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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1913

Page

10

Pianos Sale At Hirt & Fesler In Hershey Building

Mrs W P Strain and son Paul return from Almont North Dakota after four weeks visiting his grandmother Mrs W Horak of Cedar Rapids and Mrs J Plate of 904 Sycamore Street. The ad notes 15 upright pianos at sale price with moderate monthly payments and a mahogany 88 Note Player Piano used one year with 24 reels at the introductory sale by Hirt and Fesler.

Hirt & Fesler Hershey aAcy Grace Forree Chicago A. R.ogle Park Avenue Miss Forree W. P. Strain Paul Almont N. D

Mrs A W Weicher Dies After Brief Illness

Obituary reports Mrs A W Weicher of Bartlett Street died last evening at age 65 after a short illness from heart trouble. She was born July 29, 1848 in Canton Illinois, married in South Dakota, and moved to the city six years ago with her husband. Survived by husband and five children: Mrs EB Lechter of Kansas City Missouri, Alion Whicher, Harry Whicher, William Whicher, and Clara Whicher. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

A. W. Whicher Bartlett Street Canton Ill South Dakota EB. L. Lechter Kansas City Alion Whicher City Harry Whicher Canada William Whicher Columbus Junction Clara Whicher

Bacteriologists Train at Heinz Pickle Plant

Profs J D Bolton and J A Jacklson of Pittsburgh arrive in Muscatine to analyze Heinz tomato ketchup during the ketch up season. They will ensure compliance with pure food standards as thousands of tomatoes move to the plant over the next six to eight weeks.

J. D. Bolton J. A. Jack- 1On Pittsburgh Pa Muscatine Heinz Heinz Company United States

Washington Pastor Resigns for California Call

The Rev. W. O. Fisher, pastor of the First U. P. Church in Washington for seven years, submitted his resignation at a congregational meeting. He will likely accept a call to a Los Angeles, California church, citing health reasons. His successor has not been chosen and the leave date is undecided.

Washington W. O. Fisher U. P Roy Fisher Alleghany Scotland

Franz Josef Land Expedition Aims To Revive French Whaling

A fragmentary note states the Franz Josef land expedition plans to revive French whaling and seal fishing industries in the Arctic by locating good fisheries. It mentions discovery by John Payer’s father and advertises a Tailored Suit offer from B. E. Lilly Coats and Suits department in Adry.

Franz Josef Land Arctic John Payer

Ladies Attend Chicago Style Show With Reinemund Party

Mrs B Reinemund and Mrs Jen nie Allen buyers from Reinemund Dry Goods departed last night for Chicago to attend the semi annual style show and banquet by the Chicago Garment Manufacturers Association. Miss Helen Reinemund will join them after a week in Chicago buying art goods and visiting friends.

C.G. M. Association B.reinemund Jennie Allen Reinemund- Dry Goods Chicago Chicago Garment Manufacturera’ ' Association Helen Reinemund

Arctic Expedition Heads North For Data Gather

An Arctic expedition led by Jules Von Payer departed Havre on August 11, 1911, intending to reach the north polar regions to collect data and advance exploration pending further discoveries.

Havre Jules von Payer North Polar

Admission details for adults and children

The notice lists admission terms: adults unspecified. children under 14 priced at 4 weeks or 100 units. The fragment suggests a pricing or duration note, with counts tied to age categories and a four week period.

First Show at Seven and Satan Pictures Feature

Doors open at seven sharp for the first show with 7000 feet of sites labeled SATAN. A second show begins at 8 45 p m with SATAN pictures the second and last. Admission is 45 cents for adults and 10 cents for children under 14.

Doora Tim Satan Pictures Wises SATAN S‘econd

Drama of Humanity film to show 200000 dollars worth

A film titled The Drama of Humanity promises a sensational production tracing mankind from the Garden of Eden to modern times. Presented as awe inspiring and instructive, Part one is adapted from Milton's Paradise Lost.

Garden of Eden Milton

Oiled streets draw towns to Columbus Junction study

A detailed account from Columbus Junction Indiana Aug 11 explains how crude oil mixed with 40 percent asphalt, applied by a modified sprinkler, dust and mud control on streets costs about 356 dollars for 12 blocks. The method improves cleanliness after rain and dry spells, spurring nearby towns to adopt the practice.

Columbus Junction Standard’ Oil Company Winfield Morning Sun Mediapolis West Liberty Keota Brighton Columbus

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