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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1916

Page

5

Seek Permit To Build Railway In Illinois

The Kowanae Corporation filed competing documents to build and operate an electric railway line from Muscatine, Iowa to Strontor, Illinois, via Ko wanda, crossing the Mississippi by a bridge. The plan envisions about 140 miles, with prior proposals dating back years and no definite action taken yet by authorities in Davenport or Muscatine. News from Springfield notes no additional details on the Kowtnae project.

Muscating Kownnap Kowtnae Electric Railway Company Wellitton Miinola Uffente Conventenen Neconary Tock Jalan Acrama Muscatino Kowanda Strontor Davenport Springfold Kowande Cotoctura Tro Ioencorporation Thanteratate Kowkneo

Injunction Issued In Divorce Case Involving Gladys Carter

A temporary injunction was granted today restraining Carter from molesting his wife and child or destroying joint property. Attorneys Hoffman and Hoffman and Hanley and Manley represent the plaintiff Gladys Carter. Also noted is a related filing to strike from the court the amended petition in a separate case involving Mary G. Sump ton and M. J. Hamilton. A judge previously ruled for the defendant in a separate matter, with a $900 contract dispute mentioned.

Dudga A Hoilae Aleport Carter Gladys Carter Nix Hoffman Hanley Manley Atrike Mary G. Sumpton M. 3 Hamilton Saclaon Fae Hamilton Jsudga Houwe Nawt Cora E. Brookhart Vic HP. Broakhart Win Stidko Tratteo

Lone Tree Farmers Attack Over Rural Route Reorganization

Lone Tree area farmers oppose a U S Postal Service rural free delivery reorganization. They argue that cutting one of three routes and splitting the work leaves carriers unable to traverse the remaining routes during busy days, delaying mail for farmers. They seek the restoration of the former single route.

New Car Barns Planned at Park Jacotine End

WD Schuyler announces start on new car barns at Park Jacotine end. Ground measures 60 by 150 feet with reinforced concrete foundation and brick main body. Modern structure will include a waiting room and recreational space for workers.

WD. Schuyler Jacotine Schuylar Poford Imen

May curb sale of cigarettes in local meeting

Local WCTU members discussed methods to prohibit selling cigarettes. They examined information that pills were being sold and considered strategies to stop the sale. The afternoon program focused on Safe in Prohibition with four topics and appointed department heads for parliamentary drill and civic work.

Yarigna Fan Citizanshin Olinnis Howe Hohlora Mary Sehoomakar Minnis Twouhard Min Jonnie Kota Amanda Wicke Ira Elma Hoan Minnie Stroh

Wapello Man Weds Rock Island Girl

Wapello residents celebrate the marriage of a local man to a Rock Island woman. The ceremony occurred on Thursday with a reception in Wapello before the couple’s trip to Chicago for their honeymoon month. The groom, a well known Quimea M. Ey church member, has long been active in local community affairs. the bride is familiar to many locals through visits here.

Wapello Pitt Rowtinger Rock Inland Legramony Rock Island Chicago Wapetlo Quimea M. Ey

Supreme Court Considers Trading with the Enemy Law

The Supreme Court may rule on whether U S federal courts may enforce Austria’s trading with the enemy decree against a Austrian steamship line seeking payment from a British coal firm for coal shipped to Algiers before the war. The case raises issues of neutrality and jurisdiction as a dispute moves through New York federal court and appeals.

Washington DE. C United States Conesant Watts, Watts and Company Antona Austriaco di Navigaziona Uno Algiers Bosan Austria Praventad Bridal Company Ubollodnyq Washington, I Bridaht Tram Didmiani Ita Federal District Veader New York Second Circuit Court of Appeala Veader Haid Federal Courte United Statok Austrian Steamship Company Aupronte British Coal Corporation Britis H Corporation

Illinois Levee Work Aims To Restore Former Height

Illinois levee district mobilizes large work force at Drury township to raise the barrier to its previous height and protect thousands of acres from spring floods. Temporary repairs are underway with plans to let a winter contract for full reconstruction and a permanent protecting wall by next year.

Drury Township Waxon Te Yeo Jaweph Nyenhilkh Neluro Atkadarl Ian Antho Gonxon Nitola

New President Elevates Epworth League Group

Epworth League of the Park Avenue Methodist church elected Mrs L A Mirdock as president succeeding Mrs S G Kandig. Meeting held at Rev and Mrs Burdock home on Washington Street with 25 members present. Also noted was a 30th wedding anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs Gotbal at Newell Avenue with relatives gathering for music, lunch, and memories. A Trinity Guild Japanese Bazaar was announced for December 14 at Parish Hall, booths featuring kimonos and parasols. social gathering planned for the evening, no business.

Epworth Park Avenue J. A. Burdock Whaleington Stroet Voning L. A. Mirdock Wociery G. Kandig Avery Mrutith Wesulon Buulnase Doetdad Wpaiter Mra Nowell Avenus An Myra Kalloy Tonnion Toxna Quenta Urs Trinity Guild Pariah Hall Stonnington O, Block B, Brown Sultana Bartlett Arthur Brandt

Home Bake Sale at Musnerville Ladies Club

Local notice invites residents to an afternoon and evening bake sale hosted by the Musnerville Women’s Club. Proceeds go to home projects and community support. baked goods and beverages available. Mark your calendar for today’s event this afternoon and evening.

Ladiow Musnerville

Chiropractic Mastery and Nerve Impingement Theory

A historical note expounds chiropractic ideas linking disease to mental pain and nerve impingement from misaligned vertebrae. It describes subluxations, causes such as falls and overwork, and the chiropractor’s role in correcting spinal misalignments to restore nerve function and health.

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Chiropractic in Accord With Nature

Chiropractors reject medicine and surgery and focus on locating and adjusting vertebral subluxations to relieve nerve pressure. They claim healing comes from nature, with innate intelligence restoring function once spinal alignment allows uninterrupted transmission, positioning chiropractic as a public need.

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Chiropractic Succeeds On Its Merits

An optimistic health advertisement advocates chiropractic care, promising merit based success. It urges educating the public about the practice and claims adjustments offer relief where other methods fail, inviting readers to try and judge the results.

Chiropractic

Community social raises funds at SeventySix church

A Christian Endeavor Society event at St. John's United Brethren church in SeventySix township drew praise for its program on Mormonism. A dinner and refreshment hour followed, clearing fifteen dollars and sixty cents for the church treasury.

St. John's United Brethren Church SeventySix Township Christian Endeavor Society of the

City Buys Street in Springfield for 81.00

The city of Springfield acquired a public street one block long for 81.00 and transferred an interest in a school-use tract valued at 5 000. The street and school land lie behind the capitol where the Milnola centennial building is planned.

City Palmer School of Chiropractic Chiropractic Fountain Head Palmer System Springfeld Springfield

American Killed by Bomb in Romanian Capital Air Raid

A U.S. minister reported to the State Department that an American was killed by a bomb dropped in a recent air raid on Bucharest. The Romanian government filed a formal protest to the neutral powers over the aerial bombardments of the city.

Mulan Parla United States Guchavert American State Department Bue Taront Secolul

Local Births and Rummage Sales Reported in Small Town

Birth notices for Carl Schroas dar and Ed Bauer announced this morning. A St Mathias Ladies rummage sale is set for Oct 11 at Shreka Building West 2nd Street. Emma Klolat from Omaha paused in Muncatina on route East. Various community notices include a First Congregational church service and a hospital update on a patient recovering from a welding incident.

Mra Carl Schroas St. Mathias Ladies Shreka Weat Ste—Ady Ed Bauer

Old Wood Cut Collector Seeks Buyer for 1855 Muscatine View

TR Haze yard of Verbank New York reports a disposal offer for a collection of wood cuts showing the Muscatine view as it appeared in 1855. Chief Palico Rice of today received word from The New Yorker that he is seeking a buyer, with a Muscatine view priced at 1.00.

TR. Hazeyard Verbank X. Y. Chisf Palico New Yorker

Human Fly Captures Court House Tower Amid Crowd

More than three hundred spectators witness R. By Everett known as the Human Spider perform at the courthouse. He ascends from the southeast corner to the tower, spending about fifteen minutes perched on the tower cap above the clock.

Everett Court House

Prayers for Peace Joint Jewish Observance

Mascntine Jong joined with their brethren worldwide in prayers for peace during the Jewish New Year observance. The day marks the end of the Day of Atonement, with constant prayers for the dead and peace.

Journal Want Ads for AtEN 7erees BotteatoraRS

Classified notice lists J E Hoopes and partner contact for wants ads in the journal. Includes phone number 792 for reader inquiries and recruitment for help.

Aten 7Erees Botteatorars J. E. Hoopes

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