Clean-up stock yards in Muscatine soon
A cleanup crew from Rock Island will visit Muscatine within two weeks to sanitize and improve the stock yards. The pens will be renovated, the property whitewashed, and a general sanitary condition expected to prevail. Deputy State Veterinarian Tillie works to improve yard cleanliness amid concerns about hog cholera and enforcement of stricter laws.
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Muscatine
Rock Island
I Kh
Prayall
Tillie Ia
Interest Lags in Socialist Ranks
Political circles report waning interest in the socialist party. Saturday attempts to hold a county convention failed for lack of attendance. An eleven o'clock session was adjourned to evening, hoping for more members, but only four attended, and business was again postponed.
Special Services At Local Churches With Miss Bevan
Miss Margaret Bevan the girl evangelist from Scranton preached at the local Baptist church in morning and evening services. Rev J D Graves new pastor to preach Sunday. Old Folks Day celebrated at the German M E church with cannations and special music.
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Franke G. Wilcox
Societs
Wilcox
Cty
First Presbyterian Church
Charles Parsons
Iowa
Society For the Friendiers
Parsons
Margaret Bevan
Scranton
Miss Bevan
Christ
Williams
Chicago
J. D. Graves
First, Baptist Church
Kettlekamp
Sage Tea Dandy Promises Darker Hair Quick Fix
An old remedy Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is advertised as turning gray faded hair dark and lustrous in days. It claims to stop itching and shedding after one or two applications, offering a youthful appearance and appealing look for men and women. A. W. Morgan of West Macon Street endorses the product.
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Wyeth
Wrath
A. W. Morgan
West Macond Street
Religious services and events across towns noted
The message reports that Rev L Yagey preached at Eispen Ja and Rev TR McCorkle visited Lisbon and Wyoming before returning home. Rev H Relpomand spoke at the German Lutheran church in Mendota as Rev John Haetner attended a conference. A children’s day program was presented at the First Methodist Episcopal church. Trinity Boys plan a Thursday excursion to the Tri Cities on the Steamer Sydney with adult 36 cent and child 24 cent fares.
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L.”H. Yagey
United Brethren Church
Eispen
TR. McCorkle
McCorkle
Lisbon
Wyoming
Hayl
H. Relpomand
German Lutherans Orphans’ Home
Trinity Boys
Trir Cities
Sydney
Letts Woman Dies at Hershey Hospital
Mrs. Arthur Gage of Letts Iowa died at Hershey Hospital Sunday afternoon at 9 o clock after a critical illness. She was 23 and survived by her husband and two children ages 4 and 3. Funeral arrangements call for removal to Letts and services Tuesday afternoon.
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Arthur Gage
Letts
Iowa
Hershey
Caty
Gage
Louis Blake
Nee
Police Seek Information On Reported Horse Theft
Local police request information about a horse and land buggy reportedly stolen from Te Strake Feed yards. Fred Minder of Lake township was named as owner, but authorities question the report’s authenticity as no tag record exists and yard staff deny knowledge of any theft.
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Fred Minder
Lake Township
Te Strake
Firemen Memorial Service Held in Muscatine
The Muscatine firemen held their annual memorial service yesterday at Greenwood Cemetery. A committee of foremen and members from home and independent companies attended, decorating the graves of departed firefighters. no special church service was held.
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Muscatine
Frony and Home Company
Greenwood Cemetery
Spa
Muscatine County To canvass for alfalfa campaign funds
Muscatine County Crop Improvement association plans a Saturday canvass in Muscatine and rural townships to raise funds after treasury deficits. The group votes not to proceed with the alfalfa campaign, finding about 100 dollars needed to bring Prof. P. G. Molden to the area, and insufficient funds to cover full county expense. Local counties Scott and Clinton pledge to cooperate.
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Muscating
Muscatine County
Prof
P. G. Molden
Scott
Clinton Dountles Pelugret
Muscatine
County
Cyclist Killed At Davenport Mile Track Crash
A cyclist named Stickney attempting a two mile per minute pace at Davenport Mile Track collided with a log on the course. His mangled form was found under machinery after the express speed crash. Special service notes the accident occurred early morning during a training run.
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Journal’s
Davenport
Stickney
Sickney
Kidneys Benefit From Jad Salts Claim
An advertisement urges readers to treat sluggish kidneys with four ounces of Jad Salts in water each morning. It cites meat overconsumption as causing uric acid buildup and lists signs like backache headaches and cloudy urine. The salt blend includes grape acid and lemon, with lithia, marketed as a safe, inexpensive remedy.
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Saya
Rider and crewman die after track crash on outer border
Witnesses saw a rider, machine, and driver hurled into the air about thirty feet. An ambulance attendant, Dut Stickney, died enroute to the hospital with a crushed head and mangled body after the fall.
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Dut Stickney
Patents Granted to Towans Week Ending June 23 1914
The weekly list from Wilfred C. Lane Patent Attorney notes several patents granted to Towans, including a churning device, check-wolding device, fireless cooker, clothes catcher and drainer, scissors, clothes-wringer, and other items. Inventors include Christopher, Rock Valley. Framm, Diamond. Grave, Newton. Graaf, Esterville. Henderson, Denison. Kelly, Clinton. McAlege, Dubuque. Thompson, Brighton. Wagner, Cedar Rapids. Morris, Council Bluffs. Some assignees include Low Manufacturing Co of Erie, Pa.
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Towans
Wilfred C. Lane
Crocker
Des Moines
Towai
Christopher
Aurk
Rock Valley
Robert A. Framm
Diamond
Narry E. Grave
Newton
Margaret Graaf
Esterville
Robert J. Henderson
Denison
Petar H. Kelly
Clinton
Erie
Earl A. McAlege
Dubuque
Thomas Thompson
Brighton
Clinton D. Wagner
Cedar Rapids
Joshua L. Morris
Council Blutts
Probate Notice: John M Gobble’s Will Hearing in Muscatine
Muscatine County Iowa probate notice states that on June 13 1914 an instrument purporting to be the will of John M Gobble was opened for hearing on July 15 1914 at the district court in Muscatine.Anyone interested may appear and show cause why the writing should not be admitted to probate. Ed P Ingham attorney listed. Mrs Edna Walker of Wilton was in Muscatine visiting friends and shopping.
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State OF
Iowa
Muscatine County
Jame A. Ty
District Court
Said County
John M. Gobble
A. D
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