Local News from Crown Restaurant Visit and Travel Plans
J A Bound proprietor hosts dinner at Crown restaurant. Mr and Mrs James Stockdale of Schenectady New York depart after visiting the proprietors mother. Miss Siela Larson and cousin Stella Larson travel to West Liberty then Stanford South Dakota to visit relatives.
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the Crown ‘S
J. A. Bound
Siela Larson
Stella Larson
West Liberty
Stanford
South Dakota
Wapello Muscatine game canceled for aggregation net meeting
The Muscatine and Wapello high schools slated to play at the fair grounds tomorrow afternoon have canceled the game due to the Wapello aggregation net meeting with Iowa High School Athletic Association rules. A replacement game with Muscatine Business College will be held at the fair grounds, with both local teams appearing.
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High School
Muscatine Business College
Fair Grounds
Muscatine
Wapello
Wapeilo
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs elects officers at biennial convention
The Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs cast votes for president and other officers during the morning session in Oskaloosa Iowa with results to be announced later. Harriet Lake and Gertrude Nash vie for president while several candidates contest other posts. A grand reception at the Masonic temple featured guests, officers, and vivid gowns.
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E. L. Johnson
Waterloo
Julis Richards
Jennie I. Berry
Cedar Rapids
G. C. Moorehead
B. B. Clark
Red Oak
P. J. Sweeney
Davenport
H. M. Corner
Corning
Addie Dillington
Des Moines
Wilton Junction Letter Defends Nellie Smith Event
A Wilton Junction reader corrects a Muscatine Journal report about Miss Nellie Smith from near Wilton. She denies leaving due to ill treatment and says she may stay with Mrs. C Nienaber temporarily while her motive remains undisclosed.
City plans new crossings and street work
The city will lay crossings at Fifth and Park streets and at Weed park entrance. Lowe street will have fur roughs plowed for drainage. The city attorney studied Pease Schafer and Moxley properties to buy for Mill street openings. Mrs Pease asked 100 for her land and the Moxley property was pegged at the same price. No council action followed.
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Fifth
Park Streets
Weed Park
Lowe Street
Pease, Schafer
Moxley
Mill Street
Pease
Sunflower Ridge Social Notes May 17
Sunflower Ridge residents report a weekend of visits and family gatherings. Mrs. Mayhaus and children from Durant joined Mrs. D. A. Cole. Mr. and Mrs. Aug Henke spent Sunday with daughter Mrs. Z Stigers near Walcott. John Soltau of Hazel Dell visited friends. Pearl McElroy of Pleasant Prairie visited the Henke home.
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Sunflower Ridge
Mayhaus
Durant
D. A. Cole
John Fowler
D. A. Grimm
Muscatine
Aug. Henke
Z. Stigers
Walcott
John Soltau
Hazel de
Pearl McElroy
Pleasant Prairie
Henke
Fred Wunderlich
David Brunson
Fairport
All Worn Out L T Cooper Remedy Ad
In this advertisement a testimonial from John Burger of Cincinnati praises Cooper s New Discovery as a liver and stomach tonic that relieves the all worn out feeling. The copy claims two bottles restored his energy and cured headaches and constipation, urging readers to try the remedy via Havercamp s Drug Store.
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Cooper
John Burger
Hopkins St
Cincinnati
Havercamp’s
Senator Dunham Seen as Possible Governor Candidate
Des Moines reports from a May 1907 source close to standpatters indicate Senator George W. Dunham of Manchester may run for governor next year and seek the standout vote in the primaries. The suggestion portrays him as a Moses figure leading the party from political wilderness.
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Des Moines Bureau Journal
Ora Williams
George W. Dunham
Manchester
Dunham
Europe
Iowa Senate
Organizer Hanlon Arrested on False Pretense Charge
L. C. Hanlon, once state organizer of the order of Eagles, was arrested at Council Bluffs on a false pretense indictment. He is accused of obtaining money by deceit while organizing a fraternal insurance order there last winter.
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L. C. Hanlon
Waterloo
Iowa
Order of Eagles
Council Bluffs
Community Notes From Sweetland May Events
Mack McGilli vary and family attended Mrs. John McGillivary funeral north of Wilton. Ernest Pace entertained his Des Moines cousin. Muscatine visitors called on J. H. Van Camp. Jim Marsh shows slow recovery after a paralytic stroke. Dance at M B A hall drew large attendance. Several residents visited kin and friends around Muscatine and Buffalo Prairie. John Connell and Jess Wood made business calls in Sweetland. Wm Halling, Sr. improved after illness and celebrated his 93rd birthday. Rev. Brinton missed service due to sickness.
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Sweetland
M. B.A. Hall
Frances Ryan
Muscatine
Minnie
EHa_ Te Strake
Kerr Home
Harvey Tunison
Pine Creek
Elmer Connor
Nellie Irwin
Henry Paul
Montpelier Township
Mrs. Wedekind
Fairport
Joe Klapper
Foster, Kil
Davis Home
Brinton
Henderson
Charles Shephard
North Prairie
D. Haifleigh
Buffalo Prairie
John Connell
Wilton
Wm. Halling, Sr
Charles Kaufman
Redwood
Jess Wood
Eagle Lodge Discusses Grand Lodge Convention Costs
At a regular Eagle Lodge A. O. U. W. meeting a report showed $265.55 spent in the city on entertainment and deputy work for the Grand Lodge convention. The local committee for the convention has not yet reported expenses, and total costs are expected to be higher for badges, advertising, and large meeting items. One candidate was initiated during a social hour after the business.
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Eagle Lodge
Grand Lodge
New Shooting Range Under Construction Three Miles West
A new shooting range for Company C is being laid out three miles west near Lone Run bridge. Work has started and if weather and soldier participation hold, regular small arms practice should begin in a few weeks. Captain Norton announced another Sunday trip to the grounds as targets are placed and a bank is built to shield workers from stray bullets. The local company performed well in last year’s small arms practice and the coming season is expected to be strong.
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Lone Run Bridge
Norton
Mrs Mary B Richman to Marry John L Kinsey Next Week
Friends of Mrs. Mary B Richman of Muscatine learn of her forthcoming marriage in the city to John L Kinsey of Easton Pennsylvania next Wednesday. Richman plans to reside in Easton after the wedding. Kinsey is a prominent former master mechanic with the Lehigh Valley railroad and a respected Easton citizen.
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Mary B. Richman
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania
New Era Culture Club Plans May 18 Program
The Culture club at New Era will present a church program on Saturday evening May 18. Admission is free. Performances include piano solo by Lillie Aleneder, declamation by Lizzie Brase, tenor solo by Fred Baer, recitation by Nina Reeves, a male quartet, reading by Addie Crow, soprano solo by Addie Wunderlich, declamation by Clara Grimm, violin solo by Will Sauer, a brief address by H Wennermark, a mixed quartet, and an orchestra selection.
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New Era
Culture Club
Lillie Aleneder
Lizzie Brase
Fred Baer
Nina Reeves
Addie Crow
Addie Wunderlich
Clara Grimm
Will Sauer
H. Wwennermark
Steamer Dubuque to be Put in Trade
The steamer DuBuque, famed Diamond Jo boat, arrived in Burlington on her first trip and left for St Louis. Now that the Sidney 15 runs to St Paul, DuBuque serves the St Louis to Burlington route. Extension to Davenport unclear this season. The Columbia’s last trip to Burlington was planned, with Helen Blair set to displace it on the next outing.
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DuBuque
Burlington
St. Louis
St. Paul
Davenport
Quincy
Columbia
Helen Blair
Jolly Twelve Card Club Dines and Plays at South Muscatine
The Jolly Twelve Card club of South Muscatine enjoyed a royal home visit with Mrs. C. Godfrey hosting yesterday. A noon dinner pleased all, and in the afternoon Mrs. F. Fisher took first prize while Mrs. R. Martin received the consolation. Members present included Mrs. J. Ryan, Mrs. Ed. Rhemel, Mrs. C. Randleman, Mrs. A. Bridges, Mrs. G. McCormick, and others.
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Jolly Twelve Card Club
South Muscatine
C. Godfrey
F. Fisher
R. Martin
J. Ryan
Ed. Rhemel
C. Randleman
A. Bridges
G. McCormick
J. Barrows
J. Lockwood
C. Lockwood
Mi Anna Smith
Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid Leaves for Fairport Event
Thirty two members of Grace Lutheran church Ladies Aid depart by hack to Fairport to visit the Fairport Lutheran church Ladies Aid. The afternoon features sewing and social time and they plan to return about six o'clock this evening.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Grace Lutheran Church
Fairport
Fairport Lutheran Church
Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Presbyterian Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. Jake Schomberns home with about thirty five guests. Attendees sewed and enjoyed music, followed by delicious refreshments.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Jake Schomberns
Lemon Club Holds Large Meeting and Initiates Ten New Members
The Lemon Club held its regular meeting last evening at the Business College rooms with about fifty members in attendance. Ten new members were initiated as lemonade and lemon cake were served. The next meeting is scheduled for two weeks from now at the same location.
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Lemon Club
Business College
Maennercher Ladies Meet at Mrs Havercamp Home
The Maennercher ladies plan a meeting on Friday March 31 at the home of Mrs. Martin Havercamp located at 201 East Seventh Street.
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the Maennercher
Mar
Martin Havercamp
East Seventh Street
Local social notes from Foster area during May
Foster residents and visitors are listed with movements and activities. J B Hunt and Wm Paul of Muscatine were callers at Henry Meyer’s home near Wrayville. Wm Meyer of north of Muscatine visited his brother Henry and their mother Mrs Meyer. Rev Carwell and wife left for Pine Mills Indiana and returned. John Bowser and Wm Pietsch had new wells drilled by Mr Patterson of Buffalo Prairie who will move his equipment to Henry Meyer’s to drill this week. Mr and Mrs McDevitt of Red Oak Ta left for Ohio for an indefinite stay. Rev Smith of Andalusia Illinois visited. Baptist services held. D Beadle attended Mr Hessman who is rheumatism afflicted. Mrs Oren Rabedeaux of Muscatine, recently ill, moved to Hershey hospital and is improving. Dr J H Beadle family and Miss Mary Shirkey visited Rabedeaux. Mrs Nora Thomas and Miss Mae Bowser of Muscatine visited Gilletts. Louis Sissel opened a feed mill on the Aug Deikman farm to grind feed Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Wm. Pietsch
Patterson
Buffalo Prairie
Henry Meyer
Wrayville
McDevitt
Red Oak
Ohio
Rev. Smith
Andalusia
Ill
Baptist Church
D. Beadle
Louie Hessman
Hessman
Oren Rabedeaux
Muscatine
Hershey Hospital
J. H. Beadle
Jessie
Mary Shirkey
Rabedeaux
Nora Thomas
Mae Bowser
F. P. Gillett
Louis Sissel
Aug. Deikman Farm
Proverb Draws Laugh Over Boots and Hay
A professional humorist asks a bootblack if his father is a bootblack. The boy says no, his father is a farmer. The humorist notes in his notebook that the farmer believes in making hay while the son shines.
Humorous remark on Mrs Henpeck and married life
A Chicago Record-Herald quip mocks Mrs Henpeck for training her husband to perform at her command. The joke extends to celebrating the anniversary of her first husband, implying ongoing manipulation and wit about marriage.
Taking Them Down
Dr. Risk fails to satisfy the Calvin istic portion of his flock as they demand more on renouncing their own righteousness. The doctor questions the need to renounce and argues no one has such claim. Drift wood.
Thisties Use Questioned by Sparta Plaindealer
An editorial contends that while prickly thisties have their uses, they do not excuse adopting a harsh or prickly stance. The piece argues for tempered behavior and suggests social courtesy matters.
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Sparta
Settlers Excursion to Western Minnesota Offered
On May 30th the Iowa Central runs a personally conducted trip from Arlington to Marietta Minn along the Minneapolis and St. Louis R R. Lands in Sibley Renville Medicine and Lac Qui Parle counties sell for 25 to 59 dollars an acre. The area is billed as a top dairy district near St. Paul and Minneapolis with major market interests and the Armour Packing Company's new six million dollar plant nearby. Do not miss this opportunity.
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Iowa Central
Minnesota Valley
Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R
Arlington
Marietta
Minn
Sibley
Renville
Medicine
Lac Qui Parle
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Armour Packing Company
Book of Sports outlines Sunday pastimes under James I
The Book of Sports issued in 1618 states royal approval for certain Sunday recreations. It bans bear and bull fighting, bowling, and interludes, and restricts those not attending church or living outside their parish. It permits dancing archery leaping vaulting May games Whitsun ales and May poles.
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James I
Striking a Fish Tips for Trout Anglers
The article explains a trout fishing trick: a sharp upturn of the wrist moves the rod only a few inches to set the hook without pulling bait from the water. If missed, the fish often follows and can be hooked next. Quick jerks scare the trout and cause it to disappear downstream.
Quick Method To Separate Stuck Glasses
When two glasses stuck together try dipping them upright into hot water for about a quarter to a half minute. Ensure no water enters either glass. Heat expands the outer glass first, limiting inner glass expansion to free them.
Mysterious Exchange Sparks Gaffe Between Two Figures
A fragmentary dialogue references Miss iider dropping her eyes and dropping her teeth in a cryptic exchange. The lines hint at a shy or evasive reaction during an encounter, with one speaker claiming to have witnessed a surprising detail. The overheard exchange hints at hidden tensions.
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King of Prophets
East Second Street
Ansen’s
G.A. Metz
TISE
Zrii
St. Phone GY
James Stockdale
Schenectady, N. Y
Sam Straff
The
New York Globe
People’s Pulpit
Wilton Junction
Muscatine Journal
Nellie Smith
C. Nienaber
Miss Smith
N. A. McAulay
Wellville
L. T. Cooper
Senate
Lodge
Tion
Dred
Richman
Anson Clothing CO
Cravenette
Kuppenheimer
Chicago
Jolly Twelve
Ladies Aid Society
Ladies Aid OF Presbyterian Church
G. W. Reuling
Grocer
Foster
F. 2Nd St
Paul Steinmetz
Frank Anson
Hinkrel
Flannery
Leysen
Minnesota
East Third Street
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