Zetagathian debaters triumph over Irving Institute
Ady R. McKeown of this county represented the Zetagathian Literary society in a university debate against Irving Institute. The Zegathians won on the taxation versus non taxation of credits issue and McKeown was praised for his platform mastery. He is expected to represent the state university in future intercollegiate contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady R. McKeown
Zetagathian Literary Society
Irving Institute
McKeown
Caribition At The Gym A Success
The annual YMCA gymnasium exhibition drew 300 plus spectators. Charles Reuling set a 10 feet 1 inch rope vault record and Harold Morgan featured in a 22 foot rope climb in six seconds. Harry Ethal won a wrestling bout with Charley Herman, with two straight falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Applegate
Charles Reuling
Harold Morgan
Glen Barnard
Harry Ethal
Charley Herman
Oscar Brandt
Drew Millar
Clyde Moulton
Emil Johnson
Will Randall
Bert Leslie
Clyde Rabedeaux
Clark Barnard
Stewart Narvis
Stanley Hudson
Harry Hudson
Charles Herman
Fay Messenger
Rey Hackett
California Excursions for Shriners and Brethren
The Iowa Central railway offers round trip tickets to Los Angeles and San Francisco from April 25 to May 18 for travel to be completed by July 31. One fare for the round trip. outbound via any direct route, return via any direct route. Stopovers allowed. For details contact A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mystic Shriners’ Convention
Conference of German Baptist Brethren
Los Angeles
Cal
Iowa Central Railway
San Francisco
Lmited
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Excursion to Minneapolis St Paul Saturday May 18
Round trip fare to Minneapolis St Paul offered by the Iowa Central Rail Line. The popular excursion runs on Saturday May 18 with tickets available from local agents. See the local agent for details and departure times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Iowa Central Ry
Iowa corn prospects fall as drought fears rise
Henry Wallace of Wallaces' Farmer warns Iowa faces a poor season with crops mostly below average. He cites backward growth, pastures failing after early grazing, expected meager rains later in summer, and widespread dryness threatening corn, wheat, oats, and other grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Henry Wallace
Wallaces’ Farmer
Oklahoma
Wapello News Roundup and Community Notes
Wapello Iowa May 18 community notes report social calls and visits among Mrs Henry Smith, Mrs H O Weaver, Dr E J Hook and family, and Earl Fitzsimmons returning from Moody Bible Institute. Marriage licenses issued to four couples and a Mediapolis wedding planned for May 27. Local events include a Presbyterian church musicale and missionary talks, plus a baseball loss at Mediapolis and a fatal infant illness in the Chittum home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Henry Smith
Grandview
H. O. Weaver
Centerville
Mabel Neuse
E. J. Hook
Chicago
Earl Fitzsimmons
Moody Bible Institute
Mary
Porter Peters
Arthur
Lebanon
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
Bessie Beitler
Boyden
Louis Ernsting
Oakville
C. A. Brown
H. D. Keller
Charles T. Bowers
Virgie Keller
James G. Baker
Bessie Forbes
Vern Rosenberg
Alice Vanhorn
M. E. Parsonage
J. E. Newsom
Methodist Church
Emma Garrett
Emma Tustison
Frank Tustison
Europe
Max
Seattle
Wash
Mediapolis
Mary Bothe
Sterneman
Muscatine
W. H. Bothe
Bert Sellers
Faribault
Minn
D. C. Gearhart
Oelwein
E. E. Higginbottom
M. E
Ottumwa
John Roberts
Castle & Roberts
Perle Hansen
A. M. Rogers
Iowa City
Iowa
Dr. E. Frost
Oxford
Wapello Lodge No. 5
A. F
A. M
H. W. Hughes
Burlington
J. H. Chittum
Positively Prevents Railroad Wrecks Signal Installed
Four years of use on the New York Central in a New York tunnel proves the signal system halts wrecks on the rails. The article calls it the most dangerous tracks in the world and urges all railroads to adopt the signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
New York Tunnel
New York, New Haven & Hartford
New York City
Pioneer Cab Signal Company Promises Huge Returns
The advertisement touts the Pioneer Cab Signal as a life saving railroad device. It claims vast profits from licensing or selling signals to U.S. railroads, citing safety benefits, stock potential, and endorsement by the Interstate Commerce Commission as justification for investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Brothers, Inc
Pioneer Cab Signal Company
Signal
Baccalaureate Sermon Set for May 19 at West Liberty
West Liberty Ila May As. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached to the graduating class Sunday evening May 19 by Rev. J R Hanley. Misses Pearl Jenkinson and Rita Smith of Downey were in town Friday afternoon visiting friends. Miss Kittie Wiley traveled to Wilton to visit friends briefly. Miss Margaret Sellars has resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Ila
J. R. Hanley
Pearl Jenkinson
Rita Smith
Downey
Kittie Wiley
Wilton
Margaret Sellars
Portland
Oregon
Charlie Connelly
Willet Whitacre
Lee Pickering
Glen Kirby
Harry Hall
Roy Whisler
Iowa City
Mary Whitmer
J. S. Kline
Colorado
James Galton
Muscatine
Mesdames
W. B. Jayne
W. C. Detwiler
Clark Mountain
Des Moines
Fast Mail
M. F. Mellick
Muscatte
Ed, Jones
Oskaloosa
George Beyers
Public Notices and Social Roundup From Local Iowa City Scene
Community members attend events in Iowa City and Muscatine as teachers, lawyers, and doctors visit relatives and conduct business. The column notes arrivals, departures, and sermons at the M E church while mentioning a move to Portland and a penitentiary transfer of fifty convicts from Anamosa to Fort Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Society
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa Penitentiary
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Halls Catarrh Cure Offered as Constitutional Remedy
Advertises Halls Catarrh Cure from W J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as a constitutional treatment for catarrh claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Offers $1000 for a cure failure and invites readers to obtain circulars and testimonials from the address in Toledo plus a note to take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & CO
Hail
Order Fixing Date for Showing Opposition to Discharge
In the Southern District of Town Davenport Division, the court fixes May 28 1907 at 10 am as the deadline for creditors and interested parties to oppose discharge of George Maurer bankruptcy. Opponents must file appearance and within ten days grounds of opposition. Ralph C Williamson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Southern District of Town
Davenpont
George Maurer
A. D
Davenport
Iowa
Ralph C. Williamson
Bankrupig
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodley
John Manville
West 2Nd St
City Lumber Yard
COUN
J. H. Mundt
Ament Building
East Third Street
Seiler Bros
Nessed
Pioneer Cab Signal Co
Westinghouse
Bell Telephone
Morse Telegraph
Edison Electric Light
Pioneer
Railroad
Interstate Senne Commission
Washington, D
Congress
United States
Maine
Burr Brothers
New York
N. Y
Ill
Rector
Boston
Mass
Old South
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Square
Cleveland
Williamson
Burr Brothers, (Inc
Burr Brothers,inc
W. A. Morgan Druggist
Ruth
Keokuk
H. C. Lane
Calhoun Street
M. E. Church
A. F. Cox
Chas. M. Dutcher
Robert Hine
A. H. Floyd
Dr. Kimball
Iowa State
Wittich Bros
Mosquota
Ology Cigar
Herm Gremmel
Econd Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!