County Superintendents Convene in Des Moines Meeting
M. F. Cronin of Muscatine County will attend a Des Moines gathering of Iowa county superintendents hosted by State Superintendent John F. Riggs. A two day program features sessions on school property care, rural education, certificate renewals, and superintendent efficiency with discussions led by regional superintendents and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Cronin
Des Moines
Iowa
John F. Riggs
Geo. E. Masters
Geo. H. Kellogg
O. E. Hibbs
O. E. Gunderson
J. R. Wilson
J. D. Adams
D. E. Brainard
A. J. Oblinger
W. P. Jensen
Etta J. Rider
A. M. Deyoe
A. L. Heminger
Watery Courier Style Note on Love and Jilted Lovers
A terse notice discusses a new method to satisfy the heartbroken without harming the woman involved. The piece reflects cautionary guidance framed as a social opinion from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Courier
First Presbyterian Church Plans Prayer Meeting and Activities
Church notes outline a Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 to 8:30 pm, a Sunday school officers meeting at 8:45 to 9:15, and an official board gathering Tuesday at 8 pm. The Ladies Aid seeks help with tying bundles, C E Society meets Monday at 7:30, Endeavorers host a May 8 cake sale, and several ladies are named as August hosts for an Aid Society event.
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First Presbyterian Church
Aid Society
C. E. Society
Grace Lutheran Church Announces Spring Church Activities
Grace Lutheran Church outlines a week of events including the Luther League May and Experience Social on Tuesday evening, Ladies Aid Society Wednesday meeting, church council monthly session, L S Sewing Club, midweek service Thursday with Sunday school association meeting, and a 6 30 twilight prayer service Sunday evening. Everyone is invited.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Luther League
Ladies’ Aig Society
Church Council
L. S. Sewing Club
Sunday School Association
S. S
Church notices and guild meetings listed for week
Services Tuesday at 7 30 p m bishop will administer confirmation Fr iday at 7 30 pm litany service Appointments Monday 7 pm rectory vestry meeting Monday 730 pm rectory St Margaret s Guild meeting Wednesday 4 pm St Katherines Guild Thursday 2 pm Trinity Guild meeting at the rectory
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret's Guild
St. Katherine's Guild
Trinity Guild
Bank employees receive promotions at Hershey State Bank
L. C. Day, longtime teller at the Hershey State Bank, is promoted to assistant cashier. Robi. L. Thompson is promoted to manager of the savings department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Day
Hershey State Bank
Robi. L. Thompson
Savings Department
Card of Thanks for Virginia Sissel Bereavement
We express gratitude to friends neighbors and pallbearers for kindness after the loss of our mother Virginia Sissel. Thanks for floral tributes and Rev Hanley for consoling words at home and grave. Signed by B F Sissel E S Daum M Sissel N M Samphler Jessie McGarvey Hattie Endicott Wm Sissel Emery Sissel Julia McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Sissel
J. Hanley
B. F. Sissel
E. S. Daum
Sissel
N. M. Samphler
Jessie McGarvey
Hattie Endicott
Wm. Sissel
Emery Sissel
Julia McDonald
Nineteen Deaths Reported In Muscatine April
City Health Physician J D Fulham lists nineteen deaths in April in Muscatine and vicinity. Themonth's deaths include several elderly residents and two infants stillborn, with causes ranging from apoplexy and cancer to malaria and pneumonia.
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J. D. Fulham
Mary Laura D. Morehead
Andrew Kirsch
Amanda J. Carpenter
Wm. W. Hill
Jesse B. Jarvis
Harry Boen
James Davis
Sophia Augusta Lucas
Harry Dugan
Frank Ribak
Alberta Bell Fulham
John G. van Lent
Henry Random
Jacob Balmos
Herman Rick
Elizabeth W. Hinkel
Jessie Clark
Charles L. Peasley
Mary A. Roy
The Yellow Peril Diarrhea Cure Promoted
An old ad for Dr King's New Life Fills from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store claims jaundice malaria and biliousness vanish after use. The product promises guaranteed relief for 25 cents.
Illinois City News Roundup May Day 1900s
Illinois City reflects on residents returning home from Moline and Muscatine. Ed O Morrow plans extended stay to tend to family and business matters while Mrs Doesenberry and Mrs McPherson suffer grippe among others.
Helen Blair Starts On Southern Cruise For Season
The Helen Blair of the White Collar Line sails this evening for its first southern cruise of the season. It will depart Davenport around 8 p.m. and reach Muscatine near 11 p.m., with many berths filled for the excursion. The Blair returns north around May 12 before moving to the Burlington Davenport trade. the Columbia leaves the regular run about May 30 to begin excursions.
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Helen Blair
White Collar Line
Davenport
Muscatine
Blair
Burlington- Davenport
St. Paul
St. Louis
Sidney
Dubuque
Burlington
West Liberty Briefs Highlight Local Marches and Travel
West Liberty notes show Robert Hindee and son William returning from Hot Springs Ark after a stroke scare. Miss Bessie Shellabarger and sister-in-law plan Iowa City stay. Various residents visit, trade, or travel to Iowa City Davenport Muscatine Galesburg and Atalissa. George Beyer buys Davenport Smallfield Music branch store.
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West Liberty
Robert Hindee
William Hindee
Hot Springs
Ark
Peoria
Iowa City
Anna Smith
Rita Shannon
Davenport
Margaret Landis
Nellie Venter
Nichols
Clark Nichols
Henry Heath
Willard Watters
Atalissa
Lin Watters
East Fourth Street
Ira Hayman
Mary June Calhoun
Downey
Anna M. Cox
Jerry Evans
Moscow
Supt
W. F. Chevalier
Muscatine
West Fourth Street
Hattie Watters
H. B. Watters
Calhoun Street
Adolph Gatzke
J. M. Glines
Cedar Rapids
Anita
J. M. Deeming
Glines
Harmon Myers
Beebe
Shell City
Martin Brown
Messrs
Hillis Ady
William Wiese
Eli Browning
Attie Fawcett
Elm Street
George Beyer
Smallfield Music Company
Local Social Notes From White Lily Area
White Lily May 3 notes residents visit relatives and travel. Mr and Mrs Ron Hayes of Drury spent Sunday with son Jesse Hayes family. Nan Crocker Minnie Kelly and Jessie Hayes returned to Rock Island after visiting Mrs M J Kelly who is ill. L R Hyett of Millersburg did business nearby and stayed with Frank Thomas. John McNall and family of New Boston visited sister Mrs Frank Thomas. Oscar Carlson of near Reynolds and Will Snier hosted guests. Rose Dusertberry, visiting, returned to Carlson's work. Charley Schnier did business in Rock Island last week. Mrs Frank Thomas and daughter ...
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Illinois City
Iil
Harry McPherson
Moline
Ed. O. Morrow
Missouri
F. Thomas
Stella
Abe Johnson
Drey Morrow
Muscatine
Charles McPherson
Wm. Doesenberry
C. McPherson
Rock Island
F. Fitspatric
Sears
Elmer
Frand
Tom Vannatta
White Lily
Ron Hayes
Drury
Jesse
Nan Crocker
Minnie Kelly
Jessie Hayes
M. J. Kelly
L. R. Hyett
Millersburg
Frank Thomas
John McNall and
New Boston
Oscar Carlson
Near
Reynolds
Will Snier’s
Rose Dusertberry
Carlson
Charley Schnier
Daugh
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Workers
Stella spent Sunday with Mrs. O Marshall in Foster. Mr. and Mrs. August Fohr of Germany visited Otto Ziegler. Miss Margaret Fohr, near Edington, was a business caller Monday. John Martin returned from South Dakota last Friday after six days away and is now working for Albert Seidler. Della Duesenberry helped Mrs. Molly Vetter with housework. Hazel Morrow assists Mrs. John Eckhardt with housework.
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Ter Stella
O. Marshall
Foster
August Fohr
Germany
Otto Ziegler
Margaret Fohr
Edgington
John Martin
South Dakota
Albert Seidler
Della Duesenberry
Molly Vetter
Hazel Morrow
John Eckhardt
Electric Bitters Promised Relief for Chronic Ailments
Lifelong bondage to dyspepsia liver troubles and kidney issues are claimed unnecessary with Elestric Bitters. The ad promotes the guaranteed remedy priced at 50 cents from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Havercamp
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Washburn-Crosbys
Muscatine County
S.S.S
Neidig’s Book Store
East Second Streept
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
Trinity Church
Clatissa
Maupypa
Lot
Jayne
Garrison & Giesler Ad
East End
L. Giesler
Citizens’ Railway & Light Co
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