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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1913

Page

7

Local residents visit friends and shop in city

Mrs Joke Hell of Wilton and Miss Luva Brown of Nichols spent Saturday visiting friends and shopping in the city. Mrs B F Embree of Atalgaea and Mrs J E B Henson of Columbus Junction also called on friends. Mr and Mrs Ernest Lieberknecht of Letts and Mrs Patrick O Toole of Lette joined others in town for the day. The Husking family and the Jonhson sisters from Witton, plus Miss Ethel Putman from East Third street, were in town for visits and errands. H Masonholder and daughter Mary of Letts attended to business. Ads note Iowa farm loans offered by Titus Loan & Investment Co. 213 Iowa Avenue Ady.

Joke Hell Wilton Luva ‘Brown Nichols B. PF. Embree Atallaea J. EB. Henson Columbus Junction Ernest Lieberknecht Letts Tt. W. Husking Dora of Lone Tree Ethel Nina Jonnaon Witton Ethel Putman East Third Street Iowa City G- H. Ambrose Iowa Homestree Titus Loan & Investment Co Lowe Avenus Ady

Choice Articles from the Philippine Islands Catalog

A vintage advertisement listing handwoven undersea garments and durable gray mates, plus Philippine postcards, Manila cigars, Orient brand cigarettes, and a registered mail order option. Includes prices in dollars and details on quantities and packaging.

Philippisa Jalanda Manila Philippines Orienta Cizerottia Largo C. A. Short & CO Lucene Tay

Former pastor speaks on missionary needs at church

Dr B Wilcox former pastor of First Baptist in Des Moines preached at the local Baptist church. He now leads missions for Iowa and spoke on home and foreign fields, praising Iowa’s situation while urging support for broader missionary work. He stayed with Henry Jayne on Mudberry Avenue before leaving on an early afternoon train.

B. Wilcox Des Moines First Baptist Church Baptist Church A Wilcox Lowa Pr. Wilcox Whicox Henry Jayne Mudberry Avenue

Booster Miller arrives to lead Muscatine furniture department

Edward Miller recently joined Batterson Stores as head of the furniture department in Muscatine. A seasoned buyer from Rock Island and Davenport, he praises the city and plans to relocate his family here. Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M calls all in good standing to attend degree work Tuesday at 7 20 PM.

Muscatine Edward Miller Batterson Miller Muscating Dow Rock Island Magentine Iowa Lodge No. 2 A. F A. M Coraijally

Parochial Schools and Modern Education Debate

A discussion on the value of parochial schools argues they advance Christ's Kingdom by combining modern education with Christian training. It praises contributions to teachers, academies, and pupil advancement, while questioning economic viability and the proper moral aims of public versus church-based education.

Christian Church Christ's Kingdom On Earth Toms Christ’s Kingdom

Dedication A Call to Christian Education and Charity

A speech from the dedication ceremony urges maintaining the school building as a center of secular and religious education. It emphasizes Christian values, German Lutheran heritage, and the Kingdom of Christ, pledging vigilance in safeguarding youth character and social activities for the congregation.

United States Christ Uch Tommercay Henry Reinemund Carl Holtarmen Davenport Carl Ramme Burlington Appel Misa Rosetta Wagner Marie Koever Martha

Jad Salts claim to cleanse kidneys and prevent trouble

An old style health ad touts Jad Salts as a remedy for aching kidneys and bladder disorders. It promises rapid relief by flushing kidneys with four ounces mixed in water each morning for a few days, claiming harmless grape juice and lemon acid base. It urges readers to consult a local druggist and uses sensational health claims.

Vika Salta

Will Show Birds at Minnesota Exhibit

Dun. Terry of Muscatine and Mr. Pace of Sweatland township will send tonight to the Northwestern Poultry show at Albert Lea Minnesota a good supply of prize birds. Terry breeds White Plymouth Rocks and will send ten birds. Pace breeds Buff Plymouth Rocks, and the show at Albert Lea is one of the largest in the northwest with entries from Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and the Dakotas. The exhibitors hope to win a good share of prizes.

Dun. Terry Muscatine Pace Sweatland Township Dakotas

Rates on Mississippi grain traffic upheld by court

The court held that proportional rate advances on grain from upper Mississippi river points and certain by products of jwrabe fromlestssipp slvor crossing were not justified, and that existing rates must continue in effect.

Miselasipny Polnta

Muscatine Gas Ordinance Sets Price And Illumination Standard

The Muscatine City Council enacts a gas pricing ordinance limiting charges to one dollar per thousand feet including meter fees and forbidding over one dollar per thousand for gas. A 50 cent minimum monthly charge applies if less than 50 cents of gas is used. luminating power set at 22 candle power. Violations incur penalties. ordinance approved in 1914.

Muscatine Towa Ghia Orn Persson Arm Notte Yeonautmer Sas Muscating

Interstate panel upholds grain rate rise plan in part

Washington D C December 33 A proposed general increase in grain rates from Missouri points to central markets was found justified by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The commission did not approve the justification of individual rates.

Washington, D. C Minois Points Central Marketa Intérstate Commerce Comtminsion

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