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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1915

Page

3

Advertising Agencies And Circulation Promises From The Daily Journal

Advertising representatives list firms in Chicago New York Kansas City Detroit Alania and local offices for reader convenience. The Daily Journal claims higher circulation than all others and promises delivery in cities by carrier with weekly mail rates. Inside pages show department contacts and office staff across departments.

Chicago Cone, Lorenzen & Wooll+man Advertising New York Cone Lorenzen & Woooman Granswick Kansas City Lorenzen & Woodmann Gumbell Detroit Cone, Lorenzen & Woodman Free Press Alania—Cone, Lorenzen & Woodman Daily Journal AL Mafi Turaber F. D. Throop Popsicher Society Gee. S Pitenforth Ate Mer

Muscatine urged to host next United Commercial Travelers convention

Local council urges immediate preparation as Muscatine aims to entertain the United Commercial Travelers. Delegations from nearby river towns and interior cities are expected, with high hopes the 1916 gathering will exceed prior conventions. Enthusiastic traveling men praise Sioux City hosting and anticipate strong regional turnout.

U. C.F. Contentios Alreeta Singx City USC In Stara Iowa United Commercial Travelers Muscatine Dubuque Clinton Davenport Burlington Keokuk Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Oskaloosa

Reminiscences of Long Ago Fifty Years Ago

A reminiscence column recalls T. McSlarry Exq of Water street near Valour who was alarmed by an attempted house entry about 2 AM. He confronted the intruder and fired a pistol, the man pleading not to shout. Unclear if drunk, crazy, or robber. Forty years ago a fire alarm on Seventh Street routed residents from a burning trunk in a home near Kecklerville, threatening destruction.

McSlarry Water Street Omem Seventh Street Imenes Kecklerville Fall

THIRT Y YEARS AGO MUSCATINE JOURNAL CLIPPINGS

Clippings from Muscatine Journal recall events thirty years ago including departures for commerce ment exercises, a housing lease on East Eighth Street, visitors from What Cheer en route to England, and a quiet wedding at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Joreh Martin with Dr W I Beatty officiating.

Grace Musser Wetmore Fred Hustig Chas. Nurvis Shrick East Eighth Street Sits J. A. Ryan Wilson and Cherry John Ratton Thos Aflbrighton Old England Mamie Kin Henry Miler Mrr Joreh Martin Oak W. I Beatty First Unital Brethren Church

Labor Day clan bake ends in dramatic escape

An American Labor Day clambake at a Connecticut shore estate leads to a sudden rock explosion and a near calamity as Mile de Saint Cyr is saved by a waiter. The incident sparks romance and a clash of class expectations, with Aline unsure how her aunt will react to the brave, unpolished savior.

Mademoleelie de America United States New York Mademmiselle de Saint Cyr Connecticut Aline Amierich Mademoiselle de Saint Cyr Janean France Americaine Sam de Saint Cyr Mile de Saint Gyr Mile de Saint Cyr Aline de Saint Cyr Ste Monsieur Garcen Bob Lucie

Cooperation urged for Muscatine basin interests and traveling men

city leaders call for united effort from all basin interests and local traveling salesmen who have achieved notable progress for Muscatine. officials urge cheerful support and practical action to sustain the advance.

Muscatine

Washington Notes on War, Wilson, and Rural Mail Reform

Washington notes report Charles Ward Ruase, veteran socialist journalist, returning from Europe with views on Germany’s dictatorial stance and a belief in continued German resolve. The piece also covers Postmaster General Burleson’s rural free delivery reforms, planned automobile routes, cost savings, and impacts on parcel post to boost rural and urban commerce alike. It cites political optimism for Wilson and notes shifts in rural mail service personnel and route expansion details.

Waurize Connelly Duho Wilson Burleson Department iMt Burleson Welehr Pos Burlesot

California fruit crop under average size and quality

A state horticultural report released today indicates this season will yield fruit of average size but below normal quality due to unprecedented heavy May rains. Southern California paths escaped the general loss, according to the Associated Press.

California Associated Press Sacramento Deptitu

Epworth League Elects Officers at First Methodist

Warren Baker is re elected president of the Epworth League at First Methodist church as officers for the year are announced. A convention committee is named with many members and a morning watch at Geneva Island planned for June 23.

Warren Baker League Epworth League Verna Stephens Ruth Gibbs Vesta Burnside Eather Hahn Mary Berry Royal Mathis Esther Esther Steinmetz Esther Hahn Irma Addimen Jesele Lewis Edith Bond Vesta Barnalde Helen Wahl Blanche Webster Verna Stepnenx Abner Haha Eteh William Walton Belle Shepard Linda Hocke Mary Slmhoff Vada Mre Saushey Hazel Burkhart Meryl Mayes Church Mondya

Party of eleven youth gather at McGaughey cottage Idle Wood

A group of eleven young people enjoyed a day trip from the city to McGaughey cottage Idle Wood on Long Island. They left at 9 6% clock in the morning and returned at 8 30 in the evening for games and picnics served at noon and in the evening. Attendees included host Harry McGaughey, chaperone Miss Charlotte Smith, and Misses Leocina Hitman Miriam McKenzie Nellie McKee Xilema Faulkner, Albert Bauerback Morten Barmerd and Alfred Reesin. Another outing is planned though the date remains unannounced.

Island McGaughey Idle Wood Long Island Saturda Harry McGaughey Charlotte Smith Leoina Hitman Miriam McKenzie Nellie McKee Xilema Faulkner Albert’ Bauerback Morten Barmerd Alfred Reesin Eld

Miss Mamie Doran Prenuptial Shower Held East of Muscatine

Mrs Elmer Paul hosted a pre nuptial shower for Miss Mamie Doran near Melpine Saturday afternoon attended by about forty young women. The occasion honored Miss Doran prior to her marriage to Clarence Budeller of Wilton this week. Pink and white decorations and refreshments marked the event. Out of town guests included Mrs Hayes of Weterioo and Miss O Leary of Rockford Illinois. The German Lutheran Zion church Jugend Verein plans a gathering at Weed Park June 8 at 8:30 pm with a large turnout expected. Miss Emma Diercks will entertain the Women s Foreign Missionary Society of the German Methodist Episcopal church at her Logan Street home Tuesday at 7 45 pm.

Elmer Paul Muscatine Melpine Mamie Doran Clarence Budeller Wilton Hayes Weterioo Misa O'Leary Rockford Iil Jugend-Verein Litseran Zion Church Weed Park Emma Diercks Women’s Foreign Missionary Society The German Methodist Episcopal Church Logan Street

Company of Relatives Surprise Mrs Hartman Birthday

Mrs Leo Hartman of 12 Cook Street was surprised by thirty one relatives after Sunday church. The guests filled a long table with food, shared a social afternoon, and offered instrumental and musical selections. Attendees included Mrs EB Moore and daughter Mayme, Mrs Thomas McKinney and children, Mrs Homer Holt, Mrs L C Bowne, Mr and Mrs Sam Eis, Mrs J J Peedurick, Mrs W B Whyte and daughter, Mr and Mrs John Irwin Sr, Mr and Mrs Joan Irwin Jr, Mr and Mrs Elmer Conher and sons, Mr and Mrs Oslie Hartman and son.

Hartman Leo HartMan Cook Street

Noted speaker at New Era Ato meet Wednesday

Mrs Nettle Campbell of Davenport will attend the New Era church Ladies Aid Society meeting at the Gymnasium on Wednesday afternoon June 3. The allday event includes an address at 2 30 o clock for mothers and daughters free of charge. Campbell known for Christian character will speak on a beneficial topic, expecting a large attendance.

NEW Era Ato Nettle Campbell Davenport Town Ladies’ Aid Society New Era Church Campbell

Park Avenue Ald Holds Successful Sale and Society Meetings

The Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church Ladies Aid reported a lucrative sale held Saturday with many contributions and quick sales. Officers include Mrs. Charles Duncan and others. Banner Lodge of Honor plans regular session tomorrow with initiation and program. Kensington Circle of the United Brethren meets Friday at Mrs. O. D. Munn’s home. German Methodist Ladies Aid meets June 16 at the church for regular session.

Park Avenue Ald Ladies’ Aid Society Park Avenue Banner Lodge Negree of Honor Chestnut Street Kengington Circle The United Brethren Church O. D. Munn Orange Street Ladies' Ald Society German Methodist Episcopal Church

Wilton Notes of Visits and Departures

Wilton notes juvenile and adult visits with Muscatine Davenport Cedar Rapids and Keystone mentioned. Mrs Jennie Pord and Vernon return from Muscatine while Warner handles Davenport business. Misses Louise Maurer and Arminta Blank travel to Cedar Rapids and Keystone for a mission festival. Myra Maurer completes Brookline school work and will spend the summer at home.

Local residents in and around Wilton embark on weekend trips

Mrs. L. Z. Ayres left for Oskaloosa to attend a camp meeting for about two weeks. Several townsfolk, including Mrs. Br. J. Doyle and son Claradon, Mrs. G. A. Brammeier, and Miss Kate Creitz, visited Muscatine or Davenport for visits with relatives. Others, such as Chester Thorson and Miss Anna Murphy, traveled to Denver and Durant respectively, while Mr. and Mrs. Claussen, William Shaw, George Sherberger, Clyde Port, Tacob Shoerr, and Harmon Ireland with daughter, returned from visits near Davenport, Waverly, and Dunbar/J Newton Lang home south of town.

F. A. Maurer L. Z. Ayres Oskaloosa Br. J. Doyle Claradon Atalissa G. A. Brammeier Muscatine Henry Wacker Elizabeth Cronin Sophia Schafer Buscatine Frank McSwiggen Whi Hanna Davenport Chester Thorson Chas. Whitmer Denver Colo Kate Creitz Iowa City R. E. Creitz Frank Walton West Liberty Anna Murphy Durant Wiliam Shaw George Sherberger Clyde Port Aid Wm. Part Tacob Shoerr Jin Davenport Allyes Wilton Vielnitr Air Harmon Ireland Dunbar Newton Lang Town

German Railroads Admit Small War Impact

Chicago June 7 The Bar bican War has had little effect on German railroads, states the Bureau of Railway News and Statistics. December 1914 shows a four percent drop in freight earnings over the prior December, with passenger earnings at 41 percent and freight at eight percent when excluding Alsace Lorraine where transport is restricted.

Chicago Bureau of Railway News and Statistics Urestalament Alsate-Lorraine Surean Sai

The First Principle of Good Health Foley Cathartic Tablets

An old medical claim extols Foley Cathartic Tablets as a wholesome laxative curing constipation and liver trouble. A testimonial by L. L. Levey of Green Bowis says the tablets cured his constipation and liver issues, claiming they are the best cathartic ever used and sold everywhere.

Iver L. L. Levey Green Bowis Foley Jos M .Fleane

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