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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1914

Page

3

Local Muscatine Journal Ad Rates and Staff Listing

The Muscatine Journal announces subscription options and rates for daily and weekly editions, including city delivery and mail plans. It lists advertising representatives across multiple bureaus and identifies key editorial staff like publisher F. D. Throop, city editor, and managing editor with office contacts.

Jelnerokta Branct Exchange Nembera Anawera Ank F. D. Throop Veditor Tendpcinty Adv

River terminals focused in upper Mississippi reform

Irving C. Norwood told the national rivers and harbors convention in Washington that upper Mississippi cities bear much of the blame for freight decline. He noted that terminal improvements, not railroads or steamboats alone, are essential and urged cities to reclaim riverfronts and provide storage and docking facilities to boost commerce.

Monern National Rivers and Harbors Convention Washington Irving C. Norwood Creater Davenport Mississippi River Norwood Upper Mississippi St. Louis Minneapolis Daveanport Ciaies Chemelven Haveeen Missisaippi Tiver Bro Gossom Indy Amy

Norwood On Panama Canal Impact On River Trade

Mr Norwood said the canal will lightly affect rail and water trade through the Panama route. He outlined potential Mississippi river traffic from upper towns if proper river terminals and carriers are provided and reviewed steps toward terminal facilities in upper river cities. He urged river cities to show urgency by building modern water terminals to revive river commerce.

Norwood Pana Canal Panama Canal Mississippi Valley Mississippi River Yaroua Upper River Ayary

Love's Quiet Vexation Unfolded in a Siren Blindness

Gordon Waverlay, a thirty two year old man immune to romance, confronts a sudden attraction to Madeleine Vernon. He recalls a past ruined by a forbidden love with Miss Laura Bale and reveals a self mockery about being in love as he debates whether a woman can truly change him, while memory of October pleasures lingers.

Otho Th. Senga Otho B. Senga Gordon Waverlay Terothine Madelline Vernon Gordon Laura Bale Lip Madeleine Morajong Grahams Jack Graham Halt Marty

Reminiscences of Long Ago in Muscatine

A column notes a Third Ward drug store at Mulberry and Fifth, Thompson & Co., now a successful local convenience with competitive prices. It recalls past events from the 1860s and mentions a Union Hall LCF S festival highlighting unique entertainment.

Third Ward Mulberry and Fifth Streets Thompson & Co Third

Proposals and Rumors Stir Waverley and Miss Vernon

Jack Graham presses for a straight proposal, Edith Madeleine Vernon hints at earnestness, and Waverley learns of an engagement rumor. A fire side plan unfolds as Jack tests verbal cues while Madeleine weighs the social risk and accepts candid truth.

Former Muscatine Woman Dies in Denver Colorado

News arrives of the death of Mrs. Mary Louisa Smith on December 6 at 2066 Ogden Street Denver Colorado. Widow of Jata F. M. Smith former Western Union manager and mother of Miss Dad R. Smith who took over that position. Survived by five children including Mrs J. A. Richarda Spokane E. M. Oskey Spokane and others.

Haseen Mary Louisa Smith Ogden Street Denver Colo Spokane Mia Mame Wil

Hall of Yatrong Evening Planned With Fancy Tables

Management promised a lively event with a beautifully decorated room and a gazaar style display. Twenty years ago State Superintendent Sabin planned an educational directory for the Des Moines meeting, listing all state education forces. Ten years ago today was Sunday.

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Smith of Denver and Charles E. Smit of Colorado Springs

Smith of Denver and Charles E. Smit of Colorado Springs are named in the record as individuals involved in the event. The brief item notes their association with the matter, but provides no further actions, dates, or context.

Invitations Mailed for Charity Function at Hare's Hall

Seven hundred invitations were mailed for the Charity Balco held at Hare's hall on December 19. The executive committee announced patronesses including Mrs. Harry Kern and Mrs. J. B. Richmin, among many others. Trinity Guild met at Mrs. R. Thompson’s home to finalize plans for the ante to be held December 1 downtown, with committees named for apron, fancywork, and food table.

Tou Balco Bu Hare’s Hall Twe Harry Kern J. B. Richmin Herman Schmidt W. L. Mull B.A. Neldig R. McNutt David Bogard W. J. Hoopes Frank Anson J. ©. van Lent I. IX. Tyler Sam Cohn J. B. Chaplain BR. Musser P. J. Barry Geo. Throop H. F. Giessler F. C. Block J Lilly Geo. Treeder HE. C. Cooks Tdi Hare Warfield J. GS. McKee L. R. Crowley Trinity Guild Trinity Episcopal Church

Amolox The New Discovery Promises Skin Relief

A Ottumwa Iowa woman with long standing eczema found rapid relief after Amolox treatment. Her face cleared from red blotches and pustules, enabling her to resume social life and marry last week. Advertisements claim Amolox cures eczema psoriasis acne and other skin conditions with guaranteed money back if unsatisfied. Trial size offered for fifty cents.

Ottumwa Amolox Hay“ercamp

Social club evenings and church group activities noted

Last night the Happy Go Lucky old in Anna Merwig's home hosted sewing and a piano and vocal program. Lend a Hand society met at Mrs Brown's on Lucas street with sewing and fattening refreshments. A hayrack party visited the Prien home three and a half miles out, enjoying magic games and an oyster supper. D. A. club met at Mrs Kendig's on Oregon street for a Christmas party plan. Mrs Hagerman hosted the O T club with Kensington and a Christmas box planned for December 30. Maennerchor and Trinity church groups held sewing, refreshments, and upcoming sales. Jugend Verein and St Margaret's plan downtown store sales for Christmas novelties.

Happy Go Lucky Old Anna Merwig Roscoe Avenue Esther Kloop Frieda Herwig Hazel Krone West Hill August Prien D. A. Cub iMra Joseph Kendig Oregon Street B. Randleman Grandview Avenue Edward Hagerman O. T. Club East Sixth Street Kensington

Mrs Flavelle Dies From Italian Shooting Injuries

Mrs Mary R Flavelle, shot and robbed last May between Florence and Perugia, died at a Park Ridge home. Her attacker Pietro Rossi, a Florentine art student, admitted he shot her for money to fund his studies. Dr Frederick B Noyes traveled to Italy to bring her body back to Chicago.

Chicago Mary R. Flavelle Florence Perugia Italy Gay Friends Park Ridge Chicago Relief and Aid Society Are2zo Rome Pietro Rossi Plavelle Florence Marie Frederick B. Noyes

Funeral Held For Beitel Child At Home Service

The funeral for the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freg Beitel of 17 East Fifth Street was conducted at 2 PM at their home by The Rev. A. S. Smith pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery. She is survived by her parents and a sister Marguerite.

Freg Beitel East Fifth Street A. S. Smith Frirst Nethadiat Episcopal Church Greenwood Cemetery Marguerite

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