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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1915

Page

3

Advertising Agencies and Subscriptions in Muscatine Journal

The Daily Journal and Weekly Journal publish advertising agencies across Muscatine with subscription options. Circulation boasts dominance over rival papers. daily edition runs weekdays, weekly editions on Tuesdays and Fridays, with mail rates listed. Agencies are named at East Hill, Park Ave., Oregon St, and Kecklerville for reader convenience.

Chicago Cone Lorenzen & Wood- Foun New York Lorenzen & Wood Iran Brooswice Kansas City Lorenzen & Woodman Gunveil Petrokt Free Press Aviante Cone, Lorenzen & Woodman Muscatine Daily Journal AML Journal Ay Eaat Hill Clay Kneese Fna Metzger Grocery Park Ave Jouih Muscatine Toborg Bros. Grac Oregon Street Ga. Busch's Drug Store Hernhey

OLEFARONES Branch Exchange Notices

Fragmentary OCR item lists numbers 26 and 27 with instructions to ask for a person in a department. Mentions names like Throop and references to publisher, editor, and city editor. Reading is incomplete and unclear.

Olefarones Towa Trivate Bumber F. D. Throop Society Hesitar Geo

Chautauqua convention boosts Muscatine appeal

The Redpath Yawter chautauqua system holds a three day convention in Muscatine drawing over fifty delegates. It aims to enhance local business and education, hosting a strong program despite potential weather risks, with season tickets now on sale as a strong entertainment value.

Catine Ds Redpath Commercial Club Chamber of Commerce Muscatine Aecutine Chautauquana Inwa Chautauqua Bala Do Nis Chattauqua

Reminiscences of Long Ago and Local Notes

Reminiscences recall five decades past with drought and crop fears for fruit and berries. Forty years ago repainting and city improvements are noted along with river port labor and railway work. Thirty years ago marriage licenses and regional travels ahead of the Oregon Trail excursion are mentioned. Twenty years ago a family invitation to a university graduation is listed. Ten years ago a boy’s arm injury from a calf incident is reported.

Albert Mittman John Mittman

Foremen of Hose Houses Warned in Muscatine Hearing

Witnesses testified in a district court hearing about warnings to hose house foremen to stop liquor distribution. Ex mayor Conrad Koehler said he instructed city officials to notify against liquor sales, while ex Police Chief Fred W. Harman described a visit by Attorney General Cosson to curb the hose houses. Mayor Kern’s illness prevented his appearance, with depositions planned if needed.

Bhxcelsior Hose Company Williams Cooper Wiley Cherry Street Lae Bearjing Conrad Koehler Muscatine Koehler Nies Excelsior Company Betty Excelsiors Leagie Exmayor Hoffman Mauer Kern Trey Butler District Court Theophlius

The Deacon and the Widow’s Fortune

The deacon Adams plans Burt to study for a profession while Eunice Taylor waits. A fourteenth thousand dollar legacy shifts his view, prompting a comic, stubborn standoff on class and marriage. An accident atop the fence forces reflection and a life lesson about pride and balance.

Deacon Widder Burt Eunice Rith Eunice Faylor Deacon Adams

Italian Troops Seize Heights Along Isonzo Front

Italian forces push to secure key positions along the frontier with slight resistance and heavy artillery duels ongoing on Lavaronne and Folgaria plateaus. Report notes crossings at the Isonzo, firm footholds on both river flanks, and operations to establish bridge heads and crossings while losses are described as relatively light. The troops marked the national holiday with displays of courage and patriotism.

Rome Paris Cadorna Hne Umea Lavaronne Folgaria Isonzo Caporetto Tolmino Isonza

Pioneer Banker's Son Visits Muscatine

D F Garrettson and wife of San Diego former Muscatine residents are in town at the Muscatine hotel. He is president of the First National Bank in San Diego and son of the late G A Garrettson, early Muscatine merchant and former head of the Garrettson bank. He spoke of recent city changes and new buildings before leaving for Iowa City tomorrow morning.

Garrettson San Diego Calif Ely Hatel Muscatine Irs Iowa City First National Bank G. A. Garrettson G. 4. Garrettson and Company Bank Muscatine Hershey State Bank D. F. Garrettson Atater

Local pastor addresses 38th anniversary at Grandview

Rev. A. G. Graves of the Congregational church spoke at the Grandview observance of the church thirty eighth anniversary. A morning address was followed by a church picnic dinner and an evening concert in the church parlors.

A. G. Graves Congregational Church Grandview

Columbus Junction Community Visitors and Graduation Note

Columbus Junction residents and visitors are listed in a local society note. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Outcomp and L. C. Hill traveled to and from nearby towns. Henry Wykert and relatives returned to Sumner after a visit with the Lavery family. Mrs. R. J. Diehl visits Muscatine briefly for a few days. M. J. Miller and Gladys Miller visited the Richey home in Olde. Miss Zana Shoup visited relatives east of town. Alma Johnston is among Monmouth college graduates this week.

Columbus Junction F. H. Outcomp iWuscatine L. C. Hill Henry Wykert Wh. Lavery Sumner R. J. Diehl Muscatine Perm. Schlunz M. J. Miller Gladys Miller Matie Richey Zana Shoup

Widow Receives Marriage Gift After Tragic Playful Affair

In a 1915 McClure syndicate piece, a widow is startled by a confession about a large gift and a marriage present. A joke turns grim as a man’s tenting tale collides with the axe’s fall, yielding a chilling ending.

Eunice McClure

Columbus City commencement and church events noted

Johnston from Columbus City attends commencement exercises. Children’s day at United Presbyterian church draws a large attendance with a children led service and sermon by Rev. Johnson on Moses. Barn dance planned at Geo H Jones home for Thursday night June 10 with Muse by the Chase Orchestra of Masestine.

John Edwards Aig Joe Kauffman Sperry P. C. Rose Moline R. J. Armstrong Moronn Sun L.M. Sampson Arthur Hiii Muscating Any Airs Thomas George

Society Notes Highlight Farewell and Club Gatherings

Miss Helen Spillman hosted a farewell party at her home for Miss Clara Stiles who will move to Brooklyn New York. The event featured an informal musical program with vocal selections and German readings, followed by refreshments. Ella and Mabel Ricktoft will host the next meeting on Newell Avenue. Mrs Reaham entertained members of the O H club with embroidery, crochet, and luncheon, planning the July meeting. Flower Mission Day will be observed by the Women's Christian Temperance Union with flowers collected and delivered to local institutions. A Muscatine youth M E Wright announces engagement of daughter Ethel to Ira Hampton of Muscatine, with marriage planned soon. Local delegates leave to attend the G A R state encampment in Sioux City. The Ladies Aid Society’s parcel post sale will be held at Volger Jewelry store.

Miss Spillman Helen Spillman Pherndel Club Clara Stiles Brooklyn New York Mr. Grate Ruth Cook Hazel McLean Dorothy Pmedler Mixnie Spillman Miss Stites Miss Rehkoph Tt. U Women's Christian Temperance Union Jennie Cassidy Frields Church Sycamore Street Jude Friends Church Muscatine Chicago M. E. Wright North Central Avenue Ethel Ira Hampton Hampton J. F. Hampton Laurel, Street Wiss Wright Sioux City Colonel Hare Victoria Cruz Ida ‘Hare Warfiell H. 8. Howe Sarah Geibel John Circle

Memorial Day services on June 10 invite flowers

The Woman's Belief Corp is to hold Memorial Day services on Thursday June 10. Members plan to meet Thursday at 2 30 PM at the A C C W club on Chestnut to bring flowers. All members and relatives of departed members are invited. No Young Women's Guild meeting this month due to vacation.

Woman's Belief Corpa A. C. C. W. Ball Chestnut Street

Board Establishes Nine New Culverts for 835000 Expenditure

The board of supervisors passed a final resolution establishing nine of eleven culverts from a recent plan. The project calls for about 835000 in costs and the board will invite bids on the work immediately.

Board of Supervisora

Wallace Coal Co. continuation after dissolution at old location

The Wallace Kessels Coal Co has dissolved. W. O. Wallace announces the business will continue at the old location as Wallace Coal Co carrying all grades of coal lime and cement and retaining the agency for Newman is Coal Co. The Young People’s society of the German Evangelical church will meet this evening for a business session. Mrs Jennie McDowall of 875 Newell avenue left yesterday for an extended visit with her sister Mrs Stall in Wronting.

Dr. Norton Andy Congregational Volger Misa Jennie McDowsall Newell Avenue Stall Wronting Young People's Society of the German Evangelical Church Wallace-Kessels Coal Co W. O. Wallace Wallace Coal Co Agency For Newliness Are Coal Co

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