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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1910
Page
7
Numerous townspeople travel to Des Moines Lincoln Iowa City and Letts for visits and relatives. Some depart for Lincoln to tend illness others visit friends and shop in Columbus Junction and Lone Tree while listings note a 2 bargain sewer and water lot and farm mortgage loans for sale.
Des Moines May 23 John Downie recently former state board of control member issues sweeping denial of five charges by Gov Carroll. He says cattle shipments to Omaha were by board order and cites lack of US law on interstate cattle as unknown. Downie calls riot and parole claims false while noting board split on Dr Kischner removal.
Henry Martin of Washington street was surprised at his home Sunday afternoon by fourteen relatives and friends for his seventy eighth birthday. Light refreshments were served and he works as a cooper at the Heinz pickle factory.
Tips for cleaning a bath tub with Gold Dust washing powder warm water removes dirt and smooths rough spots. Wash water basins and closets weekly with Gold Dust for brightness and hygiene. It cleans drains thoroughly and dissolves completely, avoiding clogs unlike some cleaners.
Since Rev Arthur Henderson became pastor the Men’s Class at the First Congregational church has grown in interest. A committee was appointed to propose officers next Sunday, with meetings in the Minister’s Office over the church parlor. Henderson is a thorough teacher versed in modern interpretations and social applications of biblical principles.
Frank Kile, a local farmer, was found dead Sunday in his bed in University Town Iowa City. He reportedly smothered to death during an epilepsy attack. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Charles Schump in Iowa City at age seventy five, survived by her husband and seven children. Dr. F A Stromstenf of S U L biology will take leave to study turtles in the Dry Tortugas, preparing a brochure on eggs and habits.
Columbus Junction Iowa May 23 The town reports the Iowa river dam plan is practically assured with a new site halfway to Wapello Utt Brothers Chicago capitalists backing the project after engineer Highmore and lawyer Tucker inspected the old millrace They seek only the old race and water transmission ground no contributions expected The move could raise regional wealth and farm and city property values further details include bank contract awards and local visits by former residents and officials
Local ad suggests checking Thompson Brothers Company or McQuesten & Sawyer Company if products are unavailable at your usual dealers. It emphasizes alternative outlets for sought items and reflects a regional distribution note.
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