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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1913

Page

4

Open Door Scientific Discoveries and Medical Claims

A historical ad describes Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo offering remote disease diagnosis and treatment by specialized physicians. It touts violet ray therapy, incandescent light baths, electrical devices, and herbal medicines, claiming broad success for chronic ailments without personal patient exams.

Uhlstaat Pierro Buffalo Pabioni Mall United States ONG R. ¥. Piorea Invasids Tm Null Sratt Timles Plorea Torol Buffato Woll Ag Igsanother Nowrala Plarce Plorgos Piercé Clott-Hound Totel Surmlen Priatdaat

Local residents pass through Muscatine this morning

Ray Soholda of Montezuma was in Muscatine briefly en route to Rock Island for a short visit. Mrs W F Schroder returned home to Nichols after visiting the Kindler home on Kindler Avenue. Hazel Stanberry and Dols St. John left for Davenport to visit Miss Louise Barker of the Muscatine High School faculty. Mrs M Shollabarger arrived from Kinross for the day and departed this afternoon on the Mrelly to Letts for a visit.

Ray Soholda Montezuma Rock Island Mars. W. FL Schroder Nichols P Vlsit Kindler Kind For Avenue Hazel Stanberry Dols St. John Devenport Louise Barker Muscatine High School M. &. Shollabarger Kinross

Market briefs from Kansas City and Minneapolis grain reports

Kansas City grain markets show narrow gains across wheat corn and oats with Dec wheat at 50/54 and July corn at 61 1/2 cents. Cash grain prices list No 2 hard wheat at 87 92 1/4 cents and No 2 white oats at 60 1/2 cents. Minneapolis reports mixed wheat futures and cash values for No 1 and No 2 northern. New York poultry prices indicate dressed poultry easier and western chicken fowls at 10 12 1/2 cents and turkeys 16 cents.

Kansas City Indy Minneapolis Northorn Northern New York

Muscatine County Institute Opens at High School

Muscatine County Institute opens today at the high school with over a hundred teachers enrolled. Superintendent D Bradley expects more than two hundred by day end as staff gather for lectures from Dr. Jacobs on modern time education and health conservation. Among enrollees are many teachers from Muscatine, West Liberty, Letts, Wilton, Nichols, and neighboring towns, signaling a strong turnout for Vocational Training and rural district efficiency under new Iowa laws.

Muscatine County D. Bradley Imbrro Ashiong Obie Averyone Kellogg George W. Kellogg Clarion Iowa Missisle Franklin Wusentine Hache Brookhec Lets Malenret Friet Witten Daisy Quinn Ainsworth Hazel Pratt Weat Liberty Ternice McGoway Bdgel Nichols West Liberty Verna Swain Elva Hafner Letts Hazel Hafner Rose Dalton Eleanor Luss Ost Liverty Jenniyu Ewing Museatine Mabel Bailey Musetlne Mary Anderson Wael Liberty Lulu Ogilvie Muscatine Constance Longhotham Rita Borry Mary Lamb Atalissa Clara M. Marcolf Hopkinton Wdith Watters Alalasa Ethel Case Margaret Doran Nichols Hila M. Dune Rin Bue Bob Plorence Franklin Montpelier Emma Treyarmuth L. A. Franklin Bile Pranklin Muncetine Blea M. Pishor Wilton Anne Woster Pearl BR. Gromas Inatherine Globy Clara O. Glagon West Liberia Rebcca DE. Hillman Lola Hummell Nichals Leona Howe Nelule

Davenport Attorney to Push Actions This Week

Davenport attorney H B Betty arrived in the city and will push to conclude Mol bor cases long in litigation. Following the supreme court reversal in the Oliver bondsmen case, he will seal judgment entries. The Knechmann case may reopen with added evidence on Continental Bitters non intoxicating claims. Terminal Road Wins Victory in St Louis federal court as judges overturn prior ouster decision in favor of government.

H. B. Betty Davenport City Supreme Court Rheaphtlus A. J. Oliver Otto Saidiity Betty Aupremé Court Knechmann Terminal Road St. Louis Tombiluy Railroad St. Loma Federal District Court Sanvern Smith

Rager Injured In Barbed Wire Crash At Fair Grounds

Brndst Paoti of 122 Kindler avenue suffered serious body cuts after his motorcycle skidded at forty five mph on the half mile track near the east curve. He struck a barbed wire fence and was badly lacerated with burns to arms legs and back. Poisoning feared as surgeons attended to the injuries.

Fair Grounds Brndst Paoti Kindler Avenue le Eusted Protez

Victims Of Handcar Wreck Recovering

Town City reports Owen and Harry Regan and Rock Island signal supervisors injured in a motorcar wreck en route to the Malcom wreck. They are recovering at Mercy hospital with brain shock from congestion rather than contusion. Owen’s jaw is badly damaged but not necessarily permanent. internal injuries not expected. Nearby, the Moscow area sees a third Rock Island wreck in a week as train No. 301 narrowly stays on track. West Liberty’s Charles Waite, hurt on a country road crash, shows good progress and is expected to recover pending nothing worse.

Town City Owen Harry Regan Rock Island Mercy Hospital Moscow

Frank Wetsel Injures Finger At Hawkeye Factory

Frank Wetsel of West Seventh Street suffered a severe finger injury this afternoon at the Hawkeye button factory. His hand was crushed when it was caught in cog wheels before the machine could be stopped. Dr. J L Milne attended to the injured member.

Frank Wetsel West Seventh Street Hawkeye J. L. Milne

Funeral services for late Mrs EH Bauer Held Sunday

Funeral services for the late Mrs EH Bauer were held Sunday at Greenwood Church at 2:24 PM. Pallbearers included Henry Benjamin Sywastink, John Vorehor, Wil Ven Gent, Jorn Nyweids, and J Brookema. Rev We Brutne pastor of the nearby Reformed church conducted the rites.

EH. J. Bauerlink Horsehot Kindler Avenue Greenwood Ghana Henry Henry Benjamin Sywastink John Vorehor Wil Ven Gent Jorn Nyweids J. Brookema We Brutne Pirse

Muscatine Swelters In Mid Summer Heat

Muscatine bakes in mid summer heat with the day’s temperature around 95 degrees. Local residents seek relief as physicians warn the heat wave may worsen public health after a frosty week. Parlor and downtown shops report high demand for cold beverages and frozen treats, while business activity slows across the city.

Muscatine Mancaline Downstown Valori Muscatine

League 10 to Organize Tonight in City

Local Sunday schools plan to affiliate with a proposed Sunday School Athletic league and a meeting is set at the YWCA on West Second Street at 4 30 this evening. A supper will be served. Represented will be Mulera Congregational First Congregational First Presbyterian First Methodist Episcopal and First Baptist with others invited by YMCA Director Ft. EH Starkey.

West Sacond Streat First First Presbyterian First Methodist Episcopal First Baptist Wheelonl Ft. EH Starkey

Birthday Spread Honors Miss Nellie Placke

A society birthday spread marked the tenth anniversary of Miss Nellie Placke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willem Placke of Vermont Avenue. Guests included Edith Gibs, Talley and Leona Lester, Wellen Hunn, Flor Ante Finley, Marie Marker, Thelma Bryant, Neda Webb, and Eunice Loveing. Decorations featured pink and white roses. a five o'clock spread followed a two to six party.

Nellie Placke Willem Placke Bmalley Avenua Hopny ‘Amuse Menth Piart Migsea Edith Gibis Talley and Leona Lester Wwelen Hunn

Speedy Sherard Team Humbles Railroaders

In a hot afternoon clash at South End park the Sherard Independents defeated the North & South team 4 to 0 in front of a several hundred crowd. Thomas and Jacobson starred for Sherard with solid defense and offense across the lineup.

Sutan Thomas Sherard, Ill Wuscating North & South South End Park Sherard Sesee Goo North South Jacobson Suman

Concerts Planned for Ten Saturdays in Muscatine

Ten Saturday night concerts will entertain downtown shoppers and visitors for ten weeks in Muscatine. Mat Stark for the Muscatine Union Land announced the plans funded by local merchants and business leaders who subscribed funds. The first event is set for Saturday evening May 1 at the corner of Second Street and Town Avenue with bands likely to perform at various downtown locations.

Mat Stark Muscatine Union Dusinesa Carner Secondstreet Town Avenue

Camp Willisow Regimental Camp Orders Declared

Regimental camp orders for a Washington state event were received by Captain Henry I. Lange of Company C. The camp runs July 14 to 23 in honor of Col. C. Wilson of Washington and will be known as Camp Willisow.

Washington Henry I. Lange C. A, Wilson Camp Wlisen

Columbus Tunction and Local Notes From Muscatine Race Meet

Columbus residents report a busy week with visits to Muscatine for a race meet and a nearby marriage. Oakes family visits Omaha kin. Ayer Magie to move china ware department to Parson’s building on East Front Street. water project to pipe to Electric plant enabling daytime street lighting. Attendees Gaylord Darrow and friends attended the Des Moines race, while John Bourn and Mrs Kramer wed last Friday.

Columbus Juncdon Jesse George Kansas Minnie Bowman Wai Coxes Mugentins Columbus de Ayer Magie Boof Baat Front Street Ayer Carter Orley Wilcox Little Sons Omahas Iowa City i Wendell Meilliame Washington Misa Lapronte Purina Maecc J. Pender-restaurant BM. Cavin Ty the “Mountaineer Rock Island

Lang Family Christenings And Local Gatherings At Willow

An Iowa notes home gathering reports the Lang family christening of Lois May Lang with Rev Koenig officiating at Newton Longs home. Other items mention a Patolla trip for the Hulms and a family reunion at John and Mrs Brown Mast's home, plus Muscatine Commercial Club meeting at 3 p.m. with H O Lawrence as secretary Adr.

Nerental Haba John Brown Muscatine Commercial Club H.O. Lawrence Adr

Green Valley social notes from Fruitland and Grandview

June 16 social roundup from Green Valley and Fruitland details gatherings at homes and visits. Dolly and Maggie Longstreth Freddie Longstreth and Annie Strouse are noted visitors. Mr and Mrs C G Hughes, Fred Smith and friends attend gatherings. Chas Pontel family join ice cream party. July Longstreth visiting at Ghost home. various calls on friends and relatives around Fruitland and Grandview.

Green Valley Dolly Maggie Longstreth Freddie Longstreth Fruitland Annie Strouse Elgele Mre Hughes Fred, Smith Friend Chas Pontel Myre Phillipa Plowman Misa July Longstreth Frank Ghost John Longstreth Grandview James Mickey Fred Miseh Henry Pommeroy

Callers in Muscatine and Fruitland Form Sparse Ledger

A fragment notes that a family including a daughter Pearl were callers in Muscatine on Tuesday evening, Gaorse Ponte phoned to see Mr Digner on Wednesday morning, and Grandya Hisela Wag a Wistaest jeller in Fruitland on Tuesday after poet.

Pearl Muscatine Gaorse Ponte Mr. Digner Grandya Hisela Fruitland

A Woman Challenges Respect for the Elderly in July Issue

In the July Women's Home Companion a girl argues that respect for older people should not be automatic when they may be unkind or unjust. She cites grandmothers and elderly relatives, noting mistreatment can occur and urging scrutiny of character over age. Mrs. A. G. Trexer and Mrs. J. D. Sperry travel through Rock Teland toward Lone Tree.

July Women's Home Companion

Enduring Lesson on History and Self-Reflection

Quote from Thomas Zouch emphasizes applying historical knowledge to current life. It urges prudent use of the past to inform one’s conduct, noting the aim to amend behavior and practice wiser choices in the present.

Thomas Zouch

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Jacobs Iuechmann Gage Ano Charles Waite West Liberty Automobilist Ife Frank Wetzel Teresa Ware Ger Nell Ts. Joxeah Soll Filiseos Helen and Floy Ismay Mont Atendance Missary Lackner Ont Frank Eichelberger Arden B. “A. Hlehing Joseph Nol Irma Addieman Velen Wahl Euther Steinmetz Esther Hahn Harry Behn Dancelonate Edith Bond Ihisetty Addieman Wahl Steinmets Hahn Jan Stelnmetz Locat Sarah Fox Mulberry Nue Geneve Island George Gibbs Kelaly Gibbs Marenret-Globe Charles Harnolds George Gibbs Edith Gibbs Tread Park Eaven O Brnshing Club Emma Nietzel Ishey, Avenue Speedy Sherard Humbles Railroaders West Sidora Down Stokeons Pirates Weed Park Buccaneers Wallet Tha !T Musett's Howking and Fuller Pirate Battery West Siders Wershoy Pasture Stebbing Baldend Schroeder Ryan Overhouse R. P. Hobson Lyceum Hobson Naval Academy Jaam Santiago Manila Bay Oregon Yellow Sea Pacific Naval Service Navy Alabama Congress America Wilk A. G. Trexer Iowa City J. D. Sperry Rock Teland Lone Tree Victoria Fifth Avenue 27Th Street
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