Remarkable Round of Local Social Gatherings in Muscatine
A wide range of Friday afternoon and evening parties marked social life at 2081 Mulberry Avenue Geneva Golf and Country Club and nearby locations. Guests included Jessie Hastings of Iowa City and Miss Lenna Southwick of Fair Oaks, with celebrations from birthday teas to informal dances and boat outings on Geneva Island and Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Jessie Hastings
Iowa City
Muscatine High School
Iowa City High School
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Bret: Cobb
Misa Hastings
Alitiora Club
Slough
Marisuerite Allen
iMiss Bessie B. Buchanan
Tatlr‘field
Igeneva Island
M. ‘I .Cronin
The
Instituts
Cascarets touted as gentle vegetable bowel tonic
An old style contrasted with Cascarets, described as a natural, gentle laxative that cleanses the bowels without irritation. The piece criticizes castor oil and salts, notes Cascarets are pleasant and affordable at 10 cents per box, and urges taking one at a time as needed.
Local Social Notes From Springdale Iowa June Week
Springdale residents and visitors share a week of small travels and family visits. Chas. Mather called at Tipton for legal business while Frank Montgomery visited Dr Hill in Downey. Ann Smith and Mrs Mixel toured Davenport, Mrs Benson stayed with the Phelps family, Belva Ixennedy returned from Decatur Illinois, and Lucile Porter from Decatur Illinois visited friends. Mrs Kirkpatrick of near Tipton visited her sister-in-law Mrs John Horn. Myr McMollon of West Liberty repapered the M E church interior with assistant. George Worrall, formerly in Springdale now Kansas City, visited the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Iowa
Chas
Mather
Tipton
Frank Montgomery
Doctor Hill
Downey
Ann Smith
Mixel
Davenport
Benson
Iowa City
W. C. Phelps
Belva Ixennedy
Decatur
Misa Porter
J. M.berry
Oklahoma
Mise Lucile Porter
Kirkpa
Road to success through weekly savings
Begin now to save a portion of your earnings each week and start a path to independence. The message urges self denial to build a bank balance for future comfort, noting one dollar starts an account with the Savings Department and invites customers to come in Saturday night.
Old Home and Friends Visit in Cedar County Week
Local residents recount visits and travels across Iowa and nearby states. Mrs. Mather, Mrs. Schofield, and others spent time in Mt. Vernon and Chesterfield while Orpha Phelps returned from North Dakota. Bodily details note the G A R encampment, a Masonic Grand Lodge meeting, and community gatherings in Springdale, Tipton, and Cedar County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mather
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Schofield
Chesterfield
Ohio
Hobs
West Branch
South Easter
Orpha Phelps
North Webster
North Dakota
John Conor
Downey
al Pearson
J. Shreve
J. L. Riden
Springdale
Myb
John Pendergast
M.H. Ald Society
Carlton
Tri City Scribes Joy Annual Picnic in Davenport
At a June 24 picnic before about 4000 Davenport attendees, Tri City Scribes hosted an event at Suburban Park featuring a staged fake prize fight between a 4183 pound “white man’s hope” and a 215 pound “Jack Johnson accordion” with ex mayor Charles P. Skinner of Moline acting as referee. Sheriff Louis Eckhardt of Scott County arrested him after declaring the white man winner. mock court and jury impaneled, he was found not guilty and released. Walter Lane of West Third Street traveled to Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Tricity Business
Tri-City Press
Johnson
Charles P. Skinner
Moline Millionaire Plow
Louis Eckhardt
Scott’ ‘Co
Weekly Concerto and Dramatic Club Planned at Muscatine Clubhouse
The Muscatine Lalineh club plans weekly riverfront concerts at the clubhouse to boost membership and popularity. A dramatic club will form in cool weather with home talent shows at the Grand Opera House to liquidate debt. Charles H. Salisbury leads the effort to energize the club and establish an efficient dramatic troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Lalineh
Upper River
River Front
Ouling
Grand Opera House
Cit
Charles H. Salisbury
Hag
Explosion wrecks Iowa City house in unexplained blast
Several items follow with mixed topics. An explosion wrecked Mrs Matilda Emdia s residence in Iowa City just after midnight with a hole in the foundation suggesting dynamite yet no injuries occurred. Nearby residents were awakened and no motive was found. The report blends other local notes on industry, university invitations, and upcoming community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Matilda Emdia
Emding
Davis & Co
John Wigg
Germany
Iowa
Mississippi
Norway
University’ of Iowa
Royal Frederick Nniversity
Christiana
Bowman
Friends Church Picnic at Weed's Park July Fourth
The Friends' churches of Munserville and Bloomington plan a joint Fourth of July picnic at Weed's Park. Rev Harvey Jones and Rev O W Carrell lead, with W A Allman chairing sports, Mrs Orvis Pringle supervising refreshments, and Rosenberger heading the look-out committee for comfort and enjoyment of attendees. The event promises a full Sunday school representation and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends’ Church
Munserville
Degianion W. A. Allman
Orvis Pringle
Carrell
N/ Rosenberger hag
Local greetings and visits in Fredonia and surrounding towns
Mrs. Will Skipton spent days this week with daughter Mrs. Scott Van Dyke in Bard. Mrs. Wes McDaniel stayed with daughter Mrs. Lon Dahlinger in Concord. Mrs. J A Trimble and Mrs. Nell Snyder visited Eldon with Mrs. C W Solomon. Families gathered at Mr and Mrs Jim Kemp’s home to celebrate her birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Skipon and baby spent Sunday night in Letts with Charles Littrell. Various local women conducted business in Muscatine. Bertha Kelly of Columbus Junction called on Fredonia friends. Eva Bedwell visited Letts last Friday night. C C Farmer and Harriet of Letts visited Ray Solomon. Scott Vandyka and children of Bard visited Fredonia friends. Jesse Coolage and daughter Venn of near Grandview also called on George Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Will Skipton
Scott Vandyke
Bard
Wes McDaniel
Lon Dahlinger
Concord
J. A. Trimble
Nell Snyder
Eldon
C. W. Solomon
Familly
Jim Kemp
Joe Skipon
Baby
Letts
Charles Littrell
A. Williams
Edith Campbell
Eva Bedwell
Musca
Venn
Grandview
George Thompson
Drought Hurts Cabbage Crop Forcing Heinz Layoffs
Heavy drought across east of the city cripples early cabbage yields and forces Heinz Company to lay off most farm workers. Ground conditions delay field work though a heavy rain could salvage much of the crop and recall workers. Hundreds of tons are produced near Mascntine and a crop failure would strike local farming communities. Local social notes report residents traveling and visiting relatives in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinz Company
Mascntine
East Hill
Urs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised for Decades
An old advertisement touts Urs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted remedy for over six decades, claiming perfect access and gentle relief for infants and children. The copy emphasizes softening the throat, soothing coughs, and easy, effective use, urging continued use from infancy through childhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urs
Winslow
Local families gather for weekend visits in Copperas Creek
Edw Mewes and sister Lizzie visit uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Louis Kleist. Mrs O McNall returns home after weeks with her daughter Mrs Chas Mewes of Knols City. Ter ry and Galesburg guests at M S Boyer home. Charles Mewes and daughter Lela Deakman and Mewes mother Mrs O McNair attend.Mrs Ed Wagler and son Lloyd from Muscatine visit friends. William Mewes and relatives host and travel plans noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperas Creek
Mewes
Lizzie
Louis Kleist
O. McNall
Chas, Mewes
Knols City
Terry
Galesburg
Charles Mewes
Lela Deakman
William Mewes
M.’ Steward
Agnes
Verna
L. Kleist
Church Services Schedule Noted in German Ms
Services on Sunday include Sunday school at 9 15 A M followed by preaching. Epworth League at 7 15 P M and Evening service at 7 45 O Clock. Week announcements mention Ladies Aid society meeting Wednesday afternoon at the church and prayer meeting Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puiony
Epworth “League
Ps Om
Farthest North by Motor Car described in notes
July Centrny notes discuss motor enthusiasts plans and possible accounts by Howard S. Hamilton of unusual experiences. The proposed route travels from Denmark to Stockholm along the Gulf of Bothnia shores, into Lapland to the Malmberget mines, then returns south through Finland. The Century anticipates early descriptions of trips in Algiers and Tunis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centrny
Howard S. Hamilton
Denmark
Stockholm
Gulf of Bothnia
Lapland
Malmberget
Finland
Algiers
Tunis
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Joan Stocker
Adene Ruth Stocker
Mulberry Avenue
Stocker
Ada Kauffman
Chicago
Carl Schroeder
Hans Mohnton
Geneva Island
Robert C. Schenck
Hart Eversmeyer
Oneonta
Nupdlala
Lenna Southwick
Minnie Southwick
Fair Oaks
Orchard Avenue
Mary Place
Ray Hampton
Fred Hampton
Maple Grove
Columbus-Jonelfon
QO. W. Carrell
Epworth League of
Episcopal
North English
Royal Neighbost Sunshine Club
Helen Blair
Royal Neighbor
Frank Hitman, Jr
United Brethren Kensington Club
Carey Rees
Carl Schmidt
Rees
EB. Lihy
Kensington Club
West Third Street
C. E. S. Electa
George
Pitchforth
B. Wade Denham
Northern Michigan Line
Manitou
Ofiseaun Vaellnele
Manistee
Ays Parva
Alere
Pata
Hacking Wing Sault Ste. Marie
Nerih
Belden
Tar Airmen Ce
A Rae
Puscatine State
Tri-City
Scribes
Walter’ Lane
Weat
Third Street
Was
Milwaukee
Ottumwa
Ieee
Ikeas
Dramatic Club
Prospect
Iowa City House
Europe
J.T. Jones
Pittsburg
North Liberty
Luther Leaguers
Luther Fuhrmeister
Cedar Rapids
Johnson County
Trey
Claude R. Foss
Augustana College
J. M. Flannagan
Y.C. A
Ronolupe Three Congregations
Weed'e Park
Bloomington
AU Ebrbesb
Children's Memoriial Hospital Training School For
Ofers
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Presbyterian Hospital
Lincoln Park
R. N
Fullerton Ave
Rock Island
Rockies
Denver
Colorado Springs
Publo
F. Boxd
Pas
Ant
E. Ferguson
Muscatine
Lange Force OF Workers
Levi Griffith
Atalssa
Charles Parker
J. W. Lewis
West Fifth Street
EN Holliday
Fairport
Harry Holiday
Kunst Fifth Street
Fe Church
Wey
F. S. Pentzer
Muscatine, Ia
Bosco
Fphilo
Florida
Pope Somerwell
Atall Booksellers
George Kerr
New York
Ithebobbs‘ Merrill Company
Ararolis
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