Muscatine High School presents strong annual entertainment
The Muscatine High School annual entertainment drew a mixed crowd but delivered a premium program featuring the orchestra and Glee Club under Prof Paudhet and Mrs Davis. Debaters Roy Baker Julia Hutchinson Anna Rankin and Edgar Francis spoke on banning trusts as the audience applauded performances from Bardell vs Pickwick and the Rose Maid of Is? The show signals a new era for the school and its musical groups with a hopeful future for the orchestra and students.
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Muscatine
Schall
Muscatine High School
Davis
Roy Baker
Julia Hutchinson
Anna Rankin
Edgar Francis
Detwiler
Glee Club
Bardell
Pickwick
George Howe
Winkle
Earl Hudler
Staveleigh
Joe C. King
Buzfuz
Frank Holcomb
Snubbin
Jay Lawrence
Phunky
Dodson and Fogg
Glenn Ashton
Will Gates
Carl Ross
Ralph Rayburn
Skimpin
Justice Detwiler Sam. Weller
Robert McCampbell
Tupman
Henry Sawyer Ee
Snodgrass
Robert Edgerton
Alice Collins
Clappins
May Baird
Sanders
Anna Rankin Overture
R. Schlepegrell
Eunice Markmann
Idalia
Minerva Hartman
Lulu Leyda Bmcoorr
Mamie Markmann Corona
Adelaide Heller
Helen Tappe
Ora Sawyer
Anna Molis
Ida Ashcraft
Helen Davis
Gretchen Legler
Herman Schmidt
Fay Bennison
Joe King
Prof
Paudhet
Mable Hoffman
Bessie Jarvis
Helen Coe
Ed. Asthalter
Bessie Dealing
Walter Klaffenbach
Marriage Seasickness Sparks Composer Spouse Disdain
Philadelphia Post recalls a lighthearted on board quarrel between Victor Herbert and Mrs. Herbert during their Atlantic crossing. The couple’s irritability grew with each ship motion and noise, culminating in an exchange over silence until shore where each asked the other not to speak or risk drastic action.
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Philadelphia Post
Victor Herbert
Herbert
Muscatine Journal Promotes Spring Trade Scene
Market place buzzed with brisk trade as roads improve and smallpox wanes. Muscatine merchants showcase new spring goods inviting residents to town for shopping and to keep up with Muscatine's leading journal.
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Muscatine
Muscatine Journal
Death of Jesse Briggs in Bloomington Township
Jesse Briggs died yesterday at 3 15 PM at his Bloomington township home after a few days illness with typhoid fever. He was born in Scott county Iowa and was in his 30th year. A button factory worker for many years, he is survived by his wife two children his parents and several brothers.
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Jesse Briggs
Bloomington Township
Mr.riggs
Scott County
Iowa
Card of Thanks to Friends and Banner Lodge No 10 D of H
The Blakeslee family thanks friends and Banner Lodge No 10 D of H for help and sympathy after a bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Blakeslee and Children.
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Banner Lodge No. 10
Mrs. Blakeslee
First Ice of Winter Proclaimed Safest Route
Authorities urge residents to clear channels and prepare safely as the first ice forms, signaling the start of winter activities. Officials warn against risky exploration and remind civilians to wear life jackets near open water.
State Legislature Feuds Over Taxation Debates in Senate
Des Moines dispatch notes tense sessions as Blanchard and Cheshire clash over substitutes, with Hubbard and Moffit shaping adjournment dates. House debates insurance reform and public officer penalties while keeping adjournment plans in flux.
Hunting Trip Planned on Wan derer Houseboat
A Muscatine group of businessmen has chartered the Wan derer houseboat and will begin a weeklong hunting expedition to Turkey Island as soon as the river thaws. The party includes E. M. Warner, Robi. Schenck, Robi. Meyjaughey, Charles McBride, H. C. Madden, Charles Fisch, Henry Will, J. E. Coe and John Eversmeyer.
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Muscatine
Wanderer
Turkey Island
Messrs. E. M. Warner
Robi. Schenck
Robi. Mejyaughey
Charles McBride
H. C. Madden
Charles Fisch
Henry Will
J. E. Coe
John Eversmeyer
When Two Old Men Share Tall Tales
Two senior storytellers trade quips as a rival boasts a sharper yarn. The exchange hints at stubborn pride and friendly one upmanship that punctuates their aging banter.
Large Reception At Giesler Home On Second Street
Mrs J L Giesler and Mrs John Kaiser hosted a large reception this afternoon at the Giesler residence on Second Street. The house featured Easter lilies smilax carnations and pink and green flowers. A receiving committee listed Davenport and Wilton members. guests included Miss Clara Dodge and Mrs Sarah Mayer among others. Miss Gertrude Musser and Miss Stella Cohn served frappe in the back parlor. waitresses were Miss Jeanette Hannan Miss Ida Ashcraft and Miss Edna Giesler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Giesler
John Kaiser
M. A. McAulay
F. S. Pentzer
Wilton
Clara Dodge
Ed. Meham
Sarah Mayer
Gabriel
Critz
Gertrude Musser
Stella Cohn
Frappe
Jeanette Hannan
Ida Ashcraft
Edna Giesler
Editor and the press on truth and daily life
Rev H D Herr at First Congregational Church gave a two class view of editors work likening it to a camera that records all and a discriminating judge that chooses the good true and useful He said everyone is an editor as society accepts and rejects members and noted helpful stereopticon views from In His Steps would aid the discussion and lessons afterward.
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Sioux City
Sapho
Foster's
Assembly
Des Moines
Trebor
H. D. Herr
First Congregational Church
Iowa House Opposes Puerto Rico Tariff Bill
Des Moines dispatch reports the Iowa House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution declaring opposition to the Puerto Rico tariff bill as passed by the Lower House of Congress. The item notes the savors of a broader political debate with additional local incidents mentioned in the teletyped headline.
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House
Prentiss
Wilson
Washington
Boards of Supervisors
Surrender moves amid Boer forces from Bloemfontein dispatch
Telegram from Bloemfontein reports many burghers seek surrender under the last proclamation and columns are sent to register names. In another report near Bethulie the Boers repulsed a British attack under Gatacre with heavy losses and prisoners taken.London notes Gatacre defeat not believed here.
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London
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Pretoria
Gatacre
Bethulie
Quiet Wedding in Leadville at Home of Johnsons
Miss Flora L. Johnson sister of the host married Walter G. Martin of Kokomo manager of the Snow Bank mine. Rev D L Fleming officiated. Only family attended. They left for a short bridal tour and will reside in Kokomo.
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Leadville
Col
Democrat
E. M. Johnson
West Seventh
Flora L. Johnson
Walter G. Martin
Kokomo
Snow Bank
D. L. Fleming
Local Notices and Small City News
Dwellings on West Fourth owned by John Millar and Clifford and Son undergo repairs. Wanted to buy a horse around 1200 pounds. South Muscatine Lumber Co. Bankers Union meeting tonight at 8. Wm. Slattery sold his paper to Henry Bird of Iowa City, brokered by Billy Miller. Schmit Bros. install a new telephone line for wall paper and more at No 199. Several local ladies from Wilton shopping in the city visit Mrs. Blanchard. John Hesser leaves Bogart’s barber shop to open in Nichols. Mike Alden to replace him here. Judge Rowan’s court: Jake Steibling acquitted, Joe Long fined 2 dollars plus costs for shooting quail on J M Sharrer’s island. H F B O No 266 held a well attended meeting with eight new applications and a pleasant program afterward.
Tragic House Fire Claims Child At Quasqueton Iowa
In Quasqueton Iowa tonight a family home fire killed one two-year-old boy. Mrs Melick escaped with the child but fainted in the road while carrying the infant. Fire officials recovered the badly charred body of the other child from the ruins.
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Quasqueton
Iowa
John Melick
Dynamiters Sentenced in Cedar Rapids Court
Seven dynamite jokers were sentenced in police court for unlawful assembly. Two pay $100 fines and five pay $25 each. Dynamiter Mettie has been returned from Michigan and will be held to the grand jury.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Dynamiter Mettie
Michigan
Sound money puzzle over gold and silver
A dialogue unfolds with two characters debating sound money. They note gold men object to silver and banknotes, arguing silver carries as much sound as gold. The exchange centers on whether the term sound money applies only to gold. The discussion turns on the perceived legitimacy of silver in monetary value.
Miner Killed in Powder Blast Near Van Horne
In Van Horne Iowa Gus Waterstraub was blasting logs when the charge failed to explode. He returned to inspect the charge and the powder ignited. He suffered fatal injuries and died the following morning.
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van Horne
Iowa
Gus. Waterstraub
Triangular Contest at Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Iowa March 21 The upcoming election on the 28th promises a lively three cornered race. Three tickets compete with Republicans divided by a non partisan ticket and Democrats likely to unite, setting a heated contest.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa
Fie
Traer Merchant Chauncey Conrad Files Bankruptcy
Chauncey Conrad of Traer Iowa filed a bankruptcy petition with Deputy Clerk Stewart in federal court. He reports debts of 3382.86 dollars and assets of 4743.10 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Chauncey Conrad
Traer
Stewart
Federal Court
Conrad
Weather Outlook for Iowa Forecast
Fair to night and Friday. In dications for Iowa slight cooling in the northeast tonight. Chicago dispatch notes fair skies for the state with cooler air moving in from the north.
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Chicago
Ill
Iowa
Conductor Killed in Hull Rail Collision
Mason City Iowa March 21 a head end crash on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line at Hull killed Conductor Mike McKeever and injured Brakeman French who lost a hand. No 73 passenger west bound struck No 62 freight during yard switching as air brakes failed and both trains were badly damaged.
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Mason City
Iowa
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Hull
Mike McKeever
French
West
New Albany Dig Uncovers Pot of Gold Dating Pre Civil War
John Wise, digging near the foundation of an old burned farm house in New Albany Indiana, unearthed a pot of gold worth several thousand dollars. The coins date before the Civil War and are considered a fabled find.
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New Albany
Ind
John Wise
Park Avenue Community Notes Mark Early Spring Happenings
Wm Halstead has nearly recovered from a severe illness. Mrs Ruth McDonald is poorly after returning from the south. Three meadow larks were seen signaling spring. Mrs Frank Gurtner, once housebound, is able to move about. Louis Downer and wife Cedar county welcomed a daughter on the 21st. Weed Park attracted many visitors last Sunday as spring arrived and street cars were anticipated for summer crowds.
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Wm. Halstead
Ruth McDonald
Frank Gurtner
Louis Downer
Cedar County
Weed Park
World would be uninhabitable if birdless says French naturalist
A French naturalist warns that without birds the world would fail to sustain human life within nine years despite insecticides. He notes crops would be eaten by pests as sprays fail to halt damage.
Farmer’s wagon-bed paint joke frames idle habits
A farmer who keeps his wagon bed painted is often seen as keeping nothing of value. Some people believe hoarseness signals illness. If someone shows you his bank book, it likely means he has just deposited and not yet balanced the account.
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Julia Hutchin
Delantante
Geo. Voelker
Song of the
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Codb Tappe
Paudiet
Ceres
Saturn
Mabel Hoffman Triptolemus
Alice Hayes
Pee Ee Peere
Anna Molis Proserpina
Laura Junkin
Pomona
Eee Ae Anna Rankin
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Ames
Blanchard
Cheshire
Mahaska
Polk
Hubbard
Woodbury
Moffit
Ayers
All People Editors
Cedar Rap
Ids Dynamiters
Cial
Unani
Mously
Ken
Dall
House of Congress
West Fourth
John Millar and
Clifford & Son
South Muscatine Lumber Co
Bankers’ Union
Wm. Slattery
Henry Bird
Iowa City
Billy Miller
Schmit Bros
Geo. Plitt
C. B. Strong
D. Moore
W. D. Harris
J. Woodhouse
W. A. McAulay
City
W. Blanchard
John Hesser
F. E. Bogart
Nichols
Mike Alden
Jokers
Traer Merchant Falls
Milwaukee & St
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Park Avenue
Berlin
Dewar
Snow
Dead Sea
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