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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1915

Page

7

Special Burlington Excursion Train Announced for June 13

Announcement by T W Krein railway scram manager states a special Burlington Muscatine game excursion from Breddington with departure at 4 PM returning west passenger station at 6 PM The fare is higher than regular and tickets valid Monday morning following the trip for the same route and game sightseers along the line are invited to join the special ride.

T. W. Krein Scram M. N Bredington Beneft Burlington Burlington- Muscatine Sane Imedcatine A West

Teitsch Visits Winscntine on Saturday

Teitsch was a Winscntine visitor Saturday. Daniels called on her daughters Monday afternoon. Mrs Pearl Henne and son Oswald of Minneapolis have souired homes after a three week visit. Elsie Platt of Blue Grass called at the Ad Platt home Monday afternoon. Mrs George His visited Friday afternoon with Mrs W J McElroy. A L Fowler transacted Maginess in Moline Tuesday. Mable Reaves Monday afternoon. Annie

Sweetland School D Offers Year End Program

Sweetland School No. 6 staffs host a year end program with County Superintendent E. D. Bradley as speaker. A picnic lunch follows. Students perform organ solos, songs, recitations, and an operetta The Visit of the Flower. Various pupils deliver pieces reflecting spring and farewell notes.

Alies Mazel Wanamaker Sweetland School No. 6 Oy County D. Bradlay Gwendoly Fulton Reeid Ivan Hetzler Walter ‘McGilvary Alice Bevinson Harold Pate Mabel Samuels Dilly McGrary Dorothy Macade Blanche Pave Lee Harold Hetzler Elsht Girta Paul Edne ‘'Fetzler Maure Pate Sadie Flora McGilvary Kramer Mary Bermel Bemica Bermel E. Dy Bradley Hertha

Federal Trade Commission Hearing on Export Trade Prospects

Boston June 2 The Federal Trade Commission planned to cross today its hearing begun yesterday to gather views from bankers and business leaders on export trade development, especially with South America. The session aims to map potential growth and cooperation strategies for American commerce abroad.

Boston Mass Federal Trade Commission South America

Welch Denied Renewal of Buffalo Saloon License

Rock Island commissioners refused to grant a license renewal for Robert J. Welch to operate the Buffalo saloon at Rock Island. A lack of a motion stalled action at yesterdays meeting despite attorney Phil Wells urging definite decision. The delay halted progress on improvements already underway.

Robert J. Welch Buffalo Rock Island Rock Island Commission Phil Wells Welch McConnchie Wells

Delegates Plan Land 1916 Meeting for Muscatine

A. Lily and W. A. Edmiston depart Muscatine for Sioux City to invite the United Commercial Travellers of Iowa to hold the 1916 convention there. They carry pennants and pearl pin souvenirs furnished by the Muscatine Commercial Club, aiming to attract 1500 to 2000 Knights of the Grip.

C. A. Lilly W. A. Edmisten Musetine Council Sioux City United Commercial Travellers of Iowa Muscatine

Burial of Tom Gladstone Noted At Overtsan Cemetery

In ATATLIUSSA Ita llsica on June 2 Wesley Gladstone of Burlington and family attended the burial of Tom Gladstone at Overtsan cemetery. Other relatives described include Mrs Wor Stick Cedar Rapids and daughter Vida Stick Superintendent of the acchool. Memorial day events occurred in the bank hall with Rev Stafford of West Liberty delivering the address and the Ataussa band providing music. Fern McDonald, banking staff in Cedar Rapids, returned home for the weekend.

Italisca Wesley Gladstone Burlington Jag. Federlein Rev. Stafford West Liberty Ataussa Misa Fern McDonald Merchants’ National Bank Cedar Rapids

TIZ Foot Bath Ad Promises Quick Relief

A vintage advertisement touts TIZ foot bath as instant relief for tired, painful feet. It promises pumping warmth, reduced pain from corns and callouses, and even allows wearing smaller shoes. Sold in 25 cent boxes at drug or department stores.

Martha Washington

Funeral, graduation seen in Iowa town notices

Monday visits from Myrtle Kephart and Homer Black, with plans for Chicago. Funeral of Mrs. Mary Lundy noted with long survivor family, numerous out of town relatives listed. Graduation exercises at Ata-Hssa High School highlight Agnes Crees with diplomas and musical program. Community events span deaths, family movements, and local ceremony details.

Myrtle Kephart Nevada Acob Long Homer Black Business College Cedar Rapids W.L. Black Fred Collins Pittsburgh Ady Colling Fredie Chicago Mary Lundy Captain Lundy Jundy Theo. Lundy Baird Claud Lundy Cooper, Ta Young Vale Ben Lundy Sargent, Neb Kittle Watterman Monroe Fresno Cal Roy Chase West Imberly Lute Lundy Edinburg B. O. Lundy Gerirune Neiswender Moline Ill Albert Lundy Rock Island Clarence Henry Ina. Wallacer Davenport Cy Lundy Eagle Grove Freda Collins Levy Overman Plainfield Cyrus Overman Geo. Moore Clara Beveridge Muscatine Gertrude Strong Freeport Amanda Walker Charles City Chas, Stucker Hanson Watters West Liberty Elza Vinton Zelmon Clarence Albert Elsie Chase Dri Young Marshall Overman Ata- Hssa Agnes Crees

Forest Fires Rage Near Two Harbors Minnesota

Two large forest fires were reported burning in Alger-Smith timber northeast of Two Harbors about 28 miles from Duluth. After burning two days in the timber, crews could not yet control the flames, and Percy Vibert in Cloquet was asked to take charge of the firefighting efforts while Vibert was en route from Duluth to the scene.

Tnduth Associated Press Duluth Alger-Smith Lumber Company Two Harbors Percy Vibert Cloquet Vibert

Rouble Tragedy Ends Quarrel

Chicago June 2 Associated Press le-ed wire John G Peterson a carpenter contractor killed himself and his wife by shouting Were Yeday A daughter said they quarreled over money and that Peterson was jealous.

Associated Press Chicago John. G. Peterson Peterson

Iowa Population Gains Expected From Census Counts

Iowa officials anticipate population growth after the state census, with cities rising while some rural areas decline. 1910 urban 80,064 and rural 1,544,717 yield total 2,224,771, with Des Moines and cities like Sioux City and Council Bluffs showing notable gains. tabulation will take months and definite totals may not be released until late in the year.

Iowa Des Moines Sioux City Council Bluffs Waterloo Cedar Rapida

Additional Room Sought For Tangley Manufacturing

The Tangley Manufacturing company seeks more floor space as growth outgrows its current building. Manager Norman E. Baker supports adding a room to finish up automatic air calliope work, though he favors a larger building if needed. Heavy machinery installation requires expanded area.

Tangley Manufacturing Company Chamber of Commerce Aneger Norman E. Baker

Springdale News Briefs and School Commencement

Mrs Norma Wyant of Winfield Kansas visits Springdale to stay with Mrs Maria Maxon. Mrs F B Montgomery spent several days in town. Mary Phelps returned home after months with her children. Ted Benson of Town City visited the W Phelps home. Fawcett and Geo Hollingsworth worked with wool for Mr Young of Mt Pleasant in Centerdale and West Branch. The Springdale Byworth League held a farewell social for Mr and Mrs Morgan in the BE church parlor. The thirty eight annual Springdale high school commencement was held in the M H church Friday evening May 28 despite heavy rain and bad roads.

Springdale Ila Norma Wyant Winfield

An Easy Way to Get Fat and Be Strong

A dubious patent remedy promises rapid weight gain through a chemical “Sargol” that supposedly helps the digestive tract convert food into fat laden blood. The ad claims 19 to 20 pounds of healthy flesh, harmless, inexpensive, with a money back guarantee, and notes testimonials from Muscatine retailers.

A. W. Morgan Muscatine Sarge

Graduation Play Ends School Year At West Liberty

The graduating class presented the play Brother Josiah instead of the usual oration. Three graduates Robert Mather Joshua Paulson and Carl Schiele received diplomas from Prof D Morgan and Board President H H Phelps. Capitol music by Hases orchestra provided entertainment as primary and intermediate pupils held a church program and supper. Mrs Blanche Phelps and Miss Eddie Maxson planned a trip to Oskaloosa for commencement. Decoration day honored local heroes with flowers and flags.

Brother Josiah Prof Morgan Robert Mather Joshua Paulson Carl Schiele Minnile Pearson Ruth Worrall Blanche Phelps Eldie Maxson Oskaloers T. J. Wilson Weat Branch Nny

Impressive Springdale Cemetery Funeral Service

A large Springdale cemetery service featured gong and speech filled air as a solemn ceremony honored 16 individuals laid to rest.

Springdale

FIVE GERMANS ARE DEPORTED BY JAPS

In Noakehame on June 2 a German named Wilhelm Steinwascher a foreman stevedore for the Pacific Mail Steamship Company was identified as another deportee from Hong Kong April 19. He allegedly landed at Yokohama at night by launch with others forbidden from landing. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company denies knowledge of the matter. The group included baker G Schuh who came to Japan and returned to the United States in 1914 and Adelph Richter owner of the Imperial hotel at Yokohama.

Associated Press Noakehame Germaas Japan Wilheln Steinwascher Forman Pacific Mall Steamship Company Yokohama Hong Kong Yokohama Harbor

Foley Remedies Ad Promises Trial Pack for 5e

An old advertisement urges readers to mail address details to Foley and Company at 2635 Shepard Avenue Chicare ML for a trial package. The bundle includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, offered for five cents and claimed to aid coughs, kidney issues, and cleansing effects.

Encloza & Cents Foley & C Shemerd Ave Chicare Foley

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