Free Gulf Coast Excursion Announced By Stirlen & Rowan
Local notice items include a planned free excursion to the gulf coast Texas on Oct. 6 by Stirlen and Rowan. Banner Lodge assessment No 3 due. Beneficial members urged to take notice. Also notes a Mo line Illinois couple visiting Muscatine and a savings account offer at Cook Musser & Co State Bank. A Wilder education case heard before Judge H S Howe with no decision yet.
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Gulf Coast
Texas
Stirlen & Rowan
Banner Lodge
L. A. Wilder
H. S. Howe
Highland Nobles Arrive in Muscatine for Initiation Banquet
Delegates arrive from Cedar Rapids Des Moines Marion Moline Davenport Clinton Iowa City Waterloo for a Muscatine Castle of Highland Nobles initiation banquet in the Nyenhuis building. J L Rose of Waterloo will preside with speeches by Rose Williams and Timm after a banquet at 6 p m.
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Muscatine
Muscatine Castle
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Marion
Moline
Davenport
Clinton
Iowa City
Waterloo
J. L. Rose
Order
Lodge
Nyenhuis
Third Street
Iowa Avenue
Vanatta
A. W. Scott
B. S. Williams
Leonard Timm
New Pattern Hats At Miss M J Banker's Shop
Miss M J Banker has received new pattern hats and displays them for customers. She offers a selection of styles the article notes as fresh arrivals.
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M. J. Banker
Mrs J Kobes Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs John Kobes of Lu cas street died this afternoon at 1 15 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband six children parents and eight siblings. Funeral Monday at the family home with Rev Menting of the Dutch Reformed church officiating and interment at Greenwood cemetery.
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John Kobes
Lucas Street
Jacob van Zyl
Jacob
Henry
John
Harry
Gertie
Klaseena
William van Zyl
Garrette Robes
Grand Rapids
Mich
John Beukenhorst
Cowker County
Kan
Menting
Dutch Reformed Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Fat Fashion Promises Quick Weight Loss Pills
The piece touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe easy fix for obesity. It claims the product enables wearing fashionable clothes without dieting or exercise and notes affordability at 75 cents. It lists Marmola Company Detroit Michigan as the source and mentions druggists stocking the tablets.
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Directoire
Fatness
Marmola Company
Detroit
Mich
Will vs Pentzer Trial Focuses On Attorney Fees
Harry H. Will sues Fred S. Pentzer for 1000 dollars claiming excessive attorney fees. Pentzer contends the charge was moderate. Jury of twelve including Henry Marx Wilson Toyne Chas Clifford H Pitchforth W B Stewart and others heard opening arguments after morning jury selection.
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Harry H. Will
Fred S. Pentzer
District Court
Henry Marx
Wilson Toyne
Chas. Clifford
J. H. Pitchforth
W. B
Obaldia Inaugurated Amid Enthusiastic Panama City crowds
Panama on October 2 witnessed a remarkable political demonstration at the inauguration of President Obaldia. Thousands filled the streets and the auditorium, rising to cheer as he took the oath, signaling broad popular enthusiasm for the new leader.
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Panama
Obaldia
Sapho at Grand Opera House Disappoints Some
The play Sapho staged in Burlington last night fell about to expectations at the Grand. The Burlington Hawkeye notes the performance was acceptable for most, but disappointed those seeking risqué or improper content.
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Grand Opera House
Burlington
Burlington Hawkeye
Grand
Grape-Nuts Helps Troy Woman Endillness and Fatigue
A Troy resident credits Grape-Nuts with easing years of abdominal and nervous distress caused by indigestion. After starting the daily cereal she reports better sleep, absence of headaches, and regained energy. She says she now feels like a new person and has recommended the product to others. The ad notes Postum Co. sources and the tagline There’s a Reason.
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Troy
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Drunkenness Curable Disease Promised by Orrine
Drunkenness described as a progressive disease leading to chronic alcoholism. Orrine No 1 or No 2 billed as a scientific cure with a money back guarantee. Sold by druggists including A. W. Morgan. order details offered from The Orrine Co in Washington DC.
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Orrine Co
Washington, D. C
Orrine
A. W. Morgan
Warner Arc Lamp Co to Build Wilton Factory
A Wilton meeting of the Commercial club and citizens secured the full stock subscription needed by the Warner Arc Lamp Co of Muncie Indiana to move the Murcie plant to Wilton. W K Kise the chief electrical engineer will lead construction with Dr Latchaw guiding shipping talks and Wm F Warner to assist in final arrangements. Groundbreaking is imminent.
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Wilton
Commercial Club
Citizens
Warner Arc Lamp Co
Muncie
Ind
Murcie
W. K. Kise
Wellington
Kansas
Latchaw
Runaway Horse Stopped by Aged Woman in Muscatine
Mrs W P Frazier of 1018 Park avenue acted as heroine this afternoon at 2 30 rushing into the street to curb a runaway horse belonging to Mrs William Bishop. She seized the bit, guided the frightened animal back to the owner and sat calmly in the buggy. No damage or injury occurred to Mrs Frazier.
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W. P. Frazier
Park Avenue
William Bishop
Halstead Street
Father of Fred B. Smith Ill after Paralysis Attack
Announcement from Muscatine area says Fred B. Smith’s father in South Dakota is in critical condition after a paralysis attack. Fred B. Smith has left New York to stay by his father’s side. he recently returned from South Africa where he served as international religious work secretary for the Y M C A.
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Fred B. Smith
Muscatine
South Dakota
Smith
Fred B
New York
Mr. Smith
International Religious Work
South Africa
President Hosts White House Reception for Tuberculosis Congress Delegates
The president held a reception at the White House in Washington on October 2 for delegates attending the tuberculosis congress. Nearly all delegates attended the event.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Association Dinner Draws McKee and Bliven Workers
More than 130 employees of the McKee and Bliven button factory will attend a noon banquet marking the opening of the Y M C A industrial branch at the Hershey avenue plant. Secretary Hugh Jameson will preside. Geo D. McGill will speak on what the association has done elsewhere and J G Mitchell will discuss what can be done locally. The event is organized by the Y M C A and served by the ladies auxiliary.
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McKee and Bliven Button Factory
Young Men's Christian Association
Hershey Avenue
Hugh Jameson
Geo. D. McGill
Chicago
Chicago, International Industrial Work
J. G. Mitchell
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Maennerchor Society Holds First Winter Social at Turner Hall
The Maennerchor opened its winter social season at Turner hall with singing by the group, a Henry Beer declamation, a reading by Mrs. Nick Herr, and a duet by Mr and Mrs Herr. The program drew hearty applause and refreshments followed.
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Maennerchor Society
Turner Hall
Maennerchor
Henry Beer
Nick Herr
First Dance of Series Draws Comus Club Crowd
The Comus Dancing club opened its season with a dance at the Muscatine Launch club. Twenty five couples attended as the Thomas orchestra provided music. The group voted to hold dances every Thursday at the club house.
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Comus Dancing Club
Muscatine Launch Club
Thomas Orchestra
Kensington Church Regular Meeting Held With Sewing
The United Brethren church Kensington held a profitable session this afternoon in the church parlors with about forty members present. Sewing took place and refreshments were served. Hostesses were Mesdames Charles Jones A A Keath J C H Light and William Kemptner.
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A. B. Kensington
United Brethren Church
Kensington
Charles Jones
A. A. Keath
J. C. H. Light
William Kemptner
Mrs Thomson Hosts Birthday Party At Mulberry Avenue
Mrs J C Thomson entertained a number of friends at a birthday party Tuesday afternoon at her home 414 Mulberry Avenue. Refreshments were served and guests received many presents including a four piece silver tea set.
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J. C. Thomson
Mulberry Avenue
Brainworth's Sunny South Shoes Ad
An advertisement promotes Sunny South Shoes by Brainworth offering warm dry feet for 1.25 dollars with a money back guarantee if the claim is not true.
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Brainworth
Taft Victory Backing Statement by Lawson
Egypt Massachusetts October 2 Lawson issued a statement arguing Taft will win. He asserts the Foraker incident did not hurt Taft and that Roosevelt provided a strong pretext to enter the race. Lawson praises Roosevelt as the most adroit politician of modern times.
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Lawson
Taft
Roosevelt
Egypt
Mass
Foraker
Bryan to Keep At It Attacks on Roosevelt Continue
Lincoln, Oct 2 Bryan spent the day at home and refused comment on Roosevelt's reply to his last letter. Friends say he will persist in attacking Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
Lincoln
Bryan
Kern in the South Address Business Leaders in Birmingham
Hon John W. Kern arrived in Birmingham today and spoke to businessmen at an informal noon gathering. He delivered an address in the theatre this afternoon.
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Kern
Birmingham
Ala
John W. Kern
Professor Beach Photographs Horticulture Near Muscatine
Prof A C Beach of the Iowa State College horticulture department visited Muscatine and nearby farms today. He spent the afternoon at W S Fultz’s farm and later toured the Hoopes farms south of the city to study horticultural conditions.
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A. C. Beach
State College
Ames
Muscatine
W. S. Fultz
Hoopes
Samose Fleshy Forming Food Promises Quick Gains
J J Havercamp of Muscatine endorses Samose with a refund guarantee if the product fails to make thin people fat and restore strength. He cites numerous customers who improved from skeletal to plump and healthy after using the preparation.
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J. J. Havercamp
Havercamp
Wheat declines as selling pressure overwhelms market
Wheat futures fell sharply as lack of buying power and bearish sentiment pushed prices lower. Traders, including J A Patten, Lightened long positions while Chapin Hubbard Warren Love Finley Ware Leland and others sold. Corn prices opened strong then eased with expectations of early new crop arrivals. Provisions rose on bullish dock figures with hogs and dry salt meats showing strength.
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Chicago
Ill
Iso
J. A. Patten
Chapin, Hubbard
Warren
Love
Finley
Ware Leland
Commission Houses
Shearson & Wasere
May
Central Illinois
McAllister open ditcher shown in Wapello
The McAllister & Peterson ditching machine was exhibited in Wapello on Thursday. Brought from Muscatine to construct an open ditch in drainage district No. 2, the three foot deep eight foot wide ditch will be built for less money than other machines. The device, made at Zion City Illinois by contractor J H Elwell, is aiding district drainage and improving prime farming land. J P Baxter Jr of Baxter Bros canning was in town, and J J Berk of Grandview attended to county business. Lee Rhinehart spent Friday in the county seat.
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Wapello
McAllister & Peterson
Muscatine
Gunnells, Ball, Downs and Harris
Board of Supervisors
McAllister
Zion City
Ill
J. H. Elwell
Louisa County
J. P. Baxter, Jr
Baxter Bros.’ Canning Company
J. J. Berk
Grandview
Court House
Lee Rhinehart
Wapello Man Visits Friends Then Returns Home
Wapello resident, formerly employed at Cronk's drug store, is spending a short vacation with family in Columbus City. He now runs a drug business in Medina North Dakota.
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Wapello
Cronk
Columbus City
Medina
North Dakota
Soap coupon offers free 10 oz Castile soap and Naptha soap
Advertises a ladies coupon giving a free 10 ounce Beach's Floating White Castile Soap and a one pound package of Key City Borax Naptha soap powder.
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Key City
Pirates Lead 5-1 in Third Inning of Doubleheader
In St. Louis on October 2 the Pirates held a 5 to 1 lead over Pittsburgh after three innings in the first game of a doubleheader. Beebe and Ludwig were the battery for St. Louis with Lefield and Gibson behind the plate.
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Pirates
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Beebe
Ludwig
Lefield
Gibson
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Cook, Musser & Co. State Bank
Grimes Golden and
Jonathan
Geo. W
Reuling
the New Shoe Store
Neichen
Casper
West Second St
City
Jos
California
Kohrs’ Hams
C.a.giesenhaus
Will VS. Pentzer
ARG Light Factory
NEW Fall Jewelry
I. Nierel & Son
Wagner Bros
East Second St
H. J. Frenzel
Wapelto
Hay
Ealth
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Harfina
A. G. Bestenlehner, G. A. Riemcke, A. W. Morgan
Grimes
Geo. Eitman
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