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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
4
The piece reflects on fleeting debutante charm and the wish to preserve a moment. It notes how quickly images fade, yet the urge persists to have a photograph from school or play to share with friends or children in later years. Take the appointment while the thought remains vivid.
Photographer Wade Denham profiles his studio on Codur Street in Mutscatine. The feature highlights Denham's artistic approach and recent projects, noting local reactions and his influence in the regional photo scene.
Local chapter notices invite all members to a regular meeting on Monday evening, June 9. Mrs Edward Hagermin hosts a Friday afternoon gathering at 608 East Sixth street with light refreshments. Upcoming meetings will be hosted by Mrs Otto Hegermanga on Smalley avenue. Several Urbana Chicago Davenport Aurora faculty members plan summer travel to Maquoketa and Springdale graduation events. A Rock Island marriage between Miss Echo Allen and Charles Schenck was recorded this week, with plans to reside on Last Sixth Street.
June 7 report from Bt. Joseph Missouri notes William Cotfield aged 84, veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars, as the father of a girl born that night. He receives a government pension of Pi a month.
City of Muscatine invites bids for turning any labor material and appliance for a one story brick hose house on Cherry Street between Third and Fourth. Bids due June 19 1918 at 7 30 p m in the City Recorder office. Contract payment terms and deadlines specified.
The Board of Health urges Muscatine residents to witness a film on the life cycle and dangers of the fly at the Princess Theatre next week. Health Officer Dr H L Husted warns against garbage and trash, urging weekly cleaning, covered receptacles, and elimination of fly breeding sites to stop disease spread.
The Wapello high school commencement was held at the Methodist church with Henry Clark of Galesburg delivering the address Play Tall. The ceremony featured school orchestra, invocadon by Rev. Froesehls, a vocal solo by J Fred Wiedarrecht, and remarks by graduate Lewis B. Eisner.
Get ahead is the aim for sensible people. Saving a part of earnings starts with one dollar and grows with regular additions. Safeguard your future by opening a Sayings Account today and add to it over time.
Coma in Saturday Night leaves Muscatine State Bank with capital at 250000 dollars. Local authorities report a single incident affecting a bank official or patron, with no further details available. The story notes the bank's capital figure and a medical condition tied to the event.
A 1912 graduation program closes with songs and addresses. Willis introduces the event, Mrs. BR. L. Reivley offers the evening address, Prof. J. L. Facker presents diplomas, and Rev. B. CG. Brooks gives the benediction. Names listed include William A. Weber, Glenn L. Downs, Oran L. Jamis, Harley Z. McCulley, and Elizabeth Springer among the graduates.
County Superintendent M D Breadley mails out the coming County Normal Institute program for June 19 to 21. The outline shows daily study periods in history primary methods arithmetic grammar civics reading physiology economics geography music agriculture and more with lectures by EE Jarabe of Africa College and Prof A M Jarria of Vanderbilt University, plus entertainments.
Muscatine shivered under a north wind that hinted at March, with the temperature dropping to around 42 and a brisk wind erasing summer attire. Overcoats and sweaters returned, porch parties canceled, and residents prepared for a chilly Sunday as forecasts warned of unsettled, brisk weather.
Announcement by Henry Heinz secretary of sub district No 2 of the 1 Co organization states the next nesting of the Eastern lows society will be held at Iowa City. The previous meeting did not designate a 1914 venue, but Town City extended annuilation and this change was accepted.
Cherie Lilly of West Fourth shest reports Charles Lilly attended the grand council session of the United Commercial Travelers in Des Moines for its three day meeting. Delegates chosen were Charles Lilly and Edward Erh, though Erh could not attend.
Interstate Commerce Commission holds that the proposed 18 percent increase in bituminous coal freight from Illinois to towns west of the Mississippi is unreasonable and orders a reduction. A local dealer says the decision will save about a quarter per ton, and expects coal prices next fall and winter to be similar to last year.
The Hero III, owned by H. Le Marmon, A. J. Todhunter and A. B. Culver, reached the Jooal wharf today after noon travel from New Boston. Strong winds and rough seas delayed the trip as the crew planned to continue toward the tri cities via the Hennepin canal toward Peoria and the Mississippi River.
An order received by the Rock Island Railway local agent bans liquor shipments at Muscatine unless properly licensed. Freight cannot receive such consignments at this point, though express shipments are unaffected. The action follows the Wet Goods restrictions and affects shipments to unqualified receivers. Flora J. Maniove opens summer piano instruction term. phone 1094-Y.
Ladies' Aid society at German Methodist Episcopal church meets at August Schmidt's home on Oak Street to organize meal service for the upcoming Weed Park chautauqua. Committee includes Mrs L Kettlekamp Miss Hanna Zel Sler Mrs W W Millett Mrs A Bauer and Rev L B Kettle kamp plans to rent Weed park clubhouse for meals. About twenty five members attend and substantial progress is reported.
The German Congregational church sets Sunday, June 22, for the dedication of its new pipe organ. Rev. S. H. Schwab says Rev. Jacob Fath of Traynor, Indiana, will be the main speaker. an organ program will accompany the event.
Notice of appeal filed in the case of Leading vs. the Rock Island Railway Company. The defendant appeals from a district court judgment in Muscatine County to the Iowa Supreme Court. The Cottenstedt v Cottenstedt divorce case is on the Matrimonial Court docket this afternoon.
An old advertisement touts Stearns Electric Paste for cockroaches rats and mice with directions to apply and sweep up dead roaches by morning. It promises a money back guarantee and is sold by druggists for 28 and 1.00, Chicago.
Rain drenched Myrtle Street Park forcing postponement of the Muskie versus Champions game. Fans disappointed as heavy weather halts the decisive rivalry. teams plan to depart for Muscatine to begin a three game series Sunday.
Yesterday in Threes League Springfield 0 Bloomington and Davenport 7, Peoria 2, Dupnau Quincy rain. Today in National League Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York at St Louis. In American League Chicago at New York Detroit at Washington Cleveland at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia.
Members of the local Eagles of Honor will decorate graves in area cemeteries on Sunday. At the last gathering it was decided that members march in a body tomorrow morning to perform memorial exercises.
Prairie Grove residents report visits from Will Gay and family of Iowa City, and Charley Schiele and family from Davenport celebrating a mother's birthday. Memorial exercises occurred at Springdale with trips to West Liberty and West Branch. Mrs. Ann Smith of Springdale attended the school program and Miss Fanny Hippie of Tipton visited Prairie Grove. Reuben DeForest purchased land near Union Valley church and will move in December. Judge Blair presides in Liberty with Esther Lemkau visiting German Town Neb.
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