This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
5
A Washington Indiana report states yesterday morning an automobile accident near the Skunle river injured a boy named Per-. The incomplete OCR leaves the details fragmentary but indicates a motor crash with injuries and local crews responding.
Ty from Ames, about ten years old, camping with parents near the river, was hit by a car driven by Geo Brutiner. He suffered a long Rash on the back of his head after being struck while disembarking from a boat. The driver did not see him in tall weeds. The accident was deemed lucky. Also, contractor Jack McKeene and crew are applying the dollarway coat to the new pavement, the street to be ready for traffic once finished.
Washington Aug 28 The War Department ordered that after January 1 next funds may not be used for the organized militia of the states unless their organization matches that of the regular United States Army. The move follows a law months earlier and aims to conform state units to regular army standards. If a regiment falls below twelve companies the deficiency may be filled within six months or the regiment may be disbanded with headquarter units mustered out.
Model Laundry announces a temporary closure due to boiler repairs and will not accept laundry work after Thursday noon this week. Magnus signs the notice.
A large Wilton crowd enjoyed a Muncatine Plough picnic at the Muncatine Plough grounds with Mrs. Sidney Mayweather as hostess. Morning target shooting preceded an old fashioned dinner. Ice cream socials funded by local churches drew broad attendance amid mild local events and neighborhood updates.
Davenport Iowa August 28. C. Stewart recounts living with a broken back yet everything functional and the hope of complete recovery in a few months. He notes his resilience and determination during treatment and rehabilitation.
A curious 1904 1906 testimonial trail describes Belemnan Alterative as effective for throat and lung ailments. An author named Arthur Webb recounts typhoid pneumonia to consumption and recovery after Eckman’s remedy, claiming weight gain and restored work ability. The ad cites Nobel Lab’s claims and requests readers contact local druggists for the pamphlet.
A damaged, period-voiced advert offers a mercurial wax facial remedy to remove discoloration after vacation. It touts wax, cold cream, and a harsh whitening mix as a daily at home treatment to peel dull skin and reveal a lighter, smoother complexion.
A fall from a crane at the Bettendorf car shops left a worker with spinal injuries described as severe but not life threatening. The man remains in a plaster cast yet is able to move limbs with difficulty and reports no pain at the moment.
Washington reports Rep Tavenner introduces a bill to let the Inter City Bridge Co build a railroad bridge across the Mississippi using the Keokuk dam. R O Marsh of Warsaw and C T Joy of Keokuk oppose but Kennedy seeks a way to bypass direct dam use while War Department favors the scheme. Connolly of Dubuque visits professor Glassen in Washington.
Fifty young girls trained by free men who sacrificed their duties will unveil here on September 5 at a firemen memorial on Riverside Drive. One New York car touching Bouquets of flowers furnished by the park department. The event arranged in accordance with the forty.
Mrs Joseph Brogan of East Tenth street was surprised Wednesday afternoon by neighbors who gathered to celebrate her 75th birthday The guests shared fancy work enjoyed a dainty lunch and left a filled purse as a memento The note also mentions a Bloomington Dorcas Society outing with family dinners and Wellman visitors and a Muscatine Rifles dancing party at the armory with about 55 couples.
Mrs Henry Masonholder hosts a Ladies Aid gathering west of town with Dumper guests arriving by carriage. Devotions led by Mrs Dosia Fry. music by Mrs Pearl Gipple and Miss Laura Shellabargy. Choir outing at the camp grounds. Mrs Ford Hendrix visits from Avalon, Mo. Various locals mentioned: Paul Willits, Irma Evans, Van Brussel, Ola Page, Nelson Meeker, and changes at the Bell Telephone Office.
Sunshine club members and other Royal Neighbors have completed plans to leave Friday morning on the Helen Blair for the tri cities to spend the day. The Royal Neighbors meeting at Waddman Hall initiated six new members and about sixty members attended the session with light refreshments.
Rose Light and Harry Dhland wed at their West Seventh Street home in a ring ceremony led by Rev. M Grigsby of the First Methodist Episcopal church. The couple, well known locally, were witnessed by many friends and relatives as flowers and decor graced the scene. The same week members of Major circle celebrated four birthdays with a picnic at Weed Park and Mrs Gloster invited friends to Eagle Point on Geneva Island for a weekend gathering. The Homesteaders lodge plans its next session on Tuesday evening.
The International Association of Fire Engineers opens Monday for a week long event. A parade led by Mayor Goyver will precede the unveiling with 1500 New York fire officers and 22 motorized units and 18 horse drawn engines. Two thousand volunteers from nearby towns with bands will participate, Baltimore represented by an engine company in tribute to New York aid in the past.
Mary Margaret Morrison, the seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs B Morrison, died after an appendicitis operation. Surgeons Dr W R Cooling and Dr W R Whitele Iowa City failed to save her. Funeral at 3 oclock Friday from the home with Rev C C Ceaghlan of the Methodist Malacopay church officiating.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.