Local Residents Take Firefly to And From City
A stream of residents left the city by Saturday afternoon aboard the Firefly to visit relatives in Washington Iowa Letts Letts Wilton Columbus Junction Fredonia and Muscatine were among places mentioned as people departed after shopping visiting relatives or returning home including Mrs J F Lydy Miss Bessie Townsley Mrs E E Shilly Mrs D P Schenck Mrs Boyd Holliday Charlotte and Mrs H Nichols Dr E H King and Dr A B Clapp noted for practice and specialty Corn cure Beste nlehner offered as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Lydy
Washington, Ia
Bessie Townsley
Letts
D. P. Schenck
West Liberty
City
H. J. Foster
Columbus Junction
Albert Hank
Tribute to Mayor Barney Schmidt at Muscatine Council Session
A short Muscatine city council meeting held at City Hall paid heartfelt tributes to Mayor Barney Schmidt. Alderman William Grossklaus was named mayor pro tempore until the unexpired term is filled, and a committee was formed to arrange the funeral and floral tributes. Resolutions praised Schmidt as a conscientious and wise leader and pledged respect, with formal notice to his family and the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Schmidt
William Grossklaus
Agrie
Hahn
Hahn, Holmes
Hess
City of Muscatine
James Crow Leaves City After Day's Work
James Crow of Atalissa departed for his home Saturday afternoon after attending to business in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Lundy
Atalissa
James Crow
South Muscatine Orchestra Concert Set for April 2
The Mulford Congregational church orchestra in South Muscatine, directed by Caroline Richard, plans its annual concert on Friday evening April 2. The program features music by Gearen and Mozart, vocal numbers by Rosetta Wagner, readings by Mrs. G. B. Samuels, and a full roster of local musicians including Caroline Richard and Clarence Bloom. The event aims to be the most meritorious concert yet presented in South Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulford Congregational Church
Caroline Richard
South Muscatine
Rosetta Wagner
G. B. Samuels
Solit
Joseph Gearen
Aph Herman
Smothered in Mud Verdict Rendered by Coroner
Coroner E H King reports Joseph Plessy died from smothering in mud at Roy Vannatta's farm west of the city after an epilepsy attack left him in a cataleptic state. Water and dirt entered his throat and lungs as he pitched forward near a small puddle. Funeral set for 9 AM tomorrow at St Marys Catholic Church conducted by Rev J I Grieser. South End Locals. Mr and Mrs Herbert Glenn of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Plessy
E. H. King
South End
Roy Vannatta
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
J. I. Grieser
Herbert Glenn
What Is Eczema Blood Purifier Cure Theory
An advertisement argues eczema and related skin conditions stem from poisoned blood not the skin. It credits Dr Taylor with blood purification to drive poison to the surface and claims a germicide ointment restores skin, urging readers to request a booklet from 1330 Arch Street Philadelphia and purchase through Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Havercamp
Local residents visit friends and return home in Iowa City area
Davenport and South Muscatine residents visited the Sin clair home and returned home on the Milwaukee last evening. Arthur Haas and family from near Grandview spent the day in the city visiting friends and returned home on the M N & St. C. Mrs C O Brady came home from Creston after two weeks with her sister. John Tippen on Sampson street remodels his house with roof and repairs. Hester Crow Snyder is able to move about again after several days confined at home. Lewis Shellady and family left Saturday for Grandview to visit relatives. Edward Sweitzer recovering from serious illness is about the streets and regaining strength. George King of Raymond Washington arrived to visit Philip King at Sampson and Wisconsin. Ed Wessons from near Arden spent Saturday in the city for business and friends. Mrs Edward Buckles and children, of Kansas street, returned from Davenport after a short visit with relatives. Esther Meese returned to resume studies after a Cranston visit. Mrs William Dennis of Gladwin arrived and stays with Harry Eshleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
South Muscatine
Sinclair
Milwaukee
Arthur Haas
Grandview
M. N
C. O. Brady
Creston
John Tippen
Sampson Street
Hester Crow Snyder
Lewis Shellady
Edward Sweitzer
George King
Raymond
Washington
Philip King
Sampson
Wisconsin
Ed. Wessons
Near Arden
Edward Buckles
Kansas Street
Esther Meese
Cranston
William Dennis
Gladwin
Harry Eshleman
Dr King's New Life Pills Marketed for Liver and Bowel Relief
Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes Dr King's New Life Pills described as painless regulators. The ad highlights liver action and bowel stoppage relief with a simple all natural formula aimed at general health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Havercamp
Passion Week Devotion Ahead in City Churches
The article notes two upcoming weeks marked by special devotion in Catholic and Episcopalian churches. Passion Week is highlighted this week with meditation on the passion of Christ, followed by Holy Week with significant services in many churches including Holy Thursday Good Friday and Holy Saturday observances.
Wilton Social Roundup Sees Local Visits and Travels
Wilton Iowa residents share weekend movements with Muscatine Davenport West Liberty Durant and Muscatine visits. Residents including Miss Anna Murphy Miss Katharine Shaughnessy Miss Rena Atwill and others return home after brief trips while others depart for home in West Liberty Muncie Ind Davenport Des Moines and Moscow.
Schedule of church services and upcoming events at First Presbyterian
The church lists weekly services from Monday evening prayers to Sunday communion. Notable events include Junior Auxiliary meetings Wednesday and Friday at 4 pm, Daughters of the King Friday after service, Thursday prayer meeting, Westminster Guild Tuesday, South Muscatine Aid Wednesday, Easter communion and baptism at 10 30 am, and the annual congregational meeting Tuesday evening April 6 to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Williams
Oskaloosa
Daughters of the King
First Presbyterian Church
Westminster Guild
South Muscatine Aid Society
Busch
Epworth League and Prayer Meetings Schedule
Pastor W. C. Schultze announces events this week. Tuesday at 7 30 p m Epworth League literary and musical program. Wednesday and Thursday at 7 30 p m prayer meetings at chapel and church. Friday afternoon Ladies Aid society meets at the church parlors for monthly business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Schultze
Epworth League
Ladies’ Aid Society
Root Juice Miracle Promises Cures in Health Ad Claim
Promoter touts Root Juice as a cure for indigestion and related ailments backed by an eminent scientist’s years of testing. Claims include stomach and liver healing, improved blood, and renewed health with sale at Morgan's drug store for $1 a bottle or three for $2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan's
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Restores Health
Willimantic resident Mrs. Etta Donovan reports dramatic relief after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for five years of female troubles. The ad touts roots and herbs, claims long history and widespread cures for displacements irregularities backache and nervousprostration, urging others to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Donovan
Willimantic
Conn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Y. W. C. A. notes on memberships and events
The membership drive closed Saturday night with 126 new members and broad interest in YWCA work. A Jollification event awarded Mrs Will Norton for 11 memberships. prizes included a gold pin and pennants. Upcoming classes and a social tea followed vesper services with a new O R C club meeting Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Norton
Ethel Morgan
Edith Swain
Elizabeth Bridegman
F. P. Sawyer
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O. M. Conway, Inc
Sioux City, Iowa
Lal
Robert Seiler
Burlington
J. A. Reynolds
Fredonia
E. E. Shilly
Fruitland
A. B. Clapp
Hershey
Albert Prichet
Ft. Madison
W. A. Sprague
Slaughter's
Warren Longstreth
Muscatine
J. A. Gresham
Wapello
M. C. Carrigan
Bestenlehner
Helen Hall
Wilton
Schmidt
William Grosselaus
LSU
Tehri
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Chas. H. Gobble
Villanelle del Acqua
Mozart
Charles Thomas
Fruhlingzeit
Miss Wagner
Sunbeams
Reading
Becker
Keiser
G. Holliday
H. Dealing
Clarence Bloom
Harold Hanson
F. E. Elliott
Miss A. Kennedy
G. Nietzel
R. L. Boydston
W. H. Thomlinson
Ferce
Edi
Anna Murphy
Louis McCaw
Doty & Bingham Plumbing Company
Katharine Shaughnessy
J. Mackintosh
Rena Atwill
Des Moines
James Ady
Prof
W. A. Pye
Mechanicsville
Frank Blanchard
Win Blanchard
Don Stibelt
Belle Edge
Lizzie Holzhauer
D. D. Tallman
Clarence Martin
John Osmers
Durant
Mies Viola Worral
J. Christison
Moscow
Trinity Church
German Methodist Church
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