Local motor boat fans bitten by bug and spring boat activity
Summer cottages near Neue Pucure opening service amid improving spring weather. Local fishermen advance activity on the river with several launches out yesterday afternoon. Frank Bake plans ferry service to Geneva Island in the coming summer. The sand dredge Artemis received overhauls, a new dredge and paddle wheel installed, and Shoat will soon be launched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelands
Frank Bake
Geneva Taland
Tae
Relief from Indigestion with Jayne's Vermifage
An advert claims Jayne's Vermifage restores healthy stomach and intestines, treating indigestion without digestive medicines. It touts long standing use by thousands, notes parasites as a cause of indigestion, and urges pharmacy purchase from D. Jayne & Son in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayne
River Rising Flood Threatens Geneva Island Resort
The river reached twelve feet and is rising rapidly at Geneva Island causing inundation of its lower areas. The steamer reported a nine inch rise in 24 hours as heavy rains in the north worsen the flood. Property owners rush to relocate cottages and equipment to higher land to prevent loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Island
Motor Norte
Mane Firma Ordayv
Program Postponed at Fairport Church Easter Observance
The Easter program at Fairport Lutheran church was postponed to next Sunday due to bad weather. The readable items include songs, recitations, and exercises by students and the primary class, with titles such as The Risen Lord and Easter Joy. A reference to Chamberlain's Tabletale appears as an advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iairport
Tay
Besa
Welcomtoe
Charley Gorham
Batella Richards
Piva
Easter Joy Bella
Hessie Stomty
A. BoewVaugha
Halelujah
Teo
Esther Els
Rawstatton
Mary
Lena Davis
Harold Buster
Siapherd True
School
Ring Triumphant
Know-Your-Children Lecture Stirs High School Audience
Noted lecturer Dr Winfield Vital of Northwestern University spoke to about 20 parents and other local patrons at the high school last evening on sex hygiene. He urged closer father son contact during adolescence and emphasized active parental involvement in a boy's studies, activities, and development into manhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Winfield 5Ital
Northwestern ,University
United States
Cietly
Ais
Ig Son
Father
Cer Fon
Local Muscatine Notes and Social Visits
Busi ness callers Ty Smith and B Nichols visited Muscatine on Friday. Ray C E Montgomery rented a place for a few days visit with relatives in Muscatine Wednesday evening. Mrs De Hendricks visited Kenda Nichols Friday. Mrs Katharina and Agella Ryan shopped in Muscatine Saturday. Mrs Fred Hummel and son Glen were also noted in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
L. Ty Smith
B. Nichols
Muscatine
Ray
C. E. Montgomary
Mhacatine
de Hendricks
Kenda
Frida
Katharina
Agella Ryan Wort
Fred Hummel Indson
Glen
Weekend shoppers and visitors visit Muscatine and West Liberty
March shoppers visit Muscatine and West Liberty with many residents in town or visiting friends. Men and women from West Liberty Muscatine Davenport Ottumwa and Nichols are noted. Also advice on eating slowly and using Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and constipation is advertised.
Opening of Season Near as River Traffic Set
The steamboat season will begin in four days, signaling the start of traffic for the coming season. Harry Bernhardt, the local agent, will establish offices on Cheatnut Street this week and begin receiving consignments for shipment. Residents along the river, merchants, and nearby towns anticipate the return of river activity and economic boost from visitors. The landing has been remodeled and is ready for the season's rush of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bernhardt
Cheatnut Street
Thieely
City Council Hears April 3 Objections On Public Improvements
Objections are to be heard Thursday April 3 as the council considers publication of the notice of intention for proposed paying improvements. The city engineer filed the plat and schedule of assessments for the district, and the council plans to convene that evening to hear protestors likely to oppose the permanent improvement plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iuscntine
Intentio
Sounell
Muscatine Residents Fear for Relatives Amid Cyclone Fallout
Muscatine residents anxious for relatives in Omaha after a destructive cyclone. Telegraph service is unreliable and warnings have yielded little word. Local families, including Walter Rauch and J. W. Nestlebush, race to confirm safety of kin while others await messages from stricken areas.
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Wessues
Omaha
Walter Rauch
Lucas Street
Yhose Slater
Lee Fuller
Mamie
West Liberty News Brief from March 24
West Liberty reports Mrs. Chet TLowls arriving from Elk City Kaw to visit her mother Mrs Timbarlale. Miss Cora and Eva Pingree visit relatives and friends in Grove this week. The document notes the first division of the Ald Society of the Christian shared will.
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West Liberly
Chet Tlowls
Elk City
Kaw
Walla
Timbarlale- Missey
Cora
Eva Pingree
Grove
Ald Society of the Christian Shared
Ailing Women Endorsing Pinkham’s Compound
A Fleetwood Pennsylvania woman recounts relief from severe menopause symptoms after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter praises the tonic for easing headaches hot flushes and nervous fatigue, claiming renewed strength and avoidance of doctor visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleetwood
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lmbs
Edward B
Hin- Rert
Zach
New Kidney and Bladder Cure Promises Quick Relief
A boastful ad touts Croxone as a guaranteed remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims rapid relief from backache rheumatism and uric acid buildup, promising to cleanse kidneys, dissolve uric acid, and restore healthy urinary function with a money back guarantee if it fails to work on first use.
Ten Cent Thimble Bee At Mrs. W. Warren Home
A community note lists a ten cent thimble bee to be held at the home of Mrs. W Warren on Tuesday afternoon March 25 with all church and congregation ladies invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Warren
Lou Jackson
Win
Nickels
Estherville
Masdames
D. Morrow
B.purvis
Rock Island
J.C. Hall
Harlan Jack
Chicago
West Liberty
Oscar Morris
Miss Sara
Cuba
Elie
Mate
P Peopl
Opera House
Eveniny
Charac
Mrs. Piper
Mra. A. Pierson
Salley
Hilda Wattera
Mandy Andy
Robert Brook
Sal
Thompson
Take Spruceby
Knott
Mary Spruceby
Campbell
Baphoula Porkina
Beyer
Sueranar Parkins
Mra. Grizz
Bess Jones
Archabild
Widow Smithers
Propst
Jimiy Brown
Roger Baxter
Awut Sua
Mra
Masher
Switzarberger
Swemn
Doty
Dude
Hmbree
Dollexe Siris
Hollan Anderson
George McCang
Pratt
Inneh
Aker
Mr. Chese
Mose Brown
Mr. Cooper
Mra. B
Mra. Beyer
Miss Newcomer
Nichola
Miss Langdon
Mra. Binder
Hiram Green
Mr. Pearson
Birdia Hia Bride
Nex McGowen
Widower Jones
Mr. Brown
Paraon Briggs
Mr. Stevens
Ist
Forest Proteman
Bloyd Westfull
Salvation Army
Vs. Lewis
Town Boys
Lawra Jackson
Lee Rovertson
Ray Buckman
George Holmes
Achool Gitle
Elsie McCay
Ellen Stevens
Oak Grove notices and church reports from March edition
Mrs W McGrear of Hag t Eight h street will not host Dorcas Sewing Society on March 26 due to illness. next meeting place to be announced. Mrs Dol Barnard visited her mother near Wazello. Mrs Geertz has been quite sick the past week. Bloomington Grange to meet March 27 with a program. A Sunday storm caused some damage including fence destruction. No preaching at Spangler chapel Sunday afternoon due to the illness of Rev Barker. Cherry's ad notes shoe repairs ready while you wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Dol. Barnard
Mra. B. Schafer
Wazello
Mra. Geertz
Bloomington
Grange Hall
Spangier Chapel
Barker
White Wings Appear Clean City Streets
Street cleaning crews under Street Commissioner John Graebner have cleared winter grime from downtown streets. Muscatine Lighting workers repair Second Street with brickwork and street improvement efforts continue. A Studebaker street vehicle ordered earlier is delayed by ship shortages and patent litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graebner
Cin
Tha Errest
Studebaker Company
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Br. Pierce
Avery
Mubsele
Ryan
Ayain
Dr. Pierce
Lualo
Fie
Capital
Mipnce Roon
Tslind Servicn
Neue Pucure
H. D. Horst
Muscatine State Bank
Fairport Church
Nclemeonk Weathép Qoxase
Champerlain
Gale By
Denlersimmady
DR. Hall
Stralgne
Evan
Dr. Williams
Williame
Alldruggiate
Mil
Deegs
Williaros
Mayme ‘Foley Wie
Muscentine
Ray Hendricks
Mia
R. T
Shanida
Verda
Leta Gleise
Ben Black
Des Moines
Prapk Ryan
Ronnie Abbott
Navine
Frank Hummelt
G. A. Kirchner
Frances
Davenport
Theresa Ryan
Rev. Jones
Ottumwa
Inh
Montgomery
J. Brownes
Caarnverlain
Lori
Offies Lane
Ouna couNcil
Schedals FH Ed
Misa’ Margarati
J.burke
Jaches
Bessie Boston
Oregon Street
Tess
Omeha
Joseph B. Vasatta
West Fourth Exraot
Desmond Vanatta
Loca
Leo Ineionen
J. W. Nestlebush
West Fourth Street
Ida McQuown
Arthur Ky
Gerald
R. Me‘Quown
William Richardson
Gliss Bernice Richardson
Miss Maude
Earle Furniss
Warren S. Blackwell
J. Scott
Blackwell
Cherry Street
Atte
D. R. Foster
East Blaventh Street
W. A. Nolan
Airs
Nolan
BR. E. Murphy
Associated Press
the Journal
Y Airs
Carles Chink
West
Second Street
William Galton
Marguerite Wright
Wayne Wright
N. J. Thomas
Mrs. Hilbert
Cherry's
Ady
Collins Lumber Co
W. Inc
Jeinhe
Siegel Bros
Cedar St
Ble’s Jewelry Store
Smalley, Auto @ Marine Co
East Front St
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