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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1913
Page
2
Local market reports indicate a large melon crop pending rain, with muskmelons and watermelons coming in soon. First loads arrive from Muscatine Island as prices hold around one dollar per bushel, while sweet potatoes also expected to be plentiful if rain arrives before midweek.
The Fraternal Aid Association of Muscatine selected thirteen delegates and thirteen alternates for the district convention in Cedar Rapids on September 11. Delegates include John Herwig George Scholten Mrs Martha Munn Mrs Mary Latham Fred Krell Mrs Lena Herwig Mrs Mary Scholten KF A Schmer Carl Mewaller Fred Davis Mrs Hannah Asp and Mrs Isabella Cochran with alternates George Wittich David Herwig Walter Herwig August Althaus George Baumgardner Fred Ditman Lester Smith Conrad Kothe Frank Fisher and Rachel Freeman.
The Phinindosa society of New Brahela hosted a necktie social that doubled as a band concert and ice cream social with a 35 member Male chorus from New Era Social club performing old soldier songs. Proceeds benefited the Phinomidosa society, with another event likely this season. The New Era club postponed its program to the 18th as efforts to top the year’s best social continue. Shake Off Your Rheumatism ad promotes Chamberlain's Liniment at 25 cents.
Smithville Indiana report describes a one year old girl with red pimples that turned into watery blisters and cracked skin on the cheeks. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the itching and burning vanished in two days and the skin healed within two weeks. The letter, dated November 4, 1912, states no relapse eight months later.
Visiting clergymen join Rev Henry Takkenberg at St Marys Catholic church for a Solemn High Mass tomorrow morning at 1 oclock. Fathers Adrian Davenport and George Giglinger Keokuk, and Father Sannan ex St Ambrose president, attend. Takkenberg, a former Mascatine youth, was ordained in Rome after studies at St Ambrose and earned Doctor of Divinity exams.
Iowa needs increased salaries for agriculture, home economics, and manual training instructors before state aid plans can work well, says State Superintendent A M Deyoe. Twelve districts have consolidated to meet new aid requirements, but找luringly struggling to hire qualified staff at current pay. The state will approve grounds, buildings, teachers and courses of study before aid is released.
Muscatine awaits the Country Circus opening next week at the Muscatine Lumber Company lots on East Second street under the Muscatine Launch club auspices. Clifton-Kelly acts headline as the feature, with free attractions and daily band concerts. Proceeds support river front improvements and club debt payoff, aiding future property upgrades. Miss Rose Edwards of Columbus Junction visited the city yesterday.
County Superintendent Bradley announces rural schools in Muscatine county will reopen starting August 25 with many by September 5. Improvements are noted at rural schools as children return. Reports from township and district officers are delinquent and due by July 5, with state submission by end of August.
Munford Alabama local woman Mrs F P Mullendor says she suffered through the Change of Life with weakness and nervousness. Her husband nailed rubber on gates to prevent slamming while she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports great relief and urges other women with similar ailments to try the remedy citing personal experience and a confidential letter service from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
Muscatine business leaders plan to attend the Associated Ad Clubs of Iowa state convention in Davenport October 19 to 22. Local ad men anticipate strong turnout with notable visitors, including William Woodhead and Joe Mitchell Chapale, and a special Baltimore exhibit display. The program includes church services, open air park meetings, and a 25 foot electric emblem atop the Davenport Commercial Club.
Columbus Junction Aug 1 delayed item notes county crop figures with acres for corn oats wheat barley potatoes alfalfa pastures and tame hay. regional weather totals 6.13 inches rain and 72.9F average temp plus local social visits stock shipments camp preparations and personnel changes including a chautauqua speaker update and Rebekah lodge officers.
A new parcels post ruling lowers rates within 150 miles, enabling smaller city merchants to expand mail order business and compete with larger cities. Muscatine expects gains for local shops serving surrounding areas. The note mentions Green Valley updates and local notices, including travel and accidents, plus a testimonial on Chamberlains tablets.
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