Workmen Scarce and City Projects Progress in Muscatine
Shortage of labor hampers sewer construction on East Fifth Street and ongoing bridge work on Fifth Street over Mad Creek. Paving has started on Sixth and Seventh streets, with Fuller Bros. seeking additional masons as crews shift to hack-based inspections and stormwater drainage planning.
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Ryan
J. G. Gunzenhauser
East Fifth Street
Cedar
Walnut Streets
Eighth Street
Iowa Avenue
Mulberry Street
Gunzenhauser
Fifth Street
Fuller Bros
Sixth
Seventh
Sycamore Street
Mad Creek
Kornemamnn
Logan Street
Heinz Pickle
South Muscatine
Mosquito Ridge
Finest trout fishing trip to Yellowstone Park excursion
Sport Royal offers a Burling ton personally conducted trip to Yellowstone Park from Omaha on Tuesday August 20. Nine days round trip for under $100 covering all expenses. Booklet with full details available by mail from J Francis General Passenger Agent Omaha Nebraska 7174.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Omaha
Burlington
Park
Groshell Seeks $200 Debt from Epworth Leader
Oscar Groshell a former Muscatine lad now Salt Lake City resident, sued A. J. Van Anda of the Epworth League in Jus tice Sommer's court for $200 on an appeal bond. Van Anda left the state, Groshell says, so he must pay judgment and costs. Groshell served him with summons in the street, threatening to keep him in Salt Lake if defense requires staying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Groshell
Muscatine
Salt Lake City
Epworth
Oscar
San Francisco
A. J. van Anda
Salt Lake
Epworth Leaguers
Justee Sommer
Vlake
Intermountain Abstract Company
Groshell
van Anda
Greshell
Chicago Kindergarten College Underlines Four Year Course
Four year program at Chicago Kindergarten College offers a one year prep for assistants two years for directors or full charge three years for training work and four years to lead a training class or supervisor. Special primary teacher work included. Boarding available. Principals Mrs J N Crouse and Elizabeth Harrison. Send for curriculum. 10 Van Buren St Chicago Il.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Crouse
Elizabeth Harrison
van Buren
Chicago, Il
Trial date in Nebraska case scheduled with Van Anda
The excerpt notes arrangements to return on a date when the trial may be set and gives Mr. Van Anda's present residence as Pawnee City Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Anda
Pawnee City
Neb
Union Valley news notes corn crop fears and social visits
In Union Valley on July 18 residents worry that lack of rain could ruin the corn crop. Threshing begins today. W J Gibson of Cedar Rapids visits son Glen staying with uncle Frank Secrest. Bruce Cooley from West Liberty visits David James family amid local social activity and church gatherings.
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Union Valley
W. J. Gibson
Cedar Rapids
Glen
Frank Secrest
Bruce Cooley
West Liberty
David James
Geo. Crees
Gladys Tilloon
Des Moines
Anton
W. W. Society
Hally Gibson
Mrs. Conklin
Atalissa
Mr. Ayers
al. Miller’s
Atalisea
Funeral of George Hise Highlighted West Liberty Death
The West Liberty community mourns George Hise, longtime resident born in 1827. His funeral at North Calhoun Street drew neighbors and out of town visitors, with Rev. G W Burch leading services and hymns sung by Mesdames Lambing Knight and Miss Maxson. He died July 16 1991 and is survived by wife Elizabeth and son Howell. Interment was at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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George Hise
North Calhoun Street
G. W. Burch
John 14Th
W. M. Lambing
Grace Knight
Alice Maxson
God
Jesus
Knight
Salem
Ohio
Iowa
California
West Liberty
Elizabeth Hise
Howell Hise
The
Christian Church
Oakridge Cemetery
M. Galvin
John Miller
A. C. Lurin
Daniel Gifford
Isaac Heald
Hiram Thomas
Sweetland Notes of Local Visits and Overseas Departure
Laura Hoag visited her parents in Sweetland this week. Esther Longstreth from Knoxville Indiana spent several days with J Longstreth family. Rhoda and Emma Crull travel to Washington IA to visit relatives. Harry Seems and family visited Frank Bamford. J E Van Camp on two week vacation. Geo W Satterthwaite sails to Philippines with 575 teachers. Florence Johnston and Mabel Leverich visited Ed Chamberlain. Sadie Keen of Muscatine visited Addie Robinson. W G Wood and family dined with J H Van Camp.
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Sweetland
Laura Hoag
Muscatine
Esther Longstreth
Knoxville
J. Longstreth
Rhoda
Emma Crull
Washington
Harry Seems
Frank Bamford
J. E. van Camp
Dr. Peashey
Geo. W. Satterthwaite
Sumlay
Cedar Falls
San Francisco
Philippines
Florence Johnston
Mabel Leverich
Witton
Ed. Chamberlain
Sadie Keen
Addie Robin
Frambers Named Head Brakeman at Local Yard Change
Peter Frambers switchman in the Co R L P R R yards becomes head brakeman after taking a portion of box machinery from bad company. The Mississippi Box Co moves equipment from Kaiser Box factory to its uptown plant and some workers are transferred while others are laid off. Epworth League hosted refreshments after a devotional meeting and a joke about salted ice cream circulated. Bible study at M E church followed by Y P C T U meeting.
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Peter Frambers
Co. R.L & P. R. R. Yards
Lucina Hall
Myrtle
Randolph. Kan
A. B. Rehmet
Mi Cissippi Box Co
Kaiser Box Factory
Epworth League
M. E
Oak Grove Haying Progress and Local Happenings
In Oak Grove on July 18 farmers report most haying finished and oats being bound. Blackberries are ripe and many pickers are busy. Miss Lulu Beck visited Susie Meerdink near Shiloh. A horse ran away from Gibbs but was soon caught with no damage. Edward Barnard Jr and wife spent Sunday with Ed Barnard Sr.
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Oak Grove
Lulu Beck
Susie Meerdink
Shiloh
Eda. Barnard, Jr
Montezuma
Hiram Bloomer
July Clearing Sale At MecQuesten and Sawyer
July clearing sale offers great reductions on all goods for balance of July. Stove refrigerator cooler and filter sales plus tin ware and hardware of every description. MecQuesten and Sawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecQuesten & Sawyer
Popular Rector Sparks Sermons Drama at Church
In a witty exchange from Puck, Mrs High Tone notes the new rector’s popularity while Mrs De Style suggests their sermons could be dramatized, reflecting a lighthearted social scene.
Chamberlains Pain Balm Endorsed as Best Liniment
Mr. F. H. Wells of Deer Park Long Island declares Chamberlains Pain Balm is the best liniment for strains. He reports using it for a severe lameness from a strain last winter with quick relief and cure. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Wells
Deer Park
Long Island
N. Y
Chamberlain
Mull's Grape Tonic and Lightning Pain Killer Ad
An old advertisement touts Mull's Grape Tonic as a cooling blood purifier and nerve tonic for all ages with safety assurances and a large bottle priced at 50 cents. It also promotes Mull's Lightning Pain Killer as a pain relief remedy available for cents with directions to rub in or drink.
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Mull
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Lowa
B. Thompson
Sue Browning
W. B. Thompson & CO. Life Insurance
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Lowa Ave
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Alfice
Scott Richman
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Richman
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Musatine
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G. M. Alden
Wisconsin
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Keithsburg
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Chicago
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Canton, IL
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Mason City
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Pasadena
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High Prairie
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Morgan
W. G. Wood
J. H. van Camp
Musserville
Defiance
E. G. Barnard
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Hartman & Eitman
H. M. Bitzer
G. W. Rueling
E. P. Day
East 2Nd St
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McBride & Cops
J. J. Havercamp
G. A. Riemcke
Osteopath
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