Independents Offer High Class Shows This Season
The National Theatre Owners association of New York denies a collapse of independent offerings and lists top attractions set for one night shows. Marie Dressler, Sarah Bernhardt, Douglas Fairbanks, William A. Brady, and many others across opera, musical comedy, and new plays are advertised among a star studded slate from the independents and New Theatre, with the Shubert 50 lilliputians also slated to tour this season.
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The
Theatrical Trust
Independents
National Theatre Owners’ Association of New York
Marie Dressler
Tillie
Blanche King
Mary Mannering
Viola Allen
Bessie Abbott
Yosebel
Mabel Hite
May Irwin
Mrs. Jim
Gertrude Elliott
Louise Gunning
Marcelle
Bertha Kalish
Mme
Olly
Nazimova
Sertha Galland
Maxine Elliott
Mabel Barrison
Harry Connor
Lulu
Walker Whiteside
Margaret Anglin
Grace George
Tom Wise
Mississippi
Douglas Fairbanks
Robert Mantell
Louis Mann
Clara Lipman
Grace la Rue
Fritzi Scheff
Henry E. Dixey
Chocolate Soldier
Lew Dockstader
Motor Girl
Blue Mouse
Laurence Irving
Mabel Hackney
Daniel V. Arthur
Avery Hopwood
Silvio Hein
Augustus Thomas
New Theatre
New York
Messrs. Shubert
New York Hippodrome
Well Known Man Tom Lavelle Dies in Rock Island
Tom Lavelle of Rock Island Illinois dies after a yearlong illness due to a mental disease. A prominent business man and longtime Knights of Columbus leader, he was well known in Laurant Council Muscatine for his role in degree work. He leaves a wife and four children.
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Tom Lavelle
Rock Island
Knights of Columbus
Illinois
Laurent Council
Muscatine
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted by Druggist
A. W. Morgan, Druggist, promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for throat chest and lung ailments for all ages noting it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and warns against substitutes in the yellow package.
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Foley
A. W. Morgan
Children’s Day Observance At Island M E Church June Fifth
The Island M E church announces a Children’s Day program directed with Glenn Kemp overseeing musical numbers and Mrs B Wilson guiding readings. The evening program on Sunday June 5 features multiple songs recitations and drills by school and primary classes with several duets solos and a grand closing Carol The Music of Summer.
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Island
M. E
Glenn Kemp
B. Wilson
Margarite Battenhagen
Frances Parmalee
Bessie Rockafellow
Gracie Shoultz
Ruth Thompson
Rose Pelton
Pearl Hoyt
Dot Thompson
Edith Spring
Alma Storms
Bessie Paap
Ilia Gonse
Hosanna—School
Harvey Schoultz
Star of the East
Harry Thompson
Grandpa
Anna Kreiger
Christ
Marion Funck
Elmer Corwin
Minnie Shoultz
Buttercups and Daisies
Esther Parmalee
Summer School
Three steamers bring excursions to Muscatine on Memorial Day
Excursion boats W W Columbia and Wenona bring crowds to Muscatine for Memorial Day. The Columbia and W W arrived together with holiday visitors, while the Venona and Helen Blair also docked, sparking a lively downtown scene and overwhelmed eateries. Local exchanges note a booming excursion trade and numerous residents visiting from Davenport and surrounding towns.
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Muscatine
Columbia
W. W
Tri-Cities
Venona
Davenport
Helen Blair
Conesville Notes Show Births Visits and Illness
In Conesville Iowa May 31 Mrs Si las Northey of Waterloo visited with her mother Mrs Tyte. A daughter Frances Evelyn was born to Will Hawkins and wife on May 23. Dorothea Evelyn, eight pounds, born to R M Kemberling and wife on May 28 at Foster.
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Della
Fern McCullough
Columbus City
Theo Schwab
Fred
Carl
Helen
Atalissa
Margaret Buser
F. G. McCullough
Columbus Junction
Forest Protzman
West Liberty
Baker
George Brown
Conesville
Dollie Jones
Muscatine
Silas Northey
Waterloo
Tyte
Will Hawkins
Frances Evelyn
R. M. Kemberling
Foster
Dorothea Evelyn
L. R. McKee
L. D. Miller
Lone Tree
Miller
Stanford
Leona Moyer
Hershey Hospital
George Hants
Grace
Effie
Guy
Wm. Baker
Marion Chapman
Cedar
Airdome Reopens With New Floor And Upgrades
The Airdome opened last night for the season with large attendance and full seating. Improvements include a concrete floor laid this spring and enhanced seating. Much scenery and paraphernalia have moved from the Grand Opera house, and the Curtis Comedy company will perform this week.
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Airdome
Grand Opera House
Curtis Comedy Company
Local Osteopaths angered by letters to Muscatine physician
At a Des Moines Osteopathic convention, Dr. G H Sumner secretary of the State Board of Health faced criticism after letters to Dr. C E Crow of Muscatine were read. Crow alleged disrespect over being called Dear Doctor and dropping the Dr title. The group plans a bill to create an independent board of osteopathic medical examiners.
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Des Moines
C. E. Crow
Muscatine
G. H. Sumner
State Board of Health
Sumner
Crow
Osteopathic Medical Examiners
Fels-Naptha Soap Promotes Healthful Washing Method
Doctors advise avoiding steam and cold air during wash day and recommend the Fels-Naptha washing method. It uses cool water, no boiling or steaming, and less rubbing, saving time and effort while keeping clothes cleaner and sweeter. Follow the directions on the red and green wrapper.
White Collar Line Spring Schedule
The White Collar Line announces a tri weekly schedule with Davenport Rock Island runs on Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at 6 30 pm arriving 10 30 am The Burlington trip runs Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays departing 8 30 pm arriving 9 15 am next day Information available through Muscatine Iowa agents Boat Landing phone 49 W A Blair Davenport Iowa manager.
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Davenport
Rock Island
Burlington
Muscatine
W. A. Blair
Iowa
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Kilmer
Man Free
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Pierson
Reynolds Crystal Steel
A. L. Pierson
Muscatine Produce & Pure Ice Go
East Second Street
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VELIE
L. A. Heitz
East Second St
Neal
Neal Institute
Farnam Street
Bradfield CO
Atlanta
M. E. Church
Mrs. Wilson
Musca
Coumbia and
Wen
Ona
Oscar Grossheim
A. F. Abbott
Arden
Anderson Chapman
A. F
Allen Mc@irdy
Iowa City
George McVey
Teopaths and State Board
Dr. C
EF. Crow
Horlick
Dickory
Dock
Colfax
Oo Railway
Orchestra American Plan
James P. Donahue
M. C
Umscheide & Althalter
Iowa Avenue
Home Tea Company
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