Petition Against Wilson Presented in Muscatine
W. S. White, a socialist, presented a communication to the Muscatine city council claiming O. C. Wilson, the third ward socialist alderman, missed 15 of 18 meetings. The council discussed fines for absence but refunded the $2 per missed meeting, with Mayor Hill noting extenuating circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. White
Muscatine
O. C. Wilson
Alerman
White
Wilson
Hill
Diercks
Adherika book offered free in Muscatine clinic drive
The Adherika book explaining protection against appendicitis and quick relief from stomach and bowel troubles is drawing interest in Muscatine. Druggist F. T. Nesper at 129 East Second Street is giving it away free to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Nesper
East J Second Street
Sewer district established with proposed work hearings set
The city council voted to establish a district embracing sub district Nos 21 1 and 22 1 for sewer improvements. The city engineer will file the preliminary plat and schedule with the city recorder who will publish notice of intention. A hearing on objections is set for Thursday June 29.
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Main 1
Main 2
City Recorder
Niagara III Enters 26 Foot Class with Power Draw
Schermer brothers plan to race the Niagara III in the 26 foot three cylinder class. They have tested on the river nightly, show great speed but lack power. A six cylinder upgrade is possible, with a secret engine capacity, and a wealthy sponsor reportedly offered to buy and modify the boat for Dubuque races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schermer Brothers
Muscatine
Schermer
Dubuque
J G Society Meets at Mrs Hocke House Oakland Grove
The J G society met with Mrs Henry Hocke across Cedar last Wednesday for social time with piano selections and a noon dinner. A children s day program drew a large crowd at Spangler chapel last Sunday and next Sunday services are planned with Sunday school at 2 and preaching at 3. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs J C Stuart on Wednesday June 14 and Miss Mary Niemeier visited Ed Barnard s house last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
J. G. Society
Henry Hocke
Cedar
Spangler Chapel
Ladies’ Aid
J. C. Stuart
Mary Niemeier
Ed. Barnard
Committee Report at City Council Meeting
The finance committee met in regular session presided by Chairman Diercks. Aldermen Nyenhuis Watson and Wilson present. none absent. Bills examined found correct and recommended for payment from appropriate funds and appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder’s Office
Diercks
Alds
Nyenhuis
Watson
Wilson
Police Appropriation and Payroll Items in City Ledger
The ledger lists police payrolls of 555.00 for regular work and 75.82 for special duty, along with multiple payroll and supplier charges. Also shown are engineer and health board payrolls, printing and binding expenses, newspaper subscriptions, lumber supplies, and miscellaneous contractor costs. The cemetery sexton payroll is recorded as part of the city expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Barnard
Fred W. Hoffman
Iowa Telephone Co
Board of Health
A. D. Swain
Siscumaes
Journal Pty. Co
Muscatine Herald
M. & C. Appn
Ee Door
Wise
Mus
Lbr. & B. Co
SRG Ae SA
Eugene Dietzen Co
Western Novelty Co
Kopp & Son
Wagner Bros
McQuesten-Sawyer Co
Bond Bros
U. S. Express Co
Don’t Scratch Wait a Minute Cuti-clay Cure Exposed
An old advertisement touts Cuti-clay as a night cure for eczema salt rheum ulcers sores bites and skin diseases. Claims include dramatic swift relief from a Chicago dentist’s scratched finger and endorsements by doctors patients and druggists with postal offers and local Muscatine listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Halsted Street
Haskell
Cuti Clay Co
Ill
McBride & Cope
Havercamp Drug Co
A. W. Morgan
G. A. Riemcke
Mulberry
J. Theg. Kuechmann
Chicken Pot Pie Recipe From Mrs Hill Editor Boston Cooking
A recipe for chicken pot pie by Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill promotes the dish as suitable for all families. It gives ingredients including fowl, flour, fat, shortening, baking powder, and milk or cream, plus steps to simmer the bird, thicken the broth, make a dough, and bake about 35 minutes with notes on using old fowl and alternatives like veal or lamb. It also plugs KC Cook’s Book and a free copy offer via KC Baking Powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet McKenzie Hill
Boston Cooking School
Jaques Mrc. Co
Chicago
City Finance Committee bids amendment to bond city sexton
The finance committee recommends amending the ordinance to require a bond for the city sexton, citing an 1899 error of omission. Alderman Nyenhuis moved to adjourn after presenting the report, with J. D. Diercks as committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira Hershey Lbr. Co
Iowa Telephone Co
M. Coyner
Umscheid & Asthalter
Detthoff Hdw
Dierck
G. & E. Light Co
Cleveland Vapor Light Co
Ry. & Light Co
W. Q. Ecerrdocef
John Borman
Cis
Lbr. & Box Co
Ald. Nyenhuis
Firemen seek permit for Mulberry carnival week
The Rescue Hose company seeks council permission to use Mulberry avenue streets for a carnival in the last week of July after securing property owner consent. They have contracted with a major carnival firm and plan to use proceeds to fund their auto truck, with no city objections expected if officials approve.
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Mulberry Avenue
Hads
West Buffalo Prairie Notes Highlight Local Visits
In West Buffalo Prairie Illinois on June 16 B G W Vanatta and daughters Nina and Hazel made business calls while Wallace Reeding visited Oscar Peterson's. Mrs John Vanatta plans a week with daughter Mrs H R Potter. Nearby Charles Vanatta and Forest Ringle called in Muscatine and Melvin and Agnes Ringle visited John Price's. Clara Relly stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Martin Illinois City. Ladies' Aid sets an afternoon meeting at Mrs Albert Zolner July 11 with ice cream and cake.
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West Buffalo Prairie
Ill
B. G. W Vanatta
Nina
Hazel
Wallace Reeding
Oscar Peterson
John Vanatta
H. R. Potter
Charles Vanatta
Forest Ringle
Muscatine
Melvin
Agnes Ringle
John Price
Clara Relly
Mrs. Martin
Illinois City
Ladies’ Aid
Albert Zolner
W R C Finishes Three Day Convention With Thanks
The Women's Relief Corps adjourned after a strenuous three day session in Muscatine. Officers named by the new president include Ray M. Hanchett as president and Sue Stanwood as senior vice president, with a full list of department officers and an thanks for Muscatine hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps
Katherine Hanchett
Waverly
Laura N. Kitchin
Mr. Pleasant
Alice Pettit
Sioux City
Belle C. Senn
Fort Dodge
Cornelia Dodd
Algona
Ann C. Severson
Decorah
Mary Deighton
Lulu L. Schrack
Parkersburg
Jean Tomkins
Clear Lake
Estelle E. Plopper
Iowa Falls
May E. Jones
Des Moines
Jennie Whedon
Winterset
Feet Tired- So Tired Aches No More With TIZ
A Chicago testimonial proclaims TIZ relieves tired aching and swollen feet. It says TIZ is not a powder, cleans pores, draws out poisons, and calms pains from bunions and callouses. The ad claims rapid relief, urges purchase at druggists or by mail from Walter Luther Dodge & Co., Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Creutzer
Chicago
Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Ill
Memorable Muscatine Convention Gratitude Resolution
The document thanks Shelby Norman Post G A R Shelby Norman W R C No 122 Col 8S G Hill Camp 8 of W mayor city council Commercial club and the decorating committee for their co operation in the convention. It also acknowledges First Baptist church teachers and children for songs and presence along the parade route the local press musicians automobile owners river excursion hosts and souvenir givers Shelby Norman Women's Relief Corps for exemplifying ritual work and favors. The resolution expresses deep obligation and appreciation for the convention experience in Muscatine the Pearl City of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Norman Post
Shelby Norman
G. Hill
First Baptist Church
Grand Army of the Republic
Shelby Norman Women’s Relief Corps
Muscatine
Pearl City
Iowa
Wilton Diary: Local residents and visitors noted
Wilton Iowa reports include Dr J R H Latchaw departing for Erie to conduct business and visit friends. Numerous locals like Geo Sherberger, B Harrington, E D Bradley, Miss Edna Fliss, A R Whitmer, and others are listed with visits and travel. A banker convention in Mason City and school completions are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Whitmer
Muscatine
Paul Collier
Iowa City
H. Carson
F. C. Wickes
W. D. Harris
Wm. Lang
Mason City
Mae Foster
H. F. Bierkamp
Fred Langfeldt
Durant
Wilton
H. P. Mason
Geo. Nicolas
Jas. Robinson
Davenport
Florence Rice
Denison
Olive Hain
H. Gore
Wapello
F. W. Cummings
Local residents and visitors make small trips and visits
Miss Maud Cummings accompanies a visit to the area while H G Stevens and son Fred pause in Muscatine. Various residents travel between Wilton Davenport West Liberty Durant Durant Letts Maquoketa and Muscatine for visits business or schooling. The Journal is carried in town for 10 cents weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Cummings
H. G. Stevens
Fred
Muscatine
H. Clay
Daenport
Walton Homes
E. Kanoff
Wilton
S. Switzenbarger
H. Garry
J. McGinnis
Davenport
Wilton Wenesday
Herman Jepp
E. King
Durant
Clara Holzhauer
L. A. Ford
Harry Shifler
West Liberty
Davis
Wm. F. Warner
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Pbuilding
THE
Mira Hershey Lumber CO
F. A. Neidig
DIS
Niagara
General Fund
Sexton’s
J. A. Bartemeier
J. D. Diercks
Ch. City Fin. Comm
W. RB. C
Peosta
Resolu
Ray Hanchett
Muscatine Produce & Ice Co
Chas. H. Gobble
ST. Denis
Broadway
11Th ST
New York City
WM. Taylor & Son
Ino
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