Idle Gold lecture inspires great pledges at Rock Island club
Dr. W. Marquis spoke on Idle Gold to the Presbyterian church men and women in Rock Island. The talk centered on a $2.50 gold piece used as a missionary illustration, raising more than $15,000 for the church fund and spurring Neapolitan discussions among the men about deeper involvement in missions.
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Presbyterian Brotherhood
W. 8
Marquis
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Rock Island
Missionary Fund
The
Presbyterian Church
New York State
White Lily Social Notes From Wyn France Area
White Lily March 25. Albert Mee Greer of Drury and Mr and Mrs Will Vanatta of Buffalo Prairie visited Wyn France Friday. Iva Martin of Drury visited relatives last week. Margaret Fuhr and Philipina Fuhr of Germany and Willie Vetter and Ernest Vetter visited Will Thomas Sunday. Mrs Will Schnier visited sister Mrs Will Parchart of Germany last week. Mrs John Brayton and Rosa visited Melvan Rounds in Muscatine. Sunday guests at Will Martins included Mr and Mrs Franz.
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White Lily
Albert MeeGreer
Drury
Will Vanatta
Buffalo Prairie
Wyn France
Iva Martin
Margaret
Philipina Fuhr
Germany
Willie
Ernest Vetter
Will Thomas
Will Schnier
Will Parchart
John Brayton
Rosa
Melvan Rounds
Muscatine
Will Martin's
Franz
Pyramid Pile Cure Free Trial Offer
Authorized ad copy promoting Pyramid Pile Cure claims fast relief from piles and rectal disease. Promises a free trial package via Pyramid Drug Co and urges purchase of a 50 cent box after trial, asserting instant relief and avoidance of surgery.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Bidg
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Broad Cure Record
An advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla claims a long record of cures for acne eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness fatigue and loss of appetite. It touts a proprietary blend of over twenty ingredients and promotes its effect on blood corpuscles to combat disease germs.
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Hood’s
Local Families Gather for Visits and Illnesses
Siedler and son Fred of Fairport along with Will Tomlin and family near Illinois City visit and share time with relatives. Hazel Morrow assists Mrs Hans Parchart. Wyn France and Tom Vanatta called to Buffalo Prairie by sister in law Dan Kistler’s illness. Will Martin and Stella visit Drury relatives in Illinois.
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Siedler
Fred
Fairport
Will Tomlin
Omer
Jim Martin
John Thomas
Sylvester
Illinois City
Frank Thomas
Stella
Elmer France
Willie
Zola
William France
Hazel Morrow
Hans Parchart
Wyn France
Tom Vanatta
Buffalo Prairie
Dan Kistler
Will Martin
Drury
Will Thomas
Plan for Unifying Juvenile Welfare Agencies in Iowa
Iowa probation officers propose unifying all charitable and philanthropic groups in the state into one big association to improve care of children. A committee led by C. M. Young Mrs. McFarland and J. C. Byrum will draft plans for statewide cooperation. The aim is closer surveillance of children in care and to prevent duplicate aid and potential parental fraud.
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Iowa
C. M. Young
McFarland
J. C. Byrum
Des Moines
Keep This in Mind Bowel Complaint Reminder
Bowel complaints are likely during the fruit season and Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy offers prompt relief. Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Well Known Wilton Woman Passes Away
Wilton Iowa March 25 Special Mrs Vernie Hoover Hains widow of Harry Hains died after a long illness though bed confinement only two weeks She was born in Wilton February 19 1883 married September 12 1904 at Muscatine Survived by husband two children aged four and 18 months Funeral Friday at 10 from Grace Reformed church and Durant cemetery Rev J B Bloom to preside
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Wilton
Harry Hains
Grace Reformed Church
Durant
J. B. Bloom
Bankers' Reserve Launches Campaign to Grow Membership
The Bankers' Reserve begins a citywide campaign led by deputy W.S.S. Tobias to add fifty members in thirty days. The group plans canvassing, upcoming initiations, and votes at the next meeting as it highlights a prosperous condition and rising enthusiasm.
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Bankers’ Reserve
W.S.S. Tobias
Iowa and Illinois Kidnapping Penalties Compared
A discussion comparing Iowa and Illinois kidnaping laws notes Iowa caps at five years while Illinois allows death or life imprisonment. It cites the Shar on Pennsylvania incident and mentions a proposed Iowa bill to raise the maximum to life, contrasting with Illinois harsher penalties.
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Willie Whitla
Sharon
Cleveland
Ohio
Iowa
Illinois
Union
Nebraska
Edward Cudahy
General Assembly
Epworth League Social Planned. Local News from West Liberty
West Liberty shares social plans for the Epworth League at the M. and church with admission set as two eggs. The column reports residents traveling to Davenport and Downey for family visits, plus illness, funerals, and local shuttling between Atalissa Cedar Rapids and West Branch.
Local Social Notes and Property Change in County
Mrs. Ed Spencer visits her daughter and returns with Miss Alice remaining in West Branch. Mrs. Julius Hooke and Mrs. Amanda Johnson of Atalissa visit Mrs. John Neubaur. A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Burnett in Union Valley Wednesday morning. Mrs. W. D. Ridenour travels to Wilton to visit her mother Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt. Mrs. Will Nichols of South Prairie visits Iowa City. George Gause of Muscatine buys Lucretia Smith residence on Third Street for 2000 dollars and will move in soon. Mrs. Elsie Watson returns from Columbus with Miss Elinor Worrall who will stay with Mrs. Mollie Dillingham on West Fourth Street.
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West Liberty
Epworth League
The
M. & Church
J. B. Luse
Frances Pall
Davenport
James Osborn
Harry Shipman
Muscatine
John Monroe
Elsie Hanna
Downey
Ledger Wells
William Wiese
Atalissa
Walter Bailey
Eva Miller
Florence Osborn
Prairie Avenue
Frank Stucker
Christian Church
H. B. Watters
R. H. Chase
James Black
Gus. Burkhart
Charlie Burkhart
Theo. Jones
Mesdames Lottie Hanna
Frank Elliott
Marie Dickett
M. F. Melick
George Embree
Lin Watters
George Moore
Frank Holmes
William Stiles
Cora Stoker
Alice Moore
Helen McCann
Marion Kirby
North Prairie
Lyda Brownall
Centerdale
J. C. Hall
Clark Nichols
Hazel
Cedar Rapids
John Wesson
North Elm Street
Tressa Sexsmith
West Branch
George Randall
Jennie Ady
Iowa City
Attie Fawcett
Cedar Raunds
Ed. Spencer
Alice
Julius Hooke
A Amanda Johnson
John Neubaur
Will Burnett
Union Valley
W. D. Ridenour
Wilton
Elizabeth Pratt
Will Nichols
South Prairie
George Gause
Lucretia Smith
Third Street
Columbus
Elinor
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Bilious Malaria
Advertises Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles and malaria. Claims guaranteed cure and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the source or seller with a 50 cent price.
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Havercamp
Mod ern Brotherhood of America Lodge Meets in Yeoman Hall
Society cards announce M A B A Bend City Lodge No. 143 meets on the second and fourth Mondays at Yeoman hall corner of Iowa Avenue and Third street. Dr E H King is president and Chas Ryan is secretary inviting all in good standing to attend.
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Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
Yeoman Hall
Iowa Avenue
Third Street
E. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
Prairie Encampment No
Local Fraternal Meeting Schedules for Muscatine Groups
M. W. O A Muscatine Camp No 106 meets weekly at Woodmen hall Olds Block with J Lentz Consul and J A Leyda Clerk. Elks Muscatine Lodge No 304 meets Mondays at 8 pm at Elks Hall 413 East Front Street. clubrooms open daily 9 am to 11 pm. visiting officers welcome.
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M. W
A. Muscatine Camp No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
J. Lentz
J. A. Leyda
R. P. O. Elks
Muscatine
R. P. Elks
Elks Hall
East Front Street
Wm. J. Watson
R. John P. Breen
Neema Stuart Invites Friends to Friday Evening Party
In Oak Grove on March 25 invitations were issued by Miss Neema Stuart for a party at her home Friday evening. The town notes several residents with travel and health mentions amid muddy roads and improving conditions.
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Oak Grove
Neema Stuart
Wm. Fishburn
Iowa City
Edward Shields
Wm. Hartman
Nichols
Robi. Shields
Knights of Columbus Laurelt Council meets monthly in Maccabee hall
The LaurEnt Council No 1205 Knights of Columbus meets in Maccabee hall on the second and fourth Friday each month. All visiting brothers in good standing are invited to meet. J A Bartemeier GK A G Bestenlehner Fin Sec.
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Muscatine Homestead No
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Yeoman Hall
Ydecret
Pocahontas
Romona
Maccabee Hall
Isabel Norton
A. A. Stark
Quilla Bell
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
J. C. Coster
Nellie Peck
Bloomington
H. F. Bodman
Second
Chestnut Streets
F. W. Lewis
EB. P. Day
Knights OF Columbus
Laurent
J. A. Bartemeier
G. K A. G. Bestenlehner
Fin
Banner Lodge Degree of Honor Meeting Schedule
Banner Lodge Degree of Honor meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays in Yeoman hall. Wavie Niebling is chief of honor, Mary Crouch serves as financier, and Gussie Mull is recorder.
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Banner Lodge
Yeoman
Wavie Niebling
Mary Crouch
Gussie Mull
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Binghamton
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Cook, Musser & Co. State Bank
P. M. Musser
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CC. Cook
E. C. Stocker
Savings Department
A. L. Pierson
Mulberry and
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Washington
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Rock Island Divine
Harry Hain
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Hershey
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Bradfield Ereculator Co
Atlanta
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Newlands
New Orleans
Messina
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Bell ’Phone
West Second Street
Miss. Valley
Worrall
Mollie Dillingham
West Fourth Street
Society
F. C. Ingraham
EF. C. Ingraham
West Sth
Masonic
A. F
A. M
E. P. Ingham
W. M. PS. L. Johnson
J. A. Pitchforth
M. F. H. PS. L. Johnson
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein’s
Music Hall
G. D. Lezotte
Johnson
Molay Commandfery
Molay Commandfery No
K. T
A. W. Scott
B. C
Woonrinf
Royal Neighbors OF America
Emma Foefflin
Oracle
Kate Parvin
Myrtle Kirk
Fratfrnat
Bankers Reserve
Yeomen Hall
Wm. Appel
C. A. Lemkan
Charles Lockwood
BOF M. Muscatine Hive No
K. of P. Hall
Carrie Clarris
Nellie Lucas
G. A. R. Heanpovtartfrs
Shelby Norman Post No
G. A. R. Hall
Second Street
Robt. B. Baird
Gus. Schmidt
U. W. Fagle
ODGE
K. P. Hall
Town Avenue
Brethren Fm
Fred Beitel
Howe
Dolsen
F. C. FE
Muscatine Afrie No
Fagie Lodge
Dunbar
M. P. Goff
L. BE. Aickens, W. P
Muscatine Castle
Ana Srg
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Elma Scott
Alexander W. Scott
Hallie Pitchforth
W. M
Emma Manlove
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