Masonic Lodges Schedule Tied to Moon Phases
Iowa Lodge No 2 meets on or before the full moon with W M J Prrcurotta and Secretary A W Monican. Hawkeye Lodge No 2 meets on Tuesday before the full moon with W M Semxer and Secretary F W Eversmeyer. Washington Chapter No 4 R A M convokes Friday before the full moon with M E H P G A Bremcke and Secretary Geo C Winn. De Molay Commandry No 1 K T holds regular conclave Wednesday after the full moon with E C L Mikesell and Recorder L Lezotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Prrcurotta
W. M
L. Mikesell
E. C. de
G. D. Leezotte
Modern Women of America Meet at Woman Hall
USCATINE CAMP No. 106 of the Modern Women of America held their regular meetings on Tuesday evenings at Woman hall in Olds' Block. J A Tow nsley served as V C with Clay Kneese as Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Ipepee
Cedar Vs
Cedar Street
Woman Hall
Olds’ Block
J. A. Townsley
C. Clay Kneese
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
No. 13
Macabee Hall
Fisch’s
J. W. Rankin
Puerto Rico funds its schools roads and home interests
Puerto Rico pays no tariff duties that do not return to its schools, roads, and other local needs. The remark emphasizes that collected duties support regional public services and infrastructure.
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Puerto Rico
British relief cost heavy soldier fatalities in two towns
Ladysmith and Kimberley were relieved, but in both cases it cost the British about as many soldiers as were shut up in the towns.
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Ladysmith
Kimberley
Des Moines Mob Disrupts Davenport Troupe at Grand Opera House
A mob forced the May Davenport troupe to flee the Grand opera house in Des Moines on the evening of the 2d inst. The damage to the building is estimated at $500. The disturbance arose from alleged disrobing acts, provoking moral controversy.
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Des Moines
Grand Opera House
Opera House
Senator Gear’s Committee Door Opens After Knock
A Washington correspondent reports Gear’s committee room was locked until a knock. Colonel Root cites crowds and smoke making Mrs. Gear uncomfortable, explaining the door was closed. Dick had been smoking, leaving the air blue in the room.
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Washington
Senator Gear
Colonel Root
Gear
Old Dick
Missouri rails toward reform yet consolidates streetcar lines
Missouri, advocating aggressive anti trust methods, governs with strong state authorities yet allows a consolidation of St. Louis street-car companies. The move has led to worse service and more riders forced to ride standing and gripping straps during rapid transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
St. Louis
War End by Universal Love, Says eminent Banker
M. Bloch of War saw predicts war will soon be impossible due to advances in destruction, arguing a small force can annihilate an army with modern engines. He concedes war will not end until humanity embraces universal love. the millennium is far off.
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M. Bloch
Warsaw
A Straw Vote on Woman Suffrage Draws Fire
The Marshalltown Times-Republican editor argues against limiting suffrage due to some women not wanting to vote. The piece questions denying rights to willing voters and asserts no grounds to fear that the vote would corrupt politics, noting historically fewer convicts and more church members among women.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Piling Up Expenses In Cedar County Court Pushing Mulct Case
The Tipton paper laments 500 signers subpoenaed to test signatures on polling books amid a dispute over names. Costs may reach $2,000, blamed on temperance forces who oppose the mulct law yet did not craft it. The piece contrasts perceived expense with murder trials tied to saloon issues.
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Tipton
Mulct
Cedar County
Defense of office holders speech sparks journal critique
The Sioux City Journal rebukes Chancellor Craig for his Iowa Legislators address in Iowa City on February 22. It argues that criticizing officeholders as a class harms public service, noting selfish interests permeate schools and churches and that public trust declines if politicians are deterred from serving.
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Craig
Iowa
Iowa City
Sioux City Journal
Siberian railroad prospects for U S grain markets
W M Bunker conducted inquiries in Siberia for the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce to assess the potential of the Siberian railroad as a disruptive competitor to American grain production. He sent preliminary conclusions before returning, outlining what he learned about prospects for grain shipments and market impact.
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America
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
United States
W. M. Bunker
San Francisco
Siberian railway to aid American trade says expert
An intelligent Russian in the United States predicts the opening of the Siberian railway will benefit the American people more than any other nation except Russia. The Siberian grain trade is expected to play a minor role in world supply, while the new Asian country could become a major field for U.S. products as vast territories are developed.
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Asia
United States
Russia
Opinions On Christian Science And Trust Questions
Iowa Methodist notes the Christian Science movement waning in discussion and calls it absurd. Anita Tribune reports grocers near Eldora and Atlantic want to know what Hon J R Sovereign said on the trust issue at a Chicago anti conference. Burlington Hawkeye suggests Titus bill to place constitutional amendments on separate ballots would boost turnout by making amendments prominent.
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Iowa
Anita Tribune
Lafe Young
Eldora
Atlantic
J. R. Sovereign
Chicago
Judas
Burlington Hawkeye
Titus’ Bill
Iowa in Brief: Gilman estate shortage and local notes
The state will cover a $5,500 shortfall found in the estate of Dr. Gilman former superintendent at Mt. Pleasant insane asylum. His heirs face $400 remaining and $19,000 claims. Other items include Essex’s retrial for wreck near Russell, bigamy arrest of William Northcutt, Rev Hightshoe at Sigourney, E S Spooner death, four Poweshiek cheese factories, Des Moines auditorium cost and earnings, Camp meeting at Clear Lake, and emigrant train moves in Clinton.
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Gilman
Mt. Pleasant
Charles I. Essex
Chariton
Brighton
Scotland County
Hedrick Herald
Hightshoe
M. E
Sigourney
Q. and B
Clinton
Iowa
Insane Man in Clarion Causes Scuffle at Court House
Steffin Hegland of Clarion Iowa was brought for sanity examination. In a lobby scuffle with Sheriff Dyer the left collar bone was broken. Hegland escaped office custody and was recaptured by City Marshal Leonhard and jailed until the evening train to Independence.
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Clarion
Iowa
Steffin Hegland
Holmes
Court House
Dr Hobbs Sparagis Pills Cure Kidneys
Advertisement for Dr Hobbs Sparagis Pills claiming to cure kidney ailments with a free sample offer. Mentions Sterling Remedy Co Chicago and a generic contact location.
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Hobbs’ Sparagis
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Manila Siege Looms as White Sisters Hold Court Aboard
In Manila the garrison tightens around the city as insurgent threats grow. The Frost and Garrison households teem with spies, guards, and romantic entanglements while Latrobe’s ominous letter haunts Witchie Garrison and Margaret guards the young soldier Billy Gray. The Queen of the Fleet voyage era ends with looming revolt and wary patrols.
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Frost
Manila
Benedict
Nita
Hong Kong
Margaret
Frank Garrison
Frank
Margaret Garrison
Presidio
Hawaii
Armstrong
Honolulu
Yokohama
Mrs. Frost
San Francisco
Witchie Garrison
Cen
Drayton
Latrobe
Calle Real
Ayuntamiento
East Pace
Billy Gray
Witchie
Canker
Gray
Theteenth
Malate
Singalon
Morton
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Society
Masonic
M. W. OF
Court of Honor
Muscatine Camp
Woodman Hall
S. E. Fox
R. C. Schenck
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
H. Cosgrove
G. W. Coverston
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
K. of P. Hall
Iowa Avenue
J. C. Coster
C. C. H. S. Howe
K. of R
Eagle Lodge
G. D. Lezorre
M. W
H. S. Howe
E. H. Dousen
Redman Halil
Shammo Hall
E. O'Brien
T. J. Grant
Muscatine
Maccabee Hall
C. H. Stermeman
J. W. Hanen
Mary E. Peck
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Meewa
Q. T. Howard
EB. P. Dar
Bankers’ Union OF the World
Woodmen Hall
First National Bank
Good
QO. L. Peyeatt
N. W. Meyers
Electa
Mus
E. GresLer
Emma Manlove
Sec'y
Thos. Brown
Illinois
Clymer A. Coldren
East Second Street
John M. Kemble
J. W. McKee
Bramworth’s Drug Store
B Thompson
Sue Browning
W. B. Thompson & CO. Life Insurance
Old’s
Iowa Ave
2D St
J Carskaddan
W. D. Burke
Carskaddan & Burk
LAW
West Second Street
T. R. Fitzgerald
Hershey State Bank
Iowa Avenue and
Second Street
D. V. Jackson Titus & Jackson
Attorneys AT Law
Jayne
Hoffman Jayne & Hoffman
Scott Richman
E. F. Richman
Richman & Richman
H. J. Dean
Army Life In the
Philippines
Luneta
Paseo de Santa Lucia
Uncle Sam
Bimondo
Quiapo
San Miguel
Pasig
Paco
Ermita
Bureau of Military Intelligence
Aguinaldo
Malolos
Far West
Stewart
Rubicon
Bay
Red Cross
Mal de Mer
Col. Frost
Nita Frost
Ty F. Tennyson Neely
Reguilar
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
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