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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1910

Page

4

Local Ads Highlight Buggies Cars and Excursion

Snyder sells and guarantees the best buggies. For Sale building lots with river view on Front St. Phone 651 X. Buick cars promoted by Bowman. Maennerchor free concert and Burlington excursion next Sunday June 12th. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. J Morgan and Mrs. E French of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. Levi Barrick of Carlisle. Beat summer sale announced by Batterson Stores. Cora Althaus returns from Grinnell visiting Verna Miksch. Mapelthorp Huntsberger and Miss Palmer visit Wellman residents before departing home.

Front St J. Morgan E. French Portland, Oregon Levi Barrick Carlysle, Pa Elizabeth Greiner Lloyd Mapelthorp Glen Huntsberger Miss Palmer Wellman, In Wilson Toyne West Seventh Street

Letts Family Browses Muscatine Stores and Local News

John De Vries and family shop in Muscatine while P. L. Bates plans a day in Iowa City visiting friends. For rent on Mulberry avenue near Tenth Street apply at 1st National Bank. Steamer Columbia departs Sunday 8 30 am for Burlington with Maennercher excursion. Miss Margaret Hamilton returns to Davenport. Spring chicken supper at Bond's Restaurant noted.

Mulberry Avenue Tenth Street John A. Robbins 1St National Bank Columbia Burlington Margaret Hamilton Davenport John Murphy Woshdrawn Avenue

Muscatine Sunday School Convention Plans At Wilton

The Muscatine County Sunday-school convention will be held in Wilton this summer. Rev. J. W. Bechtel will speak on How to Build Up a Sunday School. A. W. Hine will lead devotional and song service in the afternoon. A Wilton male quartet will provide music.

Muscatine County Wilton J. W. Bechtel A. W. Hine

Dinnerware Bargain Offer

A 42 piece white and gold dinnerware set is advertised for $3.00 urging readers to buy now.

Home Tea Co

Uri Stop cures bed wetting in ten days in Muscatine

Uri Stop claims to cure bed wetting and urinary incontinence in ten days. The tablet remedy is described as pure harmless and suitable for children with no irritation. A. W. Morgan Drug Store offers a money back guarantee if not completely satisfied after trial.

A. W. Morgan

Graduating Exercises at Muscatine High School Tonight

The 2700 Muscatine city pupils finish reading writing and arithmetic this week and gain summer freedom from classes. Graduation exercises occur tonight in the high school auditorium with Hon. W. L. Roach as speaker and a special musical program planned.

Muscatine City Young America Board of Education W. L. Roach

Untamed Bull to Feature Athletic Card at Muscatine Park

Athos the Frenchman, 145 pounds, to wrestle a live untamed bull at South End ball park on Saturday June 18 alongside a Pirates versus Mokenas baseball game. Athos will throw the bull by the horns, a stunt sought after in America and Europe. Local butcher to supply the bull for the event.

Muscatine Sport. Com South End Ball Park Athos Pirates Mokenas America Europe

Farewell Reception Planned for Father Grieser at Saint Mary’s

Residents of this city and St Marys Catholic church will gather Monday evening at St Marys hall to bid farewell to Rev J I Greiser pastor of the German Catholic church before his journey to the father land. A purse will be presented as thanks for his services and a short program of talks and music is planned. A large attendance is anticipated.

St. Mary’s Hall St. Mary's Catholic Church J. I. Greiser Fatherland Europe

Autograph Social at the Y W C A Boarding Home

A mature autograph social is planned for next Tuesday evening at the new Y W C A boarding home featuring a nut hunt. The event targets all Y W C A members, especially those who joined in last April’s contest. Invitees should reply for refreshment planning, and a moonlight excursion is noted for June 23.

Ming

Norton cross petition seeks divorce and custody in Minnie Norton v Roy Norton

The defendant answers and cross petitions denying the plaintiff's claims and alleges a statutory offense. He asks for dismissal of the plaintiff's petition, a divorce, and custody of their minor daughter Thel ma Rose Norton.

Minnie Norton Roy Norton Thelma Rose Norton

Masons Gather in Waterloo for Instruction and Grand Lodge

About seventy five visiting Masons of Iowa convene in Waterloo for a school of instruction in the secret work. Between 300 and 400 class members expected to arrive tomorrow for the Masonic grand lodge opening Tuesday.

Iowa Evening Press Waterloo Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge

Supreme Court Decisions From Des Moines Docket

The Iowa supreme court issued several rulings. Reversals for State vs C B Hulsman in Polk district and D W Hatsings vs Rock Island railroad in Davis district. Affirmations for Harry B James vs John Newman in Appanoose district and State vs John Junkin in Appanoose district. J J Hoppes vs Des Moines City railway reversed.

Iowa Evening Press Des Moines Supreme Court State C. B. Hulsman Polk Harry B. James John Newman Appanoose District D. W. Hatsings Rock Island Railroad Davis District J. J. Hoppes Des Moines City Railway John Junkin Appanoose

Jubilee celebration marks $10,000 gift to synod

In Rock Island Illinois on June 10 the Women's Home and Foreign Mission society observes Jubilee with the Augustana celebration. The highlight is the presentation of a $10,000 fund to the synod.

Rock Island Ill The Women’s Home and Foreign Mission Society

Retired Northwestern Engineer Dies in Boone

Henry Barrett, a Northwestern engineer, died in Boone Iowa on June 10. He served fifty five years and during that time never had a wreck and never derailed a train.

Iowa Evening Press Boone, Ia Henry Barrett Northwestern

Free colored post cards to 100 Journal readers

C T Johnstone offers 10 distinct colored post cards at no cost to 100 Journal readers. No advertising is included. Send a two cent stamp to cover postage to Rochester New York.

C. T. Johnstone Rochester N. Y

First Baptist Church Children’s Day Program Listed

The Sunday school department will observe Children’s Day on Sunday at 10 30 a m with a program of organ preludes songs recitations prayers and readings The lineup includes Mrs L L Lane Frey Miss Jessie Sterlin Helen Rauch and Pastor J B Smith among others plus offerings for the American Baptist Sunday School Society and end with an organ postlude Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m and the exercises follow at 10 30 a m

First Baptist Church L. L. Lane J. B. Smith Frey Jessie Sterlin Helen Rauch Omiska Harris Lucille Horst Temple Builders Claude Christy Alonzo Rankin The Kings School Clara Lemkau Sunshine Club G. W. Porter American Baptist Sunday School Society Clark D. D C. E. Bryden

Picnic Party at Weed Park by St Matthias Students

A group of St Matthias high school girls including Mildred Begey Inez Montreal Mary Ribak Genevieve Leysen Evangeline Begey Margaret Dugan Agatha Detthof Nora Leonard Irene Sneichen Helen Funck and Frances Brandt enjoyed a Thursday picnic at Weed park with games and amusements and a 6 o clock supper. The eighth grade of St Matthias parochial school also held a park picnic the same afternoon.

St. Matthias High School Mildred Begey Inez Montreal Mary Ribak Genevieve Leysen Evangeline Begey Margaret Dugan Agatha Detthof Nora Leonard Irene Sneichen Helen Funck Frances Brandt Weed Park St. Matthias Parochial School

Moonlight Excursion Postponed by Knights of Columbus

The moonlight excursion planned for Thursday evening by Laurent Council of the Knights of Columbus on the steamer Columbia was postponed indefinitely due to inclement weather.

Laurent Council of the Knights of Columbus Columbia

Counter Suits Settled in Mason Michigan

The Michigan Central and the state of Michigan settled two suits here today. The railroad paid the state $125,000 to resolve the claims over the abrogation of the railroad charter and back taxes totaling $4,200,000.

Mason, Mich Michigan Central State of Michigan

Germany's Airships Harness Wind For Speed

The Century essay argues airships gain speed by riding air currents like birds. It says wind is a real force and ships travel with natural movements to reach America, using trade winds and established routes to beat rail or sea schedules.

Germany Gulf Stream America

Bargains in Shoes and Suits by Harry Glatstein Sons

Large shipment of fine sample shoes and new summer suits offered at low prices. Handsome bargains advertised for immediate sale at 423 East Second Street with an invitation to call tonight or tomorrow. Wanted: Dishwasher for Bond's restaurant.

Harry Glat- Stein & Sons East Second Street

Cash Grain Prices Report From Chicago Market

Wheat prices for various grades range from 93 to 105 cents per bushel with No 2 red at 104 to 105. No 3 red at 95 to 101. No 2 hard 97 to 100. No 3 hard 93 to 97. Corn values show No 2 at 59 to 59¾. No 2 white 64¼. No 2 yellow 60 to 60¾. No 3 59 to 59¾. No 3 white 62½ to 63. No 3 yellow 59¾ to 60. Oats list No 2 white 39 to 40. No 3 white 38 to 39. Standard 39¾ to 39¾.

Chicago

Provisions and Grain Markets in Chicago Trade

On June 10 in Chicago rye cash at 76 7c barley 45 67c timothy October 40c clover quiet. Wheat September opened 91 93c, high 91 1 4c, low 90 ¾c, close 90 ¾c. Corn September 60 60 ¾c, high 69 ¾c, low 59 ¾c, July 58 59c. Oats September 35 54 35 ¾c, high 35 ¾c, low 35 ¾c, close 35 ¾c, July 36 ¾c.

Chicago Timothy

Poultry Prices Steady in New York Market

Poultry prices in New York on June 10 show alive birds steady with broilers at 25c, fowls 15 to 19c, turkeys 10 to 14c. Dressed poultry also steady with broilers 25 to 30c, fowls 15 to 20c, turkeys 15 to 18c.

New York

New York Grain Market Report

New York grain prices show Wheat for September at 97 and Corn for September at 65 cents. The market notes date June 10 with no notable fluctuations beyond the quoted figures.

New York

St. Louis Grain Market Report Highlights Prices

St. Louis grain market report for June 10 notes September wheat at 89 3/4 cents, September pork at 21 92/100 cents, lard at 12 35/100, ribs at 12 40. Local market activity reflects futures and commodity pricing.

St. Louis

The Voracious Cormoran Dives for Sea Trout

A writer describes a cormorant observed for four to five minutes catching four large sea trout. Each fish is swallowed after brief underwater pursuit and brief struggles aid swallowing. The bird then surfaces, flaps, and returns to feeding upriver.

Note of hand seals unusual turkey sale

In a Waterloo market exchange Mr. Johnson seeks to buy a turkey on easy terms. The marketman explains a note of hand means Johnson must hand over a two dollar note and receive the turkey in exchange.

Mr. Johnson

Journal force thanks past ice cream parlor for treat

The Journal force expresses gratitude to the former ice cream parlor for a fine treat this afternoon.

Journal Force

Local notes from Columbus Junction outline summer plans and projects

June 9 report from Columbus Junction details L L Ballentine and family with B L Lewis preparing a lakeside camp at Gelatt's lake. Mention of Arthur Foster visiting E T Foster, attendance at Des Moines encampment, housing progress on several local buildings, and summer travel of Mrs F M Mossberry.

Columbus Junction L. L. Ballentine B. L. Lewis Gelatt’s Lake Arthur Foster Creston E. T. Foster Wm. Berringer Des Moines E. P. Shellabarger Charley’s Johnston Louisa County National Bank F. M. Mossberry E. W. Oliver el Reno Okla O. P. Wilcox Davenport Norval Kelley Haver R. Porter

The Regular Performance Quip Cited by Detroit Free Press

A joke about marriage and proposal gets quoted from the Detroit Free Press. The speaker notes his wife has him "get down on" his knees, implying humorous marital routine. The line reflects social humor of the period and press framing.

Detroit Free Press

The Infinite in Forms of the Good and Beauty

The speaker contends the true good and beauty are forms of the Infinite and asks what we truly love in them, suggesting love for the inherent unity or the Infinite itself rather than their finite expressions.

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Wilson's Shoe Store HHH Nihniihnn Bneiihe Airdome C. A. Giesenhaus Snyder Buick Bowman Batterson Stores Cora Althaus Cherry Street Grinnell Verna Miksch Iowa College Maennerchor John de Vries Muscatine C. E. Richard & Sons P. L. Bates Iowa City Adam Reinemund Mrs. E. Reinemund West Fourth Street Bond's Uri Colorado Kit Carson County Omaha C. M. Guenther First National Bank Building Moylan’s 3Rd St. Grocery Tomor Father Grieser ST. Marys Church Masons At Casper New Cravenette Pumps Casper’s Store of Styles West Second Street Baptist Sunday School TO Enquire O. Journal A. H. Kile New York Grain Market Peoria Peoria, Ill Corn Pramis Theatre Co. W. Brockman Degr Wagner & Lee Dooley Arctic Stark Big Band Essories Wagner Brothers
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