Public Library Notes on Readership and New Additions
The Muscatine public library shows strong use of general literature and fiction with heavy juvenile engagement. New acquisitions include Dickens Godshill editions, Eliot works, Cooper Sea Tales and Leatherstocking Tales, Twain's Mohawk edition, Poe definitive edition, Cambridge Old Testament, Bartlett Shakespeare concordance, Irving biographies, and works on radium, dietetics, and poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Children’s Department
Charles Dickens
Andrew Lang
George Eliot
James Fennimore Cooper
Mark Twain
Edgar Allen Poe
George E. Woodberry
Edmund Clarence Stedman
Young
Bartlett
Washington Irving
Alfred Russell Wallace
Herbert Paul
Freud
Lucas
Charles Lamb
Winston Churchill
Lord Randolph Churchill
R. K. Duncan
Hutchinson
America
John Gilmer Speed
Schillings
Cannon At Weed Park To Hold Two Large Guns
Two large guns to adorn Weed park were moved to the site this weekend. Work began Saturday morning with twelve horses and many men assisting. one gun reached the park in the afternoon and the other was brought up on Sunday.
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Weed Park
Y. W. C. A. Board Advances Lunch Hour Access Policy
The Y. W. C. A. board met yesterday afternoon and heard committee reports. They decided to admit gemagmen to lunch at noon while noting several requests from gentlemen due to the culinary department's strong reputation. The change has been discussed for some time.
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Gemagmen
Sewing event of Thimble Bee and G A R ladies
The Thimble Bee and Colonel Hare circle Ladies of the G A R held all day sewing at Mrs H S Howe's East Ninth street home with good attendance. A noon dinner was served and plans for Shiloh day on April 6 were discussed including a noon dinner and an evening Hare's hall entertainment.
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Thimble Bee
Colonel Hare
Metzger and Rickhoff to Marry Tomorrow Evening
The marriage of Edward P. Metzger and Miss Hulda L. Rickhoff is set for 7 30 tomorrow night at the bride’s parents home 975 Newell avenue. Rev. Christain Dipple of Chicago will perform the ceremony with about 75 guests expected.
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Edward P. Metzger
Hulda L. Rickhoff
Newell Avenue
Christain Dipple
Chicago
Mothers club to host husbands evening at Mrs. Dreier's
The Mothers club meets this evening at Mrs. Mary Dreier's home on West Third Street. Rev. J. W. Potter will present an address, there will be vocal selections, and refreshments will be served. The event invites the husbands of the club members as guests.
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Mothers Club
Mary Dreier
West Third Street
Rev
J. W. Potter
Strain and Metzger Wed by Justice Eversmeyer
The city couple John E. Strain and Miss Mary Lucy Metzger wed at 2 30 this afternoon as Justice F W Eversmeyer performed the ceremony at his West Second street parlors. Both will reside in the city with many friends.
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John E. Strain
Mary Lucy Metzger
Justice F. W. Eversmeyer
West Second Street
Young Epworth League to Serve Oyster Supper
The Epworth League of First Methodist Episcopal Church will serve an oyster supper in the church parlors this evening. Music will accompany the service as the young men work to ensure patrons receive good satisfaction.
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Epworth League
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Roller Skating Party At Armory Latest Social News
A roller skating party will be held at the armory this evening with invitations issued by E. C. Prouty. Many enthusiasts expect a pleasant evening of skating and socializing.
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Armory
E. C. Prouty
Educational Board Bill Debate Continues In Des Moines
In Des Moines on March 20 the senate resumed the educational board of regents bill with Crossley opposing and Smith of Mitchell supporting it. The governor’s Gillis land note response is due tomorrow. Corn life dividends fight features Thummell, Hepburn son-in-law, in town to oppose the bill. Cobb moves for final adjournment March 30 as the house debates the state teachers’ certification bill.
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Des Moines
Senate
Educational Board of Regents
Crossley
Smith
Mitchell
Gillisland
Thummell
New York Mutual
Hepburn
Cobb
House
Gas Well Unchecked Hood Fails to Contain Blaze
Caney Kansas March 20 A second attempt to cap the burning gas well used a hood but flames increased after the hood was placed The blaze rose to about eighty feet and the new hood is not expected to hold under the heat The rise is blamed on greater gas flow since the first hood trial
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Caney
Kan
Pierce Excused From Oyster Oil Hearing Over Illness
In St Louis on March 20 H Clay Pierce was excused from testifying in the Miss oyster oil proceedings until tomorrow due to a tonsillitis attack. The physician's certificate was not accepted by Attorney General Hadley who insisted on Pierce appearing if possible.
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St. Louis
H. Clay Pierce
Pierce
Hadley
Charges Enter Not Guilty Plea in Steunenberg Murder Case
Charles H. Moyer William D Haywood and George A Pettibone were arraigned in Caldwell Idaho each pleading not guilty to murder in the Steunenberg case Their trial was set for about May 15 with bail denied by District Judge Smith in Boise City March 20.
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Boise City
Idaho
Charles H. Moyer
William D. Haywood
George A. Pettibone
Steunenberg
Smith
Caldwell
House Committee Hears Hepburn-Dolliver Liquor Bill
Washington March 20. The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the Hepburn Dolliver bill and related measures to regulate interstate liquor traffic. Rep Webber of Ohio and Rep Boutell of Illinois spoke against the bills citing numerous newspapers opposing government interference.
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House
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Judiciary
Webber
Ohio
Boutell
Illinois
Priest James Hassett Dies in Mercy Hospital
Father James Hassett from Lawler Iowa dies at Mercy hospital in Dubuque at age 34 after illness. Funeral plans and further details follow in local notices.
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Jas. Hassett
Lawler
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
James Hassett
Coffee Debate Promotes Postum as Coffee Alternative
An appeal by coffee importers and roasters argues coffee harms a third of users and promotes Postum Food Coffee as a safe, nutritious substitute. It urges readers to test by stopping coffee for ten days and highlights Postum and Grape-Nuts as pure products with proven formulas, inviting inspections and wagers over competing claims.
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Boston
Postum Cereal Co. Inc. in Battle Creek
The entry notes the Postum Cereal Company limited located in Battle Creek Michigan. It presents corporate identity and origin without additional context from the surrounding text.
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Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Jerome Says Contributions From Life Insurance Funds Not Robbery
New York March 20. District Attorney Jerome declares that officers giving political contributions from life insurance company funds does not constitute larceny or any crime, and his opinion was submitted to Justice Sullivan in the court of general sessions.
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Jerome
New York
N. Y
Sullivan
Court of General Sessions
Peddlers Target Town as Chief Flannery Dims Shirtwaist Trade
Chief Flannery continues crackdown on shirt waist and lace curtain peddlers active in town. Gus Zeug arrests a lace curtain peddler at Fourth and Oak street. others await hearings in police court.
Man Injures Hand Playing Basketball at YMCA
John Neitzel sprained his hand and broke a finger yesterday afternoon while playing in the business men's class at the YMCA building. Doctor Weaver treated the injury at the scene.
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John Neitzel
Dr. Weaver
Miss Kane Recovering After Surgery at Hershey Hospital
Miss Mary Kane of Smalley avenue underwent surgery Sunday evening for strangulated hernia at Hershey Hospital. Doctors Tyler Beveridge Eversmeyer and Oliver performed the operation. She is recovering well and friends hope she will soon be able to leave hospital restored to health.
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Hershey Hospital
Mary Kane
Smalley Avenue
Stock Selling Rapidly for Gas Pipeline Project
The Commercial Club committee said it has sold nearly $4,000 worth of stock to fund piping natural gas to the city. The group reported this afternoon strong interest and rapid disposal of subscriptions.
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Commercial Club
Wapello Notes and Local Movements Reported
County Attorney Hale visited Oakville on Monday. H Weaver rode to Columbus Junction. Arthur Springer left for a short visit in Des Moines. R G Hawkins traveled to Columbus Junction, and Senator Mossberry of Columbus was mentioned in the report.
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Weapello
Hale
Oakville
H. ©. Weaver
Columbus Junction
Arthur Springer
Des Moines
R. G. Hawkins
Senator Mossberry
Columbus
Wapello Activities Include Meetings Sleighing and Entertainment
Junction business visitor Er Hicklin traveled to Columbus Junction Monday morning. A group of youths enjoyed sleighing Monday night. Elmer Jonson from Los Angeles visits the Silverthorn home and plans a home talent play My Uncle From Japan. The board of education met Monday afternoon and re elected Supt J B McCullouch for another year. The Wapello orchestra will present a minstrel show at Myron hall Friday with guests including Lloyd Maffit Cass Taylor Tingle Warren Paul Herrick Gus Tiemeyer and Sam Irwin. Oral Stevens leads the orchestra with Ted Taylor Frank Christie C E Hoag and William Conran in the strings and winds. Arthur Holmes of the Wapello Tribune visited relatives in Vinton Iowa over the weekend.
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Wapello Orchestra
Myron Hall
Lloyd Maffit
Cass Taylor
Tingle Warren
Paul Herrick
Gus Tiemeyer
Sam Irwin
Oral Stevens
Ted Taylor
Frank Christie
C. E. Hoag
William Conran
Arthur Holmes
The
Wapello Tribune
Vinton
Iowa
Local Notes from Ferdinand Ill March News
Ferdinand Ill March 20. Lewis Baker hauled hogs Saturday. Miss Hall of Petersville assists Mrs J S Price. John Hayes and Hazel Hayes were in Muscatine Monday on business. Wm Baker returned from Muscatine after several days away. Thus Fowler and Wm Ruthenberg shopped in Muscatine Saturday. Mrs Chas Krueger and children left for Hamlet to visit Mrs Mary DeBorde.
Real estate transfers filed with county records
Transfers show multiple parcels in Muscatine and West Liberty areas. Names include Peter B Mackey Leonard J Umscheid John Kobes Dr E B Fulham William D Avery and spouses Susie Whitacre Sherwood Osborn and firms with figures from $1 to $1300 for parcels in sections towns and townships.
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County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
Peter B
Mary B. Mackey
N. Hafner
Sen
Anna M. Umscheid
Leonard J. Umscheid
Muscatine
John Kobes
E. B. Fulham
Township 76
North Range
William D. Avery
John W. Albers
Carskaddan
Fred Wright
Ax ‘O
Susie Z. Whitacre
Gibson
West Liberty
Joseph H. Clark
Sherwood B. Osborn
Clark
Unclaimed Letters at Muscatine Post Office 1906
List of letters remaining unclaimed for week ending March 20 1906 at Muscatine Iowa. Men s list includes Roy Beach Tonas Boggs J E Dennis R L Hulet H B Hurlburt George Irven W G Johnson O McCall Robert Moxley Joe Unterburger Bert Strain Ralph Weingart Wm E Wilson. Ladies list includes Miss Grace Freyermuth Glornie Likes Miss Clara Opell Mrs Jessie Potter Mrs O Schffler. Parties calling for above letters please say ADVERTISED. W D Burk P M
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Muscatine
Iowa
Roy Beach
Tonas Boggs
J. E. Dennis
R. L. Hulet
H. BR. Hurlburt
George Irven
W. G. Johnson
O. McCall
Robert Moxley
Joe Unterburger
Bert Strain
Ralph Weingart
Wm. E. Wilson
Grace Freyermuth
Glornie Likes
Clara Opell
Jessie Potter
O. Schffler
W. D. Burk
P. M
Settlers Rates to Minnesota Dakota and Canada
Iowa Central offers very low price second class settlers tickets every Tuesday in March and April for settlers heading northwest. For rates or addresses, contact A. B. Cutts G. P. & T. A. Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Minnesota
Dakota
Canada
Iowa Central
Northwest
Egents
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Local notes and notices from the Journal
Community items list residents travel and visits amid society notes. Cyril Whitmer of Wilton stops in the city, Mrs. M. G. Swain visits Cedar Valley, a marriage license issued to John H. Strain and Miss Mary L. Metzger, and local society meetings announced. Also ads urge dad cigar, sanitary milk, and Journal want ads for draymen and merchants.
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John H. Strain
Mary L. Metzger
Boston Market Offers Smoked Fish and Fresh Oysters
A market listing highlights Catfish Mackerel Salmon and Trout with smoked fish salt fish and fresh oysters available at Boston Market for customers seeking seafood options.
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Boston
Giant Conspiracy Against You Foiled By Dr King’s Cure
A humorous ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and colds. It credits Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with offering the product at 50 cents and 1 90 dollars.
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Dr. King
Havercamp
Homeseekers Excursions by Iowa Central Railway
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month the Iowa Central railway will sell round trip excursion tickets to Minnesota the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian Northwest as well as to southern and western points. Fare is one fare plus two dollars with liberal limits and stopover privileges. For rates and details contact agents or A B Cutts G P & T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Iowa Central Railway
Minnesota
Dakotas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Northwest
A. B. Cutts
G. Pp
T. A
Minneapolis
Mina
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Dren
Cannon
Justice Eversmeyer
Kansas
Bill
Priest
Miss Kane
Wapello
Toben, Malone & CO
Ferdinand
Cyril Whitmer
Wilton
City
Dad Dolsen
Sterlin
Texas
M. G. Swain
Cedar Valley
Isaac Walton
Presbyterian Church
Drayman
Want
Adam von Dresky
Fast
Eighth Street
Dorcas Sewing Society
Mrs. Wickey
Cedar Street
Shroke Bros
Rosenberger
Brighton
Davenport
Adolph Rosenberger
Stuart
Q. L. Stutsman
Hillsdale, Mich
Calano Manufacturing Company
Michigan
J. G. Barger
Mulberry St
Frank Welch
M. J. Welch
Frank
Brookbank Pony Farm
P&rson
Hare’s Hall
Enquire
Avenue
Davenort
Chicago Fast Mail
Kansas City
Denver
California Limited
Washington, Oskaloosa
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Dally
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Passponzop
W. S. Underaonk
Muscatine Western
Underdonk
Slbam
Muscatine North
Eres Byouth
Round House
Hahn’s Switch
Fruitland
Grandview
Elrick
van Bem
Hahn's
Ree
Coeeeee
Nena
Hirtek
North Bound
Hahn's Switch
Fruitland Senne
Anees Sean
Hahn’s
Sena Hers
Obec
Maah Es’ Ee
Grandview Eee
Flrick
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