Missionary Talk Highlights Women’s Mission Convent
The Muscatine district Women’s Foreign Missionary Convention, held at the Methodist church, closed with Mme Nannette Henkle of Calcutta sharing experiences. She warned that Bible study is restricted in India, praised mission schools, and noted Indian women’s strong opposition to Christianity. The event featured lectures by Mrs Flora Dudley and others, reports from auxiliaries, and elected officers. About sixty delegates attended, concluding a profitable gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme Nannette Henkle
Calcutta
India
Miss Henkle
Orient
Chandra Lela
Flora 8. Dudley
Indianola
China
Mia Dudley
Misa Galloway
Dudley
Flrst
Mra
Cordelle Oldaker
Wellman
Mra J . Richardson
Keota
W Rickey
Crawfordaville
Mra Nettle Ft Nkipton
Weat Chester
Martha Tomlinson
Liberty
Munwo CO Anderson
Washington
West Liberty
West Chester
Muscatine
Meritol Snow-White Liniment Ends Pain Quickly
The advertisement claims Meritol Snow-White Liniment relieves muscular and rheumatic pains sprains swelling lameness and soreness promptly in about one third the time of usual treatments Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and listed with American Drug & Press Association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meritol
Lemmon's Pharmacy
American Drug & Press Association
Dams Settle at Prella After Long Voyage from Leerdam
The Dam family of Jacob Dam head and 11 relatives arrived in Pella from Leerdam South Holland. They traveled five days and drew crowds at the depot, with Ver Ploeg as interpreter. The family, ages from 1 to 45, is now settled in their new home and described as healthy and sturdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiueir
Plelhand
Pella
Leerdam
South Holland
Ver Ploeg
Jacob Dani
Auto Hits Engine. One Dead in Council Bluffs Crash
James I. Mott, a farmer from six miles outside Silver City, died instantly when his auto collided with a Northwestern swivel engine at Twelfth street and Fifth avenue. J Galloway, Silver City resident and Mott’s brother-in-law, was seriously injured as both men were thrown against the engine. Galloway regained consciousness after the impact. an inquest is planned for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corneil Bluffs
James I. Mott
Silver City
J. Galloway
Mott
Galloway
Twelfth Street
Fifth Avenue
Council Bluffs
Omaham
Matt
Famous Missal Heads to Auction in Hoe Library Sale
A spectacular fifteenth century folio missal made for Charles VII of France leads the Hoe library sale in New York. It later passed through Henry V, Henry VII, and Henry VIIT to monks at Tangerloo before entering Didot’s library and eventually Countess Mniszeck. Robert Hoe owns it now and John Pierpont Morgan is expected to bid up to Shoe. Also offered is The Pembroke Hours, made for Sir William Werbert, later part of the Borgeriese line and the Hoe collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry VIII
J Pierpont Morgan
Charles VII
France
Henry V
England
Catherine of Valois
Charles VI
Henry VII
Tangerloo
M. Didot
Ust
Didot
Countess Mniszeck
Aleve
Robert Hoe
PC Morgan
Hoe
William Werbert
Earl of Pembroke
Richard III
Earl
Borgeriese
Rome
Waterloo presbytery falls meeting set for Mason City
Mason City Iowa April 24 the fall meeting of the Waterloo presbytery will be held in Mason City on September 19 The presbytery adjourned after a Cedar Falls meeting Rev C L Cooley of Mason City was elected commissioner to the general assembly meeting in Atlantic City New Jersey May 18 Stewart of Waterloo is the lay commissioner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
C. L. Cooley
General Assembly of the Church
Atlantic City
N. J
Stewart
Keokuk Man Hit By Freight Train After Sleep on Tracks
William Cartwright of Keokuk was ejected from an Iowa Central passenger train for drunkenness then crawled back onto the tracks and slept. A freight train struck him near the rails, leaving him seriously injured and likely to die. he was taken to a local hospital in Oskaloosa Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa
William Cartwright
Keokuk
Iowa Central
State Bankers to Meet in Mason City
F R Watts of Louisville Kentucky president of the National Bankers Association will be the principal speaker at the State Bankers Association meeting in Mason City Iowa on June 14 Plans are being made to entertain 1000 visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa
F. R K. Watts
Louisville
National Bankers’ Association
State Bankers’ Association
Madison Firm Forms to Build Monoplane Craft
Fort Madison Iowa April 24 The Iowa Aeroplane company was organized here Friday to manufacture a cross between the Bleriot and Santos-Dumont monoplane designs. A demonstration of the product will be made there in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Iowa
Iowa Aeroplane Company
Acme Coal Wins $10,000 Steel Tipple Order
MMet cloned a $10,000 order from Acme Coal company of Acme Wyoming for complete steel tipple equipment and rescreening pliant for their new line. The Ottumwa concern competed with houses in Cleveland Columbus Chicago and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmet
Acme Coal Company
Acme, Wyo
Ottumwa
Cleveland
Columbus
Chicago
St. Louis
Dr Samuel Calvin Laid To Rest In Oakland Cemetery
In Iowa City on Friday afternoon Dr Samuel Calvin was buried after a Presbyterian church service. A large crowd attended. the G A R post he led sat together with geology department students from the State University. Floral tributes were extensive and the service was led by Dr Wo Wile with assist from President George E. MacLean and Dr M Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Samuel Calvin
Oakland Cemetery
Presbyterian Church
G. A. Ro
Department of Geology
the State University
Calvin
Wo Wile
George E. MacLean
M. Fox
Not of Value Dialogue Fragments Between Johnny and Miss Sweetlips
A dialogue fragment shows Johnny offering a book to Miss Sweetlips. She declines, noting she never accepts presents, while he describes the item as his own and suggests it might be valuable but is told it is merely not of value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Sweetlips
George
Wicked Dialogue Between She Oh and George
Dramatic exchange features She Oh and George trading flirtatious lines about wickedness and beauty in a charged, period tone. The brief interaction hints at confessional attraction and moral playfulness.
Suited Him in Dinner Palaver Between Tommy Tucker and Alice Tuppenny
A banter scene shows Tommy Tucker and Johnny Jones discussing Alice Tuppenny as she joins supper. Johnny mocks her looks while Tommy claims she outdoes all others tonight, asserting she “eats more.”
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Tommy Tucker
Alice Tuppenny
Johnny Jones
Sidewalk Bicycle Riding Banned by City Ordinance
Notice states riding bicycles on city sidewalks is forbidden by ordinance. The rule will be strictly enforced with violators subject to fines and costs of prosecution as provided.
Ottumwa Box Car Loader closes large contrace
Ottumwa Iowa April 24 The Ottumwa Box Car Loader company ceases operations large closure affecting local workers and town economy with impact on related rail and manufacturing sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa
Ottumwa Box Car Loader Company
Brethan & Griffith Mercantile Agency Moves to Crail's Store
Onur reports rising business demand leading to better facilities and more commodious quarters. The Brethan and Griffith Mercantile Agency relocates operations to Crail's store after April 27 1911 on the second floor with telephone 128 OG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onur
Brethan & Griffith Mercantile Agency
Over Crail
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad
Pitches Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a simple grandmothers tea solution to prevent gray thinning and dandruff. Claims quick scalp cleaning hair growth and color restoration with safe daily use offered at fifty cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Journal Want Ad Will Rent It For You
A concise notice announces a journal want ad service offering rental of items or spaces through classified listings. It emphasizes ease of posting and broad reach for sellers seeking quick rental opportunities.
Foley Kidney Pills Claim Broad Kidney Relief
Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as containing concentrated ingredients of proven therapeutic value for relief and cure of kidney and bladder ailments. The ad promotes antiseptic, astringent, and restorative effects and urges consumers to refuse substitutes and buy at all druggists.
Peter the Great Son of Custer Show Jack
A pedigree stallion named Peter the Great, son of Custer, known as a famous show jack and prize winner. Weighs 1050 pounds, brown with white points, large bone structure, and a strong foal getter. Ancestors identified among top male producers.
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Jack
Custer
Percheron Greton 58358 a premier European bred colt
An imported gray Percheron stallion, sired by Vaillant 56878 and out of Lisette 29285, is described as the finest American bred Percheron of the era. Photographs show the horse, with claims of superior physique and bloodlines from a 200 year French estate. Season 1911 at a farm near Ainsworth, terms $14 to insure and stand. mare insurance conditions noted.
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Vaillant
Lisette
France
M. Fullard
Paris
Europe
America
My Farm
Ainsworth
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H.R. Srecck
the Jospecter
Miss Henkale
DIA
Mb. Cherch
Foreign Missionary Convention of
Muscatine District
Methodist Church
The
Milesionaries
Mrs. Dudley
Nettie Skipton
Alceyo Hopkinson
Georgia Day
West China
Miss Day
Mel Emman Anderson
J. E. Robertson
US. Smith
A. J. Nichols
J. &. Newsome
Pauline Smith
A.S Smith
Marjorie Joyce Baumgarten
Mre Co KO Baumgarten
WH Downer
Orcas
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
TN Howe
Prella
Jacob Duin
Mie
Bie
Wite Byenre
Hiendrick Pam
Jacob
Johannes Pam
Rieter Frank
Jaondert
Cornelia AO
Pieternella
Hilligde Tram
Stelnetje
Jan J. Dam
Jacot Pam
Robert Hor
PRACK
Madison
Jool
Gandnory Bridger
Emma Abbott
G. Byron Browni
Edmond F. McCraymish
Can
Beewar Prince Opera Company
Auber
Fra Diavolo
Devil
Graham Opera House
Geo. Andrews
Star Theatre
Brother
Lubin
J. C. Canfield
Prop
Peter the Great
Miss Emily
Percheron Greton
J. A. Kolosick
Washington Telephone Co
Ainsworth-Miller Lines
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