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A fragmented reflection on youth and maturation urges timely action. The piece notes changing fashions and the allure of a future reunion, urging readers to schedule a meeting while memories remain vivid.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1913
Page
4
A fragmented reflection on youth and maturation urges timely action. The piece notes changing fashions and the allure of a future reunion, urging readers to schedule a meeting while memories remain vivid.
B Wade Denham the photographer opens a studio on Gudur a ball block from Second Street in Muscatine detailing the new storefront and its location for local clients.
Local items note Baseball at the Princess and a Monday Adv banner. Hammell of Cedar Rapids is hosted by Mrs. Mull on Co Garetract and Mrs. Mayme Frico on Brat Fifth street. Smedley heads to Wooster Ohio for a regimental reunion after 28 years, with Mrs. Smedley accompanying partway to Chicago and onward to Constantine Michigan.
The remains of the late Dy Lyle Reppert will arrive tonight from Teochford Illinois. Mrs. flea Olds Payno is also expected to arrive tonight from Wareaw Kentucky. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Groanwood Chapel with Pastor Ray Fred Whneall in charge of the obsequies.
Fred Kolb told investigators that Irene Noble wounded herself during a hysterical episode driven by the illness of her mother. He is under arrest in connection with her shooting yesterday in Los Angeles.
A tallyho party of forty overturned on a steep bank between Denver and Morrison. About fifteen riders suffered light injuries including scratches and bruises, with no fatalities feared or reported.
Classified want ad seeking a sturdy top box capable of supporting 150 to 200 pounds. Must be in good shape and inexpensive. Contact Phono Ge84X. Evening calls after 6 or 7.
Banquet honors for alumni at M E church Takota outlines 1914 officers. The rural boys and girls camp faces postponement due to a date conflict with Muscatine and West Liberty Chautauquas. County advisor Kirkpatrick will meet with the committee to decide future dates as many West Liberty entrants may be affected.
Five Muscatine county veterans who fought at Gettysburg will attend the large reunion in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Under Mrs. Sarah RE. Fox, town president of the Women's Relief Corps, organizing funds are being raised though an estimated 222.50 is needed to support aged veterans for travel and attendance. Survivors listed include Walter Johnson, Isaac Augensbaugh, and John Williams of Nichols, and Jacob Augensbaugh of Augernton.
Judge N D Wheeler of the Alstrict court convened Pot tawattamie county grand jurors to probe the attempted lynching of Francisco Guidico and the mob attack that damaged Greek and Italian homes and businesses. Wheeler urged firm action to indict the ringleaders.
Pupils at Fairview School, taught by Miss Rothersn Gibbs, closed a term with a program and picnic on the grounds. A bountiful dinner served at Toon drew about 40 relatives. A minor injury occurred to Ralph Grigsby, son of Rev. Ly M. Grigsby, while helping on a potato patch when a prong pierced his toe.
The Whits Sox played a chaotic match on Poplar Street, ending in a 3 to 3 draw amid early chaos. Players Mark, Lewis, Gold, and Rosenberg stood out as the key figures in a frantic, rain-soaked event.
Eyewitness testimony centers on Colonel Roosevelt and sobriety during official duties. Secret Service agents describe Roosevelt as sober on patrols and public appearances, with occasional wine at a seventieth birthday reception.
Practically every grocery store in the city will close at noon Monday for a feature exhibition game between the Chicago Cubs and the Musky Sterlings in the Central Association. Thirty local grocers signed the agreement including Finkel & Flannery Standard Grocery M. Lewin & Son Goon & Pishor E M Bradford Consumers Supply Marit Brothers F H Pitchforth T H Ogilvie Pantel Brothers Potter Brothers L Angersbach Leibbrand Diercks George W Reining L Bodmaan George Bitman C B Puller M W Wheeler Frank Chayka BW M Kelly Joe B Fuller W Van Gont id Motager J H Reynolds Mrs L J Hurlout J M Palmer & Son Randleman Brothers Elt yan Brothorn Harry Hartman W B Bid.
Memorial Day observance by Snelby Norman Post of the Grand Army of the Republic honors fourteen Civil War veterans. The list names Thomas Brooks C AmLong Dennis O Leary Sr John Geiner James Dix Gottlieb Stocker William Chatterton Christian Whistles W Welch B ER Lilly Niles Sherfey Fred Gable Benjamin Beach Frey Dayton and notes increased casualties since last year with veterans’ names rolled at Greenwood and St Mary’s cemeteries. Also mentions local baseball matchups Kids Play Ball The Athletics and White Sox.
Barber testimonials tout Newbro's Herpicide as the best remedy for hair loss and scalp issues. Customers from West Brighton to Teekwila report satisfaction, with claims of stopping dandruff and shedding. The ad notes 50c and 1.00 sizes, refund policy, and a postage sample offer from The Herpicide Co. Detroit, with dealer agents listed.
Wilton Virginia May 31 The senior class presented the play What Next at the school the cast included Polly Poke May Ann Fogarty Rose Medder Gerda Gush Mrs Wallace Dr Chintzer Moses Madder Phineas Poke Zev Sammers Benny Tromwith Willy Filly Samantha Scroggs Amy Hooke Katrina Archibald Staithe Philip and more The production depicted a district school teacher Mr Chubs and later Moses Madder in New York The finale shows the schemer defeated and the cast received praise from a large audience The High School orchestra provided music between acts
The Muscatine City Schools superintendent Ira Melntire announced the graduating class, listing 32 names including Laura Althams Barry Anson and Gertrude Bielefeld. Two seniors are doubtful of graduation as commencement is next Friday.
Society page notes Miss Marian Lieberknecht will host a large group of high school students at her Letts country home this evening. They will travel by gypsy coach from the high school. The Women's Mission Circle of the First Congregational Church plans a Friday session at Ars A. OT Magnus 401 Joast Ninth Street. The gathering was postponed from this week. Miss Emroe Underwood will lead a program on Work of A M A in Hewali and Porto Rica, with a large attendance expected. Also an advert promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation and digestion at Hever Camp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Observations show the May 1913 river stage averaging higher than 1912 while rainfall is greater. The report lists the highest and lowest temperatures, daily conditions, and rainfall totals, including 6.438 inches for 1913 and 2.64 inches for 1912, with temperatures peaking around 72 degrees and dipping to the mid or low 30s.
Enthusiastic Muscatine county meeting of the Crop Improvement Association filled a courtroom as officers were elected. F D Steen of West Liberty presided and the current president agreed to serve another year amid calls for coop among TAG members and plans to hire an entomologist.
In many townships of the county, a soil expert or garden specialist is increasingly in demand to support the important industry and practical garden work, reflecting growing need for professional guidance.
John Tomfeld sues to enjoin Charles Pantel from damming a water course across Tomfelds farm in Seventy Six township and seeks $1,000 damages. The suit was filed during the April term, which Judge J J Horan said would adjourn this afternoon.
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