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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1907

Page

5

Man Pleads for Release After City Detention in Muscatine

William McIntyre appeared in Justice Coster's court reporting his plight after being escorted out of Muscatine. He claimed back in work and begged not to be detained, saying he had only bread and a dime in pocket. Police noted his habit of asking for small contributions before his return to the city.

William McIntyre Justice Coster McIntyre Muscatine William Healey Coster She City

Fragmentary note on a police walkout and missing hat

A brief fragment describes a plan for the next fifteen days to avoid daily police walkouts. A character smiles briefly, then the constable searches for his hat, ending with uncertainty about the hat’s whereabouts.

Circus Excursion to Monmouth July 17

The Iowa Central announces a popular excursion to Monmouth to see Ringling Bros. Circus on Wednesday July 17. Trains depart Elrick Junction at 7 59 a m arriving Monmouth 9 17 a m with return from Peoria at 6 34 p m. Round trip fare is 1 09. See circus posters or call agents.

Iowa Central Monmouth Ringling Bros. Circus Elrick Junction Peoria

Local store promotes heavy discounts on wall paper Bibles and party goods

Clause by clause the ad notes an exceptional discount on wall paper to reduce stock before inventory. It highlights sale prices on Bibles including Hofmann and Baxter, napkins doilies table spreads, writing paper envelopes lead pencils, and a closing out of stock with July Victor and Edison records touted as extra fine. It ends by inviting customers to call and hear something new to beat the heat.

Victor Edison

Muscatine Nan Elected Treasurer at Iowa Synod Convention

At Burlington yesterday the Iowa circuit of the Evangelical synod of North America elected L Lohse of Muscatine as state treasurer. The meeting adopted a constitution and organized with officers including President J Hermann Burlington Vice President Charles Wolf Keokuk Secretary Louise Biklen Burlington and Treasurer H Lohse Muscatine.

Iowa Evangelical Synod of North America Burlington L. Lohse Illinois Muscatine J. Jans Miss McLane J. Hermann Charles Wolf Keokuk Louise Biklen H. Lohse

Highland Nobles Initiate Three and Honor Late Sister

The Highland Nobles met last evening with three candidates initiated and five favorably balloted. Regular business discussed. A Resolution of Respect for the late Mrs. Iva E Schwertfeger was adopted, offering sympathy to her husband and children.

Iva E. Schwertfezer Muscatine Castle Ivan Schwertfeger

Mississippi Stage Forecast From Dubuque To Muscatine

The river will slowly rise over the next 48 hours from below Dubuque to Muscatine. Forecast issued by J. M. Sherier, Local Forecaster, notes rising stages on the Mississippi and specifies current stations Davenport Keokuk and Muscatine with measured feet.

Davenport Magcatine Des Moines Rapids Keokuk Mississippi Dubuque Muscatine J. M. Sherier

Prohibiting Tea and Coffee for Children Says Medical Journal

A medical journal urges strong prohibition on tea and coffee for children noting the nervous system is highly active in youth and easily overstimulated. It argues that such drinks harm development and urges physicians to educate families, citing Postum as a nutritious alternative with a coffee like taste.

Wellvilla

Wife Reunites With Husband After Home Entry Incident

Charles Kane was rescued by his wife at nine o clock from the bummery station after he forced entry by kicking a rear window. Mrs Kane, displeased with the act, contacted police. after a brief interview the charges were dropped and the couple left together.

Charles Kane Mr. Kane

Montpelier Social News from Davenport Visitors and Travel

The Montpelier diary notes Harry Langston of Davenport visiting his uncle Charles Umphress. Joe Morris calling on Davenport. Dimmie Goodwin of Davenport visiting Lottie Davis and family. Victor Morris doing business in Buffalo. Ed Eis departing for Burlington. Hilma Breigal returning from Missouri. Mrs. Joe Morris and children visiting Davenport. Dimmie Goodwin and Lottie Davis classmates visiting Mrs. Fred Buchele in Fairport. Sam Eis a Davenport caller.

Montpelier Harry Langston Davenport Charles Umphress Joe Morris Dimmie Goodwin Lottie Davis Thomas Agar Carl Braun Teft Newton Iowa Victor Morris Buffalo Ed. Eis Burlington Hilma Breigal

Rockwell Heads to West Liberty for business matters

G N Rockwell departed this morning for West Liberty to look after business affairs.

G. N. Rockwell West Liberty

Modern women seek beauty aid at Havercamp's Drug Store

Miss Stone, representative of E Burnham of Chicago, visits Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store to distribute free illustrated booklet How to Be Beautiful. She promotes Burnham preparations claimed to correct facial blemishes and wrinkles and shows a full line of beauty goods during the week.

Miss Stone E. Burnham Chicago Havercamp

Firemen Boycott Northwestern Railway Over Excursion Rates

In Deadwood South Dakota July 12 firemen vote to boycott Northwestern Railway after the company refused a seventy cent excursion rate for a volunteer picnic. Firefighters pledge not to protect railroad property or aid in fires until the concession is granted by July 25.

Deadwood S. D Northwestern Railway

Chinaman Kingpin Beaten and Robbed in Omaha Restaurant

Omaha reports a fatal beating of Han Pak, a Chinese restaurant keeper, during a robbery of his strong box containing $500. No suspects or clues identified, leaving investigators with a mystery in the severe July incident.

Omaha Robers Han Pak

Rambler Highlighted as Best Automobile Choice

Jackson Electric Supply Co. promotes the Rambler as the premier automobile, urging readers to buy for top value and performance.

Jackson Electric Supply Co

Large Gathering At The Electric Park

A large crowd gathered at Electric Park last evening to see Paudiet's band perform a varied program. The highlight was a drill by Company C drawing several hundred spectators on the hill slope to watch the maneuvers. Public interest in Company C's drills remains high.

Electric Park Paudiet Company C

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad for Skin Healing

An old prescription ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to heal pimples ulcers or sores without scarring. Price listed as 26 cents with guaranteed results. Sold at Havercamps Prescription Drug Store.

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Gloria Valle de Eac Mennen William Mintyre Borrows C. Schmidt & Son Co’s Hofmann and Baxter Muscatine Nan THE Evangeli CAL Synod OF N. America Lington Heavenly Father Brandh Elma Scott Josephine Hackett Frances Will River Bulletin Mrs. Charles Kane Husband Firemen Boycott Railway Northwestern Chinaman G. M. Titus, Pres Titus Loan& Investment Co Iowa Avenue Augustus Caesar Herod Jerusalem H.F. Barnard GG East
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