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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1912

Page

7

Referendum Debate Shapes Iowa Labor Leadership Vote

A Iowa State Federation convention voted to submit officer elections to a referendum among locals, a decision hailed by some as progress and opposed by others as a threat to representative rule. Urick and Rowley led tense exchanges as the body confirmed officers for another year and set Des Moines as the next convention site.

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Local News Notes From City and Surrounding Areas

Local items report rapid shoe repair at Cherry's Bay rest estate of Thue Loan and Investment Co. Mrs M Ross returned to Letts after a visit in the city. Martha Motxter of Trustland visited the city and returned home in the evening. John A Robbins promoted reliable insurance. Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith of Davenport visited city then left for Washington. 20 century Anoo shop repairs while you wait at Cherry's. Cherry's and Mrs Glenn Hazen departed for Washington after a city stay. Clara Hoin of Durant visited city and returned home. J M Seeth of West Liberty left after the death of Miss Jennie Renear sor. Elizabeth Cronin left for Wilton after teachers institute. Nelle Brown visited Ewing home then returned to West Liberty. Mrs A J Minvar of Chicago left for West Liberty. Sophia Miller attended teachers institute and returned home. Dr Allen, Homeopathic physician, Office over Wilson's Shoe Store. Miss Kathryn Crozer, 308 West Wilishth, left for West Liberty for shore visit to relatives.

Century Anoo Cherry A Ste Glenn Hazen Washington Wes J. M. Seeth West Liberty Jennie Renear Dr. Allen Wilson Wathryn Crozer West Wilishth Street Ese Liberty

City Dog Tax Notice Demands Prompt Payment

Owners must pay the dog tax by July 1, or dogs found without current tax will be seized. A 24 hour grace applies before disposal. Rates list $1 for females and $2 for males. Tax may be paid at the treasurer’s office or the police station.

Jatgy Tre Alty Haves Btans

Meeting notices and social calls in Oak Grove

The Dorcas group will meet with Mrs Barnard on Wednesday June 26 at C and S building. Residents visited Ed Barnard’s St. Wm. Meyers and Miss Have spent Sunday at Ed Barnard’s. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Ayer on Wednesday. Wyoming Lodge No 71 holds a regular convention tonight with work in the programs. Members urged to attend. visitors welcome.

Oaks Grove Tame Dorcas Spang Jer Chavel A. Jer Wermenday Wyoming

Canada Farms for Sale in Canada Offers Share Cropping

Farmers can own an improved Canadian farm with little cash. Land and machinery provided to develop it and operate for a crop share. Flax yields 25 bushels per acre at 2.25 per bushel, Wheat 45 bushels at 0.85. Terms tailored to convenience. Write now for details and inquiry.

East Hill Alert Hose Company Plans Summer Dance Series

The Alert Hose company of East HVE announces a summer dance series if the initial event succeeds. President W. Y. Huey says the first dance at Weed Park will occur next week, with biweekly events planned to raise funds for an alarm hall for the hose house.

Alert Hose Company East Hve W. Y. Huey Dante Opany Weed Park

Park Avenue Church to skip Sunday preaching service

No regular preaching at Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church Sunday evening due to Rev Edward Stodehill and Mrs Stodehall’s absence for Town Wesleyan University commencement. Epworth League service will extend and be held later with Miss Peck of East Fifth led it, joined by Beulah Reynalds and Vina Wilson visiting local homes.

Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Edward Stodehill Stedgaill Town Wesleyan University Epworth League Miss Peck East Fifth Street

Elect New Head for College in Jewell

At the annual meeting of the Hauges Norwegian Lutheran Synod in Red Wing Minnesota Prof K O Eitreim was elected president of Jewell Lutheran College. Eitreim had been a faculty member for some time and his election was officially announced today.

Jewell, Ta Tine Hauges Norwegian Lutheran Synod Red Wing Minn K. O. Ritriem Jewell Lutheran College Eitreim

Printing Pressmen Union Faces General Strike Bid

New York delegation criticizes officers for backing a nationwide walkout to support the Chicago dispute at the twenty fifth annual convention in Rogersville Tennessee starting June 17. Delegates arrived by steamer from New York to press the issue.

New York New Orleans International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union of North America Chicago Rogersville Tenn

Tona Vita touted as cure for nervous debility

An advertisement by ASM Morgan of Muscatine promotes the tonic Tona Vita as a remedy for nervous debility and low mood. It claims rapid improvement in a customer’s wife after starting the product, including better eating, sleep, and energy, and offers a money back guarantee through The Approved Formula Co of Dayton, Ohio.

GN. Hunt Milwaukee Wis Hunt ASM Morgan Muscatine Dayton, Q

South End Paving to Begin in Ten Days on Green Street

South Muscatine residents await brick paving as thousands of bricks arrive on Green Street southeast of Hershey Avenue. City official Younng says work will unfold in about a week, finish in one and a half to two months, with Pearl Franklin and Grandview avenues among streets needing excavation. More community notes follow with local residents traveling, visiting, and returning from events and trips.

South Muscatiite Jael Peer Younng Green Street Mershey Avenue Pearl Franklin Prine Pavel Well Grandview Avenis

Celebrate Birthday of National Emblem in Philadelphia

Ri imeh. Fi a e x ft made by Betsy Ross in Philadelphia in 1776, marking Flag Day the 135th anniversary today. Muscatine displays red white and blue with impassioned memories of the stars and stripes as the nation honors its emblem. No formal program. flagstaffs fly from buildings as customary. Women’s Relief Corps urged residents to display the American colors.

Congress Ag Musentine Betsy Ross Philadelphia Muscatine Women's Relief Corps

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