Mississippi River Falls Two Inches in 24 Hours
The Mississippi is falling slowly at this location with last night’s two inch drop. Levee danger near Muscatine is easing unless a strong east wind resumes rising rivers up north threaten persistent floods. Sandbagging along the Rock Island line shows the flood risk remains grave and Diamond Jo warehouse faced its closest call in years as waves battered the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Muscatine Island
Muscatine
Five Point
Blindman’s Lake
Rock Island Ry. Co
Diamond Jo
Unvarnished Opinions on Show Hangups at Gallery
Artist No 1 complains a landscape is ruined by a lurid portrait. Artist No 2 calls the hanging slipshod and places him beside the crudest work. Artist No 8 warns that two chaps have been hung together in the display.
The Religious Vocation Not Always A Slow Unfolding Call
A quote from The Bishop's Niece by George H. Picard states the religious vocation may arrive gradually or strike suddenly, not always the product of extended mental processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Picard
Can You Help Me to Recover My Child
A poor woman asks for help to recover her child, but the problem is not a missing child. She explains that the child’s clothes are worn out and she seeks assistance due to poverty and hardship.
Property Man's Troubles in London Address
The piece recalls a mishap during a performance of Romeo and Juliet when a cannon in the balcony scene fired by mistake, though it should have fired in Henry V two days earlier. The property man faced chiding rather than anger in a London address by F. R. Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Benson
London
New Cure for Weak Lungs Promises Quick Relief
Dr King's New Discovery for consumption claims to cure coughs colds grip and lung troubles with a money back guarantee. Available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 5 cents or one dollar.
For Sale Cow Wants A Buyer In Local Ad
A farm ad seeks a buyer for a cow listed by a local seller. The note invites interested parties to contact the proprietor and arrange inspection at the farm location.
Rebekah convention attendees travel from Columbus Junction
About 40 Columbus Junction residents joined the West Liberty Rebekah convention. A nine woman drill led by Mrs. J. Foster impressed attendees, with three in white, pink, and green, all in white slippers. The report notes upcoming Chautauqua bookings, fairground July 4 plans, and local travel to events in Iowa City, Washington, Muscatine, and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
West Liberty
J. Foster
Will van Horn
Wm. Sink
P. Bretz
Jos. Reynolds
Jos. Dotson
Edgar Rabenold
D. R. Foster
N. C. Duncan
Fair Grounds
S. W. Brookhart
Washington
Penticost
Ruth Brown
W. F. Hall
Harry
Hamlet
W. T. Brown
Indiana
Effie Kelly
Edith
Iowa City
Joseph
Columbus City
Muscatine
N. J. Duncan
K. R. Robertson
J. C. Duncan
Mt. Pleasant
T. Lee Duncan
Winfield
Irene Freeman
Elsie
R. N. Johnston
Shellbark
Helen Johnston
Elsie Colton
Des Moines
Paul Marsden
Will J. Marsden
Beatrice
Gretchen Klotz
Ainsworth
E. P. Sheilabarger
John Owen
Lenore
Thomas
Davenport
Bailey Murray
Frank Sellers
May Havenhill
Cairo
Miss Thompson
Letts
Wm. Thoms
J. C. Gambel
Fredonia
G. F. Kern
Arthur Hall
WH. Hughes
Regular Chicago specialist to visit Muscatine and Washington
The Regular and Reliable Chicago specialist Dr. Shellenberger will visit Muscatine at Commercial Hotel on Monday June 26 and Washington on June 24 with a return every 28 days. He cures chronic diseases and many cases deemed incurable, treating catarrh throat lung eye stomach liver kidneys rheumatism paralysis neuralgia heart diseases and more. He offers stammering cure and guidance, claims to diagnose quickly, and guarantees cure for piles fistulae rupture without business downtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Muscatine
Commercial Hotel
Washington
Shellenberger
Bright
Doctor Shallenberger Specialist in Private Diseases
Disease of men and private diseases a specialty including syphilis gonorrhea varicocele and related debility. Cures claimed for old neglected cases with no experiments. Free confidential consultation offered by Dr. W E Shallenberger 145 Oakwood Blvd Chicago reference Drexel State Bank.
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Oakwood Blvd
Chicago
Drexel State Bank
Mrs Fletcher Duncan Dies at Sweetland Center
Mrs Duncan aged about 40 dies suddenly at home near Sweetland Center after a three week illness and smothering spells. She rose from bed before dying in a rocking chair after summoning her family. Survived by husband Fletcher Duncan and four children Earl Everett Pearl and Virgil. Funeral expected Sunday afternoon at Wilton cemetery.
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Fletcher Duncan
Sweetland Center
Mrs. Duncan
Sweetland Center Lodge
Earl
Everett
Pearl
Virgil
Wilton Cemetery
Dr Kines New Life Pills Promise Relief
Ends headaches by targeting lazy livers and sluggish bowels. Dr Kine's New Life Pills remove the cause or no pay. Sold for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Intervention Filed In Grand Suit Over Hotel Bar
Ralph Thompson filed a petition of intervention in the case Edward Kirk versus James Dermody et al restraining a bar at the Grand hotel. Defendants were given until Tuesday morning to answer. The defense contends the suit lacks good faith and was provoked by other motives. Final hearing set for next Tuesday before Judge Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Thompson
Edward Kirk
James Dermody
Grand Hotel
E. M. Warner
Thompson
Jackson
Chautauqua Lake Rail Fare from Chicago with Nickel Plate
Chicago travelers can ride Nickel Plate railroad to Chautauqua Lake N Y and return for 14 00 with a return by August 8th. No excess fare on any Nickel Plate train. Three daily trains with vestibuled sleeping cars. Dining car meals 35 cents to 1 00 plus a la carte service and 50 cent mid day luncheon. Contact John Y Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Room 298 Chicago IL for details. Chicago ticket offices 111 Adams St Aud itorium Annex and depot at La Salle Van Buren Sts on the Elevated Loop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Lake
N. Y
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Reads Wanted Ads Draw Muscatine Readers
In Muscatine and nearby areas the Journal urges every man woman and child to read the evening want ads as they may bring financial opportunity. The appeal emphasizes small ads offering chances to earn money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Little Journal
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Harfina
Philo Har Co
McBride & Cope
Nesper
Thiesen
Riemcke
Mulberry
R. A
Hay
Philo Hay Spee
Philo Hay Co
Newark
N. J
Hairhealth
Mississippi River
Portland
Oregon
St. Louis
Pacific Northwest
Rock Island
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Yellowstone National Park
Tan Nal
J.C. Pugh
Muscatine, Iowa
Doctor
Shallenberger
W. E. Shallenberger
Nature
Havercamp
Louisville & Nashville
Cincinnati
Louisville
Knoxville
Buiet
Pulman
C. L. Stone
Agen
Louisville, Ky
Mot
DR. Mott’s Chemical CO
Cleveland
Ohio
A. W. Morgan
Iowa
C. A. Peck
East 12Th St
C. B. Vail
West Second Street
G. W. Lindle
Mulberry Street
Sailor Motor Boat
Alex Grosheim
J. W. Viner
C. F. McDonald
Fourth Avenue
Rock Island, MI
Seventh and Linn Street
Geo. W. Keckler
East Eighth Street
Nashua
Prunswick-Balke,Collender Co
Marshalltown
Lakeside
John A. Rowan Co
East Woodbury Co
Ida Grove
L. Box
Anthon
Hise House
The
Globe Restaurant
Frank B. Holmes
Atalissa
Porto
Belgium
Bon Nicephorus
E. J. Brown
Nichols
Bath
Co. B. Vail
W. B. Fuller
Record Office
Linn Streets
Braunworth Shoe Store
EB. O. Burnside
Iowa Ave
Theo
Becke
Iowa Avenue
Eureka Supply Company
Albion
Mich
West Third Street
Journal Office
Pr. Klein
Lethbrand & Ryan’s
Kozod
J. Kozod
Weigel
Dubuque
N. Rosenberger
Missouri
Muscatine and Vicinity
C. A. Peck & Co
Insurance
OWA Mutual Tornado Insurance Association
John A. Robbins
First National Bank
Merereesi
Escanaba
Green Bay
Mackinac Island
Muskegon
Crand Heven
Chicago - Milwaukee
Cheerite
C. Davis
C. P.A
Aalaa
Chicago, i
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