Storms sweep Eastern Iowa. injuries and damage reported
Electrical storms hit Burlington and vicinity causing power outages as ten streetcars burned out. Oskaloosa saw a cloudburst and factory repairs. Columbus Junction and Grandview reported hail and strong winds damaging crops. Waterloo received rainfall and residents noted various weekend visits and travels among locals.
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Iowa Evening Press
Burlington
Toky
Philly Hoerr
Oskaloosa
Iowa Evening Pre
St. Paul
Cotter
Grandview
Jena
Waterloo
Elopers Evade in Shenandoah Marriage Flight
Eva Dolth age 15 of Shenandoah and Harry Remy eloped in an automobile and married before her father could intervene as he followed in another car. The Creston Iowa Evening Press notes the girl’s age and the father’s objection to a marriage so young.
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Iowa Evening Press
Creston
Eva Dolth
Shenandoah
Harry Remy
Wilton Notes Roundup of Local Visits
Wilton Iowa June 27 Mrs Ltzle Wacker leaves for Victor for a three week visit with friends. Mrs Elmer Wetershauser and son of Le Moines return home after a short visit with Mr and Mrs CG Kane in Muscatine. Miss Eva Meling, visiting in Atelissa, returns home. Prof and Mrs W A Pye of Tama arrive and visit over Sunday with Mr and Mrs H B Strong. James Archer arrives from Muscatine.
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Vntine
Catherine Archer
Alexander Atwill
Muscatine
Howard Rowland
Davenport
Lawrence Dornsell
Fort Wayne
Ind
Maude Latchaw
0. B. Weaver
Mustatine
Z. S. Hain
Charles Teufel
Durant
George Mannasmith
First Iowa Victim on Insane Fourth Parade
Waterloo reported 11-year-old Merie Witt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Witt, severely wounded by a toy cannon explosion. Doctors closed the wound with twenty four stitches. Fears remained for potential complications from the injury.
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By Town Evening Press
Waterloo
Merie
Edward Witt
Federal Construction Company Buys Milerace Option
The Federal Construction Company of Masestine filed today in Louisa county to option the mill race dam site and related equipment from George Erbes of Burlington. The move aims to develop the Iowa river power project linked to the Muscatine engineering effort. Surveyors will assess the site's viability for water power development.
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Wapalio
Federal Construction Company
Masestine
C. W. Kemble
Recorder
Louisa County
Che P Chess
George Erbes
Burlington
Muscatine
David Sterrit
Iowa General Assembly
Iowa River
Pittsburg Chute
Wapello
Sterrit
Barnard Receives Medal of Honor for Sculpture
The French press Le Steele reports George Grey Barnard, American sculptor and former Muscatine resident, has been awarded a Medal of Honor in sculpture. The medal is rare, not awarded for almost a hundred years, and Barnard’s work was praised at the Grand Palais during Theodore Roosevelt’s visit.
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Barnard
Grand *Palais
Theodore Roosevelt
la Siecle
DROWNS IN CEDAR RIVER AT CEDAR RAPIDS
William Stevenson aged 18 drowned in the Cedar River yesterday afternoon in Cedar Rapids. The treacherous stream claimed the life during a routine outing near Pinds Watery Grave.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Evening Press
Jung
William Stevenson
Cedar River
California Man Falls From Platform Train Near Boone
W A Paina of Gilroy California fell through an open platform of a crowded train west of Boone last night. He was not missed until the train reached Boone. His wife and daughter accompanying him to Canada had the train backed up. He was found unconscious on the track and rushed to the hospital where doctors say he will recover.
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California
Iowa Evening Press
Boone
W. A. Paina
Gilroy
Cal
Canada
The Value of Food for Brain and Nerves
A note asserts that nourishing foods are essential for successful thinking and work. It cites that many successful men attest to the importance of proper nourishment for mental performance and productivity.
Intoxicated man fined in justice court
Charles Goetting was arrested today for intoxication and creating a disturbance. After pleading guilty, he was fined $10.00 and costs in Justice Carl's court. Information filed by Chief McElravy and arrest made by Constable H. C. Haney.
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Charles Goetting
Carl
McElravy
H.C. Haney
Grape-Nuts Promoted as Brain Nerve Food
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as a plain nerve food made from wheat and barley with potash phosphate. It claims the cereal replenishes brain and nerve tissue and suggests serving with cream, eggs, and fruit. Posted by Postum Cereal Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Natura
George B Cook Former Huttig yard foreman dies
Obituary from Muscatine recalls George Bradford Cook born 1844 Norwich Conn. He moved to Muscatine in 1861 and worked 29 years as yard foreman at Huttig Manufacturing. Civil War veteran, member of Hook and Ladder Co. Survived by mother, brother S B Cook and sister Mrs H H Witter. Died at home on Fourth and Cherry streets after two year illness from esophageal constriction and congested lungs.
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Cherry Streets
George Bradford
Cook
West Hill
Norwich
Conn
Muscatine
Huttig
Gal Bitzer
Muscaine
Old Hook and Ladder Company
5. B. Cook
H. H. Witter
Friends Entertained At Country Cream Social
About forty friends of Mr and Mrs Elmer Miller gathered Saturday evening at their country home for a light cream social. Guests included Mr and Mrs Johnson Mr and Mrs Swalley and daughter Mr and Mrs Wolfz and daughters Edna and Mabel Mrs P R Axtel and son Dale Mr and Mrs John Miller Mr and Mrs Ross Roseman and son Mr and Mrs Clark Miller and several Misses Erma Anna Moler Kate Mamie Helgher Lucile Mary Thompson Mabel Miller Lida Wolf Grace Miller and others along with George Fredaid T Woilt Harold Paul Orie Roseman Fred Meyers Eldon Axtel Walter Miller Will Sissel Benjamin Denham A C Buttman of Grandview and Frank Thompson.
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Alt Country Home
Elmer Miller
Jan Ite
Johnson
Swalley
Wolfz
Edna
Mebel
P. R. Axtel
Dale
John Miller
Ross Roseman
Clark Miller
Erma
Anna Moler
Kate
Mamie Helgher
Lucile
Mary Thompson
Mabel Paul
Mabel Miller
Lida Wolf
Grace Miller
Messrs. George
Aid T. Woilt
Harold Paul
Orie Roseman
Fred Meyers
Eldon Axtel
Walter Miller
Will Sissel
Benjamin Denham
A.C. Buttman
Grandview
Frank Thompson
Birthday Celebrations Across Town This Weekend
Social notes report Mrs. J W Nestlebush hosting twenty friends at 18 Town Avenue for her husband Mr Nestlebush's 34th birthday. William Van Zyl celebrated his 45th birthday at 973 New Avenue with games and luncheon. Various church and lodge groups schedule meetings and receptions through Tuesday with socials, sessions, and a postponed Trinity Episcopal picnic.
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J. W. Nestlebush
Town Avenuue
Nestlebush
William van Zyl
New Avenue
Weed Park
Margaret's Guild
Trinity Episcopal Church
No Long Waits at Our Lunch Counter Makes Fresh Service
The ad touts quick, customized meals served steaming hot from the range. It contrasts fast, attentive service with the slower cook-it-all-at-once approach, promising to provide exactly what the customer wants.
Deceptive Exchange Party Idea at Social Gathering
A descrip tion of a party game where guests swap wrapped articles to swap with others, opening them in a quiet corner and rewrapping to trade again if not desired. The piece notes playful deception and humor about a suitor courting Nancy Squires over nine weeks.
Town Lodge to Hold Second Degree Meeting Tomorrow
AR and AM Masons announce work on the second degree at Town Lodge No. 2 A F and A M tomorrow evening at 7 30 sharp. All brethren in good standing are cordially invited. Per W M. For fire insurance in reliable companies consult John Rosbins, Real Estate Agent.
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A. FL
A. M
Per
W. M
John
Rosbins
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