The Orange Industry and the California Fruit Growers Exchange
The piece describes year round labor in orange groves, irrigation, pest control, and careful packing. It explains the California Fruit Growers' Exchange cooperative system from picking to market, including wilting, brushing, grading, and shipping to maintain quality and stabilize prices through centralized control in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azores
Washington
St. Michaels
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
California Fruit Growers Exchange Dominates Global Market
The California Fruit Growers Exchange marketing orange crops handles about 55 percent of total production and covers over eighty local associations with more than 290 brands. The democratized system pools local profits, standardizes grading, branding, and packing, and operates 75 offices in the US and Canada with a London branch for seedless oranges. In 1996 97 its business topped 16 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
California
Local Exchange
General Exchange
Exchange
United States
Canada
London
Valencia
Washington Naval
Muscatine Loses Debate to Burlington in Southeastern Contest
Burlington high school defeated Muscatine last night in a spirited southeastern Iowa debating contest. The question on limited disarmament was argued by Muscatine with six debaters and by Burlington with three. judges included Reed Ottumwa high, Aldrich Keokuk, and Young Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Muscatine
Burlington High School
Reed
Ottumwa High School
Aldrich
Keokuk
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Burlington Boys
Southeastern Iowa
Oakla Allbee
Robert Wallace
James Reuling
Bydward Feiker
Ray Beebe
Wim Murphy
Thomas Hedge
Muscatine Boys
Blood cleansing remedy promises strong health from pure blood
An advertisement proclaims that purifying blood cures disease and restores kidney function. It urges readers to use a home recipe with Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, claiming relief from rheumatism catarhal affections and bladder issues.
Sunday Church Services Announced for Fairport and City
Fairport Lutheran Church outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 2 30 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m plus church council elections and Ladies Aid Friday gathering. First Baptist Church lists Bible school at 9 30 a m and multiple classes, 3 p m Y P W, 6 p m prayer, 7 30 p m evening service and baptism inviting.
Wilton Residents Mention Health News and Visits
Will Hucke arrived from Chicago to visit his ill father C Hucke whose condition is slightly improved this morning. Mrs Mary Piggott traveled to Muscatine to visit relatives and friends. Mrs Cliff Covell and son Glen left for their Muscatine area home after a brief visit with George Kerr. Several ladies hosted dinner at Elizabeth Kaufman’s home and Mrs Martin Baker of Muscatine arrived to visit Chas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Will Hucke
Chicago
C. Hucke
George Kerr
Muscatine
F. A. Maurer
Geo. J. Nicolaus
Elizabeth Kaufman
Martin Baker
Chas
Local residents visit in town and depart for home
Miss Elizabeth Vaughn leaves Wilton College to spend Sunday at Bennett. Mrs. James Irwin returns home near Muscatine after visiting her daughter Mrs. Geo Freeland. James Ady of Atalissa and Miss Gertrude Fulham of Muscatine visit friends in town. Lou Cooling from Dixon arrives to stay with his mother Mrs Emma Cooling. A S Lawrence of Muscatine attends to business and visits. Mrs. Fisher and John Montgomery depart for Belle Plaine after stay with Mrs C H Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Cooling
Dixon
Emma Cooling
A. S. Lawrence
Muscatine
Anna Blair
Wilton College
Bennett
John Montgomery
Fisher
C. H. Wilson
Belle Plain
Trinity of Trouble Sermon at First Congregational Church
The First Congregational Church announces an evening discourse titled A Trinity of Trouble with text about Beniah’s lion in a pit on a snowy day at 7:30. Morning service features The Power of Weakness with My grace is sufficient text. Bible school at noon and Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Rev W H Thomlinson of Preston will preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Beniah
Jehoida
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
W. Hi. Thomlinson
Preston
Pastor H F Martin Preaches at Sixth and Iowa Church
The pastor invites parents to bring children for baptism at morning or evening services with members welcomed at either. Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Morning sermon titled A Man Whom Jesus Praised. Luther league meets 6 45 p m with topic William Tyndale translator of the English Bible led by Anna Maris. Evening sermon Jesus Looked and the Man Remembered at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth
Iowa Avenue
H. F. Martin
Jesus
Luther League
Wm. Tyndale
Anna Maris
Most Wonderful Heating Cures Amos King at Port Byron
Amos King of Port Byron New York suffered years with a sore that bothered him until Bucklen's Arnica Sage cured him. Sold for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos King
Port Byron
N. Y
Bucklen
Havercamp
Morning Service at First Presbyterian Church
Corner lawn avenue and Fourth street hosts morning worship at 10:30 led by minister J. N. Elliott. A meeting of ses is noted in the fragment with church events to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Corner Lawn Avenue
Fourth Street
J. N. Elliott
Charcoal Lozenges Promoted for Health and Beauty
A Buffalo physician endorses Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe way to absorb stomach and bowel gases, cleanse breath and complexion, and purify blood. Sold for twenty five cents a box with a free trial offer from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall, Michigan.
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Stuart
Buffalo
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Women of the City Meet at YWCA for Worship and Reports
Muscatine women gather at the YWCA quarters for a 3:30 p.m. meeting led by Miss Luella Pearce deaconess of First Methodist. The Sunshine Side club formed from the Monday club with membership open to girls 16 plus. regular meetings Fridays at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Pearce
First Methodist Church
Community Church Announces Sermon Series and Services
The church schedules a 10 a.m. reception for new members in the lecture room, 2 p.m. Sunday school, 6:30 p.m. YP C E, and 7:29 p.m. evening service. The sermon topic is Mothers and the Bible, second in The Bible and the Family series. A chorus choir and orchestra will lead morning and evening music. Members are urged to bring Hymns for His Grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Adventist Evangelist Hawkins to Speak at Local Church
Evangelist G. R. Hawkins will address the Seventh Day Adventist congregation at Fifth Street between Locust and Sprace on Sunday evening January 26. Topic: The United States in Prophecy. All are invited and urged to bring Bibles for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Day Adventist
G. R. Hawkins
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Fifth Street
Locust and
Sprace
United States
First Church Services and Reading Room Details
The First Church of Christ, Scientist at Sixth and Walnut announces services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with the subject Truth. Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday evening testimonies and experiences begin at 7 o'clock. The reading room at 116 Iowa Avenue is open daily except Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. for perusal of Christian Science literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Walnut Sts
Iawa Avenue
United Brethren Church Service and Meetings Notes
The United Brethren Church at Sixth street and Mulberry avenue lists services and meetings. Sabbath school at 9 45, preaching at 11, Young People's Christian Union at 6 30, evening sermon at 7 50. Executive committee of Men’s club meets Monday at 7 30 and prayer meeting Thursday at 7 50. New members to be received and baptized at the morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Sixth Street
Mulberry Avenue
J. C. H. Light
Young People’s Christian Union
Men's Club
Nine Class Meeting and Services at First Methodist
John C. Willis leads Nine class meeting at 9 30 Sunday school at 10 45 public worship at 3 Junior league at 6 30 Epworth league at 7 30 Mrs Oner Dow of Des Moines IA will speak at regular services to introduce her to Muscatine audience is a rare privilege and delight Everyone invited and seats free
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
John C. Willis
Oner
Dow
Des Moines
Muscatine
German Congregational Church Service Schedule
The German Congregational Church led by Pastor C. A. Dettmers announces Sunday School at 10:15 a.m. and morning service at 10:30 with the sermon The Son in a Far Country. P C B group meets at 7 p.m. with Esther Stellrecht leading. evening service at 7:30 titled A Strong Man But a More Powerful God. Special music at both services. Ladies Aid Society monthly meeting at the parsonage Wednesday afternoon. Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. You are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Congregational Church
C. A. Dettmers
Esther Stellrecht
Ladies’ Aid Society
West Hill Chapel Evangelistic Meeting Notice
West Hill neighbors and children invited to Sunday school at ? p.m. Supt D Horst leads. Another evangelistic and temperance meeting planned for next Wednesday at 7 30 p m for everybody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hil Chapel
D. Horst
West Hill
Meesserville Church Services Announced
Pastor P. M. Conant leads Sunday school at 10 a. m. Epworth league at 6 30 p. m. preaching at 7 20 p. m. Sermon topic The Source of Power. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 20 p. m. All are invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meesserville M. Hi
P. M. Conant
Epworth League
Salvation Army Service in County Jail at 16
The Salvation Army holds a service in the county jail at 16 m. Sunday school in the ball on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Meeting Schedule at Third and Walnut Streets
The note lists meeting times at the corner of Third and Walnut streets with services at 3 p. m. and gatherings through the week on Monday Wednesday Friday and Saturday evenings led by Ensign P. W. Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third and
Walnut Streets
Ensign P. W. Jensen
Trinity Church Sunday Schedule in Epiphany Season
On the third Sunday after Epiphany the church offers holy communion at 7 30 a m Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning prayer and litany with sermon at 10 45 a m and evening prayer with sermon at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Mulford Mission Preaching Tonight At Six
The Rev. W. H. Thomlinson will preach at six o'clock. All workers interested in the mission are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulford
W. H. Thnomlinson
The Yellow Peril Dr King’s New Life Pill Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pill as a guaranteed cure for jaundice malaria and biliousness. It claims rapid relief and lists Uny ercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller with a 175c price.
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G. A. Charters
California Fruit Growers Exchange
Los Angeles
Muscatine High School
Fairport Lutheran Church
George Fuestel
Mackenner
Ladies’ Aid
Paul Freund
West Fifth Street
First Baptist Church
Third
Cedar Streets
Judson Kempton
Kempton
Baptist Young People’s Union
Golden State Limited
Rock Island
St. Louis
Kansas City
el Paso
Colorado
W. 5S. Underdone
Rock Island Lines
Muscatine 1Nwa
Grace Lutheran Church
Y. W. Cf Phe
Miss. M. Summers, Box H
Notre Dame
Ind
U.S. A
S. G
P. Stein
Furniture
Muscatine, Lowa
First Trust
Muscatine, Iowa
Model Laundry
C. E. Laflin
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