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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1911

Page

12

How to Save Money Effective Incomes and Savings

Make a definite allowance for a Savings Deposit as large as possible before any expenditure. Then keep a careful account of income and expenditures to avoid waste. This system will win every time.

Local residents visit Davenport and surrounding towns

Local residents travel to Davenport for shopping visits and return home. Miss Pearl Strong goes to visit the Rolf home in Davenport, Mrs. W. Preuss from Nichols spends a day shopping, and Miss Anna Hobert returns to Rock Island after a Crabtree visit.

W. Preuss Nichols Davenport That Anna Hobert Rock Island Crabtree

Couple Arrested After Green Street Raid

Police raided a Green Street residence Saturday evening finding a young unmarried couple in an unprepared state. Both were arrested on a charge of cohabiting and taken to jail overnight. The young man gave the name Earl Brown and the woman Maude Smith.

Green Street Twain Earl Brown Maude Smith

Art of Story Telling Taught to Teachers at Institute

Miss C Blanche Goudy of Marion led a morning session at the High School auditorium on primary methods music and industrial training. She defined story telling as an old art revived, essential for child literacy and moral development, with examples from folk tales and myths. Miss Gertrude McNutt opened with song and Miss Gail Thompson accompanied on piano.

C. Blanche Goudy Marion Profesors Troop Betts Goudy Miss Goudy Trayto Miss McNutt Gertrude McNutt Gail Thompson

Drowned Aledo Boy Identified After River Tragedy

Aldes Stormont of Aledo Illinois, eighteen, a cabin boy on the excursion steamer Sidney of the Streckfus line, drowned in the Dubuque river after diving from the fan tail. He had recently joined the Sidney and lived with family in Aledo. his body was recovered two hours later.

Aldes Stormont Dubuque Aledo High School Illinois Sidney Streckfus Stormont

Mrs Springer and Henwood On Stand

Frank Harold Henwood testified in his murder trial that a May 23 box party at a theatre included Mrs Springer and Von Phul. He said, after the show, Von Phul slapped Mrs Springer in her Brown Palace Hotel room and Henwood bought a revolver the next day. Mrs Springer testified to threats by Van Phul and that he had struck her.

Denver Col Frank Harold Henwood George Copel Springer von Phul Henwood John W. Springer van Phul

Maiden Flight of Dirigible Schwaben I

The Zeppelin Schwaben I made its maiden flight today from Friedrichshafen with Count Zeppelin aboard. The new dirigible bal loon completed its first test journey in Germany.

Zeppelin Friedrichshafen Germany Count Zeppelin

Alaska Coal Claims Show Joint Venture Across Claims

The case outlines that Cunningham and other claimants formed a joint venture to explore a large Alaska coal field. They funded operations from a common fund, planned a corporation with the Guggenheims, and sought shared profits rather than separate ownership. Commissioner Dennett ruled the claims lacked standing and canceled them, with Secretary Fisher approving.

Cunningham Dennett Fisher Clarence Cunningham Glavin Guggenheims Common Fund Alaska Guegenheims

River to River Road Gains Popularity as Motor Route

River to River road between Iowa City and Davenport draws steady traffic with 100 machines passing Wilton yesterday. Fifteen Iowa City motorists headed to the tri cities for a day trip while Davenport tours and West Liberty riders also used the route. Touring parties include a Chicago girl bound for Denver and another from Indianapolis to Lincoln, Nebraska, with motorcycles also common on the strip.

Iowa City Davenport Wilton Tri Cities West Liberty Chicago Denver Indianapolis Lincoln

Demented Woman Attacks Family at Park Avenue Home

Police responded Saturday evening to the Muenz residence on Park Avenue when Bertha Muenz suddenly became demented and attacked family members. She seized an iron and pursued a young man until others intervened to save him. Commissioners of Insanity are investigating the case.

Muenz Park Avenue Bertha Muenz Commissioners of Insanity

Young Couple Weds in Local Judge's Parlor

Walter George Miller and Miss Mabel Mary Paul were married this afternoon by Judge John A. Rowan at his matrimonial parlors. They reside in the area and plan to establish a home on a local farm.

Judge Rowan Walter George Miller Mabel Mary Paul John A. Rowan

Decorate Graves Of Local Firemen In Muscatine

The Muscatine fire department honored fallen members by visiting Greenwood chapel and two cemeteries. Committees from each company laid floral pieces and flags on every veteran fire fighter’s grave.

Muscatine

Lesson Committee's Report Sparks Sunday School Debate

In San Francisco on June 26 the International Sunday School Convention lesson committee urged Bible based teaching, opposing non biblical topics. It backs a Washington resolution to use scriptural passages to discuss ethical and religious issues of modern life.

San Francisco Cal Washington

J W Satterthwaite Dies In Seattle Funeral Planned

Mount Pleasant Iowa reports the death of Joshua W. Satterthwaite age 76 a Civil War veteran and former Iowa legislator of 1869. He held high Masonry rank and was active in local affairs for 50 years. Funeral will be held here Thursday.

Mount Pleasant Joshua W. Satterthwaite Iowa L. E. Nettleton Seattle Wash

Morgan Receives Grand Cross of Red Eagle

In Kiel Germany on June 26 J Pierpont Morgan presented Emperor William with an autograph Luther letter for which he paid $25,500. The emperor awarded Morgan the grand cross of the Order of the Red Eagle in return for the gift.

Kiel Germany J. Pierpont Morgan Emperor William Martin Luther Charles V Order of the Red Eagle Mr. Morgan

Asylum For Charles Brenner Adjudged Insane

Charles Brenner a laborer appeared before the Commission of Insanity today and after a hearing was adjudged insane. He will be taken to the State Institution at Mt. Pleasant this evening.

Charles Brenner Mt. Pleasant

Lorimer Inquiry Hearings Highlight Funk Testimony

A Chicago crowd protests a second Lorimer probe as Vice President Sherman presents a set of resolutions. Testimony reveals Funk's impressions of Hines and Lorimer and contrasts with Kohlsaat's account. The hearings touch on alleged money discussion and potential repercussions for involved parties.

Kohlsaat Kohlsaar Mr. Marble Union League Hines Springfield Senator Lea Funk Marble Cone Lorimer Washington, D. C West Side Chicago Senate Sherman

Last Cub Bachelor Becomes Benedict

Chicago reports Frank Schulte, Chicago National League right fielder, obtained a license to marry Mabel Kirby. The wedding is to be held tonight as the Cubs begin their eastern invasion. Schulte plans to prove honey moons can travel with high class baseball.

Chicago Frank Schulte Mabel Kirby Cub Schulte Connie Mack

Goff Nomination To Wisconsin District Attorney Favored

Senate judiciary committee approves nomination of Guy D. Goff for Eastern District of Wisconsin after months of delay. Senator La Follette objected to not being consulted before endorsement.

Washington, D. C Guy D. Goff Wisconsin Senate Judiciary Committee la Follette

Heir Ends Life After Declining Fortune

Cedar Rapids, June 26. G C Marchal, a city mechanic and father of nine, killed himself after a $100,000 legacy in France dwindled to $1,000. The despondent man acted this morning.

Cedar Rapids France G. C. Marchal Marchal

Firefly Delayed by Washout on Oskaloosa Branch

The Firefly was delayed more than four hours en route to the east due to track displacement after a washout on the Oskaloosa Branch at Westchester. A sizable strip of track was washed away by floodwaters from yesterday's storm along the right of way.

Oskaloosa Westchester

Minneapolis Grain Market Closing Prices

Minneapolis June 26 closing figures show wheat futures with July at 95 3-4 cents, September at 96 1-2, December at 56 3-4 cents. Grades include northern and hard wheats with varying bids and bids for No 1 and No 3 classes.

Minneapolis Minn Omnes Northern

Divinity Student to Speak at State Meeting and Summer Pulpit

Rev J Haefner of Lutheran Zion church will attend the Jugend Verein convention in Oelwein Jews and deliver an English address. Theodore Valentiner will occupy the pulpit this summer and assist in the German school starting July 5. A church picnic is planned for July 4 and the quarterly meeting moved to July 9 due to the pastor's absence.

J. Haefner Lutheran Zions Church Oelwein Jugend Verein Lutheran Church Theodore Valentiner Dubuque College Valentiner

Vessel wrecked off Korpe Island with 400 aboard

Helsingford Finland June 26 A Finnish Swedish Mail steamship Bor I carrying 400 Stockholm excursionists was wrecked off Korpe Island in the outer Skerries today. Damaged details and casualties not yet known.

Helsingford Finland Bor I Stockholm Korpe

Firemen Die in Portland Oil Plant Blaze

Three firemen are believed killed after a fire at the Union Oil company plant in Portland Oregon. The blaze caused an estimated $250000 in damage and continued to spread.

Oil Company Portland Oregon Union Oil Company

Explosion on Oil Barge at Port Arthur Kills One

An explosion aboard the oil barge Gumble in Port Arthur Texas caused one death and $260000 in property loss. The blast was felt miles away and destroyed three barges a tug and three oil warehouses at the Texas company dock.

Port Arthur Tex Texas Companies

Sunflowers in July Ainslee's Poem Note

A lyrical note presents Clinton Scollard's verses from July Ainslee's on sunflowers loving the sun. The poem follows sunlit imagery with vivid references to locusts, crickets, planets, winds, and dew. It invites the reader to hear the sunflowers' golden laughter through the garden.

Clinton Scollard Ainslee

Meeting Summer's Problems In The American Home

Margaret E. Sangster argues in July Woman’s Home Companion that men are neglected in many American families during summer. She notes husbands left alone at home endure a weary day and recalls a letter describing insects under a fly a ceiling to illustrate domestic strain.

Margaret E. Sangster

Clergy Men Confer On Summer Plans And Union Services

The Ministerial Association held its final summer meeting and announced that union services will be held at the Presbyterian church when weather forbids outdoor lawn services. No further sessions will occur until September 1 unless special call by the president.Announcements about the union services will follow this week.

Presbyterian Church

Home care urged to shield men from solitude

The writer argues against household isolation in summer and urges women to provide home care for working men. He warns American men may break down under breadwinning strain and calls for remedies to support their well being and longevity.

Scribner's Magazine Showcases Katharine Fullerton Gerould

The July Scribner features her new story The Wine of Violence confirming the writer's growing insight. Gerould, wife of a Princeton English department preceptor and fiction author, has drawn wide comment for Vain Oblations in the preceding year.

Scribner's Magazine Katharine Fullerton Gerould Scribner

One Medicine Every Family Should Have This Summer

A quarter buys Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, a medicine every family should possess during summer months. It is widely available through all dealers and is almost certain to be needed at times.

Chamberlain

Two Fifty Inch Roll Top Desks Declared For Sale

Journal want ads list used office furniture including two fifty inch roll top desks at 45 dollars each one typewriter desk two desk chairs one mimograph and a 600 lb platform scale plus chicken netting lumber ship lap and a spring wagon priced to move due to westward move piano rugs and house keeping goods also offered Watson Produce Co call 1141 Thos D Watson next to Fred Bowman for details

Call Watson Produce Co Fred Bowman Thos D. Watson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eae Megs Pekil H. Munroe Traverse City, Mich C. A. Bartlett Munroe Street Mrs T. J. Stevenson Stein Chestnut Street G. A. Seitz John Seitz Oregon Street Weed Park Club Park Muscatine Hive No 13 Weed Park H. Biles John Biles New Hampshire Street John Reay Grandview Avenue C. Schmeltzer East Front Street Anamosa, Ia State Reformatory Oxford Casper West Second St Blanche Goudy Tute Aledo Cabin Boy Alaska Coal Claims Ryan Bros Iowa Ave East Hill Panies J. W. Satterthwaite Kaiser Morgan Lea Kenyon Mr. Funk Senator Fletcher Chairman Dillingham Mr. Legg International Harvester Company Mr. Kohlssaat Mr. Kohlsaat Jackson Boulevard Benedict Goff Thompson Brothers Co Rev Divinity ION Services Journal Plymouth
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