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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1914

Page

3

Local Journal Adopts Citywide Adfigures Amid Carrier Delivery

The Journal releases revised advisories on city routes and carrier allocations. It outlines distribution by sections including Hii, Hurlbut Grocery, Gant & Home, Routh Muscatine, Tobors Brow Grove, Busch's Drug Store, and Chayka's Grocery, with weekly and daily editions and advertising rates.

Zovmwat Ite Mruy Busch's Bemmney Chayka's Ecu ‘Hi JH Puller Bradford Groverr

Private Tranch Notices From Erchanes Department

Fragmented OCR item lists internal notes with numbers and room labels. Mentions Throon Publisher and Mal Chy Maine editor. Includes phone-like numbers 26 and 87 for business office contact. Contains stray terms such as advertising and rooms for officers.

Talefronen Jown Erchanes Dombera F_D. Throon Mal Chy Maine Bocinty Bolenrs Pitchforth Adverer Busines

Admiral Platcher Defends Ready Stance Against Bos As

MHRET VIEWS reveals Q A exchange on defense strength with 9 818 officers and 148 492 men cited as total forces. Secretary Garrison suggests volunteers would take months to ready, while Wilson laments neglect of national defense and forecasts strategic pressure without rapid mobilization.

Platcher Bos Gamrison Garrison Ormize Croin Vanyone Will Thas Wilson

Indian Policy Aimed at Making Indians Independent Citizens

Secretary Franklin Lane proposes transforming Indians from wards into full citizens by gradually severing ties to the government. He argues against an asylum style approach and urges moving toward self-reliance, stating the Indian should determine his own fate and prove his capacity.

Frantlin IX. Lane Interior Department Lane Gluieeas

Toward Native Independence and Responsibility in Indiana Policy

The text argues for expanding the independence and responsibility of Indians, citing increased authority for the Secretary of the Interior to act in individual cases. It contrasts past goals of removal with aims to integrate natives into the nation, stressing self-reliance and education as paths to civilization.

Indiana Secretary of the Interior 7 Inc

Nation's Capital News and Views on War Policy Opening

Washington column notes opening of Congress with debates on arms export bans and neutrality. lawmakers from both parties push restraint, warn against provocation, and seek limits on munitions shipments while considering tax reforms for District of Columbia funding.

Washington, D.C Bec United States Congress Kot Enya Cummins Shammles Germany Rep Vvollmer Davenport Dollande Tayo Muother Washington Siea

Fifty Years Ago in Muscatine Journal Oddities

A retrospective column recalls past society events. Oyster supper plans at the National Hotel involve the Second Order Indies with careful arrangements to entertain guests and support altar services.

National Hotel

Unexpected Meeting at the Station

Helena awaits a friend at the station with Norton present yet unsure of the true motive. Florence’s telegram and a hurried departure hint at tension, while Helena doubts whether Norton is merely social or pursuing something more personal.

Helena Reflects on Norton and Florence Meeting

Helena battles confusion after Florence’s arrival and a secret message about meeting Norton’s grandmother. Norton’s gentle insistence and a moment at the depot reveal his hidden role in her life, while Helena grapples with guilt, attraction, and wanting to explain her actions to him. The emotional tension concentrates on a concealed affection and the impact of Florence’s visit.

Tertha Blake T . McClure Elf Norton Halena Sora Helena Hors Florence Helene Poughkeepsie Herolf Kovplog Bradford Malena Thia Heleng Ike Goosie Lhem Helen Hook

Blood Will Tell and Dr Pierces Remedy Ad

An advertisement touts the axiom blood will tell and promotes Dr. Pierce's Garden Medical Discovery as a blood and liver remedy. It claims it builds health, vigor, appetite, and strength, and offers a money back guarantee if claims aren’t met. Includes offer for a free medical advisor pamphlet and address in Buffalo New York.

Dome Pierce Garden Doctor Pieres Buffalo N. Y

Matron of Honor Rather Than Maid Proposed

A distressed Helena questions family differences and love as her suitor reassures his pride in his grandmother. The moment turns when Melena’s reaction reveals emotional stakes and Florence remains a potential meeting point. Eventually Helena considers a matron of honor instead of a maid, nudging toward commitment.

Helena Melena Llorence Fant

How to Prevent Croup and Practical Home Remedy

Mrs HM Tobas of Blida Ohio shares that keeping Chamberlains Cough Remedy at home helps stop croup attacks in her child with one or two doses. She notes children accept it willingly and finds it better than other medicines. Obtainable everywhere.

HM. Tobas Blida Ohio Chamberlain

Wrayville revival adds four members to IM Church

The Wrayville IM E Church held revived meetings led by Rev. Charles Guenther of Burlington. Four converts joined the church and the schedule included a women's missionary society gathering with luncheon, a Kings Herald Band program, and a quarterly meeting next Sunday with Dr. F L Mahle presiding. Three services are planned Saturday and Sunday with preaching, conference, and communion, all open to attendees.

Wrayville, Il Wrayville Im. E Charles Guenther Burlington Wrayville Women’s Missionary Society John Fuhr F. C. Mewes Kings Herald Wrayville M. E George Tryermouth Kings Heralds Surs John Bowser Gladys Rekthart Wrayville Pula School Rock Island Wrayville M. 3 Whhen F. L. Mahle Peoria

Kalona News Highlights Local Events and Changes

The new Kalona High School building is now occupied by students. Mrs Love of Wellman attended a Friday visit at Dr E E Stedsman’s home. Mr Whitmore plans to resign as school janitor due to illness after years in the role. Epworth League social at the Methodist church featured games, contests, and refreshments. Members of the Christian church hosted a large Thanksgiving dinner event.

Maloun Wl Liebe Wellmar Cane E. E. Stedsman J. Lis Shillig Iowa Kalona Epworth Ieague Methodist Church Whitmore Ladies of the Christian Church

City Council Proceedings on Sewerage and Lights

The City Council met in special session December 8 1914 to consider sewerage districts 27 28 29 30 and Main Sewerage District No 1 plus other business. The engineer reviewed sub sewers and a contract was prepared. council debated lighting costs and tree ordinances. new street lights were proposed across many streets. health board pulmotor approved. property notice for a barn removal on Lucas and 8th streets was issued. meeting adjourned.

O'ginek A Kern Ald Sullivan Secon Zeidler Carson Muscatine Lighting Co Sret Lewkaup Miller Ayes Alde Bowen Heard Lemkau Aids Taylor and Sullivan Fuller Street Sth van Horn Street Cargun Water Works Road Stewart Road George Green Streets Logan Street Newell Ave Cemetery Lane Ditaway Dittaway Foster Logan Buel Street Warfield Lowe Seigel Kindler Chestnut 11Th Street Fuller Leroy Orange Smalley Ave Second Street Park Ave Holly Fairview Laurel Cannon Sherman Street Oakland Drive Oakland Parkington Drive Pine Street Kindler Ave Fulham Ave West Sth Whicher Street Park Avenue Holly Street Heerd

Morryfield Fish Company Incorporation Notice

Novice of Incorporation of Merryfield-Fish Company announces a body corporate under Iowa law. The name is Morryfield-Fish Company with principal business in Muscatine, Muscatine County. It will buy own build lease or dispose of grain, hay, farm machinery, patents, licenses, and related assets. maintain factories and warehouses and engage in manufacturing, distribution, and sale.

State of Iowa Morryfield-Fish Company Seid Corporation Muscatine Muscatine County

Power and Purpose of City Corporation Taxation Plan

The document details broad corporate powers including borrowing, pledging assets, issuing notes, and engaging in various businesses. It sets authorized capital stock at $25,000,910, to be paid in tax liens, with a 20 year term starting 1914. A board of 5 to 7 directors governs affairs, with named initial members and officers to be appointed. The liability of stockholders is limited to their investment.

United States Towe J. O. Fish BG. Aleit W. R. Jayna Theron Thompston Thomas Merryfeld

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