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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1913

Page

2

Bank Official Heard by Muscatine Ad Men

A Muscatine Commercial Club talk advised best advertising methods and boosting Muscatine. Jivared H F Glassler spoke on three angles to grow Muscatine trade, promoting cooperation among local business people and a planned booklet to advertise the city. A committee including Henry Was sortino, Glen Barnard and Charles Ruthenbergs was formed to draft the publication.

H. F. Glassler Tom Threg Angles Muscatine Mustatini Wucca Tino Muscating Henry Wassortino Glen Barnard Charles Ruthenbergs

City considers rest room to aid visitors and packages

Mr Glessler proposed opening a rest room that would also serve as a place to assemble packages. The idea aims to help out of town buyers and provide a convenient, appreciated feature for visitors, easing the load of unloading and deterring clutter.

Special Muscatine City Council Meeting Approves Railway and Spur Work

In a special session last evening the Muscatine City Council discussed preliminary improvements. Davenport and Muscatine Railway Company received permission to lay a TALL DYek on Third Street and ballast rocks on the Kechier route for paving this summer. The Mississippi Lumber and Box Company was authorized to install a spur to its factory in the east part of town to speed freight handling.

Muscatine F. B. Crafts Davenport and Mississippi Lumber and Box Company

Students Photographed For Auretan Yearbook Issue

Students from Mascatine High School have their basketball team and band photographed by B Wade Desham for the Auretan annual. The annual edition nears publication as editors aim to present the finest number in the school’s history.

Mascatine Har B Wade] Desham The Auretan

Health board report shows deaths exceed births in Muscatine

The Muscatine City Board of Health meetings record a April May report by City Health Officer HB Hagred noting 314 health certificates issued, 178 for German measles, 16 for chicken pox, 10 for the latter. For the first time in months deaths exceeded births with 18 deaths to 15 births. The May 13 session approved the April 16 to May 13 report and related bills, with health and food inspection details and quarantine events.

Wisi Board of Health Husted The Health Board L. Husted Zaidler Schrasder Schroeder Board of Supervisors Zeidler Muscatine Bingell Bosch Lochrane Coyner Mabey Funck Hintermeleter Mittman & Son Mittman Brosh Nubor Nogum Relnamund John Titife Young Zoller Sorond Ald Sehroedter Garried

Want to Feel Young Olive Tablets Ads Warn Constipation

An old marketing blurb promotes Dr Howard Olive Tablets as a gentle laxative substitute for calomel to combat constipation especially in older people. It touts no pain or griping, promises natural action, and cites prices of 10 cents and 25 cents per box from The Oliva Tablets Co in Columbus.

Howardu Edwarde Bellavee Br. Edwards Tha Ollyea Taties Co Columbus

Baby Healed By Cuticura After Severe Skin Rash

A mother describes her infant suffering severe crusting rash on face and body, sleeping fitfully at night. After trying remedies with little success, she reports rapid improvement following Cuticura Remedies, including Soap and Ointment, leaving the child's head hair full and complexion clear. Signed Ars. Anne Saunders, Sept. 29, 1921.

Ars Anne Saunders Posix Card Outleurs Dept. 'P Boston

Geneva Golf Club Installs New Officers and Hints Opening

The Geneva Golf and Country Club held its annual meeting at the Commercial club rooms as plans form for a summer opening of the new $16,000 clubhouse emerge. Completion delays leave only tentative arrangements for interior finishing. opening is hoped for late June. Officers named: President C. R. Munser, Vice President W. R. Jayne, Secretary-Treasurer Robert L. Thompson. New directors include J. G. Stein, F. A. Little, W. F. Davitt, D. V. Reedson, C. B. R. Munger, W. R. Jayne, J. L. Thompson.

Ganeva Golf and Country Club Resaon Alta Appointmente C. R. Munser W. R. Jayne Robert L. Thompson G."stein F. A. Little WF. Davitt D. V.reedson C. BR. Munger 3. L. Thompson

Lawrence Attends Insurgent Meeting at Springfield

A. and Lawrence, named as a delegate, left for Chicago after plans to attend a war doubt insurgent convention of the M. OW. A. to be held at Springfield on May 16. The convention will elect officers and is expected to draw at least a thousand Woodmen.

Lawrence M. OW. A Springfield Chicago J Lnofs Offlcova

Windstorm Injures Two Circus Workers in Maquoketa

A May 14 windstorm struck Maquoketa Iowa injuring two circus workers from the Gollmar Brothers show. Joe Fanzeno of Savannah Indiana suffered a fractured skull when a heavy tent pole struck him. an african American worker named Williams was critically injured. Both men were trapped beneath canvas and rushed to the Maquoketa sanitarium, where Fanzeno’s condition was described as nearly hopeless and Williams as critical.

Maquoketa Gollmar Brothers’ Circus Joe Fanzeno Savannah Fanzena Winama Fanteno Vanzeno Maquoketa Santarium Fanzeno Willams

Local Lodge Hears Insurgent Speaker At Meeting

Louie Carlis of Gedar Rapide spoke to the Madera Brotherhood of America lodge outlining insurgent claims. He alleged Denver and Neaver conventions were unfair and cited higher rate changes for post October 1, 1912. A fund was raised to support pending litigation and an auditing committee sought.

Madera Brotherhood of America Louie Carlis Gedar Rapide Insurgente’ Executive Committee Denver Perenne Neaver Carlla Supreme Hanley Clinton Supreme Officers Board of Directors Carlin’ Adress

Rock Island Railroad Criticized Over Oregon Street Crossing

The Rock Island railway company faced sharp council criticism for neglecting the Oregon Street gate crossing. Officials claim the aging gates are misused and often left inoperable, risking lives daily. the council authorized enforcement measures and penalties for improper operation.

Check Speeders On Motor Vehicles

Speed feuds will be prosecuted by the police authorities to curb reckless driving in the city. Culet Boifman announced this morning that numerous complaints have been received about speeding motorcyclists. Riders of motorized bicycles must observe traffic ordinances. those going up to thirty miles per hour on residential streets face heavy fines. Several narrow escapes have been reported as speed by motorists endangers life. police will deploy stop watches to catch violators.

Culet Boifman Po‘ce Tia Motorigty Iate Police Department

Titus Loan and Investment Co Ad seeks Town farm loans

Advertisement offers first mortgage town farm loans at six percent interest with no trouble to the investor. Call on or write Titus Loan & Investment Co for details.

Portrase Town Farm Titus Loan & Inveatment Co Ady

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