Bert King Promoted to Captain in U S Army
Announcement from Dr E H King states LT A A King of the 8th U S Cavalry has been promoted to captaincy. King entered service as a private in the First U S Cavalry twelve years ago, became a second lieutenant after an exam, later served as first lieutenant, and spent years in Cuba and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. King
A. A. King
8Th U. S. Cavalry
Senate
Bert King
Ca Ype
First
U. S. Cavalry
Eighth Cavalry
Cuba
Philippines
Electric fans for rent or sale at low cost
Base Ball fans may be all right once in a while but electric fans will keep you cool. We have them for rent or sale in all styles. Make arrangements before the rental fans are gone as we will not rent new fans. A fan costs only a cent an hour to run.
Mrs Giesler Remembered For Service To Muscatine
Mrs. Fred Giesler died at 11 pm Tuesday at 107 West Seventh Street after lingering illness. A devoted United Brethren worker for over 20 years, she led charitable projects and served as president of the State Association of Missionary Societies during spring meetings in Muscatine. Born July 24, 1850 in Washington Iowa she leaves three children Frank F Giesler Winifred Dessa, and Eleanor who died shortly after birth. Funeral Friday at 4 pm from the family residence with Rev J C H Light in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Giesler
West Seventh Street
Muscatine
United Brethren Church
Giesler
Washington
Lavenia Elizabeth Giesler
William
Hannah Stewart
Winifred
Frank F
Dessa
Starck Military Band To Perform At Family Theatre
The Starck Military band with Miss Inez Louise Shaffnit will give a concert at the Family Theatre this evening. The program includes regular numbers and a cameragraph feature to accompany the musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starck Military Band
Inez Louise Shaffnit
Muscatine Elks Headed to Los Angeles Convention
Muscatine Elks plan to travel to the Elks convention in Los Angeles from July 6 to 17. Delegates mentioned include S. J. Fuller J. Wierand R. L. Johnson John Reay and Ferdinand Seamalz with others likely to join. Special Pullman sleepers will depart July 6 meeting other Elks at Council Bluffs en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Los Angeles
Cal
Elks
S. J. Fuller
John Wierand
L. Johnson John Reay
Ferdinand Seamalz
Pullman
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Ss. J. Fuller
W. J. Watson
Alumni Frolic At Weed Park Enjoyed By Many
The Muscatine Business College Alumni Association held an outing at Weed park last evening. Nearly 100 attended the moonlit event, enjoyed a picnic supper, and played a number of games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
Muscatine Business College Alumni Association
Fragmentary catalog item notes and titles from press clippings
A garbled OCR fragment lists musical pieces and performers including Cameragraph Illustrated Song Brockman and The Chimes. It references Inez Louise Shaffnit and shows magazine-style headings with stray marks and partial titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockman
Db-Gong
Inez Louise Shaffnit
Baptist Young People Picnic at Weed Park
The Baptist Young People's Union held a picnic supper at Weed Park last evening with about sixty attendees from the church and friends. After supper a singfest and games followed, and the group dispersed around 9:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Young People’s Union
Weed Park
Mrs Sunday to Undergo Mayo Clinic Operation
Springfield, June 30. Governor Deneen received a telegram from Rev Billy Sunday stating Mrs Sunday would be operated on by Dr Mayo at the Rochester Minnesota hospital. The nature of the procedure was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Deneen
Billy
Mayo
Rochester, Minn
Part II Illustrated Song from The Shogun Selection
Illustration credits Part II featuring O W Brockman and a selection titled Emolia. Includes ds bed bGiete carte and accompanying notes from The Shogun program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameragraph
O. W. Brockman
Ds. Bed
bGiete
Mayor Busse Recovering After Appendectomy
Chicago reports Mayor Busse underwent an appendectomy after sudden illness in his office. Doctors say the operation was entirely successful and his condition remains favorable as of today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Busse
Ill
Honor Dead Magnate Forces National League Cancellations
Out of respect for Israel Durham president of the Philadelphia National League club who died Monday no games will be played in the National League Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
New York
N. Y
Israel Durham
Des Moines Cyclone Smashes Northwest City Area
A cyclone struck Des Moines last night causing barns to be destroyed and trees uprooted. Mrs. Frank Cady sustained a slight bruise when her house was damaged in the same storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines
Frank Cady
Eliot Given Degrees at Harvard Commencement
Cambridge Mass June 30 Harvard University held its commencement exercises. Eliot was awarded degrees marking the ceremonial closure of the academic year. Notable graduates and faculty attended the ceremony in solemn observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
President Lowell Honors Charles Eliot with Doctoral Degrees
President Lowell conferred honorary degrees of Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Laws on Charles William Eliot former Harvard president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Laws
Chas. Wm. Eliot
Harvard
Iowa Crops Fared Well During June
Despite heavy rainfall Iowa crops across regions are progressing well with corn knee high by July 4 and bumper hay, oats, and potatoes. Apple yields lag due to late blossom, while weed growth and hail cause local delays. Widespread favorable weather boosted growth in most districts, with some areas reporting crop damage from worms and heavy weeds in corn fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Doctor Chappel
Iowa Weather and Crop Service Bulletin
Allamakee
Winneshiek
Chickasaw
Fayette
Clayton
Bremer
North Central
Kossuth
Cerro Gordo
Floyd
Franklin
Wright
Pocahontas
Northwest
Osceola
Lyon
Sioux
Buena Vista
Cherokee
Plymouth
West Central District
Sac
Oda
Woodbury
Monona
Audqubon
Shelby
Harrison
Central District
Grundy
Greene
Boone
Story
Marshall
Tama
Poweshiek
Jasper
Dallas
Guthrie
Greene County
East Central
Dubuque
Delaware
Benton
Jackson
Scott
Cedar
Conditions Improve on Prairie Farms Across Districts
Farmers report growing wheat and rapid corn growth on farms in Van Buren and surrounding districts. Fields show weedy corn in places but replants are underway. clover turning and meadows in good shape. The southwest and south central districts including Mahaska, Marion, Warren, Madison, Union, Clarke, Lucas, Wayne, Decatur, Cass, Montgomery, Taylor and Page show marked improvement in crop conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Mahaska
Marion
Warren
Madison
Union
Clarke
Lucas
Wayne
Decatur
Cass
Montgomery
Taylor
Page
West Liberty Social News Highlights Travelers and Visitors
West Liberty on June 30 reports a steady stream of arrivals and departures. Cassie Brady of Chicago visits her parents Mr and Mrs William Brady while Hazel Gunson leaves for Cookson Illinois. Several residents from Muscatine Elberon Downey and Davenport arrive or depart for visits and business in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Cassie Brady
Chicago
Ill
William Brady
Hazel Gunson
Leon Fisher
Cookson
C. S. Martin
James
Muscatine
J. D. Potter
Larinda Flattes
Downey
Robert Sarver
Agnes Ulch
Elberon
Celia Clark
Prairie Avenue
Frank Robison
Cedar Rapids
Marie Watters
Atalissa
Lin Watters
Will Brooke
Iowa City
Devoe Richards
Thomas McCarthy
Cedar Rapds
Jessie Knowles
Larson
West Branch
Fred Macdonald
Robert
Davenport
Harry Macdonald
North Ein Street
Thomas Becky
Frank Smith
Moscow
Phila Watson
Hastings
Neb
Susan Watson
West Fourth Street
William McCaleb
Z. T. McCaleb
Muscatine Post Office Unclaimed Letters List
Week ending June 29 1909 unclaimed letters at Muscatine Iowa include men Luz Basques Farne Kanse Castro Edward Jones Johnny Millhorn Ned Merrick M B Nye J G Peck Merrit J Reddick W E Rouse Noah Tommasson Paul Waugh and women Mary Fis Helen Johnson B Lee Ada Stevens May E Taylor and Rev H R Greaves Advise returning letter with advertised note from P M R S McNutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Luz Basques
Farne
Kanse Castro
Edward Jones
Johnny Millhorn
Ned Merrick
M. B. Nye
J. G. Peck
Merrit J. Reddick
W. E. Rouse
Noah Tommasson
Paul Waugh
Mary Fis
Helen Johnson
B. Lee
Ada Stevens
May E. Taylor
H. R. Greaves
R. S. McNutt
P. M
Start a savings deposit before July 6 to earn 4 percent
Open or add to savings accounts now to lock in 4 percent interest starting July 1. July 5 is a holiday, so deposits made by July 6 earn the July rate, with special outreach to women and children and a free home savings bank available in the Hershey Building at Third and Sycamore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Third
Sycamore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Samuelpitcher Een & Aes Pochette
Citizens’ Railway & Light Company
APERT
Tri-City Loan Co
Brady St. Davenport
Bears
J. C. H. Light
Starck Military
Family
Castoria
the Centaur Company
Cty
M. B.C. Frolic
PARK
Sunday
Rochester
Minnesota
Eel Ee
Northern Pacific Railway
Easiy
Minnesota Lakes
A. M. Cleland
Gen. Pass
Northern Pacifica Railway
St. Paul
Minn
D. Rockwell
Washburn
Crosbys
Wapello
Henry
Lee
State Bank
Capital
P. W. Francis
Henry Jayne
L. G. Burnett
L. C. Day
Robert L. Thompson
Savings Department
J. A. Folger & Co
W.F. Miksch
Iowa Ave
Chas. H. Gobble
Anson
Iowa Farm Mortgage Loans
J. E. Stevenson
Hershey Building
E. P. Day
East Second Street
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