Ice cream sodas and sundaes at Barger's on Mulberry
Local notes list social visits and travel updates. Philip Comella leaves for Rock Island to make his future home. E J Zeidler and others travel on the Firefly to Chicago and Davenport for business and visits. A gospel meeting at Y W C A tomorrow includes a male quartet. Theodore Keeler and Mrs Keeler arrive in town for a family visit.
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Barger’s
Mulberry Street
F. Bowman
Philip Comella
Rock Island
J. W. Potter
Epworth League
Mr. Potter
South Muscatine Social and Sale Draw Good Crowd
A Musserville M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society social and sale last night drew strong attendance and cleared a neat sum. Young people added to the sociability, ice cream and sale booths were popular, and all items made by the society were offered at small prices.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Musserville M. E. Church
Music School Growth and Park Beautification Across Communities
The article highlights the Western College of Music expanding with 5 scholars in its Muscatine building and profiles Prof H Hohler guiding mandolin guitar study. It notes Hohler’s network of schools in Milwaukee Rockford Moline and work in several cities. It also mentions piano tuning training by J G Hohler and a letter from Agostina Gilammi praising tuning. Community gifts for Weed Park include peony bulbs shrubs and park-tour ideas funded by locals.
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H. Hohler
Hohler
Milwaukee
Wis
Rockford
Moline
LaCrosse
Springfield
Ill
Geneva
N. Y
Canandaga
Buffalo
Rochester
John Godfrey Hohler
Weed Park Club
Keenig
Davenport
Sunday Visits Across Town and Travel Notes
Local notices list Mr and Mrs Ed Barnard en route to Wapello for Sunday with relatives. Mrs E Hediker leaves for Davenport to visit friends. Edgar Francis of Marshalltown arrives to spend Sunday with his parents. Miss L Leonard and Miss Eva Leonard travel between Columbus Junction and the city visiting friends. Thormann Mfg Co advertises a range of tools at Third and Mulberry.
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J. C. McCleary
West Third Street
Davenport
Leveler
Riley Rice
Stuart Road
Shoemaker
Moline
Roy Middleton
George Thomas
Ben Settlemire
Arkansas
A. D. Dickerson
Letts
South End
Hattie Smith
Oregon Street
Fruitland
Gertrude Grubb
Wallace Street
Ed. Barnard
Wapello
Edgar Francis
Marshalltown
P. W. Francis
East Fifth Street
Eva Leonard
Columbus Junction
Society Calendar for Next Week
Society notes list events for the coming week with meetings and entertainments. Monday features Mothers' Club and Miss Stinson's pre nuptial. Tuesday includes Mrs F P Sawyer's entertainment and St Marys and Baptist Woman's circle. Wednesday hosts Thirty three club. Friday presents St Matthias entertainment and Mrs L L Lane recital.
Miss Louise Gremmel Surprised by Friends
A large group of her friends surprised Miss Louise Gremmel at 906 Maiden Lane last evening. The event, arranged by fellow students from the business college, featured music, games, refreshments and a general enjoyable atmosphere prepared by the young ladies.
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Louise Gremmel
Maiden Lane
Miss Gremmel
Business College
Notable Attendees Named at Local Affair
The guest list includes Clara Whicher Alice Gillett Agnes Gillett Effie Nester Nancy Kline Mary Neff Helen Braun Catherine Wiley Ida Alderman Hulda Zeidler Gertrude Binhoff Lillian Bronner Alma Kohlhammer Stella Meyers Ethel Dolsen Fred Johnston Arthur Hartsook Verne Chapman Fern Baker Will Ruthenberg Raymond Ribak Ray Venner Robert Groth Ed Wilhite Fred Neff Albert Nelson Arthur Pienning Prof N B Dewey and Prof Hohler.
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Clara Whicher
Alice Gillett
Agnes Gillett
Effie Nester
Nancy Kline
Mary Neff
Helen Braun
Catherine Wiley
Ida Alderman
Hulda Zeidler
Gertrude Binhoff
Lillian Bronner
Alma Kohlhammer
Stella Meyers
Ethel Dolsen
Fred Johnston
Arthur Hartsook
Verne Chapman
Fern Baker
Will Ruthenberg
Raymond Ribak
Ray Venner
Robert Groth
Ed. Wilhite
Fred Neff
Albert Nelson
Arthur Pienning
N. B. Dewey
Prof
Hohler
Boating Club at Y W C A Holds First Meeting
The Boating club of the Y W C A held its first meeting, with members learning to row on a calm slough near the city. Many girls attended, and the group invites more members to enjoy summer boating. those interested may see the secretary at the Y W C A.
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Slough
St Matthias Industrial Club Hosts Charity Card Party
Members of St Matthias Industrial and friends gathered yesterday at Mrs Ella Moynahan’s Sycamore Street home for seven tables of cards and an afternoon of refreshments and music. Proceeds from the event support charitable works.
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ST. Matthias Industrial
Ella Moynahan
Sycamore 'S Street
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs. Roman at Home
A 6 o clock dinner was hosted last night by Mrs. Peter Roman in honor of her birthday anniversary. The event featured a pleasant evening with a number of friends socializing for several hours at her home.
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Peter Roman
Roman
Thirty Three Club Meeting At First Presbyterian
The regular monthly Thirty Three club session is set for next Wednesday at 6 30 in the parlors of the First Presbyterian church. W E Downer will read the main paper titled Some Muscatine Problems with current events by Frank Neidig.
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Thirty-Three
Thirty Three
First Presbyterian Church
W. E. Downer
Frank Neidig
Court of Honor Lodge Hosts Meeting and Charity Dance
The Court of Honor lodge held a productive meeting at their hall last night and voted a $10 donation to aid San Francisco sufferers. The session ended with a social and dance.
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Court of Honor Lodge
San Francisco
Mothers Club Meeting Preview on West Sixth Street
The Mothers Club gathers Monday afternoon with host Mrs. Charles Hahn. Roll call on education precedes talks by Mrs. J. P. Leysen on The Education of Our Boys as Future Fathers and Citizens and Mrs. M. A. Barr on Facts. Music by Miss Florence Hahn.
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Mothers Club
Mother's Club
Charles Hahn
West Sixth Street
Roll Call
J. P. Leysen
M. A. Barr
Florence Hahn
Woman's Mission circle meets May 8 at Coyner home
The First Baptist Church group shifts its meeting from Mrs Henry Jayne to Mrs Mark Coyner on East Fifth Street for next Tuesday afternoon May 8. Devotional leader is Mrs Walton with program leader Mrs Brandt and the Congo State as the subject.
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Woman's Mission Circle
The
First Baptist Church
Mark Coyner
East Fifth Street
Henry Jayne
Walton
Brandt
Congo State
Surprise birthday party at J D Diercks home
A birthday anniversary celebration was held at J D Diercks home at 609 Evans Street last evening. Guests brought gifts and refreshments were served making the event a pleasant affair.
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J. D. Diercks
Evans Street
Miss Laura Stinson Plans Pre-Nuptial Event
Invitations have been issued for a pre-nuptial affair hosted by Miss Laura Stinson next Monday evening from 7 30 to 10 o clock p m.
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Laura Stinson
Thurman Hosts Four Course Supper for Friends
Mr and Mrs A B Thurman of Fifth and Oak streets entertained a number of friends at a four course supper at 7 30 last night a pleasant evening with music games and various amusements afterward
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A. B. Thurman
Fifth
Oak Streets
Recital at Schmidt Ware Rooms by Mrs Lane Pupils
A recital will be held at the Schmidt ware rooms next Friday featuring piano pupils of Mrs L L Lane. Invitations for the musical entertainment will be issued soon.
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Schmidt Ware Rooms
L. L. Lane
Mississippi Box Company Plans New Saw Mill Plant
The Mississippi Box company advances expansion with a 23 by 42 feet one story saw mill building to operate alongside the box plant. A 350 horsepower Corliss engine from Murray Iron Works is being installed, prompting plant shutdown since March 10 while new machines arrive. The project includes remodeling the engine room and wiring, with work to begin as repairs finish and priority given to speedy completion.
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Mississippi Box Company
Corliss
Murray Iron Works
Burlington
Iowa
Helen Kary
Washington Street
Helen’ Brundkuhl
Mariel Brundkuhl
Minnie
Irene
Arville Smith
Lilly Oeter
Henrietta Fuhlman
Barbara Butcher
Chicago visitors attend West Third Street resi dence
Mrs E LeRoy and Miss Dorothy Housel of Chicago visit F W Swan on West Third street. Mrs LeRoy will give a cornet solo both morning and evening at the Baptist church tomorrow.
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E. LeRoy
Dorothy Housel
Chicago
F. W. Swan
West Third Street
LeRoy
Baptist Church
Locusts Sing Before Storms Signal Weather Shift
In rural districts the louder locust chorus signals imminent bad weather. The sign is viewed as favorable for a worsening weather shift, suggesting a looming storm or harsh conditions.
Northern China hair boxes knit stockings with lacquered keepsakes
A Chinese custom preserves a child’s shaved hair in lacquered boxes until full, then hair is woven into stockings considered almost religious and rarely discarded. The practice links personal memory with textile craft, highlighting cultural reverence for hair as a keepsake.
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Northern
China
Do you dislike Mr Bliggins says Miss Cayenne
A short dialogue in the Washington Star quotes Miss Cayenne deeming Mr Bliggins dull and unworthy of being disliked. The remark frames Bliggins as uninteresting, prompting reader amusement in the civic paper’s tone.
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Mr. Bliggins
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
When all the graft is blown away by oratory breath
A short Detroit Free Press line contrasts verbs of political rhetoric with stark outcomes as some will be cheerful while others face famine. The quip underscores disparity amid public speaking.
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Oratory
Detroit Free Press
The Resembliance Quotation Cited by Baltimore American
A Baltimore American quote compares a wild goose to an eagle noting the goose is “sure to die game.” The humorous exchange highlights bold, risky behavior as a test of courage.
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Baltimore American
Suave Suitor Lingers In Courtship Yet Grows Impatient
A Philadelphia Press quip notes a man who courts a girl for so long that the courtship leaves him “very short” and eager to wed, highlighting the humor of prolonged pursuit.
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Philadelphia Press
Dixon Witty Exchange Sparks Chicago Banter
A brisk dialogue between Dixon and another speaker highlights sharp humor about a wife’s wit. The exchange notes her ready tongue and the couple’s quick repartee in a Chicago setting.
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Dixon
Chicago News
Success Delayed for Young M. Ds and Their Degrees
The Cathode Standard and Times notes that success comes slowly for aspiring medical doctors who seek lucrative livings after earning titles by degrees. It emphasizes the patience required to achieve steady earnings following licensure and residency.
Mitigating Circumstance Gambler’s Honorable Loss
A compact remark from the Chicago Tribune notes criticism of a man known for gambling. It emphasizes the paradox of his honorable conduct and recurring losses, highlighting public perception of his habit and demeanor.
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Chicago Tribune
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Newton Beers
David and
Jonathan
Muscotine Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
East 2Nd St
Beers
Boston Herald
Wagner & Bennison
West Second
J. Carl Barnard
Fair Grounds
East End
Muscatine
E. J. Zeidler
E. Boorn
Thormann Mfg. Co
Third and Mulberry
E. E. Weaver
el Paso
Omaha
Z. Black
Alamont
W. C. Allen
Bert Hershey
Fairport
Roy Wertz
Cedar Rapids
J. M. McCleary
East Front Street
Theodore Keeler
Lone Tree
City
South Muscatine
Ladies Aid Society
Lahrney Jarck
Jarck
Anna Heimbuckel
Deitrick Biermann
Lahney Bartenhagen
Henning
Anna Umlandt
Mater Freeser
Johanne Umlandt
Rebecca Funck
Mater Jarck
Tina Funck
Anna Kufel
Marie Sylvester
Tina Bierman
Katie Teitman
Lizzie Mater
Tina Hayes
Branner
Johanna Herr
George Neitzel
Hershey Avenue
Western College OF Music
J. G. Hohler
Agostina Gilammi
E. Hediker
East Second Street
Mulberry
L. Leonard
Moliners
Third and Mubberry
Webb Will
Will
Mark
Fred Giesler
Winifred Giesler
Nellie McCaw
George Wiles
Chas. Hahn
Nellie Lucas
Miss Mark
Abaru
Iowa Ave
Mrs
East Hill News
Hattie Giles
Oakville
J. B. Downer
William Oeter
Clay Eaters
River Bulletin
Sinc
Stauler
Red Wing
Eeewwe
Reed's Landing
A Crosse
FP. OO Cofee
Écewss
Eee
Eewne
Dubuque
le Claire
Een
Des Moines Reds
Keokuk Wseeveeree
Bt Dloute
Cccess
Kansas City
Illinois Central
ST. Louis
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Cuba
Hammond
South
S. G. Hatch
C. C. McCarty
Mystic Shriners
Los Angeles
New Mexico
Colorado
Portland
California
Shriners
Golden State
Continent
W. S. Underdonk Agt
Muscatine, Iowa
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