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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1913

Page

4

Dance at A C U Whall Saturday Evening

Attend the dance at A C U Whall on Saturday evening March 29. Invitations extended to the public. Mrs Floresce Baker of Mule Cherry arena leaves for Culeage Fri night to visit for several days. Mrs D D MecBousle of Nichols visits the city, then heads to Prince ville NL for an extended stay. Elizabeth Cockerham, instructor at McKinley School, departs for Des wolnes for spring vacation. Mr and Mrs J Scott Blackwall and daughters travel to Blox Mississippi and New Orleans for ten days. Hugo Stahl of Kansas City, pipe organ rebuild specialist for Trinity Episcopal Church, expected to arrive Monday to start work Tuesday.

A. C. U. W- Hall Spcamore Street Mckintey Des Wolnes Waenelon Gls J. Scott Blackwall Missy Eornico Adele Blox Mississippi New Orleans Hugo Stahl Kansas City Trinity Opistopal Church

Grigsby to Address Congregation on Sunday

Rev Dr L M Grigsby pastor of the Sirat Methodist church returns after a long absence. He will lead morning worship Sunday at Bly church with St George Wright delivering the evening address. Grigsby plans to rest days then travel to Superior Nebraska to visit sisters and Bloomfield to see his father. He reports improved health following a three month vacation.

L. M. Grigsby Sirat Methodist Wylappal Bly St. George 1. Wright Lincoln Neb Paator Astman Grigsby Pragesus Mwg Eatine Lanving Superior Nebraxka All Sisters

Dayan flood rescue and death toll rise in downtown Dayton

Report describes federal plans questioned as Adjutant General Wood denies takeover. Rescue teams dig through mud in flooded Dayton with bodies found in trees and debris. Thousands homeless in Longfellow School area await food and cloths as martial law governs relief. Leonard building collapse traps dozens. detective Kincaid reports many in the Leonard structure and market buildings. Edward Schaaler helps rescue about 80 trapped workers from markets using a rope and police aid.

Dayton Hubler McQuige Wood Sean Dayton View Longfa'iow Mesaphona Leonard Kincaid Leaay Kincaid Main Leonard Building Edward Schaaler Schacter

Bulgarians Break Through Lines at Tchatalja

London report states Bulgarian troops pierced the Tchatalja lines near Lake Dverkos on the Black Sea and are advancing victoriously on Constantinople, according to Central News’ disputed dispatch from Sofia dated March 29.

London Lake Dverkos Black Sea Conxuintinonle Sofa

Three Hour Campaign Tension Starts At Meeting

Members join the 1,000 Membership Campaign of the Young Women's Christian Association in a Monday night event at the gas station room. The three hour campaign begins at 3:30 p.m. and runs to nearly six, with workers returning to the association rooms for supper after the session.

Young Women's Chriatan Association Atega Gasoctation Association

Details of Ralston Disaster Reach Moran Family

A letter received by Mrs. Moran in Connell Nebraska reports that his wife survived injuries from the Ralston tornado while their 40-year-old daughter Migs Marlo died in the Cudahy plant boarding house. Moran and five other children sought shelter in a cellar as the storm struck. Mrs Moran is bruised but expected to recover in about ten days. Homes and the large ice plant were destroyed.

Mra. Oon Connell Orange, Street Arthur Moran Ralston Neb Tornido Migs Marlo Cudahy

Commercial Club Dinner Planned Amid Week of Gatherings

The Commercial Club announces a Monday dinner at Hershey State Bank's lagament to replace the regular meeting. The club aims to hold four additional dinners weekly if successful, inviting all members and local business men to attend for closer ties and socializing.

Hershey State Bank Toweener Lawrence

Second Annual Bazaar A Big Community Benefit

The McKinsey School Mothers Circle hosted the second annual bazaar on Friday evening under the school, drawing wide attendance. More than $100 was raised with expectations to clear over $75 after expenses, as departments enjoyed strong patronage and the birdhouse contest drew keen interest among younger attendees.

McKinsey School Mothers' Circle Foley Allischmeer Cockerham West Hill Thle Iva H. McIntire Charles Leu J. M. Kemble Edward Horst Ernest Boston Walter’ Wescen

Easter portrait session planned for spring photos

The note urges making Easter the moment to exchange photographs and showcase the Baeter hat and frock in new portraits. It frames Easter as an appropriate time for updated photos and dressing to look at one’s best in pictures.

Baeter Che

Denham Studio on Cedar Hull Luck Row

Studio on Cedar features B Wade Denham, showcasing a Hull luck row and a compact display. The space emphasizes studio work and local crafts with a focus on artist Wade Denham.

B. Wade Denham Studio Cedar Hecomd

Needlework session to be hosted by Mrs Klaffenbach this Friday

A historically styled item notes members enjoyed needle work and chatting at a house gathering with a dainty refreshment.Mrs Arthur Klaffenbach is announced as next hostess with the session set for Mulberry Avenue on Friday afternoon, April 11. Also reported is a Gut Heil Plongura city dancing party at the Armory Friday night, a successful early spring event with about elishly couples and out of town guests including Mrs Leber of Champaten. St Margaret’s Guild of Trinity Episcopal church to meet at Mrs Roy Fitzsimmons East Second Street Monday evening for the regular session.

Arthur Klaffenbach Mulberry Avenue Gut Heil Plongura St. Margaret's Guild Trinity Episcopal Church Roy Fitasimmons East Second Street

Iowa Legislature Near Adjournment Over Mile Limit Bill

Readouts indicate seven members of the committee on temperance oppose reporting the five mile limit bill to the senate. The five mile bill passed the house and faces likely nonreport with other temperance measures as the session nears adjournment. The Welfare Commission proposal to create an Industrial Welfare Commission for women and minors is advanced. A state insurance department is proposed with a 4500 dollar salary head and a deputy at 2000 dollars, to take over the auditor’s insurance duties. Special charter city measure limits saloons to one per 1000 inhabitants, with phased license expirations through 1945. An effort to delay publication requirements aims to push the measure to July 4.

Senate Welfare Commission Thomas Union Cowles Des Moines State Auditor’s Office House Wne

Bishop Morrison to Preach at Trinity Sunday Service

The Rt. Rev. Theodore M Morrison bishop of the Diocese of Iowa will confer the rite of confirmation at Trinity Episcopal church on Sunday with a class of fourteen. He will deliver the morning sermon and preside at services expected to draw a large congregation. Special music is planned for morning and evening devotions with a long program of selections by Mendelssohn Beethoven and more including solos and quartets by local artists.

Trinity Episcopal Church Theodore M .Morrison Diocese of Iowa Morrison

Farmer's Daughter Burn Victim Near Blue Grass Farm

Margaret, the ten year old daughter of J H Runde, a Blue Grass area farmer, died Friday night from burns suffered earlier when her clothing caught fire near a stove while playing. She was enveloped in flames and struggled before family members aided her. Wet face, head, and limbs were badly burned. despite prompt medical care, recovery was impossible and she died at about 7 PM.

Margaret J. H. Runde Blue Grass

Muscatine YMCA Hosts Annual Gym Festival

Twelve Muscatine YMCA gymnasts took part in the Mississippi Valley Association festival last night led by Physical Director R A Starkey. The local group included Clintor Willis in a swimming display and a 6 to 0 basketball win over the leaders. The program opened with military maneuvers shown by Starkey with participants Koenig Gerta Parris Blankenhorn Bitzer Beale Reynolds Shoemaker Mul and Willis.

Muscatine Starkey Vay Arthur Koenig David Gerta Ralph Parris Frank Blankenhorn Ed. Bitzer Ed. Beale Byron Reynolds Clarance Shoemaker Louis Mul Wiiis

Crop Society Meets at County Meeting in Muscatina

At the regular monthly session of the Muscatina County Crop Improvement Society held today in the county building, Advisor Kirk Patrick presented a report outlining planned activities. He spoke of work at the county farm and announced an oats smut campaign to be waged by oat sowing time.

Muscatina County

Location idea for new city hall proposed at Fourth and Walnut

The writer argues against rebuilding on the present Gustheas district site and suggests buying the corner lot at Fourth and Walnut streets for less than the old site. They envision the new city hall set back with shade trees, clean landscaping, and nearby courthouse proximity to ease visits.

Gustheas District Hoxter Fourth and Walnut Atreeta Fourth Walnut Streets

Neal Drink and Drug Habit Treatments Promote Recovery

The Neal Drink and Drug treatments are physician led programs claimed to be modern and effective for alcohol and drug addictions. An Institute at 21 Farnam Street, Davenport, Iowa, part of a sixty-institute network in the U S, Canada, and Australia, invites inquiries for details and free literature by mail or phone.

Neal Neal Institute United States Canada Australia Farnam — Street Davenport Iowa

New Appointments Announced by Urick Iowa Labor Leader

Dew Moines March 29 A L Urick president of the Iowa State Federation of Labor announced new state labor appointments Tuesday Alfred Shepard of Sioux City named chief deputy formerly held post under E A Brigham Harvey H Rye of Cedar Rapids and D Seiman of Des Moines Were heated factory plant officials

Dew “Moines A. L. Urick Iowa State Federation of Labor Singer Alfred Shepard Sioux Silly E. A. Brigham Harvey H. Rye Cedar Rapids D. Seiman Des Molpes Napuce

Tourist Go Carts Offer For Sale In Muscatine

Muscatine agents promote Tourist Go Carts as the best baby vehicle on the market opening and closing with one operation. They are convenient durable and meet all desires in a good go cart with a fair price considering quality.

Flood Sweeps On To Ohio River Disaster Evokes Warnings

Reports from Evansville indicate the Ohio flood crest rising with the Osiro stage at 49.1 feet and expected to continue upward for days. Cities along the Wabash and White valleys face widespread damage while Kentucky towns receive refugees and gear, as power plants and levees fear disruption.

Evansville Osiro Mississippi Ohio River Indianapolis Ind Indiana Wabash Weite Ohio Rivera Jbvansville Vincennes Neeple Great Valeley Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Blue Culvert Washington Brookville Peru West Indianpolis Louisville Ohio Valley Kantuccky Nave Heax Kentucky Oalo Madtang Dransville Weather Bureau Cairo Missouri

Ardition's Want Ads Offer Field Agents For Polish Sales

A. J. Hurlbut of Muscatine Iowa advertises opportunities for agents to promote Superior Piano Polish and other merit goods. He asserts the polish leads in quality, durability, and effectiveness and offers full information on inquiry. Also available for sale a top busty organ harness and a Sterling organ at 408 Mulberry Ave.

Ersireo A. J. Hurlbut Muscatine Iowa Salh Mulberry Ave

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