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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1913

Page

7

Local News Notices and Social Updates From City

A series of short notices describe visits and travel. Mrs PH Schresder left Canon Avenue to visit Nichols Iowa, Rev Father Hogan of Wallfield and Father Leonard at 215 East Eighth Street are mentioned, Kate Dulas of Winello returns home, Mayme Gardner from Wellman visits Mra Funch, Martha Butler visits Columbus Junction, Mrs Wah and Mina Claudin from Vermilion spend the day in town and depart for Lone Tree. An Insurance firm Mark and Ion are advertised and Titan Loan & Investment invites inquiries about a new home.

Titan Loan & Inveatment Company Cargeios Ady Ming Kate Dulas Winello Mark Fion Adv Las Mayme Gardner Wellman Mra. Rogle Funch East Eighth Street Martha Butler Columbua Junction Wi'g Haul Mina Claudin Vermilion, O Lone Tree

Local residents spend yesterday in the city and return home

EG Hashet and Mira Bowman of Wapello were in the city yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. Nomis and Mr. and Mrs. McGill also shopping there before returning to Grandview in the afternoon. The Titus Loan & Investment Co. offers safe farm mortgage bonds in amounts of $100,000 or more.

Mira Bowman Wapello McGill Grandview Titus Loan & Investment Co

Unusual Complaint of Wilton Man Goes to Hospital

In To wa City on July 22 a Wilton man named Kerr suffered a two week hiccough episode that threatened his life. Iowa University Hospital surgeons finally cured him after long attempts, and he left the hospital for home today. Roy Cole, a notable motorcyclist from Town City, was hurt in a fall and broke several bones in his right hand during a recent event. The local motor racing clubs plan a county fair motor meet with $750 in prizes on the final day. Frank Melsa of Jefferson township was arrested for threatening his mother and faces trial in Justice Horning's court, denying his mother's accusations.

Towa City Gev. W. Kerr Wilton Sanctian Iowa Hospital Acienta Roy ‘Cole Tawa City Asin Parnes Frank Melsa Jefferdon Township Atond Taatice Horring

Parcel Post Rate Changes and New Weights

Parcel post rates will be restructured with a larger first and second zone and a maximum parcel weight rising to twenty pounds. The changes, effective August 16, aim to stimulate use within 160 miles, lowering costs per pound and simplifying stamps, with insurance fees reduced to five or ten cents depending on insured value.

Burleson Port Ettles Department Tha Bates Burlseon Postmaster-Randral Bur Feson

Oatmeal Shampoo As Affordable Hair Care Ad

An old advertisement touts a simple oatmeal shampoo recipe using hot water and oat ment compound. It claims the mix cleanses, moisturizes, and adds fullness without harshness, with a suggested price of fifty cents for a good quantity at any drugstore.

Visiting and Relatives Fleetingly Visit Local City

A string of brief notices lists visitors and travelers across the area. Misa Zello Wright rode to Columbus Junction with friends Saturday while Mica Bifie Kally and EH Lambert visited Jamison drug store staff in town. Mrs. Bannie Hamann and Mrs. Loulas Cody journeyed to Chicago and Burlington respectively. Mrs. Grossett returned from Los Angeles with her daughter, while Mrs. Irvin Schultz and Miss Marie Wiederrecht stay a few days with local relatives. Tex Nysmaster family plan this week at H. A. Weber property and the Will Shaw household moves into R. Nyemuutor’s former home.

Misa Zello Burlington Grossett Nancy Fritch Los Angeles Cal Irvin Schultz Marie Wiederrecht Davenport C. W. Warren Mra Otto Waener Keora

City Council to Meet in Special Session for Fire Truck Operators

Siren signals and gong clang announce a special Seaslan meeting of Cleax Way-Council to discuss appointing two men to operate the new fire track. Mayor Koehler and Fire Chief Brown are expected to draft orders as the city adopts metropolitan fire response methods used in larger cities. Albert Votter is the first applicant, with others in consideration following last Aldermanic meeting.

Trig John I. Brown Koehler Brown Albert Votter Ja Aldormante

Deadlock in Car Company and City Over Iowa Avenue Extension

City council, the county, and the traction company remain deadlocked on the proposed Iowa avenue extension. City engineers push Cedar Street paving and Kecklerville work to start steel laying on the new line, with emphasis on route between Third and Roscoe avenues toward Broadway and Newell Avenue, awaiting a consensus among railway officials.

City County Local Traction Company Iowa Avenue Epoody Con Traversy Cedar Streat Kecklerville Connell and .Street Railway Company Eighth ‘Street Roscoe'avenue

Deckhands Attack Officers on Boat in St Louis

Report from St Louis details a July 22 incident aboard a steamer at Washington Avenue. Black deckhands, upset over pay, walked off before departure and hurled bricks and rocks at the vessel, injuring a cook and prompting police action. One shot wounded Henry Clark. authorities arrested a man believed to be an assailant, while a suspect claimed the rioters were spectators.

St.Louis Ona Wan Owith Kooxuk Washington Avenue Oliiclala Oetack Levesa Tor Tima Charley-Eoward Drea Michael Plamingan Hickory 'Street Henry Clark Walnut Street Central Hae Bald Flannagan Clark Mannagan

Local society notes from Whitl s Livery and Muscatine area

Whit Livery West Liberty July 2 reports social visits and family news across Muscatine. Entries include Mr and Mrs W Everaiteyer and Traox Hitman guests at Moliels home. Secrest of Own City visiting Nay. John Vanatta and wife traveling to Chicago. Miss Helen Swisher a guest in Dr L A Royal’s home. Zona Nichols recovering from appendicitis. J P McMillen entertaining relatives and friends. Mountain family visiting from Atlanta Iowa. Rack and Baward Lewis visiting hospital in Town City. Rosa Negus visiting brother T B Berger. I N Reeves and Linn Pingre conducting business in Davenport. Dr Harlin Black of Durant visiting. picnics at Iowa City. Alvies family arriving from Augusta to stay with Chester Beach. Lucile Evans visiting from Greeley. Wilhite Muscatine Journal solicitor in Liberty. Clara Comfort traveling to Davenport for vacation. Rev S J Epler preaches in Atalined.

West Liberty W. Everaiteyer Traox Hitman iMuacatine E. B. Moliels Jalhoun Street Ctias. Secrest Own City Daveret Nay John Vanatta Chicago Vanata Helen Swisher Jews City L. A. Royal Fame Zona Nichols J.P. McMillen Jay Levi Mountain Atlante Iowa Ross Mountain Sadie Whitacre Nellie Mountain Weet Liberty EB. Rack Mra Baward Lewis Hallock Atalinck Rosa Negus Coon Rapids T. B Berger I. N. Reeves Linn Pingre Davennor Harlin Black Durant God George Black A. Tampleton Migg Irene Glenn Mersteller Martin Black Iowa City Wy Alvies Margaret Augusta Knngga Wiktt Alvies Chester Beach Familly Mien Lucile Ves Nicholas Mias Lucile Evans Greeley Colorado Misa Ethel-Goege Wilhite Thy Muscatine Journal Corps of Solicitors Liberty Mica Clara -Comfort Davenport Tig Harry Misa W. Morrie Department Store Lone Tree Tind J. Stevia Andra Archibald J.epler Wapelio Alva Nichols Helen Swain Charlotte Moscow E.reuach Clyde Irwin Wrancia Frank Jonson Win. Warren Wilma Hazel Warren Ibe Lara Washburn Hunter Muscatine Signez Hunter Noris Wilson Downey Ethel Reed Weet Brunch Marve Hill Ohn Close Sylvia Bennett Harvey iWarvold Tessig Phelps Cozgan Vera Wigslay California Harry Shipman Mise Mary Anderson Clara Logtte Gibson Cleanor Nichols Marguerite Hill Reusch Resley’s Lake Wm. Hardin Town City Vance Deal S&s. C Snider George Sanders Andrs J. E. Sanders Tipton

Heat Hazard Urges Elderly Care During Hot Months

Health advice warns aging readers to guard against heat by eating easily digested foods, avoiding alcohol and iced drinks, exercising in the shade, and preventing constipation with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The advertisement touts the laxative as gentle, non gripe, and beneficial, with testimonials and pricing.

Ke Mra C. J. Nichol

Gate visits and residence of Mr G Owen and wife

A brief item notes that the party spent the day at the home of Mr G Owen and his wife, the brother of the former, continuing their social schedule without incident.

Yer's Gate Mr. G. Owen

Dust and Fly Protection Law Interpreted for Vendors

State Dairy Inspector W. B. Barney outlines the new act requiring dust-proof covers for many food stuffs including fresh berries, nuts, cheese, butter, and bakery items not wrapped, with double mosquito netting for stone fruits and citrus. Applies to manufacturers, dealers, peddlers, and temporary stands. bakery goods must stay protected when unwrapped. P Lersen, Iowa City, provided details at 101 West Sixth.

W. B. Barney Barney

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Coca-Cola Company Atlanta, Ga Mundt Buggies PH. Schresder Canon Ayomie Nichols Dyery Wilson Bugey Snyder Father Hogan Wallfield Hey Father Leonard Noo Anguat Record Printing Company Joba Roach Mulherry Ave Nue Washington, Do J. H. Powell Milas Minnie Blake Oregon Street Aatalla Anderson & C Ben Texan WweRt J.C. Barnard Fhone GEO. Kranz & Son EG Hashet Mrs. R. A, Nomis City Afarnoon Wilton George Kerr ATC Porced Dows City Waptuo Beach Peosta Cleax Way aTmaMen Bubugue Hirst Mito Negro Whit Livery W. EB. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Inspector Barney P. Lersen North Pacific Coast Yellow Stone Park Utah Clinton Interurbans
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