Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Muscatine Journal in Muscatine, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1913

Page

2

Adams Family Reunion Held in Iowa City Park

Eighty eight members of the Tadatay Adams Family association gathered in Iowa City park on Tuesday. The eldest attendee was Harriet Warren 77 from West Liberty and the youngest Edith Adams infant daughter of Bl Adams North Liberty. The farthest member was Clarence Bean of Lorraine Ohio. H D Adams Solon was named president with Mra Bowman Iowa City as secretary. The Iowa City Masonic temple project moves ahead at $30 000 with Hour Parker son builders of town city. Nine Iowa officials were named by the governor for the State Historical Society biennial period.

Towa City Iowa Spelal Tadatay Harriet Warren West Liberty Edith Pp. Adams North Liberty Leity Clarence Bean Loraine Onio John L. Adams Hour & Parkinson

Steamer Helen Blair Collides With River Tree

The Helen Blair, a steamer of the Steckingnes line, struck a tree overhanging the river near New London due to dense darkness in a storm. Only stage-plank splinters and loosened bow joints occurred. the vessel resumed upriver, to be repaired in the tri-cities. The Alert Hose company moonlight excursion was postponed to July. Motorcyclists W H Tuley and H B Wilmer, of Toledo, representing Consolidated Manufacturing, passed through on the St Paul en route to Omaha.

Helen Blair Burlington S Tree New London Tri-Cities St. Paul Davenport Alert Hose Company W. H. Tuley H. BD. Wilmer Toledo Yale Omaha

Teachers Examination Held Today For New Instructors

The regular teachers examination opens at the county courthouse, with many instructors and prospective teachers taking tests to qualify for new or renewed certificates. Attendance at the county institute suggests many may join the teaching lists this year.

County Superintendent of Schools I. D. Bradley Court House

Many Changes In Vegetable Market This Season

Market notes large shifts in local prices with onions rising from 20 to 26 cents and cabbage varying widely. Cucumbers dropped from 15 to 9 cents per piece, while peas and potatoes appear at 30 to 45 cents. Spring chicken and eggs show small declines and butter steady at 36 cents.

Crop advisor to wed in Oxford ceremony

County Crop Advisor K. A. Kirkpatrick travels to Oxford Iowa this morning to marry Misa Nelta Estabrook at six o'clock in the evening. The ceremony will be performed by a local official.

K. A. Kirkpatrick Oxford Misa Nelta

Reading Notice for Week at 803 Sycamore Street

Notice announces a reading schedule at 803 Sycamore Street with hours nine to twenty. It warns no readings on Sunday and states a fee of two dollars after the current week. Include instruction to call Pat Jorg immediately.

Fae Pat Jorg

Warm Weather Boosts Crops Yet Shortens Strawberries and Cherries

The warm weather last week benefited corn and many crops while reducing strawberry and cherry yields. Heavy showers later in the week varied by county, with rainfall from one to over three inches in parts of Iowa. High temperatures sped corn growth and kept fields clean, though the dry spell stressed fruit and pasture. late rains are expected to help other crops, while apple drops increased due to cool pollination conditions. Acreage comparisons show oats at 99 percent, spring wheat 95, winter wheat 102, and forage crops near normal. Gee M Chappel, Beotion Director.

Iowa Crop and Weather Service Des Moines Mount of Rainfell Ross Gee M. Chappel Beotion

Wilton Couple Dined At Bride's Residence

A Wilton couple, Burl Woods and his bride, were honored with a weekday four course dinner at the bride's parents home in Davenport. The event followed their marriage on Monday evening and featured music, dancing, and various enjoyable moments with many friends in attendance. Miss Winifred Cronin of Muscatine, formerly a resident, also contributed to the festivities along with guests from distant places.

Winton Tows Tung Burl Woods Davenport Oride Peter Riniusland Dany Enjoy Misa Winifred Cronin Muscatine Furtierind Biso

Government Boats Work Here Again

The government vessels return to measure river velocity and discharge at this point, repeating earlier hydrological work as river stages vary. Dam effects near Keokuk appear minimal so far, with observers noting possible time to observe changes. Reverend Duty of Montrose notes a wedding dinner and plans for a Mississippi lakes honeymoon.

Keokuk Montrose Michnesota Lakes

Clergy Plans for Vacations Amid Summer Conferences

Muscatine pastors announce summer leave plans with several attending national and regional conferences. Fred Wangelin will visit Clintonville before attending the National Bible Conference in Indiana. H A Lang and J Haetner will attend Wisconsin German Baptist district and Heptlat general synod meetings in Canada and Madison. R V Meigs plans a Michigan visit, A G Graves targets Kansas City and southern states, J B Randall may visit Pennsylvania, F R McCorkle has begun wardon assignments in Maquoketa and Clinton, while several local pastors will not vacation this year.

Muscatine Fred Wangelin Mulford Congregational Church Winans Lake Ind Wangelin Towa Buffalo Center Canada United States Madison S. Duk Ofr. Haefner Oshkosh Wis R. V. Meigs United Brethren Church Haviing Maquokata Clinton Preston Lt. M. Grigsby First Methodist Episcopal Church

Aviator Reaches Stockholm From Paris to St Petersburg

French aviator Marcel Brindejoug Dea Moulinais arrived in Stockholm after flying from Paris to St Petersburg, completing the leg in four hours including a coast descent to check his location. He plans a return flight via Copenhagen to Paris starting June 27. The Luscatine Launch club postponed a swimming lesson due to bad weather.

Stockholm Marcel Brindejong Moulinais Parle St. Petersburg Swedish Caspital Reva Hae Ecain Copenhagen Paris Hain Proventa Luscatine Launch Club

Ringworm on Face Cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment

A mother recounts her seven year old son suffered severe ringworm on the face for years. After trying various remedies, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for about a month and reports his skin fully healed. The ad promotes Cuticura products as best for skin care and includes a sample offer.

Brrniford Shay Ehlid Barbara Xin Bale Bkia Dept. T Boston Wen Sland Yao

Heavier Steel 10 to Be Placed on Railway West Hill

West Hill patrons will ride on a newly structured headbed and heavier steel as Davenport and Muscatine Railway extends standard weight rails through the area. Superintendent Schuyler announced plans to cover the entire West Hill line after spring work along Third street and Lu cas street. Extensions will reach Fletcher Avenue with further heavy steel on Eighth and Poplar to Dele street Jaett avenue and the South Muscatine Way from Oregon street to line end, plus rock ballast.

West Hill Schuyler Davenport and Muscatine Railway Company Third Street Town Avenue Cherry Lucas Street Green Logan Logan Street Fletcher Avenue I Facklerville Eighth and Poplar Dele Street Jaett Avenue Constate Page Rock Quadton Muscatine Way Oregon Street

Local notes from Millersburg on June events and visitors

In Millersburg MiNorauurg Il on June 24 M D Murdock remains at home while Wil Baugess shows improvement after a recent runaway injury. Visitors include Andrew Downey Mrs Tula Agy and baby, William Duncan and wife, Mrs Glen Lamie and children, Mrs Louise Foster and HNttis daughter Ploy, and Mr Ericson who brought cattle. A ten pound baby girl arrived at Jerry Scranton's, and Elder D. & Holmes preached for L D 6. Various relatives visited, including Mrs Jeanette Agy Merrice, Miss Violet Detwiler, and Norma and Jebble Gilmore.

MiNorauurg Murdock Wil Baugess Lim Andrew Downey M. DB Tula Agy Baby M. D. Murdock William Duncan James Howe Glen Lamie M. D, Murdock Louise Foster Hnttis Ploy Atallsen Ericson Jerry Scranton Johney Cady Duncan Township Jeanette Agy Merrice George Agy D. & Holmes L. D R. H. Duncan Holmes Aledo Galesburg Violet Detwiler Norma 3Ebble Gilmore Mia Cora Track and Axe Jeunette

Local Visit and Family News From Aledo and Nearby

Agy travels to Aledo on business. Fussell Murdock returns home to see his father for a night. Miss Vella Haas hosts relatives and tends to her brother Marston who suffers a severe lagrippa attack. Sunday afternoon tallers on 3r. D. Murdock include G Holmes Rev. Baker and others. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for skin ailments, burns and boils with a 26c price and a testimonial from J. T. Sossaman.

Agy Aledo Fussell Murdock Vella Haas Marston D. Murdock G. Holmes Baker Joseph Terry Joseph Harroun Ephraim Gilmore Cora Trask R. E. Duncan J.T. Sossaman News Cornelius, N. C Havaraes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Uneeda National Biscuit Company ADAMS State Historious Society of Iowa Society Oine Clark Maorgh W. Bailey Waslington M. ¥. Edwards Parkersburg J.B. Weaver A. C. Savage Adair Byron W. Newberry Ritawher Capital Beaver Board Mira Hershey Lbr. Co H. F.jattitos Pearl City Fuel Company Muscatine, Ta Paul Bradley Letiuco Ayer Chesterfeld Clarvoyant Wilton Bride Automobile Bargain Alwara Velie Motor Vehicle Company Factory Sed St LD Rae Dicho Eae Millersburg Geo. Bitman Reeder C0 E. 2Nd Bt
Search Courier

Search the Muscatine Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Muscatine Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication