American Sunday School Union Iowa Illinois Wraps Up Conference
The American Sunday School Union of Iowa and Illinois closed its conference in Muscatine after a successful session. Missionaries returned home yesterday after attending church assignments, park visits, river steamer ride, and a reception at the First Methodist church. Resolutions thanked God, the Muscatine community, local press, and supporters, and pledged continued support for the society’s literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Sunday School Union
Iowa
Illinois
Muscatine
City Union of Young People’s Societies
First Methodist Church
W. H. Thomlinson
Press
Journal
The
News-Tribune
Norman B. Barr
Chicago
E. P. Bancroft
G. P. Williams
D. D
Northwestern
Joseph Wells
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Promises Cold Cure
An advertisement claims that Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with a money-back offer. It notes Druggists refund money if it fails and bears E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Aged Woman Dies at Local Old Folks Home
Mrs. Ernestine Krei, 84, an inmate of the Old Folks' Home, died Sunday morning. Old age and accompanying ailments were the cause. She had lived at the home one year and had a son in Earlville, Illinois. No funeral arrangements have been made.
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Ernest Krei
Ernestine Krei
Earlville
Harvest Day Festival Observed at German Baptist Church
The annual harvest day festival was held yesterday at the German Baptist church with an excellent program. Carl Borchardt as Sunday school superintendent delivered an engaging address followed by several beneficial short talks.
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German Baptist Church
German American Association of Muscatine Formed
A permanent German American organization was formed Saturday at Turner hall Muscatine uniting nearly all local German Americans. Officers include President George Boch and Vice President John Nester with committees for constitution and by-laws. An annual German Day celebration will be observed the week of October 6th and the group hopes to recruit county German societies.
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Muscatine
Turner Hall
Shammo
George Boch
John Nester
Herman Mahram
Joseph Missell
Charles Spieth
Henry Beer
Fred Heerd
Herman Grensing
Joseph Schaab
Electric Bitters Prescription Ad at Havercamp’s
An antique ad touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach liver torpor lame back and weak kidneys with a guarantee. Sold for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Havercamp
Muscatine Crushes Moline 35 to 0 in Big Football Win
Muscatine routs Moline Independents 35 to 0. Grady converts five kicks as Ruckles and Boston score touchdowns. Line play, early dominance, and strong defense carry the Huskies to a decisive victory with standout performances from Sanders Grady Boston Ruckles Hubbard and Hubbard.
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Muscatine
Moline
Huskies
Ludi Boston
South
Kipp
L. E
O'Connor
L. T
Brinstrom
L. G
Geane
Gil Greer
Liedtke
R. E
Owens
Q. B
Shaw
Murry
Foster
Hubbard
L. FE
F. Bosten
Sanders
Deems
King
Phillips
R. T
McCleary
Brown
Bosten
Ruckles
Grady
F. B
Boston
Peterson
A. Barry
Aa. Leysen
Song Service and Harvest Festival At German Church
The semi annual choir song service was enjoyed last night at the German Congregational church and the annual harvest festival was held in the morning. Both services were well attended by members and friends and proved interesting.
Muscatine Woman Re-elected Secretary at Oskaloosa Mission Meeting
Miss May Villa Patten of Muscatine was re elected secretary of the Home Department of the Des Moines Branch of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society meeting in Oskaloosa. Elizabeth Pearson of Des Moines was elected president for the eighteenth time. Attending besides Patten were Mrs. W. B. Ireland Mrs. W. E. Downer and Miss Elsie Will from Muscatine.
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May Villa Patten
Muscatine
Des Moines
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Oskaloosa
Elizabeth Pearson
Patten
W. B. Ireland
W. E. Downer
Elsie Will
Globe
Ower S. Dow
Garner
Spelmeier
St. Louis
Mary T. Thompson
Home Department
Local Union Officers Named for Muscatine Chapter
Muscatine records secretary Mrs. J. I. Compton and treasurer Mrs. W. H. Arnold lead a slate with Des Moines superintendent Mrs. M. S. Beall and Mt. Ayr supervisor Mrs. Geo. Irmscher among listed roles. Kansas City editors and St. Louis secretaries appear, including Miss Kate E. Moss and Mrs. Alfred Matthews, with Mrs. D. B. Gardner serving as press correspondent in Dubuque.
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Muscatine
J. I. Compton
Kansas City
W. H. Arnold
Des Moines
Young Peoples
M. S. Beall
Mt. Ayr
Geo. Irmscher
Dubuque
Kate E. Moss
Alfred Matthews
St. Louis
D. B. Gardner
S. W. Hetherington
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Toosexo
Ayster
Ats
J. E. Stevenson
Iowa Avenue
E. P, Day
East Second Street
Muscatine Swamps
Moline Visitors
Tartars
Gladiators
Eckersall
German Congregational Church
Muscatine Womar
W. F
Secretary of the Home
Washburn Crossy Co
G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
Washington Street
Ark Avenue
Weed
L. G. Burnett
Hershey State Bank
A. L. Pierson
2Nd St
Minnesota
Missouri
G. M. Norcutt
Exeter
Kemble & Kemble
Tipton Road
Chas. J. Shepard
Poland
Charles H. Stone
Gus. Davisson
Story and Clark Organ
E. Ltd
Globe Restaurant
Joseph Bilkey
King B
Cummings
E. 9Th St
W. J. Vannatta
E. W. Strong
Chestnut St
Lone Tree
D. F. Sullivan
East Stn St
Will M. Narvis
Roscoe Avenue
Eighth Street
Samuel McNutt
Dr. Beveridge
Markman
Jos. Bilkey
N. Rosenberger
Corner Chestnut and 4Th
Enquirers
G. Stein & Co
Eva Baker
U. S. Express Office
John A Rowan CO
W. 2Nd St
Louise Eversmeyer
Pioneer Pearl Button Co
Mulberry Ave
Hattie Garard
E. 4Th St
Vienna
Otto Fitchner
Sweetland Center
Castoria
Hag FBI
Woman's Home Companion
Department X
Madison Square
New York City
H. M. Bartlett
J. Journal
tTeams
Levee South Toll Road
R. H. McWilliams
Grand Hotel
J. Greenblatt
Second Street
Carders
Pearl Button Co
Hawkeye Pearl Button Co
National Railway Training School Inc
Robert St
St. Paul, Minn
Yale Cigar Co
Indianapolis
Ind
S. R. McElhany
East 2Nd St
Muscatine, la
W. J. Munsey
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Pacific Coast
Boyd Transfer Co
Minneapolis
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