Chief’s plea moves city to aid mother in need
A young mother in Muscatine faced starvation after her husband, George Smith, left with nearly all their money. Chief Vannatta and Benj Beach organized aid, raising 11.05 dollars to send Mrs. Smith and her baby to Trenton Missouri where her mother lives. The husband had found a job and left the flat, leaving furniture to be returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Mosher & Church
Iowa Avenue
Vanmatta
Benj Beach
Muscatine
Mr. Beach
Vannatta
Missouri
Morgan Secures Zemo Agency For Skin Cure
A. W. Morgan announces he has secured the agency for Zemo a remedy said to cure eczema pimples dandruff blackheads and other skin or scalp diseases. Zemo is a clean external liquid claimed to destroy germs and leave healthy skin. Morgan will show proof of cures and sells bottles for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Zemo
Accident injures McClung worker at button factory
J. E. McClung sustained a painful injury yesterday afternoon when his left fourth finger was badly lacerated after his hand was caught in machinery at the McClung button factory. Dr. Frank Halstead treated the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. McClung
McClung
Frank Halstead
New Lunch Suggestion with Yello Toasted Cornflakes
Try a fresh lunch idea with Yello toasted cornflakes from the large yellow package. The snack boasts crisp texture and bold corn flavor, appealing as a quick meal or side option for a busy day.
Body in Fifty Parts Brought to Muscatine by Sheriff
Inquest continues over the brutal discovery of a man found cut into about fifty pieces along the Cedar River bridge near Conesville. Sheriff Benham and local deputies transported the remains to Muscatine as coroner's jurors hear testimony to identify the victim, likely Tony Pugil of Cranston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Pugil
Milwaukee
Cedar River
Conesville
H. S. Howe
W. PD. Vannatta
W. D. Bowlby
F. W. Eversmeyer
Benham
Gray
Washington
J. L. Gelap
Cranston
Jones’ Store
John Fanning
Cedar Township
Pugil
John Tucker
Sheriff Benham
Southwest Limited
Muscatine
Cure by Cuticura At Cost of Only $1.50
A mother describes curing her baby's eczema at home after costly doctor visits. She bought Cuticura Remedies for $1.50 and claims the child’s face cleared fully. She endorses Cuticura Soap for ongoing care and notes availability worldwide.
Mrs J P Walton Pioneer of Muscatine Dies
Elizabeth B Barrows Walton widow of J P Walton a Muscatine pioneer died at 4 am at her daughter Mrs J E Hoopes home after weeks of illness. She kept Muscatine weather records for over 60 years and helped found the Old Settlers organization. Funeral Sunday at Trinity Episcopal Church with interment Greenwood. Surviving children: Mrs James Q Beatty Mrs Amos C Hopkinson and Mrs J E Hoopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth B. Walton
J. P. Walton
Muscatine
J. E. Hoopes
Stewart Road
Walton
East Eighth Street
Hoopes
Evergreen Nook
T. S. Parvin
Trinity Episcopal Church
Chambers of
Newton
A. I. E. Ross
Greenwood
Episcopal Church
Clayville
N. Y
James Q. Beatty
Near
Fruitland
Amos C. Hopkinson
City Plans 1910 Budget Cuts and New Hose House Payment
City council approves 1910 appropriations reducing expenses by 12 000 from current year and cutting the bond levy by two mills. First 1 000 payment to contractor J H Selden for the Hershey hose house is approved after brief debate. Ordinance outlines fund allocations including streets bridges library and road districts with strict accounting to charge warrants to specific appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Hershey Hose House
J. H. Selden
Hess
Wm. Grossklaus
Gustav Weis
Watermelon Social By Knights of Pythias Tonight
Knights of Pythias host a watermelon social at the K of P hall this evening. Samuel Chenoweth of Muscatine Island donated melons, and ample samples will be available for Knights and ladies invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
K. of P. Hall
Samuel Chenoweth
Muscatine Island
Muscatine 1910 City Budget Ordinance Summary
The Muscatine city council passes an ordinance to appropriate funds for the year 1910. Totals cover fire department salaries and expenses, city hall improvements, police and health services, printing and printing of ordinances, elections, tax refunds, and water debt service. Adjusted allocations listed include 12,500 for fire department, 2,500 for miscellaneous departments, 15,300 for city offices, 7,000 for salaries and grounds, 6,000 for buildings and heat, 4,500 for printing and ordinances, and 500 for water debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Muscatine
Fire Department
Board of Health
House Struck by Lightning Ignites Roof on Fuller Street
During a severe electrical storm at about four this morning the home of Paul Grossklaus at Eleventh and Fuller streets was struck by lightning. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade and saved the house, a six foot roof hole and minor damage insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Grossklaus
Eleventh
Fuller Streets
Accompan
Flavor of Yello Toasted Corn Flakes Stands Out
The new toasted corn flakes named Yello rely on the flavor of the best yellow corn, with no added flavoring to convey its distinctive taste.
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. Caldwell
Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello, Ill
Citizens’ Railway and Light CO
Fisch Building
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Hershey
Old Batchelor
Cranston Sud
Denly
John
Baby
W. M. Comerer
Depote
London
Chesterhouse
Paris
Rue de la Faix
Australia
Towns Co
Sydney
South Africa
Lennon
Cape Town
Natal
Potter Drue & Chem. Corp
Columbus Ave
Roston
Pioneer
Hus
Council
duction—Council
Watermelon Social
Iten
L. Iten & Sons Clinton Snow White Bakery
Paul Gross
Klaus
E. P. Day
East Second Street
Parsons College
Athletic Sparta
Fairfield
Beenenhuenhan
Willis E. Parson
Iowa
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