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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1913

Page

5

Tuberculosis talk draws small Musserve church crowd

South End residents attend a lecture by Dr A P Johnson state tuberculosis lecturer at Musserveville Methodist Episcopal church amid poor turnout from cold weather. He questioned the Friedman cure and suggested a cure would require both indoor and outdoor measures, drawing interest despite skepticism.

A. P. Johnson Musserville Medhonist Episcopal Church Johnson Conlic Friedman

Western Drama Well Received at Orpheum Theatre

A Rex Bessey company bill "The Man From the West" drew a very appreciative audience at the Orpheum. Strong, clean story with comedy and sensation. Rob Rickets as foreman and Nell “Red” as the school teacher won praise. Lane and Adell added vaudeville flair with a comedy specialty after the second set. Tonight through Wednesday, then Thursday, the last half of the week features the four act society comedy "The Girl From Home."

Orpheum Theatre Rex Bessey Tts West Rob Rickets Foreman Dainty Nell Ciesenne Pelce Admisalon Lane Adell Tno

East Hill millwright injured at Huttig Sash and Door

John Smith, a millwright at the Huttig Sash and Door factory, was seriously hurt this morning around 7 43 at the East Second Street site. He was knocked to the floor from a ladder by an overhead belt, suffering cuts to the face and a scalp abrasion, and was taken to Dr. Oliver before being moved to the East residence at 28 East Second Street.

John Smith Huttig Sash and Door Schwarty East Second Street Smith A. d. Oliver Fred East Pat S28 East Second

Abolish the Salaries of School Treasurers Heads Town Notices

The article reports on the McColl bill abolishing school treasurers salaries and requiring deposit of school funds in banks to earn at least two percent interest on 90 percent of daily balances, effective March 39. It notes possible reforms and mentions County Superintendent Bradley to attend a Des Moines conference May 20-21 to discuss new laws.

Rother Muscatine D. Bradley A. M. Deyoe McColl Bradley Inns Des ‘Moines Bradley

Road Problems Now Confront the Muscatine Board on Roads

The Muscatine County board of supervisors faces a new state road law effective April 26 requiring 10 to 15 percent of county roads to be designated as permanent highways, potentially forging a county road system and delaying ongoing improvements. Funds are uncertain as only 24000 dollars were allocated for road and bridge work, and an engineer will map highways to be sent to the state highways commission for approval or designation if counties fail to act.

Muscatine Mancatine County Board of Supervisors Tex State Highways Commission Gudilor

Ladies society and church gatherings announced

The Ladies Ald society of the German Baptist church meets weekly in the Sunday school room. The Ladies Ald group will meet at Mrs Wopf’s home. Mrs Clifford Kline hosts the Delta Alphas class at 1580 Washington Street. Queen Esther circle plans Friday session at the Howell home. May mite box collections are noted. Philathea class hosts at the First Methodist Church Philathea room. Mrs E K Bitter will entertain the United Brethren Women’s Missionary Association at 403 Mulberry Avenue. Reports from the branch meeting will be given during the session.

Ers Frank Drake Bismarrick Street Martin L. Lettner Phillips Strest Cauah Masselville Mollie Small Letts A. J. Small Hershey Avenue Eba Totlns Gilbert Street Wikton Clyde Carex Illinois J. A. Ash Kansas Street Ladies Ald Society The German Baptist Sharch Mra. Wopf German Methodist Episcopal Church Clifford Kline Delta Alphas First Baptist Church Washington Street Minnie Schmidt Arthur Schmidt Minnie Bronner Alpha Wabnitz First Methodist Splacopol Church Philathea Bitter Women's Missionary Association of the ‘United Brethren Church Mulberry Avenue

Christian Endeavor Union marks 23rd anniversary at United Brethren Church

A large gathering attended the twenty third anniversary celebration Sunday evening despite bad weather. The program featured many enjoyable numbers and a silver collection was taken to fund youth work in U S churches. The event was held in the church auditorium.

iChristian Endeavor Union of theUnited Brethren Church U. S

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