Local Muscatine News Items Briefly Highlight Visitors and Events
Local Muscatine scene notes William Birkhoff of Letts visits. Mrs. Elma Stark of Worthington arrives for relatives visit. Miss Addie Washburn heads to Iowa Falls for Baptist convention. John and Mrs. Miller travel to Keswick to visit kin. Bread Maker demos draw crowds at McQuesten Sawyer Co. Miss Blair leads sessions. Babcock buggies arrive. Mrs. Delos Holmes returns from Andalusia. bread and candy promotions continue. Numerous referrals to local shops, demonstrations, and social visits populate the day.
Semi-Centennial to Be Observed Sunday at St Marys
The St Joseph Benevolent Society marks 50 years with a Sunday observance at St Marys Catholic Church. Three Masses 6 30 8 30 and 10 30, with benediction by a Conception Missouri priest. Members will receive holy communion and the society outlines its charitable mission and a beneficiary fund over 2800 dollars.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Joseph's Benevolent Society
Conception
Direct from the Ostrich Farm to You
A reflective note wonders about a mysterious phrase Direct from the Ostrich Farm to You and ponders its possible meanings as time will reveal the answer. It suggests patience and curiosity about an unclear tip or book title in a light, speculative tone.
The Old and the New in Medical Practice
The article contrasts past and present medical methods, noting that modern care emphasizes boosting the body's resistance and prevention of diseases like consumption. It promotes Virgin Oil of Pine compound as a cure for colds and coughs, detailing preparation, packaging, and a government guarantee with serial numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Register Early for General Election in Muscatine
Polls open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow and on Friday and Saturday for registration. Muscatine residents urged to register now to avoid delays or losing the vote on November 3. If you miss registration you can vote only if you reside in the city on election day.
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Muscatine
Republican meeting travels to Marsh and Newport stops
Columbus Junction Iowa October 21 republicans led by C A Carpenter and F M Mossberry spoke on current issues to a cheering crowd in Marsh with W F Hall J A Sprague O M Cavin and W E Whetstine providing music. Speakers planned a Newport appearance tonight. George Tracey democratic candidate visited en route to Ainsworth for an address. Various local residents moved between towns and visits, including Beets farmers selling crop to the Waverly factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Marsh
C. A. Carpenter
F. M. Mossberry
W. F. Hall
J. A. Sprague
O. M. Cavin
W. E. Whetstine
Newport
George Tracey
Ainsworth
F. E. Thompson
J. J. Russell
Burlington
Thompson
S. M. Porch
Iowa City
Washington
Arnold Bahns
de Witt
Waverly
Iowa
J. S. Blair
G. A. Salmon
Newton
Harry Springer
Alfred Cole
Muscatine
Minerva Hill
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Florence Cobb
Anna Hill
Will Layton
Ed. Davis
Bessie Simmons
Walter Simmons
Nat Simmons
Robert Nichols
Nichols
Recipe booklet offers cake ideas with souvenir loaf
MecQuesten & Sawyer Co promotes a small recipe booklet given with this week’s souvenir loaf of bread. The booklet contains two cake recipes and is available to customers whether they buy a Bread Maker or not.
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MecQuesten & Sawyer Co
Y W C A Notes on November Sessions
Forty seven girls attended the rooms last evening with similar turnout planned for tonight. The Y W C A charms for space to host all evening activities and wishes for a dedicated building. Tonight features Normal course Old Testament study and sewing with November vesper services planned and new song books donated by J H Buckley to enhance meetings.
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Y. W
J. H. Buckley
Packey McFarland Faces Leach Cross In New York Bout
Packey McFarland meets Leach Cross in a six round lightweight bout in New York weighing 133 pounds. McFarland, confident of victory, aims to win on points and press toward Nelson’s title, while Cross is praised for aggressiveness and gameness. The match previews a potential shot at the championship after the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Welsh
Los Angeles
Packey Mcfarland
New York
Leach Cross
Gotham
Neck of the Woods
McFarland
Cross
Leach
Chicago
Packey
Stock Yards
New Yorker
Keyes
Loughry
Murphy
Fitzgerald
Nelson
Keota News Highlights Travel and Local Visits
Rev J C Giffen left Keota for Sioux City to attend the Presbyterian General Assembly and plans to return Saturday. Several residents, including students Homer Smith Harry Helscher Pearl Ritchey and others, visited family or attended events in Oska loosa Pawnee and Muscatine with multiple reunions and gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Robertson
Hattie Chilcote
Washington
A. J. Droz
S. Dawson
Des Moines
J. C. Wright
Kate Glover
P. M. Smiths Attend P.E.O. Meeting at Helscher Home
P. M. Smiths spent the day at the Schwartz home while the P. E. O. sisters held a large gathering at Mrs. George Helscher’s home Monday evening with excellent program and strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Smith
Schwartz
George Helscher
Hale's Household Ointment Advertises Cure for Skin Diseases
An 19th century ad claimsECZEMA Satirheum scrofula ulcers running sores and all obstinate skin diseases are quickly and permanently cured by Dr Hale's Household Ointment. Sold at drug stores for 25c or sent direct from Kenyon & Thomas Adams NY.
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S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Old Clifton Social Ties Highlight Local Visits
In Old Clifton on a busy mid October week residents and relatives gathered for visits. Notes show Mr and Mrs Taylor Smiley of Columbus City called on Robt Smiley and family, while Bessie Moore joined Tenn essee school activities and Mrs Nichols spent time with Robt and wife. Other visits include Mrs K R Robertson with son J M and family, Bessie Hesler from Illinois City visiting Knott, and multiple family gatherings with Hanks and Marston households.
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Old Clifton
Taylor Smiley
Columbus City
Robt
Bessie Moore
Tennessee
Nichols
K. R. Robertson
J. M
Bessie Hesler
Illinois City
Illinois
B. F. Knott
Frank Shaum
Refus McCur
Peter Bretz
Chas
Loie
Columbus’ Junction
Albert Hanks
Arcie
Kate Knott
William Schofield
Lettsville
Max Shaum
J. I. Kinmouth
Enjoy Your Meals With Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
An advertisement urges diners to use Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to prevent indigestion after heavy meals in restaurants cafes or hotels. It claims the tablets aid digestion enrich blood and rebuild gastric fluids and offers a 50 cent box or a free trial by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Pie Social Planned by East Hill Ladies’ Aid
The Ladies' Aid of Park Avenue Methodist church will hold a pie social tonight at Bierman's hall 800 Park avenue. A large crowd is expected after preparations were completed by the group. Mrs F E Whiting of Clinton visits Muscatine as her son Ira Carney lies ill at Bellevue hospital. Felicitas Byrne left for Iowa City to visit friends while Mrs E Sissell and son Earl visit in Pleasant Prairie. Mrs William Hunn of Fairport visits Muscatine, and Mrs M Mounts of Buffalo Iowa is also visiting.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Park Avenue Methodist Church
Bierman’s Hall
Park Avenue
F. E. Whiting
Clinton
Muscatine
Ira Carney
Bellevue Hospital
Felicitas Byrne
Iowa City
E. Sissell
Earl
Pleasant Prairie
William Hunn
Fairport
M. Mounts
Buffalo
Life Sentence of Suffering Commutes with Discovery
A claim that Dr. King's New Discovery quickly relieves throat and lung trouble is advertised with price points 50c and 1.00. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store is listed as the vendor.
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Rochelle Sa
Jack
E. H. King
William Birkhoff
Letts
Hotel Grand
Baker & McKean
Elma Stark
Worthington, Minn
Gulf Coast
Texas
Stirlen & Rowan
D. W. Sulloway
Cal. W. Smith
McQuesten & Sawyer Company
Miss Blair
Earl Wimner
Richard
South Muscatine
Titus Loans and Investment Co
Iowa Avenue
Addie Washburn
Iowa Falls
The
Iowa Baptists
John Miller
Clinton Street
Keswick
Barger & Barrow
Delos Holmes
Andalusia
Mary Moore
West Eighth Street
Helen Blair
Universal Bread Maker
John A. Robbins
Marie Carpenter
Myrie Nesper
East Sixth Street
M. E. Ford
East Third Street
Davenport
John Woodburn
Alexander Grossheim
M. M. Melchert
Gridley, Kan
Harold
L. M. Gates
G. C. Olds
Moberly
Arthur A. Scholten
Joseph Murphy
Gertrude Cassidy
Babcock Buggies
Bowman
Pearl Frymeyer
West Liberty
Preston Austin
West Second Street
Dr. Norton
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
Charles Kelley
Battle Creek, Mich
City
J. B. Kleinert Rubber CO
Broadway
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Members of
St. Joseph Benevolent
Bilee
St. Mary's Church
East
Will
KEOTA
Kansas
Zephyr
W. J. Stevens
David Brotchie
Atalissa
P. C. Hart
Frank Leimkuehler
Moscow
Fred Mauer
Wilton Ject
John A. TeStrake
L.zephyre
Berd New Furniture CO
Han
J. Carl Barnard
Prop
East Hill
C.a.giesenhaus
Ier
William Delzell
Wm. Delzell
Morning Sun
Wapello
G. T. Delzell
Paschal Bros
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