Local News Notes From Rock Island and Davenport
Short items list daily happenings around Rock Island and Davenport including people traveling to Peoria and Wilton, visits to relatives, and upcoming baseball game at fair grounds Central Rock Island versus Muscatine Maroons with a 2:39 p.m. start. Excursion invites for M. W. A. moonlight trip on steamer W. W. 25 cents round trip. Citizens' Railway and Light employee Frank Smith travels to Davenport. Mrs. Campbell and son head to Peoria.
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Central Rock Island
Muscatine Maroons
Fair Grounds
Muscatine
For Sale Steam Auto in Good Repair Cheap
Advert shows a steam automobile in serviceable condition offered at a low price. Listings include contact by Dr J. L. Klein at 210 Iowa Ave and Mrs Will Carney at 1809 Mulberry St. plus a note about Mrs Carney traveling to Wilton for a day with Mrs Lillie Mason.
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J. L. Klein
Iowa Ave
Will Carney
Mulberry Street
Wilton
Lillie Mason
Reception Tendered for Secretary Nevius Before Seattle Move
A public reception will be held at the Y M C A rooms Friday night May 26 to honor retiring secretary C F Nevius who leaves about June 1 for Seattle to assume the Y M C A general secretaryship. Ottumwa secretary Hugh Jameson will arrive around June 1 to take charge of the building and association work while committee members, including Harry Horst and Elmer Batterson, prepare further details.
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C. F. Nevius
Seattle
Washington
Nevius
Hugh Jameson
Ottumwa
City
West
Harry Horst
Elmer Batterson
Ater
Memorial Day Service Invitation At Baptist Church
Shelby Norman post Grand Army of the Republic Woman's Relief Corps and Major Johns Circle members invited to divine worship at the Baptist church Sunday before Memorial Day May 28. Rev Judson Kempton pastor extended the invitation and the group plans to attend together as in prior years.
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Shelby Norman Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
Major Johns Circle
Baptist Church
Judson Kempton
Augustana Students Arrive by Eclipse Steamer
About two hundred fifty students from Augustana College arrived yesterday afternoon on the steamer Eclipse. The vessel left Rock Island at 3:00 and reached here at 5:30, then departed at 6:36, granting the visitors an hour to explore the city and its business district.
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Augustana College
Eclipse
Rock Island
Epworth League Holds Picnic At Weed Park
Yesterday at 4 pm Epworth League members picnicked at Weed park with suppers and returned home about 8 pm About 50 members attended and all reported a good time After supper they visited the church for an ice cream social before departing.
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The
Epworth League of the
M. E. Church
Weed Park
Epworth League
Lincoln Legion of Baptist Church Picnic Enjoyed
The Lincoln Legion of the Baptist church and Pastor Rev Judson Kempton held a river crossing picnic today. A large party shared a merry time with good weather and fellowship.
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Lincoln Legion of Baptist Church
Lincoln Legion of the Baptist Church
Judson Kempton
Baseball at Fair Grounds Tomorrow Afternoon
Baseball at the fair grounds tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 sharp. Rev R A Schmidt of 515 Walnut street leaves this morning for Victor and will return in a few days. Miss Guy matron at the Old Ladies home leaves for Iowa City to spend Sunday with relatives. Guy Bear of 207 West Sixth street leaves for Davenport to spend the day with friends. Miss Emma Howe of 606 Woodlawn avenue leaves for Cranston to spend the day with friends. Mrs R A Pratt of Columbus Junction returns home after a short visit with Miss Mattie Dora at 610 East Seventh. Percilla Knotts corner Fourth and Benham leaves for Fruitland to spend the day with friends. Mrs Emma Seydel and Hazel of Davenport return home yesterday. She visited for her sister Mrs Wilson Russell. She also spent days at J Scott Richman’s. In Harlan a ball was given for the fire department to help the state tournament at Council Bluffs.
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Chas. Purcell
Iowa City Road
Burlington
C. C. Conner
Guy
Old Ladies’ Home
Iowa City
Guy Bear
West Sixth Street
Davenport
Emma Howe
Woodlawn Avenue
Cranston
R. A. Pratt
Columbus Junction
Mattie Dora
East Seventh Street
Percilla Knotts
Fourth
Benham
Fruitland
Emma Seydel
Hazel
Wilson Russell
J. Scott Richman
Harlan
Council Bluffs
Eighth Grade Pupils Promoted at Columbus Junction Program
Pupils from the Columbus Junction eighth grade held a promotion program in the high school assembly room yesterday. Certificates of promotion were awarded to Glenn Ayres Kent Boyle Clyde Carey Pearl Brown Harry Church Effie Darling Lizzie Jarrard Gretchen Klotz Ruby Knaub Ella Nichols Merle Oakes Arnold Oats Grace Overholt Cora Parkins John Shoop John Worthman.
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Columbus Junction
Long
Glenn Ayres
Arnold Oats
Gretchen Klotz
Grace Overholt
Merle Oakes
Effie Darling
Hamaguchi
Cora Parkin
Glugg Family
Crouch
Kent Boyle
Clyde Carey
Pearl Brown
Harry Church
Lizzie Jarrard
Ruby Knaub
Ella Nichols
Cora Parkins
John Shoop
John Worthman
Margaret Davis
Cotter
Mae Morgan
M. A. Kelly
Wapello
Amos
Columbus City
Cushman
Fredonia
L. A. Reiley
Mayme Murphy
Wapel
Walter
Carson Pirie
David McKinley
Cairo
Jos. Reynolds
Edith Johnston
Lillian Gilkey
Greta Colton
W. H. Hughes
Washington
Jos. Trimble
E. W. Kelley
Herpicide Gains Dandruff Cure Claims Across Several States
James C. Rowe of Livingston Montana reports Herpicide cured his dandruff and stopped hair loss. Orange McCombs of St Anthony Idaho says it cleaned his scalp, made hair soft and glossy. W H Otis of Champaign Illinois notes good results using it on two customers. F W Woody of Champaign Illinois says it completely stopped his falling hair. J J Bentley of Sheridan Wyoming praises scalp cleansing. Sold by leading druggists. send 1 cent in stamps for a sample to The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan.
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James C. Rowe
Livingston
Mont
Orange McCombs
St. Anthony
Idaho
W. H. Otis
Champaign
F. W. Woody
Ill
J. J. Bentley
Sheridan
Wyo
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
First big game of the season at fair grounds
The Maroons travel to the fair grounds for a 2:30 PM kickoff tomorrow afternoon. The matchup marks the season’s first big game with local fans awaiting the contest.
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Central Rock Island
Muscatine Maroons
Fair Grounds
Its Great Fault Store Senators Shopping Noted
Mrs. Chase complains about a store being unsatisfactory for shopping while Mrs. Shoppen praises it for having everything. The exchange highlights a clash over consumer satisfaction and variety in a Philadelphia Press item.
Beating of Dead Hearts in Cold-Blooded Animals
The article notes that hearts in cold-blooded animals may continue beating after death or removal when kept cool and moist, driven by ganglia. It cites a turtle’s heart beating after removal under glass for 12 to 14 hours, with rare cases 36 to 48 hours, per St. Nicholas.
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St. Nicholas
The Japanese Army Promotion System Falls Short of Bravery
The piece notes that in Japan soldiers are not promoted for battlefield valor and officers gain no rank from distinguished conduct. Decorations like the Order of the Golden Kite are highly coveted for both monetary rewards and honor. Promotion requires formal study and exams, not mere bravery.
Why in the World She Promised to Marry Him
A witty dialogue in which a beautiful young widow explains her promise to marry a desperate suitor. The beau questions the motive as she reveals he would threaten self harm, yet his aim is to propose to her, not to harm.
Parlor Scratches Spark Family Scolding
Dialogue details a child scratching furniture prompting Miss Sweet to worry about scolding and the boy’s reaction, while Miss Van Fleet notes the boy would report a cross mood to his family, reflecting domestic tension in Detroit Free Press style.
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Sweet
van Fleet
Cross
Detroit Free Press
Impertinent tramp provokes schoolteacher fainting tale
A Pittsburg Post item recounts a schoolteacher describing her encounter with an impertinent tramp and says she fainted. The exchange ends with a card game accent from a boy named John ny Boxer, the pugilist's son, provoking the scene.
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Little Johnny Boxer
Pittsburg
Proverb on Opportunity Guided by Johnson
A reflective quote emphasizes that opportunity arrives with gentle steps and a keen artistic sense. It urges the reader to cultivate intuition and listening for the subtle guidance of a benevolent genius.
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Samuel Johnson
Quick Kitchen Tricks for Froth and Rise
A spoonful of water added before beating an egg increases froth while a pinch of salt hastens its foaming. The tips highlight simple pantry boosts for lighter, airy beaten eggs.
Musquetine Tribe 95 Redmen Thank Supporters After Excursion
Announcement from Musquetine Tribe No 95 Imp Order of Redmen expresses gratitude to friends and patrons for support of their excursion. They explain the steamer W. W failed to notify about delays delaying arrival until Burlington, causing late city arrival between 3 and 4 pm on May 20 1903.
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Musquetine Tribe
Order of Redmen
W. W
Fred Koehler
D. W. Wiskert
Burlington
Man fined for contempt in English court
In an English court a man was fined £2 for contempt. He offered a five pound note in payment and quipped that the clerk had no change, saying keep the change, I will take it out in contempt.
Nightly bed sweep leads to daytime surprise
Mrs Younghusband jokes about peeking under the bed while her husband dismisses the habit, preferring a daytime sweep instead. The exchange hints at domestic quirks and routine within a shared home.
Duke in Love Sets Liabilities at Her Feet
A fragment quoting Life speaks of a duke dead in love with a woman and ready to sacrifice all his liabilities to win or honor her. The terse line hints at dramatic romance and social stakes.
Gratitude Has a Faithful Memory and a Finent Tongue
A short, reflective note discusses gratitude as a lasting memory and a careful, loyal voice that speaks with gentleness and fidelity. It emphasizes the enduring impact of grateful words on relationships and personal character.
Advice to the Men on Keeping a Pleasant Home
A Woman Cor. article from the Philadelphia Telegraph argues men should share responsibility for home happiness. It notes that wives need recreation and occasional outside amusement, money to fund comfort, and that silence or grumpiness undermines family life while children’ play keeps a home lively.
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Philadelphia
Snakes Best at Fasting In French Museum
An anaconda twenty feet long, taken in 1885, lived on just thirty four meals over five years at a French museum. It ate only when truly hungry, with meals consisting of a small goat or a few rabbits. The gaps between meals ranged from twenty three to two hundred four days as keepers observed his behavior. In 1886, despite strenuous efforts, the snake refused any food.
Notice in Dodge City Paper Promises Three Week Hiatus
A 1880s Dodge City journal printed a mock notice stating it cannot pay the ten dollar read tax and has been sentenced to confinement for three weeks, joking that the state will board them and they will come out twenty dollars ahead.
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Dodge City
Harper’s Weekly
Advertising’s Evolution From Blowing One’s Own Horn
The Indianapolis Star notes advertising has shifted from boastful claims to proactive consumer outreach. It argues modern advertising must clearly tell the public what is for sale and why to buy, acknowledging past frauds but praising broader, targeted messaging.
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Indianapolis Star
Baseball Game At Fair Grounds Tomorrow
Patrons are invited to attend a large baseball game at the fair grounds tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 PM. The event emphasizes community sports and local involvement in a festive setting.
Not how cheap but how good soda fountain boast
A local soda fountain advertises pure carbonated water with real fruit juice and Pasteur filtered bottling. It highlights lemon, orange and wild cherry phosphates and claims only rock candy syrup and fruit juice are used. The establishment vows quality and invites downtown patrons to stop by.
Anti-Seleon League Protests Atlantic Census Count
The Atlantic chapter of the anti seleon league renews its claim that the city census is padded and plans a protest against the tally which shows a population exceeding 5900.
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Anti-Seleon League
Atlantic
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