Postoffice Dead Letters Sale Sparks Merchants Protest
Washington merchants urge Postmaster General Burleson to distribute accumulated undelivered mail matter across the country rather than selling it in Washington. They claim a public auction exposes contents and unfairly harms trade while alleging prior auctions favored a lottery-like scheme. The association asks for nationwide lot sale to curb local competition and protect merchants. Also contains an unrelated medical testimonial promoting Chamberlain's Tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington, D.C
Postoffice Department
Guardhants
Burleson
Retail Merchants’ Association
Bida
Morchanta
Lota
Lima Mayor Fines Woman Over Slit Skirt in Court
Mary Shedrick, 22, of New York, fined 325 in Lima for a skirt with a knee‑slit while on South Main Street. Mayor Corbin NW and Chief Ernst presided as a crowd watched. the dress code and court attire were strictly enforced amid a conservative display.
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Lima
Corbin NW
Menitipal
Mary Shedrick
New York
South Main Streat
Pelts
Tony'ra
Mary
Ernst
Ernat
Cale
William Moody Shows Marked Improvement At Home
William H. Moody former justice of the United States Supreme Court is reported to be improving at his Haverhill Massachusetts home after two years indoors. He now goes outdoors daily in fair weather while remaining in a wheelchair. Friends hope he may walk again this summer if conditions stay warm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitel
Haverhill
Masa
Wiliam H. Moody
United States Supreme Court
Al-hearta
Hularu
South End Condition of Frank Duncan Improves
Hershey hospital reports Frank Duncan 73 is improving three days after being struck by a street car in the South End. Attendants expect a complete recovery though internal injuries are present. Daughter Mrs. Daude Humpley assists at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Hospital
Frank Duncan
South End
Duncas
Henry Hill
Henry HU
Conesville
Welator
W. M. Forben
Af Koneasstraat
Bellevue Hospital
Bright
Toborg Brothers’ Grocery
Oregon Street
George Townsend
Pruttland
Mra. I. Wt
Owens
Latham Street
Forest Lake
Minnesota
Muscatine Button Company
Weal Wront Street
Local social notices from Wilton and Davenport area
Monday and Tuesday social movements and visits across Wilton Davenport Muscatine Iowa City Moscow and Melpine. People named include Mrs Geo Freeland Miss Anna Ringsenberg Miss Frances Hoot Miss Ida Miller and Alice. residents travel for visits and business over the weekend and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Vearn Wilkerson
Tinton
Tmands
Alice
Davenport
Migs
Ida Miller
Muscatine
Sti
Rockleland
Mre
Elmer Welerheuser
LeMoyne
Frances Hoot
Iowa City
James Mowron Davis
Lyman Brown
Muscating
Miya Bima Marolf
Moscow
W. A
Earl Orvis
Wil Murphy
Brown Hair Beauty Potion Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes Brownstone hair stain to darken hair with claims of lasting results and no odor. It urges ordering direct from Kenton Pharmacal Co in Covington and cites distribution by Henderson Drug Co and other retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rohee
Boiz
Kenton Pharmacol
Covington
Vy Henderaon Drug Co
Local visitors and visits around Muscatine Monday
A stream of residents and guests roamed Muscatine and nearby towns Monday. Names include B A Glick, Charles Mockmore, Curries Wright, Miles Mabel Healey, John Hall, Hall Marticko, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Lang, and many others visiting relatives and friends in Davenport, Tipton, Moscow, Fairfield, and Wilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
B.A. Glick
Muscating
Daverport
Charled Mockmore
Curries Wright
Iowa City
Miles Mabel Healey
Moscow
John Hall
Fairfax
Ofteia
Ben Fiat
Hall Marticko
D. W. Henderson
Tipton
James Atwill
Maude Murphy
Julius Koucetsky
Fred Whitmer
Albert
Henry Sessler
Davenport
Fuente
Anna Sessler
Eva Melwig
Grinnell
C, Foley
Jows
City
Patrick Moylan
Eb, Ruff
Mary
Leonard Puller
Charles Ruff
Wilton
Ruff
Binnehe Lonker
Stella
May
Elizabeth
Winifred Cronin
Jack Smith
Mulcatine
Hulda Schrowder
Iowa
Charles Lincoln
W. R. Whitia
Town City
H. G. Nicolaus
Ohba
Henderson
Helen
Ald Society
M. B. Church
Albert Winsell
Roy Kelley
H. B. Ayres
Oscar Robertson
Mra
Blachot Sodson
Geo. Bannick
Government orders debt repayment for clerks in Washington
A July 22 order from Secretary Garrison enforces debt repayment by clerks in government departments. Creditors and collectors are barred from office access during hours. The War Department and other agencies will not hire debtors without cause, amid concerns of widespread bad debts among staff. Similar rules apply in Agriculture Interior Commerce and DMC, seen as serious though not drastic.
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Washington, D
War Department
Garrison
Ag & Fit
Mmerce
Dmc
Gar
Muscatine County Board Proceedings July 7 1913
Muscatine County Supervisors meet in session approving June minutes and June warrants. A new rule requires itemized bills with orders and deadlines. Domestic Animal Fund awards issued for multiple farmers. transfers between County and Road Funds approved. Several officer reports filed and approvals granted including bonds, certificates, and resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Pregent
Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County
Chas
Toyoa
Geo
Otto
W. A. Shellabarger
Barry Coyner
Henry 2. Maurer
H. ‘. Maurer
Frank CL
Findje
Jonn G. Gray
S.A. Bowen
J. P_ fece
Howe
Mekeo
John Koehler
C_ N
Coder
Cedar Two
Lester Hanor
District Court
Towa
C. Harris
Ida Harris
N. E
Soc
Free Trial Offer Promises Asthma Cure Method
A bold appeal offers a free trial of a new asthma cure not requiring payment or time. It targets long standing and recent cases, claiming relief from difficult breathing and wheezing after trying inhalers, opium preparations, fumes, and patent medicines without success. Mail coupon now and start the method today.
Muscatine County Board actions and engineer report 1913
The Muscatine County Board authorized a $300 and directed the County Auditor to issue a warrant. A petition by John Estle et al seeks consent road establishment. County Engineer I J Ryan presents culvert construction recommendations across Seventy Six Two, detailing multiple pipe and concrete culverts with locations and sizes. Auditor instructed to advertise for coal and meeting adjourned to July 28 1913.
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Burlington Head
Belli
Bmuscating
Iowa
Supy
Philips
Phillips
John Estle
Muscatine
Board of Supervisory
Muscatine County
Noe
I. J. Ryan
Phillipe
I. C. Shoemaker
Lords
B. Cor
GORMEN TWF Relief Names in Turbulent Report
The fragment lists GORMEN TWF relief with names Brotene D and Grecerles negative one, dated May 28 recording Muscatibza Township relief and references House of Gael Shenard and Goddard in care of Then peesser-F TAC, indicating a legal or administrative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gormen
Brotene, D
Muscatibza
House of Gael Shenard, Cary of
Goddard
Peesser
Fragmentary 19th century business inventory hints at claims and wares
A garbled OCR list shows names, firms, and items like cement, dairy products, and hauling. Entries include individuals and companies such as Lewis, Montgomery Lion Co, Maurer, and Hershey, with scattered mentions of rents, claims, and road work. The fragmentary text resembles a rural mercantile ledger or public notice of business claims and material trades.
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Iowa Telephone Company
Qhalm Postoffice
G. Stengla
M. I
Chamberlain
Ady
Mississippi
Curio
Danolog
Aubord
Llerention Point
Keokuk
America
Streckton Steamers
Bhs Colmmry
Matecome
Gornlunde
Gremmel’s Pipe Store
Elfers Demorest
Poersecter Werkaks Fata Eakrraed
Martin H. Scharnhorst
Kiro-praktor
Palmer School
Third St
Tilao
Lina
William Moody
Juriee
Daughtor
Wivtox
Olivilo
Jay
Cap Ada
Bangor
OENGS
the. Board of Supervisors
Secpion
Pras
Ent
J. W. Fister
Lb. Sphillips
C. Ehrecke
W. V. Daut
J. D. Buger
Hben Hizer
Brush
Colo
Julius Jon Lwen
Waopsinonoc
Buser
Pike
Che
Avery
Frontier Asthma CO
Niagara and
Hudson
Buffalo, N.Y
Weyerhaeuser
You
Collins Lumber CO
B. Collins
Douglass, Soc
W. 2d Bt
John Lea Readence
Black Oak School
Pat O'Tools
Baker
Bey
Bendley
Page Pont
Batterson
Seppiles
Bower
Giunrl Gaere
CG Be Rak
Dore
Jed
Charley
Fiom ‘Nallenee
Towa Meh
Bone Aed Toil
Krans
Emil
Flower Court
Charic Poatnice
Metropolitan Supply Co
Atat
Ape Jn
Hove
Dadl
Paarl
Reeder
Aupplie
Rolland, Raa
Awst. To
Schoemaker
H.C. Aud
Powtake
Beabrooks
Garhase
Shelby Norman Paysnse Ghee
Stein, G. & TP. Cor. Farm
Taylor
Umacheld & Formate
Beagow
Faniettan
Devi Portage
Ual Reese
Liberty Index
Fwhiims & Baterson
Wilcohy Shoe Store
CG Fin Solvertot
Fup SC
He Suimien
Mae
Coromer's Clatme
King
H. Cor
Fahey Casa
Xaalte
Rome
Heese
Rapids l Co
Serene & Ae Gao
Gow
Teikrana
Flow Hsl
Thompson Bros. Co
Watson
M. Wr Groceriee
S.v.r- Wiles & Adams
Witeen Shoe Store
Woolworth, JF. %& Co
Shadrios Bailer
S Son
Moats Wawseeneste
Patter
Domartio Animal Claime
Goyner
Harry
Chee
Gray
John Renee
Linls
Mrankae Plume
Maurer
HE Iy
Jonry
Nheen
Sheen
Bridgh Claims
Bingelil
FF Hunting
Blosk, W. &, Co
Sovner
M. Sean Clete George
Dippls
Ditmar Herr, & Co
Ler
Goldaberry
W. D
Soldsverry
Harris
Hershey
Mira Lor. Co
Cementi
Horshey
Mira Lbe. Co
Cement
Leones
Frog
Pillei Nase
Akemin
Fadzew
Ung Hines
James
Rapeir
Wollage & Kessel Co
Winn
Ghas
Piller
Minder, John
Sybil Aeeweeees “Co
H.D. Horst
Muscatine State Bank
Gene
Fagan Auctioneer
Igat, Weeson
S. le Johnson
German-American - Bank
Marion
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