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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1903

Page

8

Shoe stores promote sales and events in Hobart area

Local notices highlight Wilson Shoe Store offers and Walk Over Shoes, an array of second hand pianos, and sales at Hirt & Fesler's. Community updates include a federation meeting at the library June 20 and plans for an A P O N T lodge excursion on June 18 aboard the J S steamer.

Federation of Women's Clubs C. Weed Wilson Shoe Store J. S A. P. O. N. T. Lodge Hirt & Fesler’s

Muscatine Rug Co Ad Promises Local Rug Work

A Muscatine ad from the Schaefer's laundry page promotes in town rug weaving services. It warns against orders or samples from the Tri-City Rug Co. and urges customers to have work done locally with guaranteed results. The ad notes they buy old carpet and feature an expert weaver formerly of Tri-City Rug Co.

Schaefer Tri-City Rug Co Tri- City Rug Co

Investment Your Surplus Money In First Mortgage Real Estate Loans

When money is abundant the best use may be uncertain. First mortgage real estate loans are cited as safe and satisfactory investments. G. M. Titus of 118 Iowa Avenue keeps ready for assignment loans of $100 or more and handles collection of interest and principal without charge to investors. Call or write for details.

G. M. Titus Iowa Avenue

Chicago Ticket Offices Offer Special Summer Fares

On June 25 to 27 and July 1 to 5, Nickel Plate road promotes low rates with liberal return limits. Details at City Ticket Office 111 Adams St and Union Ticket Office Auditorium Annex Chicago.

Nickel Plate Road City Adams St Union Auditorium Annex Chicago

Des Moines Minister Arrested in Horse Beating Case

Rev. J. P. Lomack, a Black Des Moines preacher, was arrested on a charge of cruelly beating a horse, authorities said. The incident prompted an investigation by local law enforcement and welfare agencies.

J. P. Lomack Des Moines

Mrs Mary Hanlin of Muscatine reads without glasses

Mrs Mary Hanlin of 1017 East Ninth street Muscatine is 96 years old and in robust health. she reads without glasses, follows current events, and leads an active life. She has two daughters and three sons, several grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Mary Hanlin East Ninth Street M. H. Kilbourne Ames College Elizabeth Porter Ninth Street William Muscatine George Tacoma James Chicago Hanlin

Journal Highlights Bargains For Men And Women

The Muscatine Journal highlights shopping deals with Anson Clothing Co offering woolen crash suits flannel coats and vests from five to ten dollars and The Bee Hive advertising Marseilles bedspreads at fourty cents and lawn fabrics priced 3 1 3 to eight cents per yard. The weekly sale aims to attract both men and women shoppers with value and style.

Muscatine Anson Clothing Company Bee Hive Marseilles Antrim

A solemn birthday tribute to a departing friend

A message of comfort speaks of faith and eternal rest as friends recall a life well spent. The note honors a departing loved one with imagery of God’s guidance and reunion in the celestial city, hoping for more birthday gatherings before life’s lamp goes out.

Celestial City

Candidates to be Balloted Before Medical Exam Rule

The supreme lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen at St. Paul Minnesota decided to allow candidates to be balloted for admission before undergoing medical examination. The change ends a long standing source of dissatisfaction discussed in a lengthy session.

Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen St. Paul, Minn

Medical test fees nonrefundable practice noted

The article notes that after paying the medical test fee a candidate is often rejected on the ballot and refunds are not provided. It also reports the rejection of a proposal to admit district grand masters to grand lodge membership and that all certificates from grand lodges to the supreme lodge must be filed within ninety days after January 1.

Ion Grand Lodge Supreme Lodge

Summer meeting plans of Sadutha En campment C. T.

A special conclave of Sadutha En campment C. T. at M. L. Mikesell's home organized summer meeting arrangements. Future gathering set for 315 West Second Street on Monday evening June 29. Modern Woodmen of America to hold its regular meeting tonight at their hall.

Sadutha C. T M. L. Mikesell West Second Street Modern Woodmen of America

Elks Lodge Initiates Two Candidates in New Hall

Last night B P O E Elks Lodge No 304 met in its new hall over the Cook Musser bank and initiated two candidates into Elkdom. A very good time was reported by those present.

B. P. O. E. Elks Lodge No. 304 Cook, Musser Bank

Randell Hotel Contract Awarded to J E Howe and Son

The Randall hotel project at Cedar and Fourth streets was contracted yesterday to J E Howe and Son. The three story brick building will have about fifty rooms and exterior dimensions of eighty by fifty one feet. Kemp and Jefferson designed the plans for the modern hotel aimed at patron and manager convenience.

Randell Cedar and Fourth Streets J. E. Howe and Son Kemp & Jefferson Architects

That Throbbing Headache Pill Ad

An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve headaches and restore health by purifying blood. The product costs 25 cents with a money back guarantee and is sold at Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Dr. King Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store

Nickel Plate Schedule with City and Union Ticket Offices

The notice lists travel windows via the Nickel Plate road from June 25 to 27 and July 1 to 5 at popular rates. It directs readers to City Ticket office at 111 Adams St and Union Ticket office at Auditorium Annex in Chicago.

Nickel Plate Road City Adams St Union Auditorium Annex Chicago

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