Injured South Muscatine Section Hand Near Letts
Charles Clay of Philadelphia was severely injured near Letts Iowa while helping a crew place heavy stakes. A hammer struck the stake, dislocated bones, and lacerated the hand. doctors fear possible loss of the hand. Local visitors and residents were noted in the column with several short reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clay
Letts
Philadelphia
South End
Harry Reed
Springdale
Otto Spillman
Columbus Junction
Edith Royster
Quincy
Clarence Oberhart
Washington
James Sneath
Pleasant Prairie
George Lechtner
Near Wapello
J. B. Harris
Wapello
Claude Miller
August Limbertson
Sue Rodewig
Davenport
Louis Kautz
Third Street
Excursion Boats Strictly Enforced Against Overloading
Government inspectors are checking excursion steamers for passenger limits this season. Detectives patrol river cities to count aboard while boats display official permits for higher loads. Violations carry penalties up to 500 dollars per offense, though Muscatine boats have largely complied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
New Life Pills Claim Quick Cure for Aches
An ad from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a guaranteed cure for ailments like dyspepsia and constipation at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp’s
Block Sutton Works Rebuilt. Employs Forty Men At Site
The Block Sutton factory on Benham Avenue rebuilt after a June fire now houses a larger brick building with a 12 by 580 foot footprint and a 26 foot square engine room. One story high, it features ample light and will increase output. Fred Block owns the plant with Ed Jones as superintendent. A large crew of machines is being installed. 81 are in use now. Local residents report several South Muscatine items and travelers note visits and departures among area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benham Avenue
Fred Block
Ed. Jones
South Muscatine
Georgia Malcombe
Fredonia
Chautauqua
Herman Schwiring
Montpelier
Alfred Bordman
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
William Drake
Washington
Henry Zimmerman
Lisbon
Kate Benn
Arden
Florence Martin
Moline
Mayme Payne
Near Sweetland
Musserville
Night prowlers enter depot. no losses found
Thieves believed to have entered the North and South Railway depot. A river-side screen was cut and the room in disorder. The cash drawer had been tampered with, but no items appeared missing and the combination remained untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North and South Railway Company
Miss Speights Honors Ben Bradford at Calhoun Street Party
Miss Margaret Speights hosted a Friday evening party at her Calhoun street home in West Liberty honoring Ben Bradford and his sister from Chicago. The lawn showcased Japanese lanterns and tents for graphophone music and fortune telling. About twenty guests attended with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Margaret Speights
Calhoun Street
Ben Bradford
Little Sister
Chicago
Chas. Templeman
Muscatine
Dora Ste
Local Co. promotes Chautauqua week sales
H Schmidt Son Co advertises discounted tissue paper napkins doilies and lunch sets as it discontinues bagster and hofmann Bible lines. It urges visitors to Chautauqua to sample Victor or Edison phonographs, new records, pianola pianos, and sheet music while shopping in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Local residents US-bound and visiting all week
Edna Jackson and others spent a day with friends in Muscatine. Mrs Bert Richards left for Chicago to visit relatives, escorted to Rock Island by her husband. Numerous residents, including C E Peacock, D Richards, Will Johns, Louise Keith Irwin and Marguerite, and Edna Myers, were in town or visiting relatives in Davenport, Rock Island, and Muscatine. Several travelers headed to Iowa City, West Branch, Denver, Allerton, and Marshalltown for visits or vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Jackson
Muscatine
Bert Richards
Chicago
Rock Island
C. E. Peacock
Victor
D. Richards
Will Johns
Davenport
Louise Keith Irwin
Marguerite
Creston
Will
C. E. Pickering
Edwin McClun
Burlington
W. W. McClun
Calhoun Street
Chas. Ross
A. F. Cox
Geo. Johns
Iowa City
John Wiley
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Third Street
Henry Lane
Lone Tree
John Mead
Henry, Ill
Aaron
Orvil
A. E. Mead
Illinois
G. Myers
West Branch
Edna Myers
Joe Fuller
Daniel Hines
Omaha
Neb
John Gatton
David Fraters
Downey
A. J. Sarver
Annet Jackson
Bessie
Elsie Mosher
Centerdale
Thos. Hogue
Marshalltown
W.C. Brisbine
Wyoming
Chas. Kirsher
Moline
Louise Franklin
Vera Miller
Wilton
W. W. Heck
Joe
Grinnell
R. C Wagner
W. H. Crammer
Prescott
Hanley
Ray Whitacre
Allerton
J. H. Dickerson
Maud Smith
Denver
Israel Benedict
New Library Law Lets Townships Fund Free Access
Iowa communities discuss a July 4 law allowing townships to levy maintenance taxes for library service. In Muscatine County residents outside the city now pay $1.90 annually, about 25 taking advantage, with potential for free access if township petitions pass. Emma Mahin notes country patrons are reliable and high book quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Library Association
Iowa City
Muscatine
Emma Mahin
Muscatine Minister Returns Home After Wisconsin Homecoming
Rev. B. C. Preston pastor of the First Congregational church of Muscatine returned home from White Water Wisconsin where he attended a large week long homecoming. He delivered the principal Sunday address on The Power of Collective Memory before thousands and received marked acclaim. He said he enjoyed renewing old acquaintances and found the trip thoroughly rewarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Preston
First Congregational Church
White Water
Walworth County
Wis
Wisconsin
West
Preston
Carroll Auditor Nominated for Iowa Governor
The Daily Record formally backs Ben F. Carroll state auditor as a Republican candidate for Iowa governor. The endorsement was announced yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cedar
Ben. F. Carroll
The
Daily Record
Grape-Nuts Promises Reserve Force and Vitality
A 65 year old speaker credits Grape Nuts with reversing debility and flatulence, boosting stamina for long workdays. He praises the phosphate of potash in field grains as rebuilding nerve tissue and brain function, urging friends to use the food and noting universal family adoption. He cites a week to ten days for noticeable improvement and mentions the slogan There’s a Reason. Read The Road to Wellville in packs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
Revelation to Burlington Ladies on Burnham Toilet Requisites
Special from Burlington Hawkeye reports Miss Moore demonstrating E Burnham's toilet goods to Burlington ladies. Promoted as removing wrinkles freckles and improving skin with Massage Cream and Skin Tightener. Havercamp's Drug Store offers samples and the booklet How to Be Beautiful for home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Moore
E. Burnham
EF. Burnham
Burlington
Burnham
State Street
Chicago
Havercamp
Havercamp’s
Hotel Man J B Ruffner Credits Dr Shaffer for Health Boost
J B Ruffner, a well known hotel man, says his health improved after Dr Shaffer treated his case. He details prior nasal breathing issues and sleepless nights due to a nasal polyp removed by the doctor, followed by a course of treatment that restored sleep and better health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Ruffner
Sabbath in the Churches in City
First Presbyterian Church at Corner Town Avenue and Fourth Street holds a 10 30 morning service with special choir music. No Sunday school or union evening service due to chautauqua meetings. Evening preaching at 7 45. Musserville M E Church pastor Rev P M Conant lists 10 am Sunday school and 11 30 am sermon with no afternoon or evening meetings for chautauqua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Tawn Avenue
Fourth Street
J. N. Elliott
Christian Endeavor
Chautauqua Auditorium
Musserville M. E
P. M. Conant
Sermon on Home Government at First M. E. Church
The minister will preach the fourth sermon in the home life series Sunday at 10 45 morning worship follows with no services after. Sunday school meets at 9 45 and class at 9 00. All are cordially invited for good singing and a brief talk on home discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday services and reading room openings announced
First Church of Christ, Scientist invites the public to Sunday service at 11 a m with the subject Truth and Sunday school at 9 30. Wednesday evening experience meetings at 7 o'clock. Reading room at 116 Iowa avenue open daily 2 to 5 except Sunday. Public is invited to all services and to visit the reading room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Order of services for Friends Church tomorrow
The program at Friends Church Corner Fifth and Sycamore lists Pliny Fry as pastor. It schedules Divine worship and Gospel ministry at 10 a.m., Bible school at 11:15 a.m. with Mrs. Jennie Field as superintendent, and C. E. society at 6:45 p.m. led by Miss Ethel BE Hall.
Grace English Lutheran Church Service Notice
Rev Mendenhall acting pastor announces Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship and sermon at 10 45 with the topic Gods Children Luther league and evening service will be suspended due to chautauqua
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace English Lutheran Church
Mendenhall
Trinity Church Sunday Services Summary
Trinity Church schedules Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning prayer with sermon at 7 45 a m and evening prayer at 7 30 p m on the eighth Sunday after Trinity.
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Trinity Church
Trinity
Park Ave M E Church Services Announcement
Sunday school at the usual hour for those who may care to be there. Bessie Hoopes, superintendent.
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Rock Island Lines
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Second St. Muscatine
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