Concert at St Matthias Assembly Hall
A concert is planned for Wednesday evening at St Matthias Assembly Hall with a limited ticket supply at 25 cents. Tickets are sold at Leysen's Shoe Store McBride Cope's Drug Store and Hirt Fesler's Music Store. Roy Macklin was found guilty of assault on William Bayles and fined $2 plus costs in Justice J H Carl's court. The incident occurred on Second Street Saturday night.
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St. Matthias Assembly Hall
Roy Macklin
William Bayles
J. H. Carl
Second Street
Leysen
McBride & Cope
Hirt & Fesler
Homesteaders' Industrial and Banner Lodge Meet This Week
Society notes show the Homesteaders' Industrial group to meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. A. M. Thompson's home, 606 East Fifth Street. The Banner lodge industrial meets Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Laffier's home, 1115 East Second Street. A full attendance is desired.
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A. M. Thompson
East Fifth Street
Banner Lodge
Fred Leffier
East Second Street
Dorcas Society Meeting Postponed Due to Hartman Funeral
The Dorcas society meeting is postponed to next week because of the Hartman funeral on Wednesday.
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Dorcas Society
Hartman
Injured Worker Severely Lacerates Finger at Sash Factory
Garrett Hazen of Lucas Grove road suffered a severe laceration to the fourth finger of his right hand in a machine at the Roach and Musser Sash and Door factory Saturday afternoon. Dr. J. L. Klein treated the injury.
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Garrett Hazen
Lucas Grove
Roach & Musser
J. L. Klein
Quality Store Hosts East Suit House Representatives
Tomorrow at our store Mr Wm Kelly, a leading eastern suit house, presents a complete stock of spring suits with stylish lines and savings. Also Mr Kennefick of Strawbridge Clothier Philadelphia shows dress materials silks linens etc. B E Lilly.
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Wm. Kelly
Oone
East
Kennefick
Strawbridge & Clothier
Philadelphia
B. E. Lilly
Masons convene Iowa Lodge No 2 meeting Tuesday evening
The Iowa Lodge No. 2, A F and A M, invites all brethren in good standing to a Tuesday evening meeting at 7:30 o clock. Work on the third degree will be conducted by the Worthy Master.
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Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
W. M
Gold Medal Flour Ad Encourages Loyal Shoppers
Malinda urges Clarissa to stay upbeat and order a sack of Gold Medal Flour, emphasizing continued confidence in the brand.
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Clarissa
Malinda
Juvenile Court Tries Two 14-Year-Olds for Theatre Vandalism
Glen Bryant and Roy Wisener, both fourteen, admitted vandalism at the Family theatre. Judge Jackson ordered Wisener freed on probation while Bryant received an indefinite confinement sentence in the jail and juvenile ward.
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Glen Bryant
Roy Wisener
Charles Binz
Laemmle
Bryant
Williams & Rodgers Company Placed Under Receiver
Cleveland March 15 a federal court appointed a receiver for Williams & Rodgers Company a major department store in Northern Ohio. The firm’s liabilities are expected to exceed 200000.
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Cleveland
Williams & Rodgers Company
Ohio
Social Roundup From Montpelier and Surrounding Areas
Miss May Holt of Fairport visits aunt and uncle in Montpelier. Foser family departs for Boise City Idaho then Kansas for future home. Davis and Clark travel to Muscatine for a few days. Morris family from Fairport visits relatives. Kate McGrew of Grandview visits the area. Jesse Franklin calls in Davenport. Mrs Chas Love of Montpelier visits Muscatine. Anderson Franklin visits Montpelier. McCulley family in Muscatine and Buffalo visits. Buchele family from Fairport visit. Ager and Morris call on Muscatine. Schroeder family spends Sunday in Blue Grass. Ella Bishop of Buffalo visits. John McCulley spends Thursday in Buffalo with parents.
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Montpelier
May Holt
Fairport
Jesse Franklin
Foser
Shila
Boise City
Idaho
Kansas
George Davis
Bert Clark
Muscatine
Victor Morris
Kate McGrew
Grandview
Davenport
Chas. Love
Joe Clapper
Anderson Franklin
John McCulley
August Briegel
Fred Buchele
W. F. Davis
Thomas Ager
Joe Morris
Theo. Schroeder
Blue Grass
Ella Bishop
Buffalo
Mrs Mary Debois Dies At 61 In Ottumwa
Word from Muscatine reports the death of Mrs Mary Debois wife of D C Debois aged 61 at her home 129 Lincoln street Ottumwa Iowa The funeral is set for 2 PM Tuesday with remains arriving Tuesday evening at 8 PM and services at Sweetland M E church Wednesday at 10 AM Interment in Melpine cemetery Sweetland township
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Muscatine
Mary Debois
D. C. Debois
John Brownawell
Sweetland Township
Lincoln Street
Ottumwa
Debois
Brownawell
Sweetland
Junior Endeavor Society Organized at First Presbyterian Church
The young people of the First Presbyterian church formed a junior Christian Endeavor society on Sunday afternoon. Officers elected include President Miss Fern Nesper, Vice President Glyde Beach, Secretary Miss Janet Hudson, and Treasurer Miss Sade Townsley. Meetings will be held each Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
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First Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Fern Nesper
Glyde Beach
Janet Hudson
Sade Townsley
Justice and HS Constable Sued in District Court
John W. Miller sues Justice H. S. Howe and Constable John Duncan with county and board of supervisors as co-defendants seeking 1500 and 750 respectively. The case stems from a two year old dispute over a carpenter bill and a horse levy. Also Daut & Whitmer sue Ed Seiler for 61.09 over a gang plow loan.
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District Court
John W. Miller
H. S. Howe
Metropolitan Security Company
John Duncan
Constable
Muscatine County
Board of Supervisors
Miller
Justice Howe
Constable Duncan
W. Kincaid
Kincaid
Duncan
Daut & Whitmer
Ed. Seiler
McKee
Flower of the Ranch Company Debuts in City
The Flower of the Ranch company arrived from Moline for a Grand Theatre performance this evening. The Howard success will be offered to a large audience, with a refined show after improvements since last year. New hits were added and weak parts pruned for a stronger presentation.
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Moline
Howard
Pretty Conesville Wedding Unites Roy Leverne Maxwell and Grace Yocum
Roy Leverne Maxwell and Grace Leota Yocum were married March 11 at the Maxwell home two miles south of Conesville. Rev. J. W. Bechtel officiated as 73 guests attended a fern adorned parlor ceremony and elaborate wedding feast. The bride, a Muscatine county teacher, wore white taffeta. groom is the Maxwell family son. Second note: Minnie Brockway, formerly of Conesville, wed Fred E. Williams on March 6 in Littleton Colorado, with local friends sending best wishes.
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Conesville
Hns
Thos. Maxwell
Here
Roy Leverne
Grace Leota Yocum
J. W. Bechtel
Grace Reformed Church
Eva Jones
Muscatine County
Minnie Brockway
Colorado
Littleton
Col
Fred E. Williams
Minnie
Stephens Named Mayor by Los Angeles Recall Vote
Los Angeles March 15 W D Stephens was unanimously chosen by the city council to serve as mayor until March 28 the recall election date He succeeds former Mayor Harper who resigned Thursday facing a recall the first mayoral recall election in an American city
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Los Angeles
Cal
W. D. Stephens
Stephens
Harper
Wennermark Delivers Practical Talk At YMCA
Rev. H Wennermark of Grace Lutheran addressed the men at the local YMCA yesterday afternoon. The sermon focused on As a Man Thinketh, So He Is and was described as forceful and practical.
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H. Wennermark
Grace English Lutheran Church
Bryan Expresses Possible Nebraska Senate Run in 1911
Chicago March 15 W J Bryan said in an interview he would be receptive to running for United States senator from Nebraska in 1911 though he did not commit to active candidacy.
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Bryan
Chicago
Ill
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Eccentric acquaintance recalls Halle piano performance
Robert Louis Stevenson and a friend attended Sir Charles Halle at St James Hall in London. After the concert they reached Marble Arch in silence. The friend remarked that the elderly statesman at the piano appeared austere and chilling.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Sir Charles Halle
St. James’ Hall
London
Sir Charles
Marble Arch
Drury Township Notice at Star Clothing for final collection
The Winds Drury Township collector will be at Star Clothing Co. store for the last time next Saturday March 20.
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Drury Township
Star Clothing Co
Cranston Social Notes From Recent Visits and Events
Cranston March notes detail Mr. White’s return from Fruitland to his home, W. S. Hunter visiting Letts, Mrs. Ann McMichael of Muscatine visiting Shellabarger family, S. B. Snyder’s return from Muscatine, Ladies Aid meeting at Shellabarger home, Hugh Wigim buying stock in Arden, Shellabarger family and Muscatine visits, Mrs. Glen Epperly’s Muscatine trip for shopping, and the Lee Meeker wedding trip to Winfield with J. P. Meeker family.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
J. P. Meeker
Maurice
Winfield
Lee- Meeker
Farmer Keeps Cat in for Fattening Pigs
A farmer, proud of his fattening pigs, bought a pair from a neighbor but judged them small at eight weeks. He dryly quips that he should keep the cat shut up for a few days, suggesting a farcical uplift plan.
Governor Hadley Urges Broad Tax Increases in Message
Jefferson City Missouri March 15 Governor Hadley sent a message to the state assembly urging a sweeping rise in taxes to fund state needs. The recommendation signals major changes across revenue sources and public expenditures.
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Hadley
Jefferson City
Missouri Assembly
Altitudinosity Mispronounced Test Sparks Frantic Laughs
A playful quote shows Freddie Jones stuttering as his mother frets, while Georgie explains the boy cannot say a difficult word before Bobbie completes two laps around the block. The scene captures lighthearted family banter and child mispronunciation.
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Georgie
Freddie Jones
Mamma
Freddie
Bobbie
Puck
Ponderous exchange in Illustrated Bits scene
Evelyn notes the man is very learned and Natica agrees, saying he makes her tired. The dialogue carries a light, comic tone.
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Evelyn
Natica
Spinning on the Common in Boston’s provincial era
A historical note recalls Boston Common as a stage for spinning culture circa 1750. It cites 1720 town efforts to fund spinning wheels for Almshouse children and a 1747 society promoting the craft with a large spinning event. Spectators described hundreds of young spinsters and self-woven garments on display.
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Boston Common
Francis Drake
Memorial History of
Boston
Debated Heights of Historic Leaders Leave Answers Elusive
A brisk note on how historians struggle to pin down the exact statures of figures like Julius Caesar, Hannibal, Alexander the Great, Solomon, and even George Washington. The essay suggests many historic descriptions vary widely and remain uncertain.
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the Iron Duke
Julius Caesar
Hannibal
Alexander the Great
Solomon
George Washington
Napoleon
Notable Historic Figures Mentioned as Giants of Size
The passage notes famous rulers and leaders like Charlemagne Erlin the Bold Frederick the Great Robert Bruce Sir William Wallace General Winfield Scott and Richard Coeur de Lion as unusually large in girth and weight, describing them as “top notchers” in a brisk, opinionated line from the New York Press.
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Jay Gould
Charlemagne
Erlin the Bold
Frederick the Great
Rober Bruce
Sir William Wallace
Genera Winfield Scott
Richard Coeur de Lion
New York Press
Witty Brother Williams on pace of modern life
In Atlanta Constitution humor, Brother Williams quips that today is so fast and tied to gas bills, stars, and sunbeams. He jokes about Joshua halting the sun, Jonah’s whale, Lot’s pillar of salt, and salting trusts as a satire of contemporary progress and efficiency.
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Brother Williams
Joshua Livin
Jonah
Ile Trust
Atlanta Constitution
Old Gentleman Threatens Man with Fist in Furious Exchange
An angry elderly man shouts a sharp insult and threatens violence. He declares if the other’s brain were put in a mustard seed it would have as much room as a shrimp in the Atlantic.
Nose Breathing Advised For Sleepers By Doctor
A physician urges nasal breathing during sleep and instructs to rise and close the mouth if it remains open upon waking. The guidance emphasizes maintaining unobstructed breathing for better rest and health.
Abigail Message Credits Gold Medal Flour Endorsement
A brief promotional line attributes a mother’s praise to Gold Medal Flour claiming you cannot find better and advising not to try. The speaker signs as Martha.
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Abigail
Martha
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the New Shoe Store
West Second St
Slaughter’s
Bond's China
The
Quality Store
Thompson Bros
McQuesten & Sawyer
F. A. Neidig
Wisener At Liberty
New Jewelry Store
W. 2Nd St
Mary Brownawell
Sweet
Junior Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Church
Frankie Drew
Justice and
HS Constable
H. S. Howe and
Capitol
W. A. Young
Hedrick
Carroll
Harper’s
Council
Wennermarke
Geo
Cranston
Vail Prod. Com. Co
Family Theatre
Ray Raymond
Candy Kid Co
Flossie Rain
Thomas G. Gray
Eddie Burns
Fred Lasere
Terry
Elmer
Doctor
Frank McGinnis
Hilda Orth
Joseph Laemmle
the Family Theatre
Hershey
State Bank
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