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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1913
Page
2
N W Meyers announces a new feature at his undertaker establishment a twenty two horsepower Undertaker's First Call Auto with a large rear box for embalming paraphernalia candelabras and cooling board. The vehicle will enable swift first call trips replacing the old undertaker's rig and is first of its kind in Muscatine offering faster service for long trips.
A new car will enable Mr. Meyers to conduct all trips rapidly in any weather. The vehicle is expected to enter active service within the week, improving efficiency for ongoing duties and transportation needs.
The Jaunch Club's Big Country Circus, staged by Muscatine Launch club, netted about 150 to be used for riverfront improvements. A large Saturday crowd and liberal patronage from concessions marked the event, with better weather seen as a factor for higher attendance. Clifton Kelly shows move next to La Salle, Ill.
Gustave Marty of Sweetland and Rudolph Welk near the city returned yesterday after an extended trip through Germany. Mr. Marty has been visiting relatives since late May, while Mr. Welk enjoyed a visit at his old home. Both men report an excellent trip.
The German Zion's Lutheran church held corner stone ceremonies for a new parochial school despite intermittent showers. Rev. John Haefner led the open-air exercises and delivered a sermon comparing church schooling to public education, stressing Christian duty and public-spirited aims for a shared school.
Muscatine County farmers celebrate a million dollar rain that ends a long drought. Two inches fell since Sunday, with 1.3 inches Sunday and .75 inches overnight, boosting corn moisture on better soils and aiding truck gardens while preserving melon crops on Muscatine Island. High soil quality suggests a fair harvest, though sandy fields withered and some regions remain stressed. Prices for corn may rise as national crop failures loom.
Dr A J Henderson formerly of the First Congregational church of Muscatine conducted the union services of the local English speaking congregations in the church edifice due to bad weather. He spoke of this era as favorable to progress and urged a swing back to spiritual idealism amid a reaction against materialism. assisted by Dr L M Grigsby and Rev B R McCorkle.
The September term of the district court in Muscatine County opens September ninth with Judge A J House presiding. The petit jury will report September 16, and the fall term is expected to be very active with a heavy docket. Four prisoners remain in county jail as the grand jury prepares to act, three Browns named Frank Andy and Pat, and Leonard Smith.
Advertises Old Council Tree Bond as a premium business stationery option. Claims strength, elegance, and lasting look boost a company’s reputation and value. Promotes ordering via local supplier with contact details.
The first Mississippi Valley Division Saengerfest wrapped up in Duquesne last week with Muscatine Maennerchor in attendance. Cedar Rapids is chosen to host the next gathering at Union Park events and a big picnic. Henry Heinz was re elected treasurer amid praise for his role in organizing the valley society. Officers named include Prof. Paul A Walz of Dubuque as president and others from Davenport, Freeport and Dubuque.
Wilton residents share weekend travel and social visits with relatives in Clinton Davenport Muscatine Davenport and Beatrice Neb. among those listed are the Port family the Teufels Langs Orris and Smiley groups with various day trips and camp outings along Cedar River and at Henderson camp.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific lines report a record year with maintenance and equipment spending up, and earnings around five percent. Dividends totaled 3.75 million with 95.3 percent to holding company, while total operating revenue reached 71.37 million, up over prior years. Freight and passing revenues rose, signaling expansion potential.
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