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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1914

Page

2

Dismissal of Two Suits in Muscatine District Court

Two civil cases against Milwaukee Railway Company were dismissed in Muscatine County District Court. August Schulte pursued $188.39 over alleged delay in a carload shipment from Muscatine to Davenport, and Webb Wu claimed $42.25 for delay in shipping a quantity of stock from Mason.

Milwaukee Railway Company Muscatine County August Schulte Muscatine Davenport Webb WU Mason

City to Muscatine rail line dispute report

City of Muscatine discusses a case involving a company accused of neglect in a transport project. The report notes the firm alleged to have been negligent in the matter and outlines potential implications for the route between City, Iowa, and Muscatine.

Children Day Program At Local Churches Sunday

Wilton Ta June 13 children day programs will be offered Sunday morning at the Presbyterian and Methodist churches. The children have prepared excellent programs and the presentation is expected to be entertaining. The programs will be offered at 31 o clock.

Wilton

Memorial Service Plans For Friday June 19

At the Knights of Pything regular meeting plans were made for Memorial Day services to be held Friday evening at Castle Hall. The ceremony will be strictly ritual in nature. An excursion from the city is planned on the steamer St. Paul Thursday June 15 by the Baptist Sunday school.

Muscatine Knights of Pything Castle Hall St. Paul The Baptist Sunday School Adv Nature Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church E. R. McCorkle East Sixt Street

Gift Received by Janitor at School

John Burkhardt, longtime janitor at Lincoln school and formerly at Muscatine high school, has resigned after 21 years of service. Teachers and the East Hill principal presented him with a rocking chair as thanks. He left due to advanced age while remaining active.

John Burkhardt Lincoln School Muscatine High School East Hill Burkhard

Death of 22 year old LeRoy Newton in Oklahoma

Newton Carliss, desk sergeant at the police station, has received word of the death of his son LeRoy following an attack of appendicitis. He died in Mansford, Oklahoma, and was buried at Jennings, Oklahoma, on Tuesday afternoon. He was 22 years old.

Newton Carliss LeRoy Mansford Okla Jennings

Kalona Notes Include Weddings Trips and Church Plans

Kalona Iowa June 13 Mrs John A Yoder spends week in Pella while daughter Mar Neuerite attends Central College commencement Rev Rupert of Newads delivers trial sermon as Reverend Wright plans departure Miss Jthol Way returns to visit Reno high school relatives Edna Allen to Evanston for Northwestern commencement N J Petersheim Barbara Petersheim and Dan Stutsmen travel to Julesburg Colorado for recovery and travel Cattle camping trip by Sunday school group ends with river fishing and campout near town

Kalona John A. Yoder Pella Mar- Neuerite Central Coll Rese Yoder A. Mellinger, Jr Wo. O'Laughlin Dsr J. H. Wolfe C. B. Oldnor Tver Junction Rupert of Newads Iowa Kalona Christian Church Wright Goon Rupert Jthol Wayte Reno Oklo B. F. Allen A. G. Snider O. H. Duslap Edna Allen Evanston Til Northwestern University N.J. Petersheim Barbara Dan J. Stutsmen Jules‘burg Colorado Rey Baumgarten

Summer Credit Conditions From Superintendent Melntire

The report outlines strict summer back work conditions under Superintendent Ira H. Melntire. Students must match school year work in quality and quantity, work may be done at approved schools or by qualified teachers, and prior permission is required. Documentation must detail timeframes, instructors, texts, work completed, and assessments, with potential oral or written exams.

Ira H. Melntire Igh Schola

Plan Hog Cholera Campaign in Muscatine County

County Crop Adviser Kirkpatrick coordinates a two week lecturing tour in rural Muscatine County townships. Prof Kirkpatrick and Deputy State Veterinarian Tillie will explain quarantine laws and serum use as part of the educational push to secure farmer cooperation against hog cholera.

Muscatine Kirkpatrick Tillie Quarantina Serum

Farrellys rulings on muskies and baseball pay

National Board of Baseball Arbitration issued decisions involving O By rne ex Muscatine and Danny Morrell. Keokuk to receive travel fare from Clinton Keokuk. Secretary Farrell ruled Harrell owed salary for prior to season start and related claims.

National Board of Baseball Arbitration O'Byrne Muscatine Danny Morrell Scanjon O Clinton Boyle Keokuk Abbott Farrell Danny Harrell Fas Aball Association Far

Crowning feminine image praised in vintage ad appeal

An old advertisement-like plea extols a photo of a woman as a symbol of beauty and charm. It urges the reader to buy and send for recent pictures, claiming the image holds timeless appeal and value beyond a two-cent stamp.

Yaveek

A Woman’s Guide to Natural Beauty and Growth

A promotional piece extols female beauty and urges avoidance of dieting and harsh reform. It claims a simple home method without physical culture or injections can bring immediate, permanent development, praising natural form and feminine charm.

Personal plea asks for letter and blessing

A sender requests a personal letter and blessing from Louise Ingram at a Toledo Ontario address. The message asks to be addressed personally and promises happiness in return. The fragmented note includes a garbled street address and urges a prompt reply.

County Conventions Lack Power to Fill Vacancies

County auditors and party officials face a split ruling on whether county conventions may place nominees on tickets when primary elections produced no candidate. Attorney General Cosson argues conventions can nominate only for offices with at least one primary vote, leaving vacancies in Muscatine County when no votes were cast for auditor. Provisions aim to curb original nominations by party committees, complicating who can be nominated for vacancies.

Shoemaker Antorney General Cosson Linville Cedar Rapids Renards Torney Cosson Afl Muscatine Macatieles Fon

Rell's Decision Delays Claim Over Seasonal Salaries

Rell rejects the claim arguing salaries do not begin until the season opens. The ruling centers on when compensation accrues, affecting several workers tied to seasonal duties and payroll timing.

Rell Clai

Wapo campfire group adopts summer schedule

The Wapo campfire unit of the Young Women’s Christian Association sets a new summer plan with social sessions on the first Wednesday, sewing on the second, hiking on the third, and cooking on the fourth Wednesday. A fifth-Sunday ceremonial meet is planned when applicable. The group’s outings to Geneva Island are coordinated with Frank Boke’s launch The Cozy, which runs weekly trips and specialcharters for larger parties.

WAPO Harry Leem Geneva Island Frank Boke Hoke Mr. Boke Hed Men Uuttis Hose Company Young Women’s Christian Association

Lost valuable horse in Cedar Valley likely to be found

Cedar Valley on June 13 reports Geo. Ask am missing a valuable horse. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McMahon and family hosted guests including Leta McMahon and Hazel McBride while various neighbors and friends, such as Goward Meeks and Dan Miller, shared summer plans. A rough note mentions a promising local crop prospect though text is incomplete.

Cedar Valley Geo. Askam W. A. McMahon Leta Mit Ward McMahon Misa Hazel McBride John McMahon Ralph Hildebrand Goward Meeks Dan Miller Hazel McBride

Farmers Tie Bog Disease Proximity Highlight

Harry and Guy Hildebrand made a trip to Iowa City on their motor Evelea one evening this week.

Harry Guy Hildebrand Iowa City

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