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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1914

Page

8

Local Social News Includes Visits and Trips

Local residents including J B Mark son Adv Arthur Springer Wanpello and A G Bestenlehner True Druggist receive visitors. Mr and Mrs A G McTintire return from Atallasa after shopping and calling on friends. Mr and Mrs Edward Illckien of Wapello spend day in the city. Miss Mary Cashman Letts shops and visits. Rescue Hose excursion plans to Tri Cities Sunday. Mrs Swank Lone Tree returns after several days visiting. Mrs W A Downey Fruitland returns home after visiting sister at 435 Fletcher avenue.

J. B. Mark & Son Arthur Springer Wanpello A. G. Bestenlehner West A. G. McTntire Atallasa Edward Illckien Wapello Mra W. A. Downey Fruitland Harry Lehew Fletcher West Liberty Www A. Warren Iowa City Wednesar Josephine Barclay California C. G. Barclay Mason City Charles G. Brown C. F. Gibson J. L. Peters Ed Moore, Jr Bert Chase Ivan Peters W.E. Nichols Chase Owens Bros Homestead Will Moylon Nichols Harry Gregg Flint Michigan Armtrong W. L. Watters Hilda Burington Frank Sesrest Sidney Smith West Branch M. F. Melick M. E. Revech F. M. Dowlin Cedar River Maurice Whitacre Will Hardin James Demorest Grant Nichols OW. N. McKee Ghiraga American Express Co United States Express Company Te Company George Embree Burtington Drugeists Roger Morrin Marengo Casa Take Mina Lou Hillock Omaha J. A. Amerine Town City C. A. Purvia Pratina Street Amy Purvis University Library

Postpone Meeting: Supervisors on the 13th

Construction work on the pumping plant in No 18 district likely delayed as a Muscatine and Louisa county supervisors meeting was indefinitely postponed due to Supervisor Wilson’s absence. Rising waters threaten progress and possible flood stoppage. West Liberty June 11. Local notes follow on visits, sales, and gatherings in surrounding towns.

Muscatine Louisa County Wilson No. 13 Mississippi

Wellman Area Social and Local Travel Notes

Mrs. C. E. Brown hosted the L A & at a Thursday afternoon reception and an ice cream social is planned for the new TC O F hall on Saturday night. A. L. Braden and family traveled to Chicago while Miss Cordelli seeks medical treatment. A. J. Bandere spent Sunday in Cnt Cargo. Miss Lula Greigg of Chicago was mentioned in the fragment.

How Thin People Can Get Fat Says a Doctor

A physician proclaims that naturally thin individuals can gain weight by overcoming malnutrition and deconditioning. He recommends Bargol tablets taken with meals to convert sugars and starches into nourishing fat, claiming weight gains of ten to twenty five pounds in a month are possible, with a money back guarantee if not achieved. The ad warns the remedy should not be used by those unwilling to gain weight.

Whysman A. W. MorKan Gandoni Barge

Local Notices Share Visits and Community Plans

A rundown of social visits and local happenings includes A A Dodds and family visiting Cedar Rapids for a few days at the J W Kirkpatrick home, Mrs Ralph Shultz hosting W H M B on Wednesday, and J Wm Klee of Cleveland visiting relatives the Chas Mayer family. Brown wedding attendees from Kalona, Epworth delegates named for a Washington convention, rail work on Second Street, and a push for playgrounds amid safety concerns are noted along with multiple travels and property redecorations around Columbus Junction and nearby areas.

A. A. Dodds Cedar Rapids J. W. Kirkpatrick Ralph Shultz J . Wm. Klee Cleveland Ohio Chas J. N. Gardner Chas. Blumenstein Des Monica Rogers-Brown Kalona Esther Sharr Jennie Dodds Epworth League Washington Thomas Messenger Theodore Trieschmann Myrtle Booth Vera Arthur Columbus Junction A. Dwinell George Church Mollie Church Muscatine Moore Minnie Bowroan Vioton Iowa Veri J Jack Johan Shoop Chas. H. Johnston Johnonton Canada Charles Boke Woods D. F R Pennett R. &. Klotz Rebskahs Nichols Maude Green Association C.71 McWilliame Elizabeth Blanche’ Carpenter Mrldlred Maepel Cone W. E. Whetstine Wellman Isltthy Wits Whetstine

Children's Day Program at First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church announces a Children’s Day program on Sunday at 10 45. The event features processional doxology recitations and songs by the Primary and Intermediate departments, violin solo, and a sermon by Dr J B Rendall with offertory music by the orchestra.

First Presbyterian Church Dorothy Fox Mra J. Z. Martin Mss. Vance Ruth “Vetter Mildrad Will Ruth Press Beatrica Trexler Frances Otto Joseph Davidson Mary Lotspsich Stuart Ogilvie Dorothy Ones Velma Grimm May McManus Misa Helen Molls Robert Cock Charles Bishop Lorraine Hingst Charles Kautz Donald Day Matte Dorn Margaret Brannell J.B. Rendall

Sweetland Grange Presents Program and Meetings Schedule

Sweetland Grange hosted a program with two initiations and one ballot. The group voted to meet only monthly in summer, on the second Wednesday each month. J C Miller and Fred Klepper spoke about an automobile trip with American professors, praising the experience and lessons learned. Foley Kidney Pills ad promotes relief from rheumatic pains.

Grange Sweetland Grange Business Seasion J. C. Miller Fred Klepper Amer Thns

Notice to Lumber Dealers Sealed Bids 1914

Notice to lumber dealers invites sealed proposals for furnishing bridge lumber to Muscating County. Bids due June 22 1914 at 8 a m in Muscatine Town. Fulljawed and Commercial F C B cars requested. Pieces include 48S Slm x14n x16 ft No 1, plus 3i x Ifin x1é ft No 1. Board may reject any or all bids. Bates at Magentine Iowa. June 11 1914.

Muscating County Bates Magentine Iowa

Sage and Sulphur Hair Dye Ad Promotes Darker Shine

An old time Sage Tea and Sulphur mixture is advertised as a ready-to-use Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Dye. It claims to darken gray hair, hide roots, add lustre, and prevent dandruff and itching after a few applications. Sold by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.

Wyeth Gale A. W. Morgan West, Second St

Government Ownership Of Telephones Target Of Debate

Considerable discussion centers on government ownership of telephones, focusing on efficiency and the low cost of service. Public officials and industry observers weigh benefits and drawbacks, with advocates citing universal access and critics warning of reduced innovation and revenue pressures.

City Council approves sale of city hall bonds and bond ordinances

The June 9 1914 city council special session presided by Mayor Kerr approved selling city hall bonds to the George Bechtel Company with specified changes. It passed first and second readings of the $90 990 city hall bond ordinance and an annual tax ordinance. The council adjourned to meet again Thursday at 7 30 p.m.

O'Cloce P. m May‘oy George 3 Bechle] Co Hig Honor Kerr Watson Zeidler Nyemaster George Bechtel Company Sullivan Elty Chfer George M. Bechtel Company Elty Hall Lemkat Alds Taylor Bowen Heerd Lemkau Miller Bonda Ald Chalraian Carvied Ety City Hall Lemkan Seer Ald Miller Suilivan City Recorder Ayer Lemkauw Sayte Nny Hoerd Ald Traylor Keerd Nua Samba

Notice Regular Convocation of Washing ton Chapter No 4

Regular convocation of Washington Chapter No 4 R A M Friday evening June 12 at g o'clock for business of importance per order of Fer.

Washington

For Sale Estate of Tate Wm. Bote in Muscatine County

The estate of Tate Wm. Bote in Pike township Muscatine county offers 160 acres of farm land. Split into two 80 acre parcels, buy as whole or separately with good producer soil, one 80 acre improved well, other 80 acre fenced with no buildings, all cultivable and near Nichols grain markets. Interested parties may write or call for price and terms.

Tate Nichols and Nichols

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