Woodmen Insurgents Plan 10 Drop Battle
Rock Island June 24 insurgent Woodmen plan to drop the fight that has divided the Modern Woodmen of America for two years. Peoria leaders expect harmony after Toledo head camp repealed Chicago rate increases and salaries fighting may end. Attorney Wood arrested for speeding on Seventh avenues by Special Traffic Officer Carey after two warnings. Circuit court arguments claim Wood’s appointment as special prosecutor was unwarranted under Bruner-Magill indictments.
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Rock Island, IU
Rock Island
M.W. A. Lodge
Peoria Woodmen
Peoria
The
Star
Modern
Woodmen of America
Toledo
Chicago
Wood
George W. Wood
P. J. Carey
Carey
Circuit Court
Cyrus Deltz
Bruner-Magill
Board of Supervisors
Insurance Agencies Active in the State
Local industrial concerns are likely to benefit from the new employers' stability and workingman's compensation act. Renewed activity appears in insurance circles as agents for established companies solicit business across cities in the state.
Investment offers on Iowa land with 5 percent returns
We offer information on value of investments in corn land in Iowa Illinois and Missouri. Lands are in cultivation and within 200 miles of Muscatine. Small payments with five to ten year terms and a guaranteed five to fourteen percent return over taxes for three, five, seven or ten years. Visits to our office welcomed to discuss options.
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Iowa
Imnois
Missouri
Ica
Muscatine
Rate Cutting War Hits Iowa Factory Insurance
Industrial concerns plan to apply new state labor protections while Des Moines reports insurers resort to rate cutting to win business. A compensation insurance rate war is spreading to manufacturing centers statewide as plants anticipate the law.
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Ness
Des Moines
Permanent body for OWA Manufacturers forms statewide group
Des Moines reports a June meeting under Mason City authority launching efforts to organize a statewide association for producers and distributors. George Wrightman serves as secretary with A R Sale presiding. A five member committee was named to plan the permanent organization.
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Des Amtoines
Des Moines
George Wrightman
Laws Manufacturers’, Association
Mason City
A. R. Sale
Magon City
P. W. Hall
Bankers’ Association
George, Wrightman
Manufacturers’ Association
C. E. Wry
Retail Clothiers
L. C. Abbott
Hardware Dealers
George L. Walker
Plumbing and Meating Association
Trades and Labor Assembly Elects Officers Meeting
President J J O Brien of the Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly announces a semi annual officer election to be held July 6 in the evening. All crafts and labor unions affiliated with the A F L will have representatives at this meeting. Vor Workman's Compensation rates see Mark and Son agents for the Trastalara Aide.
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J. J. O'Brien
The
Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly
Trades and Labor
Vor
Workman's
Mark & Son, Agts
Trastalara
Eruption on Face Resolved by Cuticura Treatment
A five year old girl in Ta 1011 suffered a ringworm like eruption on her lip and cheek with watery blisters and itching. After home remedies failed, Cuticura Soap and Ointment were used providing instant relief and complete clearance in three to four months.
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Maurice
Henry Prins
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Wa-Mtoa
TIZ Lets Feet Feel Springy Again
When feet sting from walking or feel tight and swollen, use TIZ for instant relief. It soothes tired aching feet, reduces corns bunions and corns, and keeps shoes comfortable. A 25 cent box is sold at druggists and department stores.
River Water Falls Four Inches Threat Diminished
The Mississippi River at Geneva Island is falling four inches to 10.7 feet after today’s 7 am reading. Upstream points show continued decline, easing fears of flooding for Geneva Island and surrounding areas for the next week or two. Previously, eleven foot stages raised flood concerns for Illinois lowlands, but the retreat reduces damage risk as water does not linger on the island’s lower end.
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Mississippi
Illinois
Geneva Island
Pioneer descendant Mrs. Alice G Craig dies at Coaltown farm
Mrs. Alice G. Craig of Canoe Creek township a renowned Rock Island county pioneer dies at her farm on Coaltown road. Born in Port Byron in 1843 she was a daughter of Calvin and [unreadable] Goodrich and a direct descendant of the Mayflower Pilgrims.
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Alice G. Craig
Canoe Creek Township
Rock Island County
Coaltown Road
Port Byron
Craig
Calvin Goodrich
the Goodrich
Failure to Act on River Improvement Efforts
Friends of the river front improvement movement conjecture about the lack of activity by the newly created river commission. Since its organization no clear procedure has been outlined and delays arise from strife over employing an engineer. Supporters hope differences are resolved and the big project moves forward at once.
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Friends of the River Front Improvement Movement
River Commission
Outlinjing
Passenger elevator installed at Grand Hotel
A new passenger elevator has been installed at the Grand Hotel and will be in operation today or tomorrow. The modern unit replaces the old shaft, with shipment delays caused a late start, and further improvements are planned to make Muscatine's hostelry more up to date.
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Muscatine
Meat Injurious to the Kidneys In Bold Claim
A pharmacist advertises Jad Salts as a remedy to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys. It claims the solution neutralizes urinary acids, prevents irritation, and relieves back pain and bladder issues. The piece frames the product as inexpensive, safe, and beneficial with daily use.
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Goys
Fund Boosted by Picture Benefit for Magentine Playground
Members of the Magentine Civic society praise a Palace Theatre benefit entertainment held Friday last. Ticket sales by children are expected to fund new playground apparatus and cover the cost of a supervisor during vacation. The recreation spots attract strong interest as new equipment is planned for the playgrounds.
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Magentine ‘Civic Society
Palace Theatre
County Road Grading Sealed Bids Requested at Louisa IA
Sealed bids for county road grading and related plans will be received in Louisa County at Wapello until 11 00 a m July 15 1914. Bids require five percent certified checks payable to H W Baker and a fifty percent bid bond. Sections E H B C involve Wapello Columbia City Newport Morning Sun areas with yardages and stations listed. Contracts awarded to lowest responsible bidder with right to reject all bids. Copy of Instructions to Bidders and specifications available for a deposit.
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Louisa County
Wapello
Iowa
H.W. Baker
Columbia City
Newport
Columbus City County
Wanello
Columbus Junction
Morning Sun
Muscatine
City of Muscatine
Co.h. Young
Notice to Contractors for Muscatine Cemetery Grading
Sealed bids by the Muscatine City Recorder are invited until 7:30 p.m. June 30 1914 for grading work east of Grand Avenue in Muscatine Cemetery and south of Lucas Street. Approximately 71300 cubic yards of earth excavation. final payments after acceptance. work to start by July 10 1574 and finish by September 1 1914. 5 percent certified check with bid payable to the city. check to be enclosed separately and forfeited if awarded bidder fails to enter contract.
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City Recorder
City of
Muscatine
Grand Avenue
Muscatine Cemetery
Lucas Street
Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Hershey State Bank
Notice to stockholders of Hershey State Bank of Muscatine Iowa the meeting to renew and extend the corporate period for twenty years and to adopt amended articles of incorporation is set for Tuesday evening July 14 at 7 30 in the banking rooms corner of Sycamore and Third streets date June 3 1914 signed by P W Francis president and officers and directors as Attested by the cashier
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Hershey State Bank
Sycasmore
Third Streets
Muscatine
Iowa
P. W. Francis
L. C. Day
Cashier
Gee, Shield
Chester Lillibridge
Weary Jayne
Menry F. Otto
Theron Thompson
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L. Gotta
Rock Isl
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Tso R Blanchard
J. Blanchard
Cottage Grove Ave
Fagan Bros
Muststinen
Trades and Labor Assembly
Geneva
Trips
Cincie
Timr
Traverse Boy Perera
Elegart Stool Steamshipe Tor
Hllinois
Mainte” ' Merrier
Cherteveln
Petoskey
Maskinee Teland
Inistee
Ema
Franktert
Glen Meven
Leland Vie Manke
Perte
Lake Eupecior
Beatern
SEVEW
Cruibes
Ps Fopaiac Steamanig
Manievee
Lroten
Sault Ste, Marie
Ani Rotern
Vie
Ecenie Grand
Collingwood
Ilare
Beura Eidres
Comlet
Gan
St. Beiége
Chisago
By Mall
Ennison
Cocapaty
Tou
Wmorgan's
Howard & Deems
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