Journal establishes citywide towing notices for convenience
The Journal outlines a new system of towing notices across East Hit Hurlbut Grocery South Muscatine and other streets, listing local merchants like C. A. Busenhs Drug Store Mer sae avnure Jacklarrilla and Crayke's Grocery. Circulation promises top reach, with weekly six pages on Tuesdays and Fridays mailed to subscribers at 40 cents per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hax
Wiemany Renfere
East Hit
Hurlbut Grocery
South Muscatine
Tohors Bros
Groceery
Grexon Gtront
C. A. Buseh
Mersae Avenur
Jacklarrilla
Crayke's
West Fl
J. Healler
Dorsa Brow
Carrie
City Hall Site Debate Narrowed and Bond Issue Questioned
Last night the Sher Mattel council narrowed options for the proposed city hall site amid heated discussion. The panel favored maintaining a present site or moving to corners of Fourth and Sycamore or Fourth and Walnut, arguing new locations could save funds and better center public offices while ensuring value in selling the old site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sher Mattel
Walle Tha
Rakes Corner
Fourth and
Sysamore Atretts
Fourth Aid
Sycamore Street
Mershey State Bank
Honda
Fourth
Sycamore
Olitlaia
City Hall Site Debate Reflects Public Sentiment
The Journal notes mixed public views on locating a new city hall at Fourth and Walnut versus an alternative site. It argues the site question should not sway voters against the essential bond issue, praising council responsiveness to public sentiment while urging careful choice of location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth
Walnut Streets
Becuse Maccatine
Permanent road funding plan faces house committee in Iowa
Iowa Des Moines March 2 The house committee on highways gave extended consideration to a bill proposing permanent road improvements funded by county and state levies plus a special assessment on benefited property. The plan allows counties to issue bonds repaid over years with 40 percent property assessments and state aid for cost sharing. The measure includes a 2 mill county levy and 1 mill state levy, with stipulations on usage and valuation, and frames highway work under state specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CY Orta Williams
Pes Moines
Towa
House Committee On
Pormyinenroag
Gapper
Islay
State Highway Commission
D. W. Norns, Jr
Marshalltown
Tao
Thorn
Reminiscences of Long Ago from Muscatine Journal
A compact reminiscence page recounts past anniversaries with notes on Fort y years ago powder explosion injuring a woman and two children, plus social notes on university visits and local society, and a goat皮 carriage robe theft case from twenty years past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morne
Jalton
What Should Be Done With the Corn Stalks
The article advises breaking or discing corn stalks rather than burning them to convert stalks into humus, improving soil fertility. It explains how decaying stalks release plant nutrients, helps with moisture management, and reduces blanket soil between furrows. It also covers rotation ideas and suggests crop diversification after corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obo
Eutebio
Tne
County Crop Improvement Association
Utilities valuation debate shapes taxation reform in senate
The discussion centers on placing real and intangible asset valuation under a single public body for rate setting and taxation. Proposals would allow municipally owned utilities to stay under local control unless voters opt in, balancing city rights with a central commission’s oversight. Senators weigh impacts on large versus small cities and rural areas as reforms move through the final amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samal
G Commission
Tax Commission
Senate
Wea
Kimball
Cha Moogle
House
Commerce Counsel
Growing flowers from roots with careful propagation tips
Growers can obtain large root stocks from reputable dealers at 15 to 30 cents per division. Plant in bed or pots, then set in a border after frost danger passes. Culls should be discarded. Also notes on rheumatism relief with Electric Bitters and a testimonial from a Georgia principal.
Letts Area News Highlights and Local Visitors
Letts and surrounding farms report weather damage from a Sunday night storm sweeping through Letts causing downed trees windmill destruction and broken windows at several homes including the Robert Wilson farm. Local activities include the A B Ladies Aid raising about $50 at a Westbrook sale and a Letts High basketball win over Cranston 23 to 7. Multiple residents visit relatives in Muscatine Columbus Junction and Davenport with numerous social calls and church events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latla
Marca
Henry Langgsen
Gf Mariam
Woo -Hag
Leon
Robert Wilson
William Lieverknecht
C. ©. Wagner
Grinnell
Wagner
W. S. Griffin
Howard Sharer
W. &. Hankey
E. K. Tyler
Muscatine
Thomas Meaxey
Columbus Junction
Theodora Lear
Mamptor
Nelson Meeker
Harry Schafer
Davenport
Brice Ellis
Letts
Emma Ellis
Molina and
Nichols
Warrier Farmer
Nellore Leo
Fredonia
Eric Garratt
Lome
Gene Carvice
Christ
Herman Win
Santa Cruz
Wan
Brockway
Miss Watters
J. W
Emma Letts Watters
John Hopking University
Maryland
Inez
News York
M. E- Ladies' Aid
Ala
Mia
Eminy Linn
le D. McCormick
The Mistress of the White House reading and social
A meeting opened by Mrs Theodosia Fry featured A T Barker reading The Mistress of the White House, a German song by Mrs Marga Williams, and a gentle musical interlude. Guests enjoyed refreshments with Miss Harriet McCormick assisting. collection totaled 3.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodosia Fry
Aie. T
Henry Hendrix
Columbus Junction News Roundup With Several Local Visits
Columbus Junction on March 28 reports Millard Patton visiting, Mrs W G Hin a business visitor to Muscatine, Julia Darrow planning a Muscatine visit, Mrs Roy Wilsimonne to Muscatine, Mrs Fillaimmons formerly Mary Carpenter, and Mrs John Davis from West Branch visiting relatives. J J Stapp learns his Dayton son and family are safe, Hicklin attends to business, R J Deihl travels to Muscatine, Esther McCan returns from wintering in Custer City, Ida, and Cora Green visiting at Bassie Cozad in Lews. Thomas Meeker goes to Stanston, Lillie Grubb returns from the south, and August Thoeleke and wife plan a Wyoming move with Union Pacific employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Wagner
United Brethren Church of Letts
State College
Adbimergue
N.M
Mildred
Misa Wagner
W. W. Wagner
Fay
Las Cru- 803
N. CT
U. B
Gence
C.herty
T. F. Barker
Cleo
Ypark
Harrison Testbrook
Phil, Wagner
Earl Fut‘erson
Ath Dickerson
Lonnie Dickarson
Harold Schendt
Lelis
Mr. Wagner
Lizzie Smith
Baird, Ta
Ro. Wagner
West Liverty
Mary
Bessie Wagner
Oialay
Mabel Wagner
Richland
Jimmie ¥Uel
Alana Hueier
Emma
Gladys Hudler
Masca‘ine
Cora Hudler Collins
Des Moinee, Jr
Haroé Schmidt
Will Hudler
Sumner Schafnit
Inez
Museatine
Columbus Junction
Millard Patton
Inglon
W. G. Hin
Hicklin
Wapetlo
R. J Deihl
Esther McCan
Custer City
Ida
Misa Cora Creen
Bassie Cozad
Traker
Lews
Perormed
Thomas Meeker
Warren
Stanston
Iowa
Lillie Grubb
South
Allorney T. M. Molaberty
Thoeleke
Wyoming
Union Pacific Railroad
Hull Bradley
Local notices and town issues raise factory buyout talk
A social gathering at A B E Martin’s country home discussed local capital buying the button factory, building a finishing plant, and supplying finished goods locally. Residents urge a factory controlled by home capital to aid town merchants and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Mars
Desary Down
Jay Smith
Ang
James Smith
Smith
Gipple
Letts
Grandview
Supervigors
MG Dean
Omaha
Neb
Eugene W. Chafin
Majestic Theatre
Laberers
Sprague and Wrigley
Are You Constipated Dr King’s Pills Ad
An old advertisement urges constipated readers to use Dr King’s New Life Pills sold at Havercamp’s Prescription Dayug Store. The copy promises quick relief by stimulating the liver improving digestion and removing poisons from the body. The misspelled storefront and period language reflect era marketing style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qgharles B. Alion
Sylvania
Hurercatop
Dr. King
Havercamp
Conrad Soabler as Mayor of Nouwcating
Attest, HL B, Caple, city s ordar details appear in fractured text. The notice references a city official action or appointment involving Conrad Soabler as mayor, with unclear procedural context and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Soabler
Maror
Nouwcating
Tame
Caple
Ordar
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Malling Ton
T—ting
B Vitenforth
ACV
Allen
Commission
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Big Utilities Commission Sual
Utdagsurio
The
Muscatine Journal
Camtiy
Irving Rhcaman
Charles Robertson
Aggie Hatch
Mise Smalley
Attomn
State University
Roma
Swiag
Sis Addie Stevens
Iss Ella Stocker
Yen
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Kirkpatrick
C. F
Pierce
Alto
H.v.plaros
WD. Belfalo
R. V. Pierce
M.D
Columbus
Abe Martin
God
Conrad Kochier
Tews
Praelaim and
Agke
Mon‘ear
Iawa
Wirse
Excelator Hose House
West Third Street
Second Ward
Champion Hose House
Syeamore Street
Third Ward
Rescue
Mulberry Avenue
Fourth Ward
Elicit Hose House
Bleeker Street
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