Fireproof Mail Bags Adopted for Air Mail Service
After extensive tests by the Bureau of Standards, fireproof mail bags will be used on the New York to Chicago night air mail route by Sept. 1, with similar use on other night routes as feasible. The bags use asbestos, steel rivets, and air pockets to prevent interior heat penetration, reducing losses to fire to a negligible level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Standards
Post Office Department
Glover
New York
Chicago
Paul P. Scott
Reno
Salt Lake City
Scott
Fashions 6887 Ladies Dress Cut in Six Sizes
Dress information lists six bust sizes from 34 to 44 inches and sleeve options. A full dress with sleeves for 88 inch size needs 4 yards of 89 inch material. sleeveless version requires about the same yardage. Yoke and belt use contrasting material length cut crosswise. price 15 cents.
Gossip in Hollywood from Dan Thomas a NEA writer
Hollywood gossip notes Lois Moran returning makeup free and more beautiful. Frances Dee still drives her roadster and remains the same girl. Anthony Bushell and Zelma O Neal back from England. Malibu beach life of Dick Arlen Jobyna Ralston and Charley Farrell. Hollywood Boulevard and Montmartre bustle as stars seek cottages and swims. Critics claim public IQ myths impede cinema progress.
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Dan Thomas
NEA
Hollywood
Lois Moran
Lois
Webster
Frances Dee
Maurice Chevalier
Anthony Bushell
Zelma O'Neal
England
Malibu
Dick Arlen
Jobyna Ralston
Charley Farrell
Charley
All Talking Drama Wildly Grips In Fox Film at A Muse U
The all talking drama Wild Company stars H. B. Warner Frank Albertson Joyce Compton and Sharon Lynn. The plot follows a rich youths entanglement with a nightclub temptress leading to a robbery and murder and his father’s court fight for his son’s liberty. Produced by Fox and directed by Leo McCarey the cast includes Claire McDowell Bela Lugosi and George Fawcett among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Talking Screen
Wild Company
Fox Movietone
H. B. Warner
Frank Albertson
Joyce Compton
Sharon Lynn
John Stone
Bradley King
Miss King
Warner
Albertson
Miss Lynn
Claire McDowell
Richard Keene
Frances McCoy
Kenneth Thomson
Mildred van Doorn
Bela Lugosi
Bobby Callahan
George Fawcett
Leo McCarey
Mrs Othmer Reaches Tennis Final on Default Win
Myrtle Othmer advanced to the YWCA women's singles final after receiving a default victory over Ellen Broughton in the semi final. She will face Miriam Diercks in the final, likely to be played next weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Othmer
Ellen Broughton
Othmer
Miriam Diercks
Caramels Bought With Nurse’s Reward
John spends ten cents given for taking medicine. He buys caramels for five cents and gives the remaining nickel to his friend Tom for taking the dose. The scene reflects a light domestic moment from the Passing Show.
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John
Tommy
His Friend Wife Dressmaker Account
The dressmaker refuses to make another dress until payment is made. The husband reacts with gratitude, and a comic aside notes that the U S Census Bureau in 1926 recorded Protestant church membership at 36,019,973 with the Methodist Episcopal Church at 4,080,777.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles Vance obituary from Perry Oklahoma to Muscatine kin
Edward Vance of 412 Pine Street learned of his brother Charles Vance death in Perry Oklahoma after a visit to Wymore Nebraska. Born and raised in Muscatine he studied at Ann Arbor dental college and worked with Dr J S Kulp. Survived by widow daughter Enid and son Hal H Vance three sisters Elizabeth Katherine Margaret and a brother Edward Vance and sister Mrs J D Barnes of Chicago Burial in Wymore Nebraska.
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Charles Vance
Edward Vance
Pine Street
Wymore
Neb
Perry
Okla
R. I
Mary Hershe Vance
Muscatine
Ann Arbor
Enid Vance
Enid
Hal H. Vance
Elizabeth
Katherine
Margaret Vance
District Court Reopens June Term After Chicago Vacation
Judge D W Jackson resumes the June term as Fred Garrison reports sale of Daniel B Fowler real estate. Will of J M Devore admitted to probate with J M Devor executrix. Fishburn attorneys for estate. Walter and Ada France move to dismiss suit by L J Horan claiming notice delay. Drake Wilson represent defendants. H M Bartlett for plaintiff. Elmer Rohde seeks judgment against Henry Voss for 411.67 for labor and board. Ruymann Ruymann Davenport for plaintiff.
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D. W. Jackson
Chicago
J. M. Devore
Fishburn and
Fishburn
Walter France
Ada France
L. J. Horan
Horan
Drake and Wilson
H. M. Bartlett
Elmer Rohde
Henry Voss
Ruymann and
Ruymann
Davenport
Before-and After Phrase Inspires Plate Hit
In Tit-Bits a joke recalls a husband who whispered a drowning line before marriage and repeated the insult after marriage, prompting his wife to shatter a plate in response. The item reads as a humorous society snippet from an early 20th century periodical.
Registration for Continuation School Opens Wednesday
Mrs. A. M. Barr announces that all pupils attending the continuation school for the coming term will register Wednesday morning starting at 9 o clock. Registration takes place at the high school annex, 111 East Fifth Street, with classes organized immediately for the term and prompt enrollment urged to minimize delays.
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A. M. Barr
East Fifth Street
Hillandale Farm Hereford Steer Captures Iowa Fair Championship
Hillandale farm of Muscatine seized the fat Hereford steer division at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. The Muscatine entry won the overall championship and also first place in the class for Hereford steers calved after Oct 1, 1929. Adelia Hafner of Letts earned second place in the class for Hereford steers calved between May 1 and Sept 30, 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillandale Farm
Muscatine
Des Moines
Adelia Hafner
Township Unit Organization Starts Soon in Muscatine
Muscatine County Farm Bureau plans township unit organization in September with officer elections at monthly meetings. First meeting set for Sept 2 in Wapsinonoc at South Prairie Methodist church with a 6 30 potluck supper. Carl Rylander, county agent, will set dates for other meetings after returning from the Iowa State fair.
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Muscatine
Musical notes and ads mix in Muscatine county page fragment
A fragment lists a dance at Maccabee hall on Saturday night and a car wash at 75 cents with two phone numbers. It also notes a job ad seeking a man with a car to run a pretties retail business in Muscatine County Iowa and a medical company letterhead from Winona Minnesota.
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Muscatine County
Notice of Receivership for Conesville Savings Bank
In Muscatine county Iowa the District Court records a receivership for Conesville Savings Bank Conesville Iowa The clerk of the District Court notifies creditors and interested persons that a claim is on file and awaits filing and action by the court
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Muscatine County
Iowa
L. A. Andrew
Conesville Savings Bank
Conesville
Joe J. Allen
Columbus City
Louisa County
Muscatine
District Court of Iowa
State of Iowa
For Sale Items Include Rooming House and Home
Classified notices list a furnished eight room rooming house for sale with address 42414 E 2nd and phone 2833. Also a fight room home on 701 West Front St at Broadway, a National Health electric radio and furniture at 1015 Poplar St, dressed chickens at 1915 M, Concord grapes at 2456 W, and a cook stove at 759 J. The notice notes L A Andrew as Receiver with Clyde Yount as Examiner in Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus Loan & Inv. Co
Iowa Ave
Fight Room
West Front St
Broadway
Electric Radio
National Health Light
Poplar St
L. A. Andrew
Conesville Savings Bank
Conesville, Ia
Clyde Yount
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Muscatine Journal
Pattern Dept
Muscatine, Low
Malibou
Dolores del Rio
Hollywood Boulevard
Montmartre
Dorothy Mackaill
Los Angeles
D. W. Griffith
Chevalier
the Theatre
Fred Garrison
Daniel B. Fowler
J. G. Kammerer
A. C. Altenbernd
Thompson Hardware Store
E. 4Th St
E. Ith
Sterneman’s
Cranston A. B. Ladies’ Aid
Godfrey’s
East Second
Ford
Q. T. Howard
Oregon St
Chrysler
L. R. Heitz
U. & Patent Office
George McManus
Whisper -Jerry
Laonory
Intl Feature Service. Inc
Great Britain
Journal
Dilley Bros
Jefferson School
Victor
Stone & Logan
Gee, Schmelzer
R. H. Geertz
W. Second
Goop
D. H. Heezen
Inquire W. Journal
Cage
Concord Grapes
Call
Glatstein
West Seventh
E. Second Street
Roscoe Ave
Cypress St
Pine St
W. 2Nd St
Inquire Monte Shop
Bath
West 5Th
J. D. la Tourette
Helen Schrull
Elizabeth Graham
Grace McCoy
Larson
Masonic Lodge of
Buffalo Prairie
Leslie Kennedy
Buck
Inquire X Journal
Woodstock
Journal Office
A. J. Alarkay
Grand Hotel
CSED
Lodge
A. F
A.M
W. M
Warford
Used Car Department
Essex
Durant
Olds
Oldsmobile
ED Leu
Horst &Strikter CO
East Third St
Muscatine, Ia
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