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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1906
Page
4
Numerous brief items report residents traveling to Muscatine Davenport Keota and Grandview for visits business and chautauqua. Local sales and food offerings at Bodman’s headline a parade of El Paso and Firefly arrivals with several families planning future homes and relatives visits.
William J. Byrnes of Rock Island and Miss Charlotte Stortenbecker of Davenport were married in Davenport yesterday at 4 PM with Justice H. Ss. Howe officiating. The groom, a machinist, and bride left yesterday evening aboard the El Paso for home.
On a Wednesday evening about four miles from the city Mr and Mrs John Brockett were surprised by twenty couples who traveled by hay wagon to their Moscow road home for a fifteenth wedding anniversary celebration. The event featured dancing, cards, a late elegant supper, and many handsome presents from friends and neighbors.
Iowa City July 27. Mrs John Klingman her son daughter and mother in law were poisoned after eating corn cake tainted by arsenic from poisoned corn meal used for rats. The family suffered through the night but all are expected to recover. Raymond the son was rigid and unconscious when the doctor arrived.
Classified ad from Journal Want Ads offers a 28 year old male seeking a clerk job in an office or store. He asks interested employers to contact the specific office via the provided address K. Also includes a separate detergent-style advertising line for Satin skin cream and Satin skin face powder priced at 25 cents.
Muscatine ends its first chautauqua with strong attendance and praise. Ernest Thompson Seton and Roney's boys entertained as Indians showcased their culture. Weather was favorable except for a Sunday shower, streetcars ran smoothly, and receipts surpassed $4,000 with more tents applications for next year.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Schmidt Sr. left Davenport aboard the Firefly for Chicago this noon. They will be joined by Mrs. Amalia Schmidt Gobble and later by Mr. and Mrs. E. Schmidt. the group will travel to Spider Lake Wisconsin for several weeks of leisure.
An Oregon man recounts decades of stomach distress finally cured after abandoning coffee for Postum. He recalls a near death in 1902 and credits Postum with restoring health, urging trial and offering to provide sworn statements through local banks and merchants in Grant's Pass.
Ralph Grimes takes the helm as manager after the team reorganization. The Muscatine Independents will represent the city, severing ties with Moline and plans include securing funds, bringing back old players, and adding Tri-City and Davenport talent. A Sunday game versus the Edgars at home is planned along with a lineup of new pitchers and fielders by next week.
C R Musser of this city buys a Pierce Great Arrow touring car from Buck Auto Carriage Implement Co in Davenport. The Glidden tour impressed him and many others, confirming the car’s top standing. Musser will return home with the new auto after his Davenport visit.
West Liberty Iowa reports the Ladies Aid society of the M E church will hold an ice cream and cake social at the Manfall Building on Saturday evening July 28. The item also notes local residents traveling, visiting relatives, or attending events in nearby towns.
Dan McGugin and party toured Muscatine city for an interurban project from Davenport via the Blue Grass route and back today. They praised the city’s business prospects while stressing the need for hourly service to boost local merchants and rural shoppers.
Classified wants promise quick response with modern rates. Advertisers urged to place tomorrow and pay one half cent per word in advance to reach local readers.
Kenneth Alvin Artz died July 16 in Bossburg where his parents Mr. and Mrs. Christian Artz now live. He was born August 28, 1905 in Muscatine. Mrs. George Hartman, of this city, received a communication about the infant’s death.
John Dankert and others transfer part of sw 4 of section 35, 77 N R 2 W, to Paul Gross Klaus. Document filed with county recorder and transcribed by G M Titus real estate agent. Consideration 350.
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