Local notices and arrivals fill Muscatine pages
Ioan receives real estate security money from G M Titus. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Arthur Kleist at 982 Lucas Street. Mrs R Vogel of Sioux Falls visits her parents on Evans Street. John Lea of Towka Okla visiting Dr and Mrs H E Dice on Pine Street after trips to West Liberty. Slaughter’s candies and ice cream praised. Mrs Mary Dealing funeral private. friends invited to services at daughter Carrie Brommer’s home. Ladies Aid German Methodist holds monthly meeting and sewing. Sleepy-Eye flour advertised by J S Lewis of Des Moines. C R I P railroad agent L Severence returns from Davenport. White and Hull advertise candies and fruits. Will Diercks returned to Muscatine. joins Colin Mercantile Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lea
Towkwa
Okla
H. E. Dice
Pine Street
West Liberty
City
Will Diercks
Muscatine
Mr. Diercks
London
Rock Island
Colin Mercantile Co
All Red Men plan Os kaloosa trip May 12
All Red Men intending to go to Os Kaloosa on May 12 are asked to leave their names with W D Hine at Line Bros hat store. Lester R Smith, C of R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
W. D. Hine
Line Bros
Lester R. Smith
Four Are Drowned Off Faulkner Island Storm
Four persons drowned and eight missing after a fierce storm off Faulkner's Island. The disaster was reported to New Haven by a tugboat later in the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Faulkner’s Island
Muscatine Man Sentenced for Saloon Reentry Case
Charles Sappy Rink formerly of Muscatine, after losing a contempt ruling in a Civic Federation saloon case, was fined 200 and will serve 60 days in county jail to pay the amount as he is unable to work due to being crippled and relies on crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Charles
Sappy) Rink
Muscatine
Civic Federation
Rink
Rexall Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth and Baldness Cure
Advertises Rexall 93 hair tonic claiming to regrow hair and cure baldness. Promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold in two sizes 50e and 1.00 by A. W. Morgan's Pharmacy at 107 West Second Street The Rexall Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall 93
A. W. Morgan’s
West Second Street
Rexall
Jarr Against Marchant Case Against Township Trustees
Herman Jarr sues William Marchant and Wilton township trustees over ditch work that allegedly diverted water onto his land. Judge A P Barker presides in district court this day. E M Warner represents the plaintiff, Carskaddan and Pepper defend the trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Jarr
William Marchant
A. P. Barker
Wilton Township
E. M. Warner
Carskaddan and Pepper
Ditch Reopened and More Public Works Tabled
The board of supervisors let the contract for cleaning and reopening Drainage Ditch No. 9 to Henderson & Hildebrand. The ditch lies in Pike and Goshen townships. Officials also decided to advertise for bids to build Ditch No. 5, tied to an appeal over damages that has been in court for two years, now dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Ditch No. 9
Henderson & Hildebrand
Pike
Goshen
Roy Funeral Held
The funeral of Mrs Mary A Roy was held this morning at 9 o clock from 609 East Sixth street with Rev N A McAulay of Lyons Iowa and Rev J N Elliott in charge A short service at the house followed by an 1130 service at the Melpine church northeast of Sweetland Interment was in Melpine cemetery
Funeral for Mrs. Mary Dealing Set at 10 A.M.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Dealing will be held Wednesday at 10 o'clock from her daughter Mrs. Carrie Bronner's home on West Eighth Street. Rev. W. C. Schultze of the German M.E. Church will conduct private services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dealing
Carrie Bronmer
Carrie Bronner
West Eighth Street
W. CC. Schultze
M.ef
Eczema Cure Through Skin Treatment Named D D D Prescription
An advertisement recounts eczema as a skin disease and promotes D D D Prescription by Dr. D D Dennis. It claims the oil of wintergreen thymol glycerine compound sinks into pores, relieves itching, and removes scales, with Havercamp's Drug Store selling the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Dennis
Germany
France
Dennis
Havercamp
Arrest Four Smugglers in New York Port Case
Four arrests were made today by U S Marshal Henkel on charges tied to smuggled trunks seized a year ago in New York. Named detainees are George C White a dressmakers supplies dealer of 45th street and Fifth avenue Lorne B Walker a former customs department employee W H Kilgaman a former salesman for George Frawley of West 34th street and Elizabeth Kilgaman his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
U. S 35
Marshal Henkel
George C. White
45Th Street
Fifth Avenue
Lorne B. Walker
Customs Department
W. H. Kilgaman
George Frawley
West 34Th Street
Elizabeth Kilgaman
Seattle wife seeks divorce from Thomas Flanagan
Eva M. Flanagan filed for divorce from husband Thomas Flanagan in district court alleging he bought a Seattle ticket and sent her back to Iowa in January. Married December 1907, they lived in Independence. She seeks alimony and an attachment on the Independence property. she currently resides in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Iowa
Eva M. Flanagan
District Court
Thomas Flanagan
Jayne & Koffman
Independence
Jackson
Flanagan
Muscatine
Cedar Rapids Gas Price Set At 90 Cents
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Cedar Rapids may continue 90 cent gas pricing until the city proves the gas company earns a profit at that rate. Des Moines dispatch notes the decision in the Cedar Rapids gas case, impacting local consumers and city policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines, la
Supreme Court Today
Revival opens as Rev. George Leach to lead in Muscatine
Rev. George W. Leach of Brunswick Missouri is due Saturday and will start revival meetings Sunday at the A M E church. He is regarded as a leading colored evangelist in the south and is expected to draw strong attendance in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Leach
George W. Leach
Brunswick
Leach
South
Muscatine
Caught in the Act And Arrested by Dr King’s Pills Ad
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming relief from bilious headaches and liver and bowel sluggishness. The copy features a 25 cent price and references Haver amp s Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
Newly Married Couple Surprised by Hirsch Button Workers
Foreman Mrs F A Lincoln leads a group from Hirsch Button to surprise newlyweds Mr and Mrs William Groters at their Lucas street home. Guests include Frank Lincoln, Clara Oeter, Josephine Wickert, May Wickey and others. two rockers gifted and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirsch Button Company
Foreman
F. A. Lincoln
William Groters
Lucas Street
Kate Brown
May Wickey
Freda Witts
Mary Nester
Myrtle Hagerman
M. Biles
Lulu Burkhart
Jennie Haney
Della Lewis
Katheryn Davis
Stella Allison
Mrs. Ellot
Margaret Slattery
Minnie Rininsland
Mr. Yost
Interesting Meeting of the Mothers Club
The Moth ers Club held a pleasant session at Mrs. D. T. Eaton's home on 616 E. 10th St. The program featured a paper on Motherhood by Mrs. J. N. Elliott and Bible quotes during roll call. Hon. Irving B. Richman attended and endorsed upcoming lectures by Dr. Burt Estes Howard and Prof. H Morse Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers Club
Mothers’ Club
D. T. Eaton
E. 10Th St
J. N. Elliott
Irving B. Richman
Burt Estes Howard
Leland Stanford University
H. Morse Stephens
University of California
Missionary Society to Meet Wednesday Evening
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Brethren church will meet Wednesday evening at 405 Mulberry avenue. Hosts are Mesdames Bitzer, Neidig and Neidig with an evening of music including a W M S quartet, solos, piano and guitar pieces, and readings. A second notice reports a Christian Endeavor business meeting planning a Mother’s Day program for Sunday and a candy and cake sale Saturday at Neidig's book store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor’ Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
Neidig’s
Birthday card shower and surprise party honor Nellie Reeq
On her 17th birthday anniversary Saturday May 1 a group of Nellie Reeqs friends sent her 890 post cards then staged a planned surprise party at her home in Bloomington township thirty six guests participated in the evening event marking the birthday celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Reeq
Bloomington Township
Royal Neighbors Meeting at Mrs Dunham’s Home
The Royal Neighbors' Aid Society will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Charles Dunham's home on East Eighth street. A large attendance is desired as business of importance will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors’ Aid Society
Charles Dunham
East Eighth Street
Mite Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Hoover Home
The Mite Sewing Circle will gather Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Samuel Hoover on Clinton Street for a planned meeting and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mite Sewing Circle
Samuel Hoover
Clinton Street
Mrs Elma Scott Attends Highland Nobles Supreme Convention
Mrs. Elma Scott of 123 West Front Street leaves Muscatine district to attend the Highland Nobles Supreme Convention in Waterloo Iowa which opens today and runs to the sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Highland Nobles’ Supreme Convention
Elma Scott
West Front Street
Waterloo
The
Highland Nobles
Muscatine
Thomlinson to Speak at Y M C A Men’s Meeting
W H Thomlinson pastor of Mulford Congregational church will deliver the address at the Y M C A men s meeting Sunday afternoon. A special musical program is planned. The topic of the discourse by the South End clergyman will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re. W. H. Thomlinson
Mulford Congregational Church
South End
Teachers to Be Named by City Board
At Friday’s board of education session the teachers committee will announce the teaching corps for the coming year. Several other matters of importance will be discussed during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Convention Opens for Iron Steel and Tin Workers Pact
Representatives of 15 000 Amalgamated Association members gathered in Detroit Michigan on May 4 to draft a new wage agreement with manufacturers aiming at a formal wage settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Hains' Mother on Stand in Flushing Trial
Mrs Virginia Jenkins Hains mother of Captain Hains testified this afternoon in the Hains trial at Flushing New York detailing her knowledge of events surrounding the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hains
Flushing
N. Y
Virginia Jenkins Hains
Captain Hains
Notice of Debts Not to be Charged to Wife Alvina Conklin
Certification that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife Alvina Conklin. Signed A. E. Conklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvina Conklin
A. E. Conklin
Finger Injury at Roach & Musser Factory
William Liebbe injured a finger Monday afternoon while operating a saw at the Roach and Musser sash and door factory. He received medical attention at Dr. J. L. Klein's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Liebbe
Roach & Musser
J. L. Klein
Condemnation Award For Ditch Property In Seventy-Six Township
The sheriff's jury approved a compensation of 504 dollars to M. Lynch for 28 acres of land in Seventy-Six township found suitable for ditch No. 3 purposes. The jury members were J. H. Harris Adam Wigim John G. Knebler Louis Schwartz Geo. B. Fisch and Charles Stinnett, appointed by Sheriff Benham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Lynch
Benham
J. H. Harris
Adam Wigim
John G. Knebler
Louis Schwartz
Geo. B. Fisch
Charles Stinnett
Plans Set for German M E Church Children’s Day
First plans for observance of Children’s Day were made by the Sunday school board of the German M E church at their monthly meeting Monday night. The event will be held on the second Sunday in June. Committees were appointed on decoration platform and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE
M. E. Church
Straus Chosen As Ambassador To Turkey
Oscar S. Straus, former secretary of commerce and labor, has been selected as ambassador to Turkey. W. W. Rockhill will serve as ambassador to Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Oscar S. Straus
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Turkey
W. W. Rockhill
Russia
Funeral for Willard M Wright Held in Davenport
The funeral for Willard Manuel Wright took place this morning at the home of his brother Fred Wright, 612 East Sixth Street. Col Ramig of the Christian Volunteers of Davenport directed the service before the body was transported to Rochester Indiana for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Manuel Wright
Fred Wright
East Sixth Street
Col. Ramig
The
Christian Volunteers of
Davenport
Rochester
Lane's Family Medicine Tea Restores Faded Complexions
An advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine as the most efficient aid to preserve beauty and restore roses to faded cheeks. It claims women will do anything to regain beauty and urges purchase at druggists and dealers for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Field Meet Tomorrow at Fair Grounds
High school students will hold an inter class field meet at the fair grounds tomorrow afternoon weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Kodol Works with Nature Digestive Aid Claims
Undigested food weighs on the stomach and must be digested. Kodol digests all foods, uses natural digestive juices, and works like digestion in nature. It is a liquid with pepsin included but not relied on alone. The ad promises a money back guarantee and says a dollar bottle has more volume than the 50 cent bottle. Prepared by E. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Long Delayed Proposal Turns to Final Answer
A French tale recalls a shy subaltern who sent a yellow rose note to a love interest. She rejected, he became ailed yet true. Years later as a lame general he meets her, and the widow reveals she never received the note. The final proposal is accepted after their reunion.
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London Telegraph
Widow Sacrifices Across China At Husband’s Death
A writer in Wide World Magazine notes ancient Chinese custom where widows kill themselves after their husbands die. In some provinces it remains legal to die by own action, and public opinion often backs these acts despite official prohibitions. The observer recalls a vivid scene with a white clad widow and a gallows before a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Wide World Magazine
Celestial Empire
King Edward VII Loyalty Tale In London Billiard Room
Anecdote from early reign shows the future king's courtesy. In a London private house billiard room after dinner a guest offers a cigar case, claiming kinship and better cigars. The Prince of Wales replies that if the host's dinner is good enough, his cigars are too, displaying urbane restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VII
London
Prince of Wales
Banker Injured in Explosion at Schuppert Bakery
Gas exploded mysteriously at Schuppert bakery injuring Henry Christie a baker whose hair burned off and who suffered burns about the head. The blast damaged the building in Town City Iowa on May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
Schuppert
Henry Christie
Ocean travel on a luxury liner as described by Harriet Quimby
Harriet Quimby describes mid ocean life aboard a luxury liner with opulent drawing rooms two windows daily routines and social peak on day three. She notes shipboard amenities electric fireplaces and polished closets while detailing deck life dolphins vaudeville gym sessions and the social fabric among passengers and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Palace
Nice
Harriet Quimby
Leslie’s Weekly
Alden's Naples Story and a Capricious Drink
The humorist W. L. Alden led a frugal life, often wintering in Genoa Naples or Cairo. While dining with L in Naples they drank little but Capri wine, returning soaked by spray and a statue that nodded. Breakfast revealed no ill effects until a waiter hinted at last night's earthquake. WWII-era note from Pearson's Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Alden
Genoa
Naples
Cairo
Mediterranean
Pearson's Weekly
Medal of Blood Gift to Garibaldi by Dr Manini
Garibaldi was given a medal of his own blood by Naples physician Dr Manini who famed for petrifying bodies. The inscription across the medal read The Blood of Garibaldi Is Forever Red and the piece is kept by the general’s descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garibaldi
Dr. Manini
Naples
Manini
An Eye to Business in a Drain Pipe Dealer Sketch
In the Cleveland Plain Dealer a melodramatic line about draining his heart's blood is tied to Bigsbee who is revealed as an agent for a drain and sewer pipe concern.
All He Knew. Officer and recruit draw blank
A London Punch caption features an officer chiding a recruit who misses every shot. The recruit tearfully replies that his shots vanished from sight, leaving him baffled and the officer exasperated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Habit as Deepest Law of Human Nature
A concise reflection on habit as a fundamental driver of behavior. The quote emphasizes that routine shapes character and destiny beyond conscious choice, suggesting repeat patterns govern daily life and long term outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
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Franklin & Purdon’s
Towa Ave
Ioan
G. M. Titus
Arthur Kleist
R. Vogel
Sioux Falls
J. H. Dougherty
Evans Street
Slaughter
Ladies’ Aid Society
German Methodist Church
J. S. Lewis
Des Moines
C. A. Hayes
Park Avenue
de Kalb, Ill
Relatves
Snyder
L. Severence
C., R. I. & P. Railroad
White & Hull, Cor
Millard Grothers
Lenore Lester
the Warricks
Miss Orth
Joseph Laemmle
Mily Theatre
Musca
Tine Man
Bastile
Jarr
Marchant
Ceme
Phaling
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
William Liebbe Hurt
R. and M
W. M. Wright
Brother
Kodol
Ocean Travel
Alden
Pierson
A. L. Pierson
Ogilvie & Gaple
2Nd St
Burr Publishing CO
West 39Th ST
Cardus
Tcardu
Pacific Coast
Shington
Oregon
Sunset Magazine
Far West
Sunset Travel Club
San Francisco
Cal
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