Muscatine fanciers sweep awards at poultry show
Muscatine entrants led by George Reeder J O Mucha A J Fuller Ziegler and Son J J Holmes and Henry Denthof won major prizes at the Washington Iowa poultry exhibit. Mucha took multiple first prizes while Reeder secured top trophies in several Pen categories and Plymouth Rocks. Other winners claimed honors in Black Langshans Houdans and related divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Reeder
J. O. Mucha
A. J. Fuller
Ziegler & Son
J. J. Holmes
Henry Detthof
Plymouth Rocks
Houdans
Henry Dentzhof
Button Men Meet This Afternoon Before Congressmen
National Association of Pearl Button Manufacturers holds an important session at the Commercial club parlors. A tariff revision committee was appointed to travel to Washington to appear before the Ways and Means Committee on November 28 to discuss button industry needs. The committee includes James Moir, J E Krause, W F Bishop, D A Willis, and Leo H Hirsch. The meeting was well attended with broad representation from local factories and discussions of other matters affecting manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Button Manufacturers
Commercial Club
Washington
Ways and Means
House of Representatives
James Moir
Burlington
Mississippi Pearl Button Co
J. E. Krause
Davenport
Davenport Pearl Button Co
W. F. Bishop
Muscatine
Hawkeye Pearl Button Co
D. A. Willis
New York
Vienna
Leo H. Hirsch
Leo H
Congressional Committee
Iowa Society of New York plans monuments for Senator Allison
At the Iowa Society of New York annual meeting in New York City a committee was named to coordinate with Iowa committees to erect monuments to the late Senator Allison in Iowa and in Washington. Gen Samuel S. Clarkson was elected president, succeeding Gen Greenville M. Dodge.
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Iowa Society of New York
New York
N. Y
Iowa
Allison
Washington
Samuel S. Clarkson
Greenville M. Dodge
Amateur Night at the Bijou Theatre
Bijou Theatre hosts an ambitious amateur night with seven acts. A quartet sings selections while a Jewish comedian performs and sleight of hand is featured among other attractions.
French Cruiser Conde Runs Aground Off Corsica
The French cruiser Conde struck rocks off the Corsican coast during a heavy storm near Ajaccio. The ship's position is critical but there were no casualties.
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Ajaccio
Corsica
Conde
Travelors Aid Desk Opens at Local YWCA
The Y W C A forms a Travelers Aid department led by Miss Bessie Hoopes to assist women and girls at the depot. A secretary meets trains during day and evening, giving directions to strangers. The plan mirrors programs in larger cities and has broad local approval.
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Travelers’ Aid
Bessie Hoopes
Supper Postponed After Death of Col Munroe
The W A C announces the banquet scheduled for this evening is indefinitely postponed due to the death of Col Munroe J H Munroe.
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Col Munroe
J. H. Munroe
Explosion at East Side mine leaves dozens dead feared
Fire damp ignited in the East Side mine at Red Lodge Montana with initial reports claiming up to 40 miners trapped or killed. Later information was not verified as search continues.
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Red Lodge
Mont
East Side
Dayton Marshal Shot In Dayton Incident
Fort Dodge Iowa November 20 Victor Gabrielson city marshal of Dayton was shot in the leg and shoulder last night by John Winter a drunken man Winter was brought to Fort Dodge for safe keeping amid citizen excitement
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Fort Dodge
Victor Gabrielson
Dayton
John Winter
Winter
Westinghouse Reorganization Plan Declared Effective Today
In New York City on November 20 the committee announced that the re adjustment plan for Westinghouse interests will take effect from this date. The declaration confirms the ongoing restructuring effort and sets the plan in motion.
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New York
N. Y
Westinghouse
Funeral for Mrs. Henry Steahr Held at Home
The funeral for Mrs. Henry Steahr took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence at 512 Grover street. Rev. J. C. H. Light of the United Brethren church led brief, impressive services. Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Steahr
Grover Street
J. C. H. Light
United Brethren Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Washington Chapter No 4 R A M Meeting Tonight
Full attendance requested for the Washington Chapter No 4 Royal Arch Masons meeting. Work to be done followed by refreshments later in the evening.
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Washington
Improve Your Complexion with Home Treatments
A health feature discusses how many women are achieving a glowing complexion using simple, low cost home remedies. It outlines practical steps for daily skincare and cautions readers about common mistakes.
Home Application Toilet Preparation Promises Fresh Complexions
A wash praised for transforming complexions, claimed harmless and effective for thousands of women. Instructions cite Rose Water two ounces Cologne Spirits one ounce Eppotone four ounces mixed with hot water then cooled and strained. The recipe is designed for easy home preparation for continual use.
Five Die in Fire as Ten Save Lives in Cities
Mt. Carmel Pennsylvania reports a blaze destroying a building where Adam Counsellor his wife and child and Monroe Snyder slept. Authorities fear the family perished. In New York City eleven children were saved by policemen after mothers threw them from a Williamsburg tenement window during a rooftop blaze. one ten year old boy died.
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Mt. Carmel
Adam Counsellor
Monroe Snyder
New York
N. Y
Williamsburg
James S Atwill and Grace Tooman Marrried in Nov. 16 Ceremony
James S Atwill wed Grace Eleanor Tooman at the Teufel home 709 East Sixth Street officiated by Rev. J B Smith of the First Baptist church. The event featured pink and white decor, a bride in white silk mull, a Delta Alpha society gift shower, and musical numbers by Laura Porter Anna Scott and Marguerite Will. After December 1 they will reside on Culver Street.
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James Atwill
Miss Tooman
James S. Atwill
Grace Eleanor Tooman
Otto Teufel
East Eixth Street
J. B. Smith
First Baptist Church
Delta Alpha Society
Laura Porter
Anna Scott
Marguerite Will
Atwill
Culver Street
Pioneer Pearl Button workers host at foreman's home
A large group of young women from the Pioneer Pearl Button Company were entertained after work at foreman Andrew Johnson's country home. Supper, games, and music followed a pleasant evening. Attendees included Augusta Gust Mae Wingertey Nettie Montgomery Fern Dodge Dora Goldstein Grace Hoffman Alice Howell Jesse Shaner Edith Vaughan Loretta Dailey Anna Mohr Mable Trader Anna Sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Pioneer Pearl Button Company
Andrew Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Augusta Gust
Mae Wingertey
Nettie Montgomery
Fern Dodge
Dora Goldstein
Grace Hoffman
Alice Howell
Jesse Shaner
Edith Vaughan
Loretta Dailey
Anna Mohr
Mable Trader
Anna Sell
Degree of Honor Card Party at Eagle Lodge No 10
Eagle lodge No 10 A O U W entertained about 75 Degree of Honor friends last evening with a card party. A brief business session earlier brought in four applications. J S Fordham won first prize and Mrs Joseph Kessels received the consolation prize. A smoker followed for the male members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lodge No. 10
J. S. Fordham
Joseph Kessels
Farewell Reception for Miss Katie Mullen and Miss Redmond
A farewell reception was hosted at Mrs. Mary Huffman’s home on East Fourth Street honoring Miss Katie Mullen and Miss Redmond. Major John Circle members presented gifts with a speech by President Mrs. Isabelle Norton. Light refreshments followed a musical program before the ladies departed for Pittsburg, Pennsylvania this noon.
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Katie Mullen
Redmond
Mary Huffman
East Fourth Street
Major John
Isabelle Norton
Pittsburg
Mrs Schmalz Hosts Mite Sewing Circle Meeting
Mrs Charles Schmalz of Bis marck street entertained the Mite Sewing Circle yesterday afternoon with a large gathering and a profitable sewing bee. The next session is scheduled for December 3 at Mrs Anna Huffman home on East Fourth street.
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Charles Schmalz
Bismarck Street
Mite
Anna Huffman
East Fourth Street
W R C Industrial Members Hostes Button Card Lunch
The W. R. C. Industrial members were entertained yesterday afternoon at the G A R hall. Following the sewing session, lunch was served by hostesses Mrs Jane Barnard, Mrs Lee Burgess, Mrs Henning, and Mrs J H Carl.
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W. R. C. Industrial
G. A. R. Hall
Jane Barnard
Lee Burgess
Henning
J. H. Carl
Social Evening for Miss Ethel Kennedy at Leverich School
Avenue hosted many Leverich Normal School students at her home last evening in honor of Miss Ethel Kennedy who will soon return to her home in Illinois City after studying in this city. The event was pleasantly spent.
Imperial Dancing Club Hosts Motion at Muscatine Launch Club
The Imperial Dancing club enjoyed a hop at the Muscatine Launch Club house last evening. The event showcased local dancers and social activity at a community venue.
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Imperial Dancing Club
Muscatine Launch Club
Funeral Services for Miss Lydia Heller Held
Funeral services for Miss Lydia Heller were conducted this afternoon at the McCullough residence on East Third street by Rev. J N Elliott of the First Presbyterian church. Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery.
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Lydia Heller
McCullough
East Third Street
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
A Good Combination at Frank Ashcraft's on East 2nd
Fairbank engines Red Jacket pumps and U. S. separators are featured at Frank Ashcraft's East 2nd Street in a catalog display.
Women's Relief Corps to Attend Commander Munroe's Funeral
Members meet at 2 30 Saturday at Mrs Add Barnard's home West Second Street to attend in a body the funeral of Commander J H Munroe per order from the president.
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Women's Relief Corps
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Taylors
Havercamp's
Chamberlin,mindt & CO
C. H. Salisbury
Reilly & Woods
Family Theatre
Matinee
I. Mierel & Son
Muscatine’s Ideal Jewelry Store
Reeder
Mucha
Association
National Association of Pearl But
Ton Manufacturers
BIJOU
Second Street House
Westinghouse Tangle
Chicago Record-Herald
Ethel McElroy
Mulberry
Hirt & Fesler Piano Co
Ikiatloir
Muscatine Business College
SUE Browking Proprietor
Heller
J. E. Stevenson
Iowa Avenue
Titus Loan & Investment
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