Social Roundup Notices From Muscatine City Scene
A series of brief social notes lists visitors and residents in Muscatine on a recent weekend. Among those mentioned are Isaac McElroy of Sweetland Edna Cornell of Shiloh Jeanette Derby of Yankee Hollow and Col Pickett of Oskaloosa. Also noted are local business promotions and a May 6 meeting of the Woman s Auxiliary at the YMCA rooms with urgent attendance requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac McElroy
Sweetland
Woman's Auxiliary
Walter Jones Stars in The Chaperons at Frank L. Penney Co
Walter Jones joins Frank L. Penney's The Chaperons and brings his famed stage tramp persona to the show. Known for creating the original rural Reuben character and the Irish subway contractor, Jones delivers a humorous, eye catching performance that has long defined his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Jones
Frank L. Penney
Mr. Jones
Reubens
Paris
Frank L. Perley
New York
Grand at Grand Theatre Presents Geo B Howard Flora Dorsch
The Grand hosts Geo B Howard and Flora Dorsch all week starting Monday May 5. A strong repertoire and up to date vaudeville follow the opening bill The Plunger with free admission for a lady when accompanied by a paid patron and reserved seats available before 7 PM Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Howard
Flora Dorsch
Her Explanation
A young girl tucks in for the night when a caller waits in the parlor. The mother steps away and returns to hear the child say she prayed, then add that she both did and did not pray, explaining she asked God to excuse her for being sleepy and heard a forgiving reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Miss Brooks
Men Wanted to Pull Lumber at South Muscatine Mill
Help wanted at South Muscatine Lumber Company seeks men for lumber pulling duties. Apply at once to join the plant workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine Lumber Company
Extension of Time for One-Way Tickets
Severe March storms slow travel to the north and northwest. The Iovva Central road extends one-way ticket validity to Mountair Minnesota and the Dakotas to April 15 22 and 29. For details contact your local railroad agent or Geo. S. Batty G. P. and T. A. Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iovva Central
Mointair
Minnesota
The
Dakotas
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
The Boson Variation Quip in Yonkers Statesman
A brief exchange notes a child arrives with eye glasses instead of a silver spoon in its mouth. The Baxon line jokes that wealth appears as gold-rimmed eyewear rather than spoons in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Egbert
Yonkers Statesman
Goose from Mr Hartwell to aid the needy
Mrs O Ronke thanks charitable donor Mr Hartwell for giving poultry to the needy in Harlem Life. The exchange marks a long life greeting and a pledge to remember the generosity.
Teachers Meeting Honors Colonel Parker In Iowa Talks
The adjourned Saturday meeting of teachers in the high school assembly heard papers on reading and writing skills, vertical writing, and teacher duties. Officers were elected with Superintendent Chevalier as president, Miss Seymour as secretary, and various speakers urged thorough teaching, rural education, and better salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focht
Davis
Stella Creitz
Wilton
Laura Stinson
Bessie Murphy
Ricksecker
G.E. College
Maine
California
Colonel Parker
Plumly
Supt. Chevalier
Pearl Penney
West Liberty
Chevalier
Miss Seymour
Dina McCoy
Belle Connor
Dora Sullivan
Agnes O’brien
J. W. Te Winkle
Conesville
Washington
Iowa
Mabel Vanatta
Honest family credits Postum with improved health in Iowa Park
An Iowa Park Texas family reports leaving coffee for Postum Food Coffee eight months ago. The mother describes relief from rheumatism and heart flutter, improved energy in her husband and children, and a healthy weight gain in the two year old. The family urges others to switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Park
Texas
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Musserville News Roundup and Community Notes
J C Faulkner and family visited at Hershey avenue. Toby dancing club plans June outdoor picnic funded by fines and dues and will choose a venue between the Helen Blair steamer and Mittman’s pasture. Toby committee to report tonight. Paint crews finish homes including Diercks and Missel. Chamberlains visiting McClearys. Retail Clerk's Union warns stores on Sunday closing. lower Oregon Street shops ignored notices. Fred Rosten Jr. welcomed with a 19 4 pound boy last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Faulkner
Hershey Avenue
Toby Dancing Club
Helen Blair
Mackey
Mittman
Toby
Jacob Diercks
John P. Diercks
Wm. P. J. Diercks
Jo. Missel
Diederich Etterman
Casper Meyers
Fred Rosten, Jr
Rain Detains Island Church Minister Delivers May Revival
Morning rain kept Rev. W. L. Clapp from preaching at Island church but he still visited Musserville M E Sunday school and delivered thoughtful remarks. An evangelistic service followed Sunday evening marking the first May revival and a standing plan for monthly revival Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Clapp
Island
Musserville M. E
Cheap Rail Rates for National Baptist Anniversary Meet
The Iowa Central Railway offers a round trip fare of one fare plus $2 for the National Baptist anniversary meeting in St. Paul May 19 to 28. Sale dates May 18 19 and 29 with return by May 29. Depositing ticket with one cent and paying 50 cents extends to June 30. Readings from leading Baptist speakers and programs on missions education and benevolent work. For details contact local agent or Geo S Rattey G P and A A Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ings
National Baptist
St. Paul
Iowa Central Railway
Baptist Church
Geo. S. Rattey
Marshalltown
Iowa
Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Constitutional Disease
An advertisement claims Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages by a internal approach affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents promise a $100 reward if it fails and urge sending for testimonials from F. J. Chenery & Co of Toledo Ohio. Also mentions Halls Family Pills as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Chenfy & CO
Toledo
Hail
A Place for Money Investment Pitch
A lender advertises choice first mortgage loans from $300 to $5,000 ready for assignment. No charge for collecting interest and principal. Invite readers to call or write if they have money to invest.
Very Cheap Colonial Rates To Western Points Announced
Very cheap colonial railway rates set for all Iowa Central stations daily in March and April. Travel to Butte Helena Boise Tacoma Cooke Seattle Portland Salt Lake City Ogden Denver and many intermediate points offered at these low fares.
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Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Utah
Iowa Central Road
Butte
Helena
Boise
Tacoma
Cookane
Seattle
Portland
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Denver
Canadian Pacific Railway World Famed Scenic Route
Canadian Pacific invites readers to view sixty hundred miles of mountain peaks canyons and cataracts along its line. Low excursion rates during conventions are available and tickets can be purchased through railway agents. Literature requests to A A Shaw general agent Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
A. &. Saaw Gen. Agt
Pass. Dept
Clark St
Chicago
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Ares
Ladgeleee
Natural Food CO
Niagara Falls
Daily Journal
P. M. Musser
Iowa Avenue
Third Street
W.E. Battey
Optician
Chicago Ophthalmic College
West Second Street
the Robinson
McBride & Cope’s Drug Store
John A. Robbins
Edna Cornell
Shiloh
Jeanette Derby
Yankee Hollow
Mrs. Geo. Thede
Sunbury
Muscatine
Gruber
Rock Island
C. W. Mathis
Mulberry Street
Col. Picktt
Oskaloosa
City
West Third Street
E. H. Dolsen
Pentzer
E. 2d Street
Mark Nelson
Chenoweth
East Fourth Street
Mrs. Ricksecker
Wagner
Will Musser
Iowa City
Teachers” Meeting
Muscatine County
Pers
the Country School
Runkel Brothers
River Street
Chicalyl
Musserville
S. S
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Woods Electric Stanhope
Haynes Apperson
Hertie
American Electric Stanhope
Mies
Cleveland
Central Automobile Station
Goodas
Fom
Bicago
BF. Giesenhaus
Ephera
F. Giesenhaus
East
Havana
Cromwell
Ae & — Cromwell Cigarco
Nassau Street
Moneaanessnenasa Official
the Journal Muscatine
Colpon
the Journal
Atlantic
Ay Planing Mills
S. G. Stein
Coimer
San Francisco
Hershey Lumber
South Muscatine
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