City Council Adopts Sidewalk Construction Resolution
Muscatine council approves a plan for permanent sidewalks on West Eighth street with specified widths from Iowa avenue to Pine Fuller streets. The measure details sub grade, concrete mix, and finishing mortar using Portland cement and river gravel. Owners must extend walks to curb lines at intersections. J Asthalter mayor. Gustave Weis city recorder.
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City of Muscatine
West Eighth Street
Eighth Street
Iowa Avenue
Pine Streets
Fuller Street
Elgnnh Street
Pine Street
Pine
Lion and the Mouse at the Grand attracts big city crowd
The Lion and the Mouse opens at the Grand with Charles Klein’s renowned handling of high finance themes. Harris brings a superb company Friday, while Humpty Dumpty returns Tuesday with John McDonald leading a star cast, promising strong laughs and grand scenery. children welcome.
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Charles Klein
Mr. Klein
John Burkett Ryder
Harris
Miss Edith Hesler Visits Rock Island and Local Sickness List Grows
In Illinois City on May 17 Edith Hesler called in Rock Island. Local illnesses include Edith Brayton Jane Morehead John Morehead and Jesse Blanchard who are improving slowly. Others traveled to Muscatine on Saturday include Theo Morehead and Earnest Sue Stull Myrtie More Mrs Wm Morrow and grand daughter Dicey Mrs Wm Reynolds and Mrs M Reaves were business callers in Muscatine Monday. Elmer Dehutter returned from a visit in Moline with his brother Boyd. Mrs Ed Huber and daughter Ethel returned from Reynolds after a few days with relatives.
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Minois City
Ill
Edith Hesler
Rock Island
Edith Brayton
Jane Morehead
John Morehead
Jesse Blanchard
Muscatine
Theo. Morehead
Earnest
Sue Stull
Myrtie More
Wm. Morrow
Dicey
Wm. Reynolds
M. Reaves
Elmer Dehutter
Mloline
Boyd
Ed. Huber
Ethel
Reynolds
Nervous System Strain Described Through Vague Ailments
Fragmentary excerpt discusses brain function and bodily aches as signs of disease. It suggests avoiding coffee and certain foods, claiming nerve discomfort varies by individual and that some medical approaches may be harmful.
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Feine
Prominent Clergyman to Deliver Address at Green Street Mission
Final plans for the Green Street Mission fiftieth anniversary include special services at Mulford chapel next Friday and Sunday. Dr. Newell of Chicago will deliver the Friday address May 24, a noted Congregational leader and national secretary of the church building society. The month’s financial report shows $600 debt on the chapel. during anniversary week efforts will be made to raise funds and donations will be welcome.
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Green Street
Mulford Chapel
Newell
Chicago
United States
Church Building Society
Grinnell
Iowa College
Plymouth Congregational Church
St. Louis
Funeral Rites Planned for Mrs Hoff man
Last rites for Mrs. Hoff man will be held tomorrow at 8:30 AM from St Mary's Church. Rev Father Grieser to conduct the services. Interment to follow in St Mary's Cemetery.
Convention to Iowa City Phi Delta Phi to Meet
Iowa City prepares to host the next annual convention of the Phi Delta Phi fraternity with a special report noting the forthcoming gathering and its prominence. The article states the meeting will convene in Iowa City on May 17 with details about the event outlined for members.
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Iowa City
Phi Delta Phi
University delegates elect district chief at 07 convention
Henry L. Adams of West Union Iowa chosen district chief at the 07 convention held in Columbus Ohio. His territory includes Iowa Kansas Nebraska Missouri and Colorado.
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Ternity
America
Henry L. Adams
West Union
University of Iowa
Columbus
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Colorado
Monthly social for Mon day club held next Monday
The first monthly social of the Monday club is scheduled for next Monday evening. The program includes instrumental and vocal selections and select readings. Light refreshments will be served and each member may bring a guest. All new May members become charter members.
Bes Tenlehner Corn Cure Promises Vanishing Corn Problem
A bold claim describes Bes Tenlehner’s corn cure as the remedy that will make corn disappear from fields. The note implies a direct effect on corn crops and suggests confidence in the product’s efficacy.
Runaway near Weed park injures three including Mrs Reese
Mrs Charles Reese and her two daughters Edma and Marguerite suffered injuries in a down hill runaway near Weed park. Harness failed and the buggy wheel jammed sending them down an embankment. The daughters were bruised. Mrs Reese sprained an ankle and possibly internal injuries feared. The horses remained on the road and were captured nearby.
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Charles Reese
Edma
Marguerite
Weed Park
Reese
Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Park Avenue
M. EB
Passey
Jackson Street
Downey News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Game
Miss Jessie Cornwall was a business visitor in Iowa City on Wednesday. The King Daughters met at Mrs. Susan Thiele’s home Wednesday evening. Miss Walters and Miss Osborn of Iowa City visited Mrs. Blanche Cornwall and left Monday noon. A ball game occurred between West Stand High School and Downey High School.
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Ethel Miller
West Liberty
Pucket
Iowa City
Charles Secrest
Fancy Work Guild
Charles Hogan
McGregor
Iiona City
Ladies’ Aid Society of
M. P. Church
Lewis Figle
Ora Wilson
Wm. Miller
Carrie Secrest
Miss Pucket
Lewis Dress
Myrtie Lodge
Compton
Susan Gates
Sarah Gates
Less Lodge
Jane Jenkinson
Susan Thiele
Blanche Cornwall
Rorick
Armourtrout
Downey
Jessie Cornwall
Towa City
King Daughters
Walters and
Osborn
West Stand High Schest
Downey High
Muscatine Pastor To Offer Memorial Address
Rev. A Judson Kempton of the First Baptist church will deliver the Memorial address at West Liberty as part of a Baptist gathering. The day includes music and speeches, with committees named to organize the event. Delegates from Baptists of the North and South will converge after Washington D C for the Jamestown meeting.
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A. Judson Kempton
First Baptist Church
West Liberty
Kempton
Convention of the Baptists of the North
Washington, D.C
Jamestown
Baptiste of the North
South
West Branch man Charley Walley dies after illness
Charley Walley, a resident of West Branch, died Wednesday morning around 5 o clock after a long battle with a cancer growing on his face.
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Lodge
West Branch
Charley Walley
Arnica Salve Promises Scarless Healing
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for pimples ulcers and sores promising healing without scars. Sold for 25 cents at Havercamyps Prescription Drug Store with a guaranteed claim.
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Havercamyps Prescription Drug Store
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Gustave Weis
City Recorder
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Lion and the Mouse
the Grand
John McDonald
Iindians
Buster Brown
Buster Dog
Illinois City
Dr. Newell
Iil
Bestenlehner
Sal’y
East Second St
Spallerson Stores
Red River
East Hill News
East Hill
Arthur Strong
Springdale
Charles Hubbard
Charles Michaels
Kansas City
Washington Street
Henry Fettow
Near West Liberty
Wilton
George Anderson
Sweetland
Park Place
Edward and
Clyde Ray
Fairport
Samuel Corbin
Battle Creek
Mich
Morial
Baptists of
North
Adler Collegian Sults
Ruthenberg Clothing Co
E. Second St
Chas. Ruthenberg
Chas. F. Schroeder
Fred Ruthenberg
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