City News Items From the Firefly Day Run
Fred Miller arrived on the Firefly this noon from a business trip to the southwest. Fred Lee, 603 East Eighth street, was a passenger on the Firefly this noon for Rock Island. M. J. Kennally of Washington arrived this morning to handle city business. John Schellhorn of Fairport transacted business today and rode the Firefly home at noon. Strawberries and other produce for tomorrow at Van Gent & Robes. M. W. Stapleton departed on the Firefly for Rock Island to look after business. Miss Bessie Narvis returned home from Keota aboard the Firefly. Charles Blewitt returned home to Cedar Rapids this afternoon. The best fresh country butter in the city at 20c per pound at Van Gent & Robes. W. W. Millett returned from Cedar Rapids after attending the state G. A. R. encampment. Frank Kinsman of Libertyville, MI, returned home after visiting his brothers Walter and John. Mrs. James Mayes was a passenger on the Helen Blair to Davenport to visit relatives. Just ask for Thiesen's talcum powder. Henry L. Miller died in Burlington this morning. Mrs. Scheetz was called to Burlington by her parents’ illness. Mr. Scheetz was notified of the death today. Mrs. Fred Nesper and Thomas Watson were chosen to decorate Eastern Star graves. rain yesterday kept others away.
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Henry L. Miller
Burlington
D. B. Scheetz
West Fifth Street
Scheetz
Memorial Services Planned by G. A. R. Sunday
The post will meet at G. A. R. hall at 10 o clock Sunday forenoon to attend memorial services at the First M. E. church. Henry Kneese, Commander.
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G. A. R. Hall
M. E
Henry Kneese
Ottutuwa Teachers to get 5 percent raise next year
All school teachers in Ottutuwa who earn $45 or more monthly will receive a 5 percent increase in pay during the coming year, officials announced. The plan targets existing salary levels to adjust wages across the teaching staff.
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Ottutuwa
Orpheon Theater in Davenport to Undergo Remodeling
The Orpheon theater at Davenport will be remodeled and enlarged at a cost of nearly $20,000, aiming to improve seating and facilities for patrons and performances.
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Davenport
Miss Marion Stewart Arrives on the Firefly
Miss Marion Stewart of Washington arrived aboard the Firefly today and will visit relatives in the city.
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Marion Stewart
Washington
Fire destroys Wagner barn near Marengo
Lightning caused a blaze that consumed the barn of J. W. Wagner near Marengo. Two fine horses were burned. Loss estimated at 1000 dollars.
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J. W. Wagner
Marengo
Davenport Seeks Meeting with National Butter Makers Association
Davenport aims to arrange a gathering with the National Butter Makers Association to discuss matters affecting the dairy industry and potential collaboration or policy input. The effort signals plans to engage key industry leaders and secure a formal session.
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Davenport
National
Buttermakers’ Association
Time for Recreation Says Brain Work Demands Rest
O. S Marsden argues in Success that recreation is essential as brain work wears down. He warns that writing after a full day in work dulls the mind and reduces demand for the writer's output, noting even established authors lose pace when overworked.
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S. Marsden
Dolly Madison and the White House Coffee Incident
Tales of Mistress Dolly Madison highlight her tact at the White House. A country lad at a reception spilled coffee and slipped the cup into his pocket. She kept him at ease by pleasant talk about weather, crowd, and his mother, guiding him to a fresh cup.
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Dolly Madison
White House
Dolly
New House for Sale with Modern Improvements
Real estate advertisement by G. M. Titus offers a new house at a choice location with fur nace, bath and all modern improvements. Terms easy and possession at once. Don’t rent until you see what you can buy.
Muscatine Women Win Posts at Iowa G A R Convention
Muscatine attendees Mrs. E B Lewis Mrs H S Howe Mrs G A Riemcke and Miss Hattie Kane returned from Cedar Rapids where they attended the Iowa Ladies G A R state convention. Howe was named assistant secretary and officers for the year include Counsellor Mrs Morgan President Mrs Julia Flannigan senior vice Mrs Sophia Flint junior vice Mrs Alicia Porter treasurer Mrs Addie Drummond secretary Mrs Tillitson chaplain Mrs Minnie Howe delegates and alternates named from Muscatine and Dubuque with national president Mrs Anna Hall present to install. The national convention will be held in August in San Francisco.
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Iowa
Morgan
Waterloo
Julia Flannigan
Davenport
Sophia Flint
Sioux City
Alicia Porter
Montezuma
Addie Drummond
Dubuque
Tillitson
Minnie Howe
Julia Hanna
Anna Hall
San Francisco
California
Moscow man nets $2 a wolf for six cubs
Herman Weise of Moscow brought six cub wolf scalps to Muscatine and received two dollars for each from County Auditor A. C. Noble. The wolves were captured along the Cedar River.
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Herman Weise
Moscow
Muscatine
A. C. Noble
Cedar River
Roosevelt Bears Encounter in Kalama
In Kalama Washington on May 22 President Roosevelt visits a bear that resents his familiarity and makes a threatening move. The incident prompted guards to intervene as the president observed the animal from a safe distance.
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Kalama, Wash
Fire horses of New York receive famed petting and pampering
In New York firehouses each stall bears a horse name in black letters on aluminium. Firemen treat the animals as valued partners and provide luxuries off duty, with leaf sugar and nougat bought by Brennan or others for daily treats, as passersby watch the horses enjoy sweets from their helpers.
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New York Fire Department
Tom
Harry
Major
Brennan
All Was Well at Creswell Funeral Sermon
The Bridewell burial ground in England holds Mm Creswell the subject of a wry anecdote tied to dramatists. A £10 sermon gift for saying only well words led the preacher to remark she was born well, lived well, and died well, linking her name Creswell with Clerkenwell and Bridewell.
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Bridewell
England
Mm. Creswell
Charill
Creswell
Clerkenwell
Bride Well
Roosevelt Receives Bear Cub But Refuses It On Train
The President was given a bear cub this morning but declined the gift due to cramped train quarters. He patted the animal, which howled and attempted to bite him, creating a tense moment during the journey.
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Roosevelt
Commodity prices and animal markets from Peoria area
A dense price list covers grains like corn and oats, hay and by products, live stock values for hogs cattle calves sheep and lambs, retail food costs from flour to sugar and coffee, fruits vegetables and staples with unit prices, and fuel coal and wood rates. Local coal quotes vary with shipment days.
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Illinois
Nellis
Graham
Peoria
Hocking Valley
The Ideal Nurse and Her Demands
A glowing portrait argues for the ideal nurse as crisis anchor and confidante. The article stresses unseen duties from housekeeping to quiet influence, requiring balance between professional skill and personal restraint during patient recovery. Mary Moss in Atlantic is cited.
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Nuree
Servanta
Mary Moss
Atlantic
Secret royal burials of Attila and Alaric told in legends
The text recalls Attila the Hun dying in 438 AD in Hungary and his burial in a hidden desert grave after a gold silver and burial casket scheme. It also notes Alaric the Goth dying near Corenza Italy and his tomb hidden by desecrated riverbed burial with treasure. Both kings’ burial sites remain unknown.
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Attila
Rome
Hungary
Alaric
Corenza
Italy
Moses
Unfinished Churches Mark Mexico’s Everchanging Skyline
The article notes that churches across Mexico remain unfinished as workmen continually revise facades and add elements. It cites government policy restricting church property and tax rules, explaining why builders delay completion while authorities reshuffle plans.
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Churches of
Mexico
Church of Mexico
Churches of Mexico
Movement Grows to Doom Sullivan for Governor Nomination
A movement is on foot in Creston to doom J. B. Sullivan’s bid for the Democratic nomination for governor.
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J. B. Sullivan
Creston
Prohibition Violation Fine Assessed on Clear Lake Firm
A restaurant firm at Clear Lake was fined 704.56 dollars for selling liquor in violation of the prohibitory law. The Journal notes the 10 cent weekly price.
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Clear Lake
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L. Cohn
Wholesale and Retail Clothiers
East Second Street
Brandenburg
Iowa Avenue
Evy
the Practical Paint Man
Fred Miller
Thiesen
Fred Lee
East Eighth Street
Rock Island
M. J. Kennally
John Schellhorn
Fairport
van Gent & Robes’ Grocery
M. W. Stapleton
West Third Street
Bessie Narvis
West Fourth Street
Keota
Charles Blewitt
Cedar Rapids
van Gent & Robes
W. W. Millett
West Seventh Street
Frank Kinsman
Libertyville
Walter
John Kinsman
James Mayes
Helen Blair
Fred Nesper
Thomas Watson
Eastern Star
South End
W. F. Miksch
South Muscatine
Hirt & Fesler
Muscatine, Iowa
G. M. Titus
Peta
Savings Bank
Dimity
Toben, Malone
New York
Avenue Tailor Shop
F. W. Winslow
Santa Fe
Chicago
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Sauls
L. Palmer
Equitable Bldg
Des Moines
Boston
Canada
Canadian Pacific
National Educational Association
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
Toronto
Queen City
Ottawa
Capital
Montreal
Metropolis
Saguenay River
White Mountains
A. C. Shaw
Denison
Vail
Charter Oak
Dunlap
Manning
Ed. Lynde
Tama County
Globe Restaurant
Iowa Ave
Journal
Albert Brazel
Prop
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