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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
10
A long list of Friday Bargain offers on mercerized voiles, silks, embroidered laces, handkerchiefs, muslin, and dress goods. Prices range from 8 to 89 cents per yard or per item, with many printed patterns, stripes, checks, and floral designs highlighted for women and children’s fashion. Numerous color lines and widths noted.
Local news notes handmade wagons and buggies at Mundt's and a few whole seats left for the fire first show at the Princess. An apron and cake sale for Trinity Guild at Thompson Bros Co. Also mentions Mr and Mrs F H Will of Ainsworth returning home after a day in the city and Ralph Lefiter and Mrs Lefiter returning after attending the Jones Brown nuptials held yesterday in town.
A busy evening program at the Princess is noted. Mr and Mrs James Heals of Burlington Road are visiting Colfax with friends and relatives. Frank Gurtner of Denver has left Colfax to return home from the Gurtner residence at 1822 Sherman Street. Mrs Steven Berry and her son from Hershey Avenue Fort left for Davenport to join Mr Berry and establish their future home.
Washington women convene to fund slum clearance in the capital. A one day drive raised 5400 with Mrs Woodrow Wilson contributing 103. Funds go to a Sternberg chaired corporation to remove insanitary dwellings and provide affordable housing. Pinchot gave 3000 the largest gift as the campaign continues.
Macon Georgia May 22 After two weeks of illness the death of B Sanders Walker a prominent Macon banker occurred at 10 30 am today. Family gathered at his bedside days ago when doctors warned no hope. The end came quietly as he lay under morphine, with physicians declining to discuss treatment. The case attracted wide attention as the poison’s slow, deadly progress was traced by doctors and sympathy poured in from across the country.
Reports from Willemstad, Curaçao state that many notable Venezuelans have been arrested in Caracas in recent days. Dr. Leoyolda Baptista, once secretary to President Gomez, arrived with General Juan Pablo Penalosa aboard a small sailing vessel from Buen Ayre, fleeing the capital. Baptista's father, brother, and family followed later.
Rev. BP. LL Randolph identified as agent of Universal Book and Bible House of Philadelphia was arrested in Muscatine for selling Bibles without a city license. Held about an hour, he was released but required to obtain a permit before selling any books.
Muscatine city council approved riverfront improvements and ordered work to begin on Block 125 alley paving. The Ford Construction Company will employ crews to excavate and pour concrete for the permanent improvement despite rain delays. Mr Wemorest visited and arranged start for early next week at the riverfront site. Dentist office note and bank building address appear in the file.
Davenport Iowa city council has designated thirty one saloons to close by July 1 under the Moon law. More closures are planned next year with a similar number the following year to enforce the dry spell. The list includes Adam Von Dresky of 114 East Third Street and other operators in Davenport.
A semi centennial Gettysburg reunion in early June plans to bring about five hundred Iowa veterans plus thousands of Confederate veterans in a large peace spectacle. Des Moines organizer B C Ward says many veterans will attend, with accommodations for Union survivors and transportation for town vets, while others cover rail and living expenses. The event features a peace monument cornerstone on July 4 and a national display of reconciliation.
Des Moines Iowa May 22 Osteopathic physicians at the state convention urge liquor traffic be supervised by health authorities. They claim liquor causes mental and moral defects in children and state opposition to the liquor trade reflects public health concerns.
Tomorrow Friday and Saturday deliver two wonderful bargain days with unheard of values. The department showcases spring and summer apparel across women’s misses junior and children’s wear in top condition and ready for customers.
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