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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1913

Page

9

Girl at the Gate S Latest Success at Genad Theatre

A Chicago LaSalle opera house to Grand theatre show starring Marty Askin organizes The Girl at the Gate. The production features famous local names like Herbert Campbell Latey Weston Cathryn Rowe Palmer and Mortimer Walden with lively chorus and stylish costumes. The plot shifts from a Panama Bay island to a Japanese concession at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco.

Chicago Lasalle Opera House Grand Theatre Marty Askin Fina Chicago Clevar Costaaia Windy City Meadow Links Herbert Carlbell Latey Weston Cathryn Rowe Palmer Wall Ang Paris Whel Phitlins Mortimer Walden Wil M. Hough Pradorich Donighey Ben M. Serome Bay of Panama Panama-Pacific San Francisco

Tornado Victim Missing Man Sought by Police

Journal reports no trace of Edward Muenz or related men after a Taellat committee message claimed a Nebraskan tornado victim was found severely injured. Police chief J. W. Dunn signed the Ionic call requesting location efforts. Andrew Muenz, father, fears for his son. The family seeks any information.

Edward Muenz Murdock Journal Taellat Omlahn J. WW. Dunn Nebraska Andrew Muenz

Davenport Clergyman Talks Brotherhood and Building Plans

Dr. L. M. Coffman of Davenport Presbyterian addressed the first Presbyterian church brotherhood, praising its progressive spirit and plans for a separate Sunday school building and remodeling. A musical program followed with contributions from Ernest Tener Miss Wethelyn Salisbury Miss Velma Grimm Henry Otto Jr and Miss Stella Richards. Coffman announced the next meeting for April 24.

L. M. Coffman Davenport Presbyterian Church Brotherhood First Presbyterian Church Colfman House of Worship Ernest Tener Procus Wethelyn Salisbury Sulas Velma Grimm

Oil on School Floors Sparks Inconvenience

Local report notes oil on school floor surfaces causes wear on shoes and carpets. Teachers and pupils alter routines, changing shoes at home to avoid tracking oil. Community officials urge safer floor maintenance as disruptions spread across schools in Wilton and surrounding areas.

Munyon Remetics Business Survives Fire Loss

A fire destroyed extensive Munyon Homeopathic Co facilities with a half million dollars in losses. The firm saved lab records and stock. operations continued via neighboring building, rapid bottle and label delivery, and telegraph calls. Demand surged as orders were filled in a day, underscoring the motto There In Hope.

Wituj Munyon Homeopathicomedy Co

Complication of Woman's Ills in Athens Texas

A letter from Mrs Saran R Whattey of Athony Texas praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from long standing female illnesses. The ad asserts widespread success over 30 years, cites thousands of testimonial letters, and promises confidential, woman-to-woman advice from the Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts.

Athens Texas Lydia E. Pinkham Saran R. Whattey Athony Lydia EB. Einkhorn Pinkham Lynn Mass Lyla E Pinkham

Local Social Updates From Davenport To Muscatine

Yesterday many residents returned home after visits in Davenport and Muscatine. Wheaton McArthur came back from a business trip in Davenport while Jon Gimers headed to Muscatine en route to Argon for an auctioneering engagement. Frank Kuhns and Mrs. Kuhns visited the J W Miller home and returned to Iowa City. Clarence Brown left for West Liberty to visit his sister Mrs George Anner in Chamberlain’s ad for constipation. Chamberlain's tablets are advertised as easy to take and gentle in effect.

Wilton Tey Muscatina L. A Yiphor Musgatina Wheaton McArthur Davenport Mir Mia Thos, Smith Benitaten George Lincoln Moscow Jon Gimers Muscatine Argon Willet Ag Frank Kuhns J. W. Miller Iowa City Leonard Smith Clarence Brown West Liberty George Annerer Chamberlain A. Plumsey Meadames Sheldon and McAdams Henry Ethlera Tows City Harold, Smith B. Purvis W. Kimberley Moline Wm. Carney Isler Walnut McGowen East Third Chet Ketley Clint Dice Selao Ponce Robert Shellabarger Omaha Myra Regnier A. M. Floyd J Orelock M. B. Churchy Ray

Storm reports from Bayfield and Foster recount damage

Reports detail extensive storm damage across Bayfield Foster and surrounding areas. Lumber shed at Harper and Wil was blown down. Len McGinnis property root lifted. trees down. barns demolished. Thornton school shifted. windows shattered. cattle barns unrooted. Telegraph lines hindered full reporting.

Bayfield Ble Harper Wil Foster Ill Len McGinnis Edward-Mavis F. C. Mavis Ar. Mavis Len Krenger Henry Bopp Thorn Thorpe Place

Rural teachers to attend Fairfield meeting urged

County Superintendent H. D. Bradley reports many rural and small town teachers in the county will travel to Fairfield next week for the South Eastern Iowa Teachers meeting. Attendance at the district gathering is seen as a notable feature of the event.

H. D. Bradley Iowa Pairfield

Rapid Rise of River Threatens Riverfront Property

Rivermen warn of rapidly rising Mississippi with flood danger at Geneva Island and Union Park. Water was fourteen feet last night and rising about a foot daily, prompting sandbagging and filling to reinforce riverbank while warnings from the National Weather Bureau acknowledge a rise but predict no immediate peak. Property damage already seen as debris and loose items washed away. embankments along the M. N. & going to be reinforced as crews work to slow the flood.

Mississippi National Weather Bureau Myer Geneva Island Union Park

Y GYMNASTS PRESENT ANNUAL DEMONSTRATION AT YMCA

The annual gymnastic demonstration by Young Men’s Christian Association members drew crowded galleries as R. I. Starkey supervised a ladder of vaults rings and pyramids. The pyramid display impressed spectators and the group will compete at the Mississippi Valley association contest in Moline tomorrow night.

Young Men's Christian Association Gymnasicum R. i. Starkey Pyramid Squade Mississippi Valley Association Moline

Local notices from West Liberty area March entries

West Liberty district column reports residents traveling and visiting relatives. Theo Jones and family hosted a daughter while others, including Mrs. Petersen and Mrs. W. Virndernit, visited Davenport and Brooklyn. J Patera and Janet Ady made brief Davenport and Iowa City trips. Mrs. Yook attended a Pythian lodge event in Buffalo. Mrs. Gallon visited Muscatine.

Liberty Theo. Jones Petersen Davenport George Tanny W. Virndernit Brooklyn West Rey Epler J. Patera

Gascarets health warning headline from a vintage ad

An old newspaper ad touts Gascarets as a remedy for headaches bile stomach upset and liver cleansing. It claims quick cures overnight with a 10 cent box and appeals to children who enjoy the taste while promising no gripe and long lasting relief.

Epidemic Coughing Sweeps Town Aches Sicken All Ages

An epidemic cough spreads through the town affecting young and old. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound marketed by Lea Pharmacy in Chicago is promoted as a safe cough remedy. Sage endorses Foley's product, warning against substitutes and urging use of this specific remedy.

Foley Jones Lea Pharmacy Chica Calif Sage A.W. Morgan Adv

Notice of Special Election in Muscatine City

To qualified voters of Muscatine City notice is given that on April 7, 1913 a special election will be held to decide whether the city should erect a city hall at a cost not exceeding ninety thousand dollars. T. H. Brannan, City Recorder.

Muscatine City Muscatine Mug T. H. Brannan

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