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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1907
Page
6
River forecasts show a very low Mississippi water level for late summer and fall with only slight recent rises. Four feet is already a low stage, wing dams appear, and steamboat traffic may be hampered while pilots face increased sandbar hazards. Rock River also remains at a notably low stage.
A crew of about 20 men worked yesterday to extend the water mains from Seventh and Springs to Seventh and Sycamore streets. The project is being pushed rapidly and will be completed soon.
Wapello Iowa August 14 members of the O E S chapter plan a picnic in courthouse park to honor Mrs Laura Hunt and Misses Mattie and Hortense Hunt as they prepare to move to Mount Vernon Iowa Albert Hank relocates his family to the Frank Pemble residence on Second Street The infant son of Mr and Mrs A J Wermiller died Sunday and funeral services were held at their home Monday evening conducted by Rev J E Newsom, burial in La Verne Iowa Miss Mattie Hunt returned from chautauqua at Columbus Junction Miss Baldridge and Miss Kent who won the Republican school teachers contest departed for the James town exposition.
The Roach and Musser sash and door plant is expanding its facilities and increasing capacity. New cutoff machines and other appliances are being installed in cutting and door departments to raise output and require more labor. A company inspection found the plant in excellent shape and plans include further extension and possible specialization. Local notes mention illnesses, visits, and travel among residents and visitors.
Mrs. Carrie Curtis, pastor of Musserville Friends church, will resume charge of church work after illness. She plans to devote attention to the South End parish and has led the Musserville pastorate to notable department success. She attended Sunday services and will lead the prayer meeting.
Ten transfer of machines from South Muscatine Royal Pearl factory to the Hershey avenue site is planned in late August. The Front street branch will continue output while workers relocate to the new up to date building, with the Royal Pearl plant to close by the last week of August.
Week ending August 13 1907 list of unclaimed mail includes men W T Duker W H Hackler James Harper S J Hunter Billie Jones F L Law and George Mee at Muscatine Iowa post office.
Members of the Roach and Musser Hose Company plan a large opening celebration for their new Hanover Street quarters costing about 2500 dollars. They aim to host a housewarming with a reception for city officials, speeches, a dance, and supper. A watering trough ordered by the city has arrived on Oregon Street and awaits connection to the main.
Colonel Bishop II notes the recent mimic war in Polk county was a success and praises Iowa National Guard members and officers. Major Boughton commends the troops’ mettle and suggests improvements for next year’s maneuvers.
A published notice lists letters to names including Jack Grew James Tennyson Mary Flaherty May Gray Rosa Howard Anna Jones Ridi Mitch Kate Montgomery Maude Myers Bettie Purcell Mrs T R Emery N Mitnick. Addressee parties urged to say advertised. P M R S McNutt
Miss Marie Mathers from North Henderson visits grandparents Mr and Mrs M Chamberlain for a week. Mrs J S Estes rushes to Quincy after learning her mother cannot survive. Richard Glidden and wife mourn their 15 month old Amos who died on the 12th from cholera infantum. funeral at the Christian church on the 13th and burial in New Boston Cemetery.
The speaker notes fatigue and waning interest among men during the movements. He suggests that a more systematic method for handling volunteers is needed, arguing that mimic war could become the peak achievement for volunteer companies.
Advancements claim curative powers for coughs colds and lung diseases in daily notices. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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