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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1913

Page

2

Webb Law interpretation affects private shipments

Legal Department of That Toud Hotdy No Ban Flay Yeen places limits on individual shipments. Agent Pixler of Wells Far go Express reports new instructions from the Department to allow liquor handling for private consumption, provided packaging is marked private use. mayor suspected improper use and may refuse delivery.

That Toud Hotdy Pixler Dha Wells Fargo Express Company Rogal Department of Tha Company Tha

War muster figures show county could call 6000 men

Township assessors indicate at least five thousand men are available for service if war is declared in Muscatine county. Several townships are already listing figures, with six thousand expected from the county as a whole. some towns have not yet compiled counts.

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Company C Excursion 10 Set for July 9

The entertainment committee announced the annual excursion for Company C to Sidney Harbor on July 9. The rifle range camp at the Armory drill and tents plan, with First Lieutenant Ralph Gthmer in charge, includes ten new uniforms and outdoor events next week.

Sidney Tifla Oracle Ralph T. Gthmer Cantaln Cnmpaigsa Walk Jian

Anxiety Over School Entrance Tests Dims for Muscatine Pupils

Eighth grade pupils face exams for admittance to Muscatine High School during examination week. This year the policy of Superintendent Melnree shifts focus from tests to daily work, asserting daily grades drive promotion more than final exam results. An average standing of not less than 7 percent is required for promotion.

Velda Isack City Schoola Ia Meln

Death on High Bridge in Mad Runaway Hit by Ironwork

Foster Ti farmer driving a delivery team on the High Bridge last evening escaped severe injury when frightened by a steamboat. The mad dash ended in a crash against ironwork. one horse was killed instantly, another badly injured, and driver George Foster of Foster, Indiana, escaped with minor injuries and walked to town for another pair of horses.

George Foster Foster Igh Toster Allugarneath Sarlouk Atty i

City seeks rent in cereal company case amid land dispute

City Attorney C P Manley filed suit in district court seeking to set aside an order approving the final report and discharge of the grant in a rent claim against Western Cereal Company for ground rent on which buildings sit. City alleges $683,898 due for rental from 1909 to 1943 and previously filed actions against the company. Separately Lulu Edwards seeks separate maintenance from husband C Edwards and child support, with a writ of attachment requested on defendants goods. Intervenors Ribbink and Henry Ribbink seek guardian appointment in Asia Schrems vs Jennie Rankins.

Grant Western Cereal Company C. P. Manley Lulu Edwards C. ©. Edwards Portia V Piniavim Sho Brighton Iowa Vlackgon Perltton Louise Ribbink Daniel Ribbink Henry J. l Ribbimke Appeny D. Vs Tackson

Cedar River Bridge Repair Plans Revealed

J Hollenquest master carpenter of the Cedar Rapids division arrived yesterday after inspection of the Cedar River bridge burned earlier. He says material shortages left only a temporary repair and that work will begin again in a few weeks. Cross ties remain en route and crews will repair the damage upon arrival.

J. Mollenquest Cédar Rapids Rock Island Lines Cedar River

Postmasters Receive Parcel Post Warnings

Postmaster R. H. McNutt received circular instructions from Joseph Stewart second assistant postmaster general. The note urges strict compliance with packaging rules, warns against fragile items being wrapped improperly and not marked Fragile, and directs care in handling perishable goods and hazardous edges to prevent damage to parcels and equipment.

McNutt Joseph Stewart Firat Jones Wall

Bounty on Crows If Law Goes Into Effect After July 4

Farmers crowd the county auditor's office seeking details on a new bounty for crows after July 4. The proposed five cent per bird measure, already used in Illinois, is expected to aid in reducing crop damage. Mrs. William Price and Mike Grotchen Remenschneider of Sioux City left after visiting William Aderman at 920 Roscoe Ave.

Yorne Iltinofe William Price Mike Grotchen Remenschneider Sioux City Afyarnoon Wiliam Aderman Roscoe Aveng

Cleaning refrigerator crumbs and spills promptly

Instructions emphasize removing all crumbs from the refrigerator during cleaning and wiping up any spilled liquids immediately to prevent mess and residue.

Growing Children Need Good Bowels

An early 20th century health notice advises mothers to monitor children’s bowels through diet and gentle remedies. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative and tonic, claiming benefits for constipated children and offering samples and money back guarantees through W B Caldwell in Monticello Indiana.

de. Gaswell Henry. Babler van Dyne Wis Melvin Calexall W. 13 Caldwell Washington St. Monticallo

Wilton Iowa Social Roundup Quiet Weekend Visits

Wilton and nearby towns saw a stream of visits as residents welcomed friends from Davenport Muscatine and Moscow. Mrs Alice Williams and daughter Miyahea Sin visited from Moscow while Clara and Ante Brammeier called on friends in Davenport. Others traveled for business and social afternoons with relatives in North Vilas and Durant. The Wilton High School Alumni banquet was announced for Thursday at the school hall with dues set at thirty five cents.

Wilton Iowa Alice Wiliams Migs’ Heasin Moscow Clara Ante Brammeier Friands Davenport F. A. Latchaw G. J. Nicolaus Harry Nicolaus Muscatine Mr Hall Central City Bea Hall J. O. Ralph Lin Durant Mattie Grittenden Dfisg Pearl Luthey Clifford Bacon Marty Griffith Coe Joan Miller Brank Schmidt F. W. Gray Ausentine Wilton High School George Freeland Moon Fox

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