Wednesday Bargains Spark Big Snaps for Muscatine Folks
The Journal promotes a midweek bargain day with substantial price cuts to attract buyers. Merchants explain the season’s strong shopper response, drawing customers from nearby towns like Columbus Junction and West Liberty. Ads note reduced prices on ladies underwear, summer shoes, skirts, and summer goods as stores remodel and close out summer stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Columbus Junction
Wilton
Wapello
West Liberty
Four Candidates Named For Iowa State Labor Organizer
Carl Evans of Muscatine leads contenders for the permanent state organizer post as four candidates vie for the job. The executive committee will cast votes after a statewide referendum showed 62 unions in favor and 22 against. Per capita tax of 10 cents is due to Secretary Strief as the organizer prepares to report expenses at Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Evans
Muscatine
State Federation of Labor
Evans
Iowa
A. E. Holder
L. M. Jaeger
J. H. Strief
Miss Mae Frost
John P. Reese
J. J. Jacobson
A. M. Warner
Strief
Tine
T. P. Menton
Boone
W. A. Jacobs
Davenport
C. C. Lanstrum
Cedar Rapids
Carl S. Evans
Jacobs
Lanstrum
Menton
Earthquake Felt in Skagway Alaska
Skagway Alaska August 12 a severe earthquake was felt about noon. The first shock lasted fifty seconds and caused broken plate glass windows and chimneys in the northern part of the city. Water in Lynn Canal rose five feet then subsided quickly.
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Skagway
Alaska
Lynn Canal
Board of Arbitration Awards $150 in Holmes Schindler Case
The board of arbitrators met at J. J. Legler's home and ruled in favor of W. H. Holmes for Cas par Schindler, fixing payment at 150 dollars plus costs, total near 200 dollars. The trial spanned the previous day and lasted until 10 PM with numerous witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Legler
W. H. Holmes
Casper Schindler
Schindler
Legler
Muscatine Elks Race Meet Promises Strong Start
The Muscatine fair grounds host the Elks race meet this week with many horses arriving daily. Secretary Charles Richman could not confirm the total but 15 were on the track at once this morning. Warm, clear weather and merchants closing Thursday afternoon boost expectations for large crowds and fast racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Muscatine
Charles Richman
H. E. Woods
Bennison and Son Faye Take Northbound Business Pleasure Trip
J. Bennison and his son Faye were passengers this morning on a northbound journey combining business and leisure.
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J. Bennison
Son Faye
Local visitors and travel notes from city arrivals
J. R. Cone of Nichols was an overnight visitor returning home this morning. Dr. T. F. Beveridge traveled yesterday to Denver for a few weeks recreation. W. H. Palmer the Kaiona Savings bank cashier changed cars here en route home. Mrs. R. L. Page returned to Pleasant Plain after visiting Rev. J. Fry. F. E. Thomas of West Liberty spent yesterday in the city for the West Liberty fair to be held Aug 1922. Mrs. E. E. Monroe of South Dakota returned home this morning on the Western after visiting Z. S. Hain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Cone
Nichols
City
W. H. Palmer
Kaiona
R. L. Page
Pleasant Plaine
F. E. Thomas
West Liberty
E. E. Monroe
South Dakota
Z. S. Hain
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E. Reinemund
Anson Clothing Company
Wilson's Shoe Store
Boston
Star Clothing Company
Amunida Ganidal
State Federation of
Ottumwa Courier
Musca
Stroyed
Jackson
J. G. Gunzenhauser
Walnut Street
Board OF Arbitration
Helen Beautiful
B. m
Belsire
S. A. Roseberry
Staunton
Laplander
B. G
al Russell
Gage
H. W. Grady
W. F. Murphy
Iowa City
Mignon
Silver Spray
J. W. Burge
Araja
Dud
Lubins
L. J. Hill
Huntsville
Miss Adrain
Adrain Wilkes
C. W. McMillan
Garrison
Billy Bryan
E. G
Swanock
M. H. Davidson
Oskaloosa
East
Jackson's Price
Forest Mills Ladies’ Union
Geo. B. Jackson
Woo
T. F. Beveridge
Denver
Colo
J. W. Richards
C. Giesler
J. W. Richards & Son
Giessler
J.C. Thomsen
Chestnut St
Mackey’s
Big Clothing House
Phil
J. Mackey
Prop
Wittich Bros
East 2d St
Muscatine, la
DR. A. M. Lingo, D. D.S
East Second Street
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