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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1902

Page

6

Lettsville High School Class of Eight Holds Commencement

The Lettsville tenth annual commencement drew a large crowd despite rain as eight graduates seven girls and one boy delivered orations on topics like Clara Barton Youth and Time. Performances included violin duets and solo songs with Mr. A L Holiday presenting diplomas and Prof. A L Holiday presiding as ceremonies emphasized duty and future responsibilities.

Letts High School Board of Education Tyers T. S. Poole Charles F. Gray Muscatine Smith Cora B. Jacobs Clara Barton Miss Barton

Seven graduates shine in Columbus Junction commencement

The Columbus Junction commencement celebrated a small class of seven—six girls and one boy—alongside strong scholarship, with Miss Ola Warthman earning top honors. Other graduates included Miss Marie Sprague and Miss Nita Clegg delivering orations, a Mary Stuart scene, and a band presentation.

Columbus Junction Opera House Evergreen King Dodo F. W. Adams Methodist Episcopal Church Abt Battle of Gettysburg Ola Warthman Worthman Carleton College Northfield Minn Schiller Mary Stuart Neilie Turkington Pearl Parsons Robert Clark Mary Queen of Scots Elizabeth England Miss Turkington Mary Miss Parsons Talbot Earl of Shrewsbury

Park Avenue church repairs completed in East Hill

East Hill reports completion of Park Avenue church restoration with new paint and carpet inside and out. Ladies credited for efforts. Miss Lessinger returns from Davenport after nursing Theo. Martin. Various residents and moves noted including August Platte and B K Wintermute porch addition. A ladder accident near Park and Washington injures no one. Frank Dixon plans to open a cigar store in June.

Park Avenue Miss Lessinger Davenport Theo. Martin St. Luke’s Hospital R. W. Norton West Liberty Wallace Landon Missouri J. W. Gladstone Burlington Ata Lissa Stella Rensink August Platte East Fifth Street Grandma Link Mr. Eyes Washington Street Mr. Cooper B. K. Wintermute Frank Dixon The

Camping in Colorado Promises Cheap, Pleasant Outing

A book detailing Colorado camping destinations, equipment, and costs is being prepared by Jno. Sebastian, general passenger agent of the Great Rock Island Route in Chicago, and will be mailed free with other Colorado literature on request. The Journal priced at 109 cents weekly.

Mt. Clemens Bath City Grand Trunk Railway System Adams St Chicago Jno Sebastian Great Rock Island Lil Colorado The Liquid Ozone Company Kinzie Street

Dont Use Stimulants Promote Digestive Health Claim

An advertisement argues stimulants worsen a tired stomach and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestive aid that strengthens the stomach, supports rest, and enables eating without dieting. It cites Geo R Colbath of Alpena Michigan reporting four years of stomach trouble relieved by the product.

Geo. R. Colbath Alpena, Mich

Principal Rodney Arey Heads to West Liberty Ball Game

Principal Rodney M. Arey of the high school rode to West Liberty as a passenger to attend the ball game this morning.

Rodney M. Arey West Liberty

Wintermute room formerly occupied by Harry Wilson's grocery

A location in Wintermute is described as the former home of Harry Wilson's grocery business. The report notes the room’s prior use and its current vacancy in the town.

Harry Wilson

Lands Along New Railroad Offer Great Opportunities

Professional and business men should learn about the opportunities offered at new towns along the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern line. On the first and third Tuesdays of March April and May round trip tickets to many western states and territories will be sold at low rates. Information available from company representatives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry Alabama Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Canadian Northwest Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Montana New Mexico Nebraska North Dakota North Carolina Tennesee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming G. Palmer Ag. P Cedar Rapids

Local Travel and Visits Highlight City Scene

Geo Thauren rode the Western express to Riverside on a business trip this morning. Will Hoefflin of Chicago visits the city to see relatives and old friends for a few days. Miss Irene Goetzman rode the Firefly to Columbus Junction yesterday evening for commencement exercises and to visit friends.

Columbus Junction H. E. Simpson E. B. Clingman Nellie Overholt Ruth Evans Geo. Thauren Riverside Will Hoefflin Chicago Irene Goetzman

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