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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1914

Page

7

Bargain Lane Ads Highlight Local Shopping Scene

Local shoppers report a busy day with Mrs. A C Morgan of Columbus Junction visiting the city and Bargain Lane praised for genuine bargains. Ads promote Mary & Son insurance and Dr. Klein's new office at 110 West Second, as residents like Helen Byrne and Mrs. Frank Stewart travel home after errands.

Mary & Son Ady Mark and Son A. C. Morgan Columbus’ Junction Harry Welsar Jett Wilton Klein Bostenlebhora New Tule Ity A. R. Dotson Wapello

Special meeting notice and local visits in Letts region

Notice states a special meeting Tuesday night to discuss important business and urges all members to attend. Gertrude Vincent of Letts visits the city Saturday for business matters. Warren Bowser returns to Wilton by afternoon train Saturday after a day spent on business in the city.

F. O. E. Thera aAdy Mise Gertrude Vincent Letts Wig Warren Bowser Bie Wilton

Out Shopping Visit the Basement of the Batterson Stores

Shopper strolls through Bargain Lane to browse Bargains-Advertisement displays and spot genuine bargains in a basement sale setting.

Batterson Batterson Stores

Jealous Davenport Husband Slays Wife in Cold Blood

A Davenport man Johann Jealous, a Kohrs Packing Company butcher, murdered his wife on Saturday night, nearly severing her head with a knife after discovering her supposed infatuation with Anatrian. He was captured as neighbors and Mrs Bentley witnessed the grisly scene and scream.

Davenport Johann Kohrs Packing Company Zian Nels Bentley

Children’s Day Program Brightens Island Church

The Island M. E. B. church Sunday School presented a largely attended Children’s Day program last evening. Miss Minnie Shoultz led the children with Mrs. Wilson supervising Sunday school work. Elders and all participating Sunday schools did splendidly.

M. EB Minnie Shoultz Wilson Eldiga

Gods Need of Man Subject of Sermon at Muscatine Class

The Muscatine Light School graduating class heard Dr. L. M. Grigsby deliver the baccalaureate sermon on "God's Need of Man." He argued God requires morally strong, whole souled leaders, not pygmies, and urged conviction and decision of character as essential.

Claus Muscatine L. M. Grigs First Methodist Episcopa Dr. Grigsby God John Kugwelt Bopu

Sage Tea Dandy to Darken Hair Overnight Ad

An old remedy promises instant darkening of gray or faded hair with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. The ad claims natural, even coverage after one or two applications, with renewed youth and a dark, lustrous look, featuring dealer W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.

Wreth A&.w.morgan West Second Priest

Character and self control in leadership message

A sermon urges rulers and citizens to master their own spirits as the true measure of greatness. It contrasts Caesar Alexander Napoleon with their failures when lacking inner discipline and warns one cannot become a conqueror without moral rectitude. The talk concludes that individuals can achieve more by conviction and character.

la Caesar Hera Alexander Napoleon Europe Senate Caesar

Truck Crops Suffer from Weather in Muscatine County

The Muscatine County Crop Improvement society reports last week’s hot dry winds damaged truck crops while storms in the Moson district harmed many melon plants. Cabbage wilt development is noted as favorable, corn prospects are strong, and heavy rain may help meadows and small grains though rye oats and barley remain poor.

Muscatine County Dralut Abe

Repeal of Chicago Rates Recommended by Head Camp

Report from Head Consul A R Talbot of the Modern Woodmen urges repealing the Chicago rates and abolishing state camps. Proposes referendums on new rate tables, district camp delegate elections, nonpayment of delegate expenses by the society, farm mortgage investments, a sanitary fund, reinstatement for suspended members, and revised by laws including local dues and beneficiary rules. The head camp supports these changes and cites court case reviews.

A. ‘R. Talbot Woodman Order Lnca Law Committee Ita Board of Auditors

Wilton Social News Highlights Local Visits and Travel

Wilton residents share weekend trips and cameos from Davenport, Muscatine, Bloomfield, Cedar Falls, Muscatine, Iowa City, West Liberty, and Independence. Names include Frances Kelley Warren Wilkerson Don Stivielt Luelen Browne Grace Forman Pearl Kaufmann Lydia Gronda Freda Gronda Cella Ticktin and others noting visits, business, and travel.

Wilton Frances Kelley Davenport Warren Wilkerson R. D. Wilkerson Whitmer Bloomfield Don Stivielt Saat Cheater Luelen- Wil Browne Marengo Alle Lela Wilkerson Nellie Shiry Primgara Muscatine Mra. J. M. Doyla Grace Forman Pearl Kaufmann Cedar Falls Fred Shannon Columbus Junction Fr. Whitse Iowa City Warren Hoser

Local Folks Visit and Travel News From West Liberty

Over the past two weeks residents and visitors include Mrs Emma Budsine traveling to Muscatine for a Sunday visit with her mother, A Tohn Osmers, A L Baird and Frank Blanchard with Albert, D F Dwyer in Siuasatinesgreg for business, Miss Anna Chown of Devonport with her mother Mrs John Spaulding, and J B Parks of Boulder visiting relatives. Charles Kaufman of Davenport filled the M B church pulpit and spoke on Belief in Humanity. Others returning or traveling include Charles Millage to Muscatine, Lewis Reed to Davenport, Charles Melwig after six months across western states and Canada, Nellie Hickey from Muscatine, John Bragman from Davenport, Mrs Florence Shafit to Moscow, William King visiting Muscatine, Frances Boot from Dexter, Lydia Grander from Blue Earth, Stert Bein from Ova City, Glenn Miller from Davenport, Tay and friends from Ames, Reynard Friederichsen and Gertrude to Muscatine for a Sunday visit with wife and relatives.

Emma Budsine Muscatine Tohn Osmers A. L. Baird Frank Blanchard Som Albert West Liberty Nute D. F. Dwyer Siuasatinesgreg Gti Anna Chown Devonport John Spaulding Mark Nelson A. T. Nelson Atlantic J.B. Parks Boulder Colo Charles B. Kaufman Davenport Western States Canada Nellie Hickey James Hickey John Bragman Mire Charles Dergy Iowa City Florence Shafit Frank Moscow William King Frances Boot James Boot Dexter Mise Lydia Grander Alue Stert Bein Ova City Lawn Glenn Miller Tavenport John Aisier Earl Woodhourn Frank Elser Gail McClain Ames Tay Lome Reynard Friederichsen Gertrude

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