Washington School Students Showcase Industrial Exhibit
The Washington school presents an industry exhibit by fifth to eighth graders with bird houses tables cushions doilies embroidery and more. Debates on woolen tariffs are held by seventh and eighth graders as Dr. Morgridge addresses the pupils.
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Washington School
I. S. Pepper
Washington
United States
Adam Reinemund
Stewart Narvis
Clinton Richman
Robert Wallace
G. O. Morgridge
Ednal Leibbrand
Lillian Nelson
Edwin St. John
Robert Hughes
Eddie Horst
Grace Richman
Anna Prosser
Lilian Kuhr
Edith Magoon
Muscatine to Overhaul Telephone System With New Wiring
J C Hubinger president of Mississippi Valley Telephone announces a major Muscatine system overhaul. A new switchboard, cables, pole arrangement and general improvements will begin within weeks. Underground wiring not yet decided but preliminary work may align with recent city council ordinance.
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Mississippi Valley Telephone Company
Muscatine
J. C. Hubinger
Hubinger
St. John's Strawberry Sale and Local Updates
Local notices advertise choice berries and fruits for Saturday at St John and Van Gent Robes' grocery offers home grown produce for Sunday dinner. Alderman Robert Seiler resumes road work after visiting family in Muscatine.
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St. John's
Robert Seiler
Muscatine
van Gent & Robes’ Grocery
Degree Staff Organized by Columbian Circle In Vinton
The Court of Columbian Circle held a regular meeting with Mr and Mrs W E Denman as state organizers. Two candidates were initiated as the degree staff of ten members, with plans to grow to about eighteen. The Denmans will stay about ten days and near departure the circle will host an entertainment.
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Court of Columbian Circle
W. E. Denman
Vinton
J. A. Knight
Jeff Sutherland
Samuel Montgomery
William Petersen
Mesdames
S. L. Montgomery
Gertrude Gilbert
Lucy Garrison
Emma Garrison
Ethel Hackett
Groth Grau Nuptials At U B Parsonage
Fred Groth and Miss Emma Grau were married at the U B parsonage by Rev Dr Beatty. The couple and Emma’s mother Mrs Henry Grau hosted a wedding supper for immediate relatives. They will reside at 1161 New Hampshire Street.
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U. B
Fred Groth
Emma Grau
Beatty
Henry Grau
New Hampshire Street
Nine year old Warren Clark drowns wading at Sioux City
A nine year old boy Warren Clark drowned while wading in the river at Sioux City. Local authorities described the incident as an accidental death.
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Warren Clark
Sioux City
Haragon Brothers Firm Dissolves by Mutual Consent
The firm Haragon Brothers C. M. Haragon and Patrick Haragon dissolves by mutual consent with Patrick retiring. C. M. Haragon assumes all indebtedness. Dated May 25, 1993. C. M. Haragon. Patrick Haragon.
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Haragon Brothers
C. M. Haragon
Patrick Haragon
May Defer Fireworks Due to Rain Threat
Manager Fiske of the Citizens Railway and Light Company postponed tonight's fireworks display in anticipation of rain. Gates open at noon as announced. all other opening day attractions proceed. A final decision on the fireworks will be announced in tomorrow's Journal.
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Fiske
Citizens Railway and Light Company
Iowa
River Improvements contract awarded for Muscatine division
The Muscatine and Crosby La Crosse firm Fetter Crosby won the river improvement contract for the northern divisions Bellevue to Le Claire and Rock Island to Burlington with an appropriation of 400000 dollars. Ketchener of Fountain City Wis lowest on Burlington to Hannibal. Bids open in Washington pending award.
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Fetter and Crosby
la Crosse
Muscatine
Rock Island
Bellevue
le Claire
Burlington
Hannibal
Fetter & Crosby
Albert Ketchener
Fountain City
Wis
Washington
Elks No 304 Officers Meet for Cemetery Flowers
All officers of the B P O Elks No 304 are asked to meet at the lodge rooms at 9 a m Saturday May 20 to repair to the cemetery and place flowers on the graves of absent brothers. All brothers invited to attend. Per order R W George Exalted Ruler.
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B. P. O. Elks No. 304
R. W. George
Keokuk Merchants Form Trade Organization
Keokuk retail merchants have formed a new organization to promote local trade, support member businesses, and coordinate marketing efforts in the city. The group aims to bolster storefronts, share resources, and attract shoppers.
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Keokuk
Pomeroy News Highlights Local Visits and Memorial Day Plans
Mrs. Frances Crawford visited her ill sister Mrs. H. H. Winger in Aledo. Mrs. Gould recovers enough to visit Galesburg with daughter Mrs. Shick. Epperly family from Joy and Mrs. Cora Downey from Millersburg attended. Residents enjoyed a Male quartet from Hidding college and a reader at Joy. Memorial day exercises planned in Millersburg. Neta Noble to close school year. Epperly noted as a toy visitor. Chas Shoppa and August Shoppa guests weekend. M C Boruff paints house and barn with A E Crapnell assisting.
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Pomeroy
Frances Crawford
Aledo
H. H. Winger
Wm. Gould
Galesburg
Shick
A. J. Epperly
Joy
Cora Downey
Millersburg
Chas. Shoppa
August Shoppa
M. C. Boruff
A. E. Crapnell
State marshals club convention gathers delegates in Grinnell
About 104 delegates attend the state marshals club convention at Grinnell, aligning with the event’s planned sessions and discussions.
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State Marshals’ Club
Grinnell
Hartman loses finger ends in saw accident
John Hartman, 62, of 1085 New Hampshire street, had the ends of the second and third fingers on his right hand severed while a Roach and Musser planer on Hershey avenue started without warning. Dr. Fulham treated the wound. Hartman is reported doing nicely despite pain.
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Roach and
Kaiser Hose Company Dedicates New Hose House
The Kaiser Hose company will dedicate its new hose house tomorrow evening as a gift from John Kaiser president of South Muscatine Lumber company. Firemen hold a brief extemporaneous program with notable attendees including South Muscatine Lumber officers the mayor and city council foremen of hose companies and Kaiser Independent Hose members families.
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Kaiser Hose Company
South Muscatine Lumber Company
John Kaiser
Kaiser Independent Hose Company
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