Muscatine Levee Cleared Of Obstructions Under Resolution
The Muscatine city council passed a unanimous resolution to clear the levee and river front from Chestnut to Sycamore streets of all buildings vessel structures and obstructions. The measure targets boat houses cabin boats and other impediments within the harbor line as the U S government advances harbor improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Sycamore Street
Chestnut Street
Leu
U. S
City of
Mississippi River
Maennerchor Prepares for Saengerfest in La Crosse
Muscatine Maennerchor reports readiness for La Crosse Saengerfest with German selections rehearsed and praised by Inspector Theodore Kelbe of Milwaukee. Most members plan to travel. Kelbe continues inspections of about 80 German societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Maennerchor
la Crosse
Wis
Theodore Kelbe
Milwaukee
Maennerchor
Turner Hall
Charles Butler to Give Sacred Concert in Muscatine
Rev J N Elliott reports Charles Butler will appear next Wednesday evening June 24 at the William A Sunday memorial tabernacle Muscatine in a sacred concert. Butler, a noted evangelist and vocalist, traveled with the Billy Sunday party and is praised for his voice and revival influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Charles Butler
Muscatine
William A. Sunday Memorial Tabernacle
Butler
Macon
R. V. Miller
Charles Alexander
Billy
Galesburg
Removal of Wharf Obstruction by City Officials Directed
The document orders removal of the obstruction within thirty days by the wharfmaster and city marshal and directs them to charge the expense to the owner of the building or obstruction.
Frightened Into Fits By Fear of Appendicitis
An old advert announces Dr. King’s New Life Pills from Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store. The claim promises relief from bowel trouble and jokes about fear driving fit-like symptoms. The copy emphasizes a 25-cent guarantee and medical-sounding remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
Hale's Household Ointment advertised for skin ailments
An advertisement proclaims Dr. Hale's Household Ointment ends skin disease irritation and speeds healing of cuts bruises burns and abrasions. Sold at drug stores for 25c or from Kenyon and Thomas Adams NY.
Presbyterian Church Torn Down for New Building in Millersburg
In Millersburg Illinois a storm wrecked the Presbyterian church and it is being torn down to make way for a new church. A number of homes replacing destroyed residences are under construction. Local residents and visitors check in with news of relatives and ongoing recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
Ill
Presbyterian
Grey
Galesburg
Annual Festival at the Lutheran Home Scheduled
The German Lutheran Orphans and Old People’s Home near Muscatine hosts its annual festival next Sunday June 21 with services at 10 30 AM and 2 30 PM. Rev H Flentie Rev H Foeltsch and Rev W Hertel speak in English and Rev J Doden in German. A report from Rev H Reinemund and donations are invited.
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Burlington Road
Iowa Avenue
Second
Franklin's Corner
South Muscatine
H. Flentie
Navoo
Ill
H. Foeltsch
Streator
W. Hertel
Brighton
Iowa
J. Doden
Horan Elected New City Attorney In Short Council Meeting
Lawrence J. Horan was chosen city attorney after a brief council session that lasted about an hour and a half. The meeting approved street and sidewalk repairs, new crossings, and a sewer district near Linn and Spruce streets.
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Lawrence J. Horan
L. J. Horan
M. W. Stapleton
J. R. Hanley
Poplar
Ninth Street
Cypress
Sixth Streets
Sixth
Oak Street
Woodlawn
Maple Avenue
Cedar Street
No. 1110
Fulham Avenue
J. G
C. Hampe
Elijah Baker
South Muscatine
John Briar
van Zyl
Linn
Spruce Streets
Muscatine Adopts Ten Dollar Weekly License for Fortunetellers
The Muscatine city council passed an ordinance regulating phrenology fortune telling clairvoyance and mesmerism. It requires a license of ten dollars per week with a minimum stay of one week and imposes misdemeanor penalties for violations. The measure was passed and approved on June 18 1908 with Mayor Barney Schmidt and City Recorder Gustav Weis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Muscatine
Barney Schmidt
Gentle Laxative For Children Women And Elderly
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin offers a mild reliable laxative for children women and old folks. The syrup is gentle, non griping and effective with no violent cathartics. Available in 50 cent and 1 bottle sizes and guaranteed to work or money back. Ts Murray of Muncie Ind endorses its regular use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ts. Murray
Muncie
Ind
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin
Washington, DC. C
Pepsin Syrup CO
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello, IM
Wapello items note store sale and local visits
C E Frost sold his drug store to M L Jamison who has taken possession. Pharmacist Lloyd Maffit remains, with Vern Fitzgibbon as the new clerk. Jamison also owns a Brighton general store managed by his son in law E F Christie. Various residents travel or visit relatives as the Louisa County Normal Institute hosts lectures by Prof Allen using stereopticon to teach geography. local talks and sales are listed along with medical and personal notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Cronk
Clyde
Chicago
Elgin
Ashur Sillick
Toolesboro
Louisa County Normal Institute
Allen
Cornell College
United States
B. F. Heins
Bertha, Todd Co
Minn
W. C. Saunder
Mr. Heins
Louisa County
J. L. Nyemaster
Ray Nyemaster
Dawson
Burlington
M. E. Morgan
A. W. Morgan
Muscatine
Paul Lischer
J. W. Elrick
Court House Square
J. Kirk Latta
Morning Sun News-Herald
P. Woodruff
Kansas City
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Washburn-Crosby
Council
Macnnerchor
Saengerfest
Inspector Kelbe
LaCrosse, Wis
Davenport
Kelbe
Tabernacle
Calist
Bnsy Sun
Gomena
California
California Fruit Growers Exchange
Cadette
Funker
Mira Hershey Lumber Company
James Walls
Aledo
Frank Neely
Chas. Bear
Eliza
Ross Kennedy
Ferdinand
M. D. Murdock
M. B. Holmes
Eld. David
Robt
Henry
Marshal Summers
W. W. Egbert
Rev. J. L. Wyllie
Dana Goddard
Charles Parker
Peniton
Vic Bethuren
Iowa City
E. E. Murdock
Marston
Lou Herron
L. R. Hyett
the Presbyterian Church
Ale
H. Reinemund
Rev. H. Reinmund
Teller
Gustav Weis
City Recorder
Havercamp’s
McQuesten & Sawyer CO
H. M. Bartlett
Law
Atty
Nichols
W. R. Schmitt
A. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
W. J. Vannalta
Adams Station
N. Rosenberger
Enquire
T. C. Journal
Enquire X Journal
G. M. Titus
Scott House
H. P. Tarmatt
N. W. Meyers
Wittich Bros
Sorrel Family
W. J. Vannatta
Journal
Inquire J. Journal
Salee
Park Ave
Wwuuney
Ioan
Reliance Loan CO
Muscatine, Iowa
Kansas
Harvey Co
L. G. Boies
Birmingham
West Srd St
Bath
City
W. D. Peck
West 2Nd St
Inquire A. Journal
Cherry St
van Horn St
Thos. Watson
Wapello
BEE Supplies
Muscatine Bee Supply House
Mulberry Ave
Lindle
Charles Stark
J. Greenblatt
E. Second Street
E. 2Nd St
C. H. Reesink
Lucas Street
Kembie House
Alexander Supply Company
Dearborn St
National Railway Training School Inc
Robert St
St. Paul, Mina
BOATS
Hot Sparks
C. F. Sparks
Pacific Coast
Boyd ‘Drags
Minneapolis
Minna
East Hill
Wilson's
Stoneburner’s
Pearl City News
Colosse
G. A. Warfield
Taft
Roosevelt
Ziegler Co
Fourth St
Philadelphia
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