ev Brandenburg and Miss Laura Junkin with Mr and Mrs N F Sturges and three sons from Des Moines departed this morning on Batchelor's launch for Geneva Island. They will spend the day at a cottage on an outing.
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Geneva Island
Ev. Brandenburg
Laura Junkin
N. F. Sturges
Des Moines
Batchelor
Meeting Postponed By Heat For Island M E Ladies
The Island Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid society meeting at Mrs. Frank Beatty's home was postponed from Thursday afternoon to the following Thursday due to hot weather.
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Island Methodist Episcopal Ladies’ Aid Society
Frank Beatty
Dance at the Launch Club Evening Program
A subscription dance at the Launch club this evening features the Mahana and Ogle orchestra of Iowa City. Miriam Rebekah Lodge holds a regular session at the I O O F hall with initiation of new members and refreshments. good attendance is urged.
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Launch Club
Mahana & Ogle Orchestra
Iowa City
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Fear navigation may be impaired by low Mississippi water
The failure of the June rise threatens an exceptionally shallow Mississippi River later in summer. Current water levels are the lowest for June in years, raising fears that upper river steamers and large excursion boats may be unable to operate due to river bars and reduced depth.
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Mississippi River
Two dozen die as troop train cars derail in Mexico
In Mexico City on June 24 a rear section of a thirteen car troop train broke loose from its locomotive and tumbled down a steep grade. Estimates put the troop and civilian casualties at thirty seven soldiers and five citizens, with many others injured. Engineer Watson, an American, was arrested pending investigation.
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Mexico City
Colima
Watson
Picture Theatre to Open in Bronke Building
Fred Switzer and Henry Fayle lease the Bronke building on Sycamore Street formerly the Sycamore restaurant and will run a moving picture theatre. Remodeling has begun with floor raised and stage built, new front entrance and Tungsten lighting planned. Frank Tewksbury named manager. four fire exits and strong ventilation aim for safety and popularity in Muscatine.
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Muscatine
Fred Switzer
Henry Fayle
Bronke
Sycamore Street
Sycamore Restaurant
Frank Tewksbury
Fire Insurance Underwriters’ Association
Auto spill victim dies in Nashua crash
Nashua Iowa June 24 G W Horton victim of an auto accident in which he and his two daughters were injured yesterday died yesterday afternoon at 4 30 The daughters are improving.
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Nashua
G. W. Horton
Mountain climber regains health after coffee cut and Postum
A 77 year old California climber, once weakened by age and debility, improved after quitting coffee and using Postum with Grape-Nuts. He gained 12 pounds and can undertake long mountain trips again, credited to nourishment rich foods from grain. The ad cites “There’s a Reason” and claims brain and nerve restoration through phosphorus and albumen.
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Calif
Wellville
Castle Garden Closed by Sheriff Under Court Order
Castle Garden on West Front Street is to be closed today by County Sheriff Benham under a court order for at least one year. Inmate Malinda Mc Mackin, subject to a permanent injunction against selling intoxicants, will be removed to the county farm for an extended period. John Brady, previously residing there, serves time at Leavenworth Federal Prison for illegal liquor sales in Davenport.
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West Front Street
Benham
Malinda McMackin
John Brady
Federal
Leavenworth
Kan
Davenport
Oakville social notes share visits and work matters
Oakville. Mrs. Howard Carter and children visit Mt. Pleasant this week to see her mother Mrs. A Gillis. Miss Sue Mallory of Toolsboro assists in the bank during A E Lynn’s absence. Arthur Kurts is visiting for a few days after attending Simpson College. Mrs. Sam Kurts has returned home.
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Oakville
Howard Carter
Mt. Pleasant
Gillis
Sue Mallory
Toolesboro
A. E. Lynn
Arthur Kurts
Simpson College
Sam Kurts
Birthday Remembrance After Two Months Visit in Illinois
J H Creighton marked his sixty sixth birthday on Sunday June 19 as friends sent cards. Mrs Clyde Mason returned home from a Galesburg hospital Monday evening after a stay.
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Illinois
J. H. Creighton
Clyde Mason
Galesburg Hospital
Studebaker Buggies Arrive In Town Tomorrow
Frank Bowman notes a full car of Studebaker buggies and carriages will arrive tomorrow, signaling new delivery to local buyers.
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Studebaker
Frank Bowman
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Reinemund
NY Ag
Bee
Reinem Und
Si Store
van Atta & Elfers
Gsepool
Columbia
Tri-Cities
Central
Fejeruary Parks
Watch Tower
Rock Island
Slough
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Muscatine Slough
G. A. Linn
Peter Romann
Mattie Kopf
McColm Dry Goods Co
Cago
Prise
W. H. Hoffman
Sheriff Benham
West Front Street Place
Moylan’s
3Rd St
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