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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
4
A vintage beauty ad proposes a home remedy to reduce sallowness and wrinkles. It promotes wax peeling to reveal fresh skin, nightly application of a cold cream, and a morning wash with warm water. It also advises a facial rinse with a solution of powdered cosmetics dissolved in alcohol for several mornings.
E. J. Fuggenbottom of Washington Iowa transacted legal business in the city yesterday. W. J. Walker of Greensburg Washington is a house guest at Dr. L. H. Frantz on West Fourth Street and visits Rochester while Dr. Walker plans to join his wife here in a few days.
Agnes, the five year old daughter of Judge and Mrs. L J Horan, died at 6 this morning at the family home 407 West Eighth Street after a two week illness from whooping cough. Funeral services will be held at 3 tomorrow afternoon from the residence with Rev Father F J Leonard in charge.
Henry Wallace Jr associate collector of the Wallach armor will visit Muscatine tomorrow. County Farm Advisor Kirkpatrick received word to assist in entertaining him during the stay. They will tour several farms in the county and Kirkpatrick will speak at the Bloomington Grange fall meeting with Nichols possibly hosting Friday night.
The Rev. Mr. Reinemund, superintendent of the Lutheran Old People's and Orphanage Home, appeals to auto owners to lend cars for Sunday events. He requests machines loaned between 9 and 10 in the morning and 1 to 6 in the afternoon, urging those willing to contact him.
In a tight seventh inning on Poplar street the Athletics and White Sox Midgets battled to a 7 to 7 tie after Levin hit a home run off Sox pitcher, clearing the bases. Lawin and Clark led the Sox at the plate while Rosenberg and Leguin starred for the Athletics in a dramatic finish.
The Oak Street playgrounds were cleared after property owners stopped use of the premises for children's play. Four religious bodies own the strip and agree removal was needed to maintain revenue from adjacent houses and taxes. A new site for playgrounds is expected to be found.
J and Mrs W B Bliven of West Third street prepare to attend Oberlin commencements for Miriam andHelen Slivon as their eldest daughter returns to Oberlin. After graduation the family heads to New York for the summer residence and future route, joined by Mrs Rhoda Cenon and niece Miss Nallia McKee visiting for a few weeks.
H Beard of Mount Ayr Iowa a member of the Jawa Highways Commission appeared before Mustating County Board of Supervisors to promote the new weed law. A county visit by a federal or state engineer is planned for early summer to aid the county engineer. Beard urges weed control along rural highways with township trustees and road supervisors responsible for enforcement and property owners liable if duties are neglected. June 8 is Weed Day to push compliance. The commissioner praised the county’s cooperation with supervisors and township officers as key to applying the new road law for maximum benefit.
J E Flewgelling editor of the Times at Oskaloosa arrived in Muscatine after starting from Davenport this morning. The sixty plus cyclist, a member of the fourth estate, undertakes a thirty mile ride in hot sun across dusty roads as part of his summer vacation journey across the state.
A quiet 11:20 am wedding at 414 West Fourth Street united Miss Helen Que, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. B. Que, with James Wey Richardson. Rev Ray Elder of Hanover, IA, officiated. both graduates of Town West Seminary and Mount Pleasant, Theta City. Guests included family from Albia and Davenport. reception followed a four course luncheon. The couple plan to reside in Albia for the summer and then Town City while Richardson pursues post graduate work at the state university.
W D Majors was named as defendant in two additional suits in district court yesterday. Graf Dalton seeks 1000 in judgment for alleged breach tied to property sale. John Burtness claims 200 for an agent in the sale. The Turkle case is under advisement. Court adjourned until Saturday morning after Judge Horan’s daughter's death.
Davenport society notes reveal the engagement of Miss Rae Rosenstein of Moline to W. W. Rosenthal of Chicago. Rae Rosenstein, a popular local reader, is sister to Mrs. Walter Colin of Pine street.
Mr Musser sustained a painful injury to his right arm while cranking a car engine when it backfired tearing ligaments loose. Dr William attended the injured member and he will be out of use for some time.
A Sunday school league planned after long discussion will be organized at a meeting Monday evening at the Young Women's Christian Association building. A blank meal will be served at 2:30. Superintendents from First Baptist Mulford Congregational First Presbyterian and Second First Methodist Episcopal have shown intent to join.
Mrs. Robert L. Thompson and Mrs. A. Stephens left for Davenport to attend the funeral of their cousin Dickerson B. Morehouse a longtime tri city resident and former deputy United States revenue collector. Born in Galeama Mississippi in 1844 he married Mary Ellen Moorehead of Buffalo in 1879 and is survived by three children Henry Granda and Stena. Dean Hare conducted the funeral service earlier today and Oakdale cemetery Davenport received the interment.
Memorial services held by Elevia Chapter Order of the Eastern Star as graves of departed members were decorated this afternoon. Women of the organization made wreaths through the afternoon hours.
Gail Thompson daughter of Theron and Mrs Thompson of Weet Third Street Fond du Lac Wisconsin was singled out at Grafton Hall commencement exercises Wednesday for the music prize presented by the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Milwaukee The Thompsons attended the affair
The remains of Christian Heesen were laid to rest in funeral services held this afternoon at the First Baptist Church at two o'clock. Rev. R. V. Melgy and Rev. B. Du Bruing led the rites with pallbearers Henry Nyenhuls, William Nyenhuls, Joseph Nyenhuly, William Van Gent, Henry, among others.
Police in Muscatine arrested Robert Long and Arthur Huehnborm for speeding on motorcycles at an alleged excess of speed. Both were bailed in court and fined five dollars plus costs. The actions reflect a crackdown on speed regulations, indicated by frequent arrests.
Robert Carter, a well known Muscatine man from East Sixth Street, sustained a painful injury in an incident described in local reports. The event details indicate significant harm to Carter with ongoing hospital treatment and follow up. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The New York Stock List shows copper and steel sector notes with Amcor and Amore Sugar figures. Listed companies include American Smelting and Refining and related utilities, with flagged items like Amora Sugar and Amore Sugar figures noted as vee vee 106.
A compact OCR fragment lists multiple railroad and transit company names including Canadian Pacific, Chesapeake & Ohio, Chicago & North Western, Denver & Wind, Great Northern, Reading, Rock Island Co, Union Pacific, United States Steel, Western Union, and others. It presents as a registry-like snippet with scattered typos and truncated phrases. The readable portion implies a compilation of carriers and intercity lines common to midwestern and national networks.
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