Kaiser plant resumes work as box factory reopens
After a brief shutdown the South Muscatine Lumber and Box Company resumed operations with the full crew back to work and large orders ahead. The restart and longer hours promise steadier production. The Standard Bearers society of the Musserville Methodist church postponed their picnic due to rain and will host a supper at Hoopes Hall this evening. Local notes include Martin Grietz visiting from Sweetland Center and H J Miller from Oregon City in Muscatine, with Eva Seidler returning home from school near Ardon.
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South
Standard Bearers Society
Musserville Methodist Church
Hoopes Hall
South Muscatine
Martin Grietz
Sweetland Center
H. J. Miller
Oregon City
Muscatine
Eva Seidler
Ardon
Skiff Missing Amid Slough Thefts At Muscatine
Henry Kesley reports his skiff tied near Angle street vanished from the Muscatine slough as petty thefts rise this spring. Other residents complain of property losses, while social news notes a Beatty birthday dinner with relatives and a Keota visit by Herman Greller and family.
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Muscatine
South End
Henry Kesley
Angle Street
James Q. Beatty
Fruitland
Beatty
J. E. Hoopes
J. P. Walton
Helen Harrison
Carrie Fezler
Eugena Funck
Frank Walton
Ralph Hardman
John Craddock
Arthur Craddock
South Muscatine
Herman Greller
Keota
Summer church services unlikely to change in Muscatine
South Muscatine churches show little chance of service changes this summer. Rev W H Thomlinson believes uptown union meetings are unlikely due to warm weather and attendance constraints. Garfield school plans several picnics as the term ends with a sixth grade outing next Wednesday and a school-wide picnic on the final day.
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South Muscatine
W. H. Thomlinson
South End
Musserville
Garfield
James Potter
Letts
Muscatine
Belle Bethley
Carlson
Kalona
Harry Webb
High Prairie
Jacob Beik
Grandview
Sarah Benz
Charles Hesnan
Near Letts
Claude Mertz
James Dennis
Columbus Junction
Bellevue Hospital
Grace Harris
Near Eliza
Local residents depart after visiting in the area
IL departed last evening for home with Glen Rider after a two day visit with relatives in the vicinity. Mrs Martha Frymark and son Ted of Lone Tree Ind returned home after a short visit here. Mr and Mrs Edward Wilson of near Fruitland left yesterday afternoon on the Firefly after a brief stay in the city.
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Glen Rider
Martha Frymark
Ted
Lone Tree
Edward Wilson
Fruitland
An American King in Cures Cups Dr King’s Discovery
An old advert touts Dr King of Havercamp's Description Drug Store as offering King's New Discovery a quick safe cough and cold remedy priced at 50 cents and one dollar. Text presents a period tone and product claim.
Oldest Washington County Resident Dies in Crawfordsville
William Davidson, likely the county’s oldest man, died Thursday at the home of his companion Mrs. Margaret Smylie in Crawfordsville.
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Crawfordsville
William Davidson
Washington Coun
Margaret Smylie
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin A Remedy For Dyspepsia
An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a reliable tonic laxative to cure dyspepsia by boosting gastric juices. It claims quick relief from heartburn sour stomach bloating and related symptoms with a pleasant taste and a guarantee. It cites Lt. Harry F. Keator of Chicago who reportedly gained 42 pounds after use. Price 50 cents to 1.00.
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America
Harry F. Keator
Chicago
Santiago
DR. Caldwell
Washington, D. C
Pepsin Syrup CO
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello, ii
Stocker Elected President Of Trinity Club
The Trinity church club annual meeting on Fourth street elected officers for the coming year led by President E C Stocker. Reports showed steady membership support, paid bills, and three banquets. a social hour followed. The article also notes obituaries and local events including high school commencements and upcoming Decoration Day plans with a ball game between businessmen and the high school team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church Club
Fourth Street
E. C. Stocker
Laborers Seek Independent Vote to Balance Power
Washington report says the American Federation of Labor aims to stay near independent, avoid third parties, and back labor friendly candidates. Leaders seek injunctive relief, eight hour, and Sherman act exemption, with Beveridge child labor bill possible next winter.
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Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
House
Senate
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Dollie Lease
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Jessie Anderson
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Olds
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Guy Tomlinson
Morning Sun
N. J. Long
Eva Wolf
Washington
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Wyman
Wilmington
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