July drought ranks among driest on record in Muscatine
The July report by William Molis, superintendent of Muscatine water works, shows only .29 inches of rainfall versus 2.49 inches last July. The record drought notes 16 clear days, 7 cloudy, 8 partly cloudy with river levels around 5 feet 2 inches to 4 feet 2 inches in earlier years. Funeral services for Frank W. Krone of 316 Parham Street are set for Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the family home and 2 p.m. at the German Evangelical Church, with Rev. Richard Stave officiating and Greenwood Cemetery as the resting place.
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William Molis
Muscatine Water Works
Frank W. Krone
Parham Street
German Evangelical Church
Richard Stave
Greenwood Cemetery
German Day celebration planned in Muscatine in fall
The German Home society will host a German Day in Muscatine in early October to honor the landing of the first German colony in Germantown Pennsylvania. The event includes Turn Verein Mechanics' Aid Maennerchor and St Joseph's society with an all day program and proceeds to the German Home Building fund.
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German Home Society
Muscatine
Germantown
Turn Verein
Mechanics’ Aid
Maennerchor
St. Joseph's Society
Opera House
German Home Building Fund
Charles Spieth
H. Heinz
John Nester
Rudolph Blass
W. Wendlandt
Local woman dies during Minneapolis visit
Miss Anna Binhuff 41 years old died suddenly while visiting her sister in Minneapolis Minnesota. She recently had goitre surgery and had lived most of her life in Muscatine. Surviving relatives include her mother and several brothers and sisters. Burial at St Marys church with services conducted by Rev J I Grieser.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Miss- Anna, Binhuff
Miss Binhurst
W. H Jones
Misa Binhaff
Miss Binhaff
Muscating
St. Mary’s Parochial School
Barney Binhuff
Myron Davidson
Chicago
Samuel Evans
Davenport
John Fuller
Muscatine
W. H-Jones
Sabula
John Binhuf
Frank Binhuff
George Binhuff
West Liberty Notes Hit By Local Social Ripple
West Liberty Iowa residents share visits and gatherings as August social rounds fill the week. Local families from Iowa City Coon Rapids Des Moines and Chicago connect through guests and kin. Kensington party attendance tops eighty with a 106 degree afternoon heat as plans for a Fall Festival form.
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J. A. ‘Schultz
Marshalltown
Tows
Sisater
C. Snider
Kensington
Gutbyle
H. Snyder
Yennie
Warmington
Town
John Gatton
Elmer Evang
Horton
C. S. Barclay
Chicago
Nellie Bowman
Muscatine
Misa Katherine Crozer
Chester” Weber
Fairfield
Iowa
Sylvia‘ Weber
Misa Della
Lela Dodd
Burnice Ball
Des, Moines
Society of the Christian Church
Travelers Club
Weat Liberty
Marriage at Wapello Joins John Schaefer and Mrs Schleichert
Aug 1 Grandview Iowa report states John Schaefer aged 72 and Mrs. G Schleichert aged 60 were married at Wapello by Rev Froehl e pastor of the German Methodist Episcopal church. Schaefer long linked to local lumber interests. bride from Grandview plans to reside with her husband near Letts after the ceremony.
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Grandview
Wapello
John. Schaefer
Schleichert
Letts
Froechle
Episcopal Church
Wanpelle
Philepc Richely
Schaefer
Atta
Girls Dormitory Fund Aimed At William and Washita College
Aledo Illinois August 1 a movement by local clubwomen seeks a fund to build a new girls dormitory at William and Washita College. The goal is at least 8000 with 3000 already promised and plans include a banquet during Mercer County Automobile Day on September 8. The old county jail donated two years ago will be remodeled as the dormitory with an addition to enlarge capacity. Changes to cluster lights in Aledo will keep five lights burning until midnight on Saturdays. Baseball plans at the Mercer County fair include a three game series between Matheraville and Sherrard with a purse offered for the event.
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Aledo, Ill
Aledo
William and Washi Tl College
Mercer County Automobile Association
Aledo Machine Company
College
Board of Supervisors
A.m.barron
Mercer County Fair
Matheraville
Sherrard
Emancipation Day Observed by Negro Churches Regionwide
Black communities in Rock Island Davenport Muscatine Clinton and Moline unite for emancipation day events led by A M E church groups. The celebration marks fifty years since emancipation with speakers including J M Mitchell and Mrs Alice Thompson from Muscatine.
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Muscatine
Clinton
J.M. Mitchell
Mra
Alicea Thompson
New Geneva Country Club House Nears Opening
The Geneva Golf and Country Club announces a date for its formal opening as the new clubhouse nears completion. Board officers say plumbing and utility extensions on North Mulberry avenue progress well with expected connections in about two weeks and furniture being moved to the site soon.
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Geneva
Masonic Special Speeds to Denver
The Masonic Special from New York City to Denver passed through the city last evening. The 14 Pullman cars, mostly steel, plus baggage cars and two engines, made a long train that was moving at good speed. It is scheduled to arrive in Denver tomorrow morning.
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New York City
Denver
Don’t Tolerate Streaked Hair Ad Promises Brown Tone
A vintage advertisement urges women to avoid streaked or faded hair and to use Brown atone to achieve a uniform brown shade. It claims the product is undetectable, rub-resistant, and offers a booklet on request for 10 cents. Available in two shades, 1.0 and 2.00, with distribution through Kenton Phar and other dealers.
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Kenton Phar
Covington
Amendment to Hershey State Bank Articles of Incorporation
Notice of amendment to the articles of incorporation of Hershey State Bank of Muscatine Iowa. The article establishes general banking powers under Iowa law and grants trusteeship and fiduciary authority. It outlines deposit taking lending operations and asset ownership with compliance to state and federal regulations.
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Hershey State Bank
Muscatine
Iowa
Said
Banking Corporation
State of
United States
Hershey State Bank charter excerpt and officer duties
The document outlines powers for a bank including trust management, investment, and safekeeping. It details board structure of eight directors with annual elections, officer appointments, bonding, and committee powers. It also sets meeting rules, voting rights, and debt limits, dated July 23, 1918, with signatures of the president and cashier.
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Thirty-fifth General Assembly
State of
Iowa
Board of Directors
Ofelock P
Afuscating
Fauld Bank
O 'Hershey State Bank
L. C. Day
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Montthly
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Balhee
Helen Grammer
Frunland
J. A. Roland
Mulberry Avenue
Fruitland
Ynes & Bast
C. F. Cadle
Logal
Migs
Anna- ‘Binhuff
West Liberty
Beulah Eliott
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Ames Moyland
Iowa City
Rose Negus
F. A. ‘Bulcer
Coon Rapids
Donald Gregg
Iowa Falls
Joseph Gregg
Basil Brook
Donald
Fof Rosemond
Rochester
Wm, Gibson
Esither Emmonds
Maud Lane
Ben Swickard
Nichols
C. F. Pegnier
Alberta Regnier
Ethel Rogers
Omaha
Regnier
J. Munday
Kirby
Ana
Besley’s Lake
Campefe
Julius Schmidt
R. J. Wiley
Clute
Lamborn
Downey
Jos Bowman
Fam
Lamberman
Albedo
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A. M
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Davenport and
New Country Club
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Masonic
Héndaran Drug. Co
H. Fletcher
Gust
Edulla
Castoria
W. W. Richard Coal Dealer
Dewey
Gga East Second St
J. M. Brower
Prop
Bostonian
B. Schmidt Shoe Stores
Chestnut Street
Harry. Kern
Wittle
Mucatine
Volger, the Jeweler
Gene Fagan
Fagan Bros
German-American Bank
Marion
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