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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1907

Page

8

Do People Shun You

A concise look at why social rejection happens and how individuals react to being shunned. The piece explores stigma, coping strategies, and potential paths to recovery through self-acceptance and supportive networks.

Cure Catarrh With Simple Coupon Appeal

An advertisement urges readers to fill out a coupon with name and address claiming a guaranteed cure for catarrh and foul breath. The seller offers no payment upfront and promises immediate relief if followed, urging readers not to doubt.

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Township board passes tax resolution on property lot 15

Alderman Leu moved a resolution assessing owner of the east 108.2 feet of lot 15 in outlet 7 of section 36 Two Point Seven Seven, range 2. The measure was seconded by Alderman Kneese and carried unanimously.

Ald. Kneese Ald. Leu S. D

East 4th Street Sidewalk Assessment Resolution Adopted Muscatine

City Council approves a tax resolution assessing $75.60 to the owner of East 108 2-10 feet of Lot 15 in Out Lot 7 for the permanent concrete sidewalk on 4th Street. Aldermen Kneese Holmes Van Zyl Diercks Sander Richards Leu Eppel vote yes.

City of Muscatine S. D 4Th Street Ald. Leu Ald. Eppel Kneese Holmes van Zyl Diercks Sander Richards Leu Eppel Fourth Street

City Council Proceedings on Sidewalks and Openings

Muscatine city officials moved to assess $71.63 for a Fourth Street sidewalk at a property, ordered repairs to several premises, and directed the street commissioner to install brick crossings and trench contracts. Condemnation proceedings were urged to open Iowa Avenue, and bids offered on land purchases for road access and street improvements.

Street Work and Crossing Orders at Several Locations

Street commissioner to grade a walk for Joe Kranz on Cedar street and place a crossing on Fulham avenue opposite the Carr property. An additional crossing on Main street behind the Nyenhuis barn if city owned. Walk repair at All Saints chapel on Park avenue ordered. City engineer's report shows $1.35 balance due from W. G. Block Co. Ald. Sander moves adjournment to committee of the whole.

Joe Kranz Cedar Street Ald Leu Ald. Richards Fulham Avenue Carr Property Ald. Leu Kneese Fourth Street Spring Street Ald. Eppel Episcopalian Church All Saints Chapel Park Avenue van Zyl Main Street Nyenhuis City Recorder AMOS First Trust and Savings Bank Et Iron cc Hess Machine Works Bee Sanadoeree Ald. Kneese W. G. Block Co Ald. Sander Ald. van Zyl

Pest House Authority Sparks City County Clash in Muscatine

City and county authorities clash over pest house ownership following a state health board meeting. Aldermen approve milk licenses for John Terry and others while the Rock Island Railway is urged to vacate stock yards. Gustav Weis files the adjourned minutes detailing Section 2570 and 889 of Iowa Code, and the county’s title transfer controversy.

John Terry Frank Washburn Carrie Knight G. W. Wiggers Albert Olds Myrtle Kirk Kneese Rock Island Railway Co East Second Street Ald Len Board of Health Des Moines Ald. Leo Ald. Kneese J. Jd. Ryan Leu Board of Supervisors Code of Iowa State of City of Muscatine Gustav Weis

Remarkable Fat Reducer Rengo Promises Safe Weight Loss

A sensational puff advertises Rengo a harmless fat reducer claimed to shrink fat without side effects. It touts a one pound per day loss and urges free trial mail offers from Detroit with a sales pitch by druggists in Muscatine. It warns of dangers from fatty heart and claims Rengo is candy like and harmless.

Rengo Rengo Co Detroit Mich A. Moican

Regular Session of City Board of Health Report

City Health Physician reported no contagious disease in the city during the past month and noted compliance on sewer connections. Food inspector Dr Hackett filed monthly food inspection totals for animals slaughtered and milk dairy license applications.

C. J. Hackett Ald. Leu City Engineer City Board of Health City Health Gus. Moigneu Richard Haney Rock Island J. J. Ryan Board of Health

Thanksgiving Dinner at Mrs Kenney’s Prairie Avenue Home

West Liberty Iowa December 3 Mrs Barbara Kenney hosted a Thanksgiving dinner at her Prairie Avenue residence with a guest list including local residents and neighbors enjoying the holiday gathering and hospitality.

West Liberty Barbara Kenney Prairie Avenue

Local residents and visitors leave and arrive by train

A stream of travelers is noted with many locals and guests passing through or visiting in town. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Martin Black, Miss Vera Sangster, Mrs. W. C. Detwiler, Paul Klotz, Mrs. Mary Gause, and numerous relatives visiting from Iowa City West Branch Muscatine and other nearby towns. Several relocate to destinations like Boulder and Toledo while others plan stays with friends or family.

Martin Black North Prairie Samuel Yarbrough Vera Sangster Iowa City Rena Spaulding West Branch W. F. Cooper Maxson Avenue W. C. Detwiler Boulder Colo Rocky Mountain Limited Downey H. C. Swain S. J. Ross Pittsburg J. W. Moore Oelwild Lieu Kreth Lou Chesebro Muscatine Mary Crozier West Eighth Street Ethel Foster Columbus Junction William Sarver Verna Hoefert Cedar Rapids William Pond Wellman Celia Clark Forestine Negus Toledo M. M. Adams J. E. Poole Moline Ill E. O. Lundy Lloyd Smith Haswell Eva Ogle C. V. Keith Davyenport J. W. McElravy Des Moines George Baxter Frank Holmes Atalissa B. J. Embree Fred Tharp Sarah Tharp Davenport Thomas Berckhemar Marie Jessie Wright L. Edgington Letts Robert Lee Calhoun Street John Wild Barbara Kenney Arthur Schmidt Chas. Gatton Hazel Brighton West Liberty Will Lemon Solon Will Sam Hall Washington Gus West Fourth Street Charles Purvis Hiram Elzey O. H. Fink Mesdames C. W. Morris Ed. Evans A. T. Flaharty Rock Island

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