Mission Work in Porto Rico by Rev Huffman Described
Rev N H Huffman reports four years of Protestant mission efforts in Porto Rico after the Spanish American War. He outlines island geography, demographics, religion, and social customs, noting Catholic dominance, widespread politeness, cheap living, and ongoing church-building work including a brick church and new rented facilities.
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Porto Rican
N. H. Huffman
Porto Rico
United Brethren Church
Rev. Huffman
Huffman
Rev
America
Missionary Leader Delivers Plain Scholarly Talk
The speaker described difficulties faced by himself and other missionaries. The talk was plain, interesting, and scholarly, and the audience listened with clear approval.
Local notices and social items from Wapello area May 23
J W Howell of New Mexico Mo visits Wapello and praises friends E C S Miller and A J Miller with blue grass samples. Miss Lillian Hunt and John Browning wed in Winfield. Lewis Otto leaves for Muscatine to work in a sash and door factory. John Guthrie serves as juror in Des Moines. Knights of Pythias visit Black Hawk lodge with five new candidates. Presbyterian officers plan meeting with C M Wright. Rev W C Schultze preaches in San Jose next Sunday. Rev D W Cassett to hold services May 31 and June 7. Joe Milbourne leaves Wapello Republican office for Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
J. W. Howell
New Mexico
Missouri
Winfield
Lillian Hunt
John Browning
Lone Tree
Lewis Otto
Muscatine
Otto
D. N. Farrer
John Guthrie
Des Moines
O. M. Gillett
Knights of Pythias of Iowa
Black Hawk Lodge
Presbyterian Church
C. M. Wright
W. C. Schultze
San Jose
Ill
Joe Milbourne
Wapello Republican
Sioux City
C. H. Purmort
D. D
Cedar Rapids
Dr. Purmort
D. W. Cassett
Appointments for Second Lieutenants Detailed in Orders
The army announces July 1 as the appointment date for second lieutenants. Candidates may come from United States Military Academy graduates enlisted men or civic life, with selection by competitive exams and boards conducted by officers under Adjutant General H. Co. Corbin and Lt General Miles.
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United States Military Academy
United States Army
Albert Capps
H. Co. Corbin
Miles
United States
War Department
Adjutant General of the Army
Round Trip Chicago to Boston $19 for Nickel Plate Road Meet
Travel offer from Chicago to Boston and return priced at 19 dollars with Nickel Plate Road for a Christian Scientists meeting June 28 to July 1. Tickets on sale June 25 to 27 with open return June 28. Extended return to Aug 1 with 50 cent fee by depositing in Boston. Stop-over at Niagara Falls allowed without extra charge. Three trains daily with sleeping cars and dining service. Reservations through John Y. Calahan at 113 Adams St Chicago Room 298.
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Nickel Plate Road
Boston
Niagara Falls
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
Morning Call Reflections On Service And Initiative
A reflective note discusses moments when the best men fail to rise to meet demand, illustrating how duty can be hindered by reluctance to act and the value of proactive effort in responding to needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Giesenhaus
Weather Warnings Quiet Birds Set Example for Weather
When a storm looms, birds hold still and the scene offers a quiet cue. The article notes nature’s restraint as an example to follow during bad weather and tempers the surrounding bustle with calm observation.
Dean's Kidney Pills Claim Kidney Pain Relief
Muscatine residents report back pain relief from Dean's Kidney Pills. John A. St. Clair of 2013 Mulberry Street says the remedy cured his kidney aches and irregular secretions after trying the product widely known from Mt. Forest, Ontario. Sold at Havercamp's drug store 50 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is the U. S. agent. Remember the name Dean's.
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Dean
John A. St. Clair
Mulberry Street
Mt. Forest
Ont
Havercamp’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Dean’s
Market Prices Report From Local Commodities
The report lists prices for flour, corn, oats, wheat, hay, hides, eggs, cabbage, potatoes, pears, apples, onions, turnips, live stock, poultry, and retail staples. Notable items include oats feeders at 35c, wheat 50 55c, hay up to 14, lamb 4 4 1 2 c, turkeys dressed 17 1 4 c, sugar 5 30 to 5 35 per 100 pounds, and coffee around 17 20c per pound.
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Illinois
Nellis
Graham
Rio
Bids Sought for Conesville Bank Building
The Conesville Savings Bank invites bids for the bank building to be erected in Conesville Ia Plans available at Smith and Jones store Conesville Ia or at Nelson Bros architects Burlington Ia after May 25 L B Smith Secretary Building Committee.
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Conesville Savings Bank
Conesville
Ila
Smith & Jones
Nelson Bros
Burlington
L. B. Smith
Christian Scientists Meeting in Boston Announces Train Rates
Nickel Plate Road offers advantageous rates for a Boston meeting June 28 to July 1. Tickets available June 25 to 27 with no excess fare on any trains and a final return limit August 1. Inquiries directed to John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St.
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Boston
Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Gotega
St. Paul Express
Mason City Mail
Sun
Way Freight
Peoria Mall
Peoria Express
United States
Canada
Mexico
A. Cutts
Minneapolis
Miso G. L
Eirick Junction
Iowa
Muscatine Train Schedule Fragments
Train timetable fragment lists departure and arrival times between Muscatine and nearby towns including Elrick Junction Wapello Grandview Fruitland and Roundhouse with arrivals at Muscatine around 8 50 a m 9 00 a m and departures in late afternoon to night.
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Muscatine
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick Junction
Roundhouse
Burlington
Iowa Central
Oskaloosa
Grinnell
Marshalltown
Mason City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Peoria
Monmouth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Attorneys AT Law
Louise Eversmeyer
Iowa Avenue
W. F. Brannan
J. Fisch & Sons
Clymer A. Coldren
J. W. McKee Coldren
M’kee
East Second Street
J. Carskadden
W. D. Burk
Carskaddan & Burk
West Second Street
T. R. Fitzgerald
LAW
Hershey State Park
Iowa Avenue and
Second Street
G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Richman & Richman
Scott Richman
Ee. F. Richman
Jayne & Hoffman
H. Jayne. W. Hoffman
P. Ingham
Attorney AT Law
E. 24 Street
Fred S. Pentzer
Thos. Brown
Roy C. Brown
Brown & Brown
First National Bank
Cook, Musser & Co.'s Bank
West Third Street
H. M. Dean
H. J. Dean
D. P. Miller
East Fifth Street
Cook, Musser & CO
State Bank and Trust Co. Banking and Exchange
Second St
Muscatine, Ia
Hershey State Bank
P. W. Francis
Henry Jayne
L. G. Burnett
Sara Hershey Eddy
Mira Hershey
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. R. Reuling
Chas. Page
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
Muscatine Savings Bank
G. Stein
En & Co
Rev. N. H. Huffman
Inter
Antiles
Island
Capps
West Point
Citizens’ Railway Park
Pauchet
Tree of Liberty
Big Cracker Brigade
New York
Hocking Valley
Canadian Pacific
National Educational Association
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
Toronto
Queen City
Ottawa
Capital
Montreal
Metropolis
Quebec
Ancrest
Saguenay River
White Mountains
A.C. Shaw
Southern Lands
South
Kentucky
West
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Illinois Central Railroad
J. F. Merry
Dubuque
Traveler's Guide
C., R. J. & P. Railroad
Lowe
LOUIS
Memphis
Omaha
Denver
Colorado
Fort Worth
Col East
Pas
Golden State Limited
Wwe
Teewee
Oorng Bsoulawese
Aresas City
St. Joseph
Kauss
Daly
Rend
Washington
Tilton Branch
Rock Island
L M. Allen
Wilton
OLD R, GR
Montezuma
Eve
Cc. M. Gould
A.m
Charles Howard
OWA Central
Dr. A. M. Lingo, D. D. S
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