Muscatine Water Works Cleared Of Debt After 20 Years
Muscatine’s city water works has paid off the last bonded debt totaling 160000, completing 20 years of financing. The system was rebuilt with a new station a tower and reservoir and rates have fallen. No new bonds were issued for improvements. funds came from service collections and a yearly 2700 city budget appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
City Water Works
G. C. Parks
City Recorder
Iowa
Water Works
Sjest Hill
William P. Molis
Iowa City
Molis
Musterole offers blisterless mustard relief for congestion
Grandmother favored mustard plasters for colds but Musterole provides the same relief without blistering. This clean white ointment uses oil of mustard and is prepared to ease sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma headaches congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago back and joint pains sprains sore muscles bruises chilblains frosted feet and chest colds with hospital size available at 3.00.
Urge Forming of Committee on Education
The U S chamber of commerce urges forming a national education committee to promote fundamentals of American government and ideals. It has surveyed unrest causes and destructive propaganda and seeks to supply local efforts with information and cooperation as a clearing house for ideas and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal Association of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
U. S
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Notice of Iowa Lodge Called Meeting for First Degree
A. F. & A. M. announces a called meeting of Iowa Lodge No. to be held Thursday at 7 15 p m for first degree work per order W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. FL
A.M
Iowa Lodge No
W. M
New 14 Mile Power Line Nears Service in County
The Muscatine Lighting company reports a 14 mile transmission line from Pleasant Prairie to furnish power to 70 rural customers. Construction cost about 40000 dollars and operation will be by the local lighting concern once transformer bushings arrive, with service expected in the next few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Muscatine Lighting Company
Muscatine
Davenport
Eggs High But May Rise, Dealers Say
Fresh eggs have hovered around 75 cents a dozen locally for days and may rise further. Short supply and looming severe weather limit new imports, retailers say. Prices in the tri-cities reach about a dollar a dozen, while storage eggs remain cheaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Cities
Public Opinion on Ex-Servicemen Crime Headlines
A reader letter from Muscatine urges the Journal-Dear Sir to avoid labeling crimes as ex-service men. The writer argues headlines unfairly single out veterans and suggests using neutral phrasing for crimes not tied to military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
Old-Time Cold Cure Tea Advertisement
An advertisement promotes Hamburg Breast Tea as an effective home remedy for colds and grip. It instructs mixing a tablespoon with boiling water, straining, and drinking a tea cupful, claiming to open pores, relieve congestion, loosen bowels, and act as an inexpensive vegetarian remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Ex-Service Man Letter Critics War Headlines
A veteran writer denounces sensational war headlines and appeals for fair treatment of military personnel in service, praising the American Legion and ex-service men for their stance and urging readers to respect those in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Darting announces birth of a son at Cypress Street home
Mr and Mrs Paul Darting announce the birth of a son at 1012 Cypress Street. The couple shares the joyful family addition and requests friends to join in welcoming the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Darting
Cypress Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sanitary Heating & Plumbing CO
Mulberry Ave
Palton
CEW
BeLlans
Horlick
Mit
Brown’s Business College
M. C. Colbert
Mgr
Edward’s
East 2Nd St
Muscatine, Iowa
Bolivia
Edward
Coats
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!