Local Trade Notes and Passenger Rides on the Young
A 15 cent broom deal at Scheetz's is noted along with job ads for Keystone Pearl Button Co. Several named passengers ride the Young to Tri Cities Davenport Pine Mills Eagle Point and St Louis. The Hershey Lumber raft arrives on the Ben Hershey and a train return is logged on the $58 service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meyers
Young
Tri-Cities
Cora Winn
Davenport
Drew
Con
Eagle Point
That Wooden Leg Saved His Life
Fishermen on the toll road witnessed a man attack a large black snake with his wooden leg. He used a spring to detach the leg and offered to finish the snake with the fishing pole. He also promoted Ev Brandenburg's Paint Man on the Avenue, a claim tied to a twenty year presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ev Brandenburg’s
Best Filter and Cooler Sold at McQuesten & Sawyer's
Davenport combination filter and cooler praised as the best in town offered in all sizes at low prices by McQuesten and Sawyer's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McQuesten & Sawyer’s
Bargains and travel noted in local items from Quincy
The paper lists shopping deals at Bond's store, arrivals and departures on the Young and Western trains, and passengers including Mr and Mrs Chris Rein sager Miss Jennie Bain and Miss Mar Barger. It also notes Muscatine defeating Rock Island in baseball, a river gauge rise, lodge meetings, and theater plans with Miss Ea Wood joining Crismer Brady in New York for Way Down East rehearsals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea Wood
Joseph Chaplin
New York
Crismer & Brady
Buffalo
Presbyterian Picnic at Weed Park Tomorrow
The First Presbyterian Church plans its annual picnic at Weed Park on July 9. Wagons depart church at 9:30 a.m. and a special carriage will leave Lily's Corner at 12 o'clock for those absent in the forenoon. Bring a dinner pail or lunch and spend the day with the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We First Presbyterian Church
Weed Park
Lily’s Corner
Former Muscatiner Promoted to Denver Tramway Inspector
H. W. Scott, formerly of Muscatine and long time conductor and motorman, has been promoted to inspector of trainmen and cars for the Denver City Tramway Company. He now oversees 426 men and 126 cars, with full authority to load and dispatch cars as needed. The firm operates 206 miles of track with multiple power plants and is adding a new plant to upgrade its fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Scott
Muscatine
Denver
Colo
Denver City Tramway Company
Marentine
Scott
Denver City
Man claims robbery after lodging at Bowman’s farm
J Jarvis of Elrick Junction says Frank Bowman promised him a job on July Fourth and sent him to sleep in a barn. Jarvis woke to find his bed partner gone and his watch and $1 missing. Police released the colored man after no proof, Bowman calling the tale a drunken prank with no money or watch involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jarvis
Elrick Junction
Frank Bowman
Frank
Bowman
Republicans of Lake Township Caucus at Lucas Grace School
Lake Township Republicans will hold a caucus at Lucas Grace schoolhouse on Saturday evening July 13 to choose a committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Township
Lucas Grace School House
Reverend Clapp and Brother Visit Yale Graduate
Rev. W. L. Clapp and his wife are enjoying a visit from Mrs. Clapp’s brother C. J. Thorn late of Yale. Thorn has just completed a two years post graduate course at Yale and is now en route to Knoxville to visit his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Clapp
Kincaid Couple Welcome Chicago Baby Daughter
Mr and Mrs Frank Kincaid of Chicago celebrate the birth of a daughter on July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kincaid
Chicago
Markets recap from Chicago and Midwest grain and livestock
Chicago markets dispatch notes open high low close figures for Wheat Oats and Pork products with July and Sept prices. Includes stock receipts at Chicago and Kansas City-Omaha regions and visible supply estimates for Wheat Corn and Oats. Local firm H E McKay of Muscatine listed.
Coke Dandruff-Cure Sells Enormously in Muscatine
A Muscatine area commerce note reports the product Coke Dandruff-Cure selling in enormous quantities. Local merchants describe brisk demand and wide distribution across Muscatine and nearby towns.
Coke Dandruff Cure Promises Quick Hair Health Aid
Advertised claims praise Coke Dandruff Cure for curing dandruff and improving hair firmness. Endorsed by Admiral Dewey, the copy urges neat hair and perfect order, urging purchases at J J Havercamp's drug store 202 E 2nd Street or from a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
George Dewey
Weather and commodity roundup with regional temperatures
Partly cloudy in the northwest and Ohio valley with cooler conditions in the west. Omaha 70 Kansas City 73 Concordia 76 Wichita warm. Nebraska fair today and Tuesday with possible eastern showers. Cattle prices Reeves 4.15 6.25 cows 1.75 1.80 Texas 4.10 5.10 stockers 2.75 4.65. Wheat 563000 corn 776000 oats 209900. Stock quotes listed for various exchanges and utilities mixed.
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Omaha
Kansas City
Concordia
Wichita
Ohio
Hitachi
Indiana
Nebraska
Reeves
Texas
New York
Reduced Rate Meetings at Pan American Exposition
Pan American Exmsitic Buffalo New York May 1 to November 1 1961 offers reduced rates for 5 10 and 30 days on application. Inquiries available at the passenger depot. Contact C M Govid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
C. M. Govid
Great Summer Resort Is Clear Lake Iowa
A short notice promotes Clear Lake Iowa as a top summer resort at the northern terminus of the Iowa Central railway. It advertises fine cottages, bathing, fishing, sailing and rowing with very low tourist rates and directs readers to Iowa Central ticket agents or Geo. S. Batty for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Iowa Central Ticket
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Archaeologist Dr Russell Reports Arizona Ruins Found
Dr Frank Russell reports to the Bureau of American Ethnology a southeastern Arizona expedition yielding several hitherto unknown ruins discovered and surveyed during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Russell
Bureau of American Ethnology
Arizona
To Black Hawk Tower Park Visit Changes Management
An updated park notice announces a new manager this year at Black Hawk Tower. The new management promises a more accommodating and pleasant visit for parties of 10 or more tickets, with tickets furnished at Ticeach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk Tower
Ticeach
Jewish Chief Rabbi Adler's Career in England
Pr Hermann Adler, born in Hanover, moved to England as a boy of six. He began public service as minister at Bayswater synagogue in London and later succeeded his father as chief rabbi ten years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Adler
England
Hanover
Bayswater Synagogue
London
Lehigh Valley Rail Line Offers Buffalo Stopovers
The route between Chicago and New York and Philadelphia via Niagara Falls and Buffalo features scenic lakes rivers and mountains. Stop-overs allowed at Buffalo with air through tickets to New York and Philadelphia using this line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mulberry Street
E. G. Barnard
Daily Journal
H. M. Bart
Lett
Attorney At Law
Fice
Scheetz’s
Button Sawyers
Keystone Pearl Button Co
St. Paul
St. Louis
Henry Kemper
Ben Hershey
The
Hershey Lumber Company
Bond
Quincy
Chris. Reinsager
Dr. Daluch
Mary Fitzsimmons
Fruitland
S. M. Corwin
Frutland
J. A. Rowan
Jennie Bain
Frank Benham
Davyenport
Rock Island
Banner Lodge
Mrs. C. W. Lunn
Montezuma
H. W. Zeidler
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
J. B. Boos
Iowa Falls
Minnesota
Mosler Safe Company
Kovy
Mackey
Model Clothing
Mar Barger
Helen Bond
Beth Carr
Cora Hurlbut
A. F
A. M
S. O'Clock
D. Bogard
Jim Dudley
Rock Island League
Alice Hayes
Miss Hayes
Lake View High School
Florence Goddard
Barry M’i¢ Co
IDEAL
Boston
Presbyterian Picnic
Muscatiner
Want Ade
H. J. Iocher & Co
H. E. McKay
Euly Ss. Co
Boty
Bork
Northwest
Duluth
Leanne
ST. John’s
Oere
J.H. St. John’s
Hich. Sow. Close
Sam Berger
Lenox
H. B. and Co
Java
Soap
C. C. Leysen
Lucas Street
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