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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1908

Page

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Muscatine City Council Approves Saloon and Theatre Actions

At last night’s Muscatine council meeting officers monthly reports were received. A saloon petition by George Volger to reopen Edelweiss on Sycamore between Front and Second was granted. bricks and mortar to follow in days. Brent talks on refunds and finance discuss mulch tax by Robert J. Welch. Money from saloons totaled 525 for the latest month. 1200 from mulct fund moved to general fund. The request to reopen Bijou theatre in Gremmel building was discussed but deferred due to fire code issues. Miscellaneous projects include reducing Wayne Reynolds’s lot assessment from 600 to 100, sidewalk orders on multiple streets, and repairs to several properties.

Muscatine George Volger Edelweiss Sycamore Street Front Second Streets Robert J. Welch Finance Committee Vannatta Mr. Brick Chicago Gremmel Building West Second Street Brick Wayne Reynolds Park Place Thomas Brown Benham Avenue Hessler Spring Sixth Seventh Fisher Fulham Avenue Poplar Street D. Haney Fourth Pine Street Broadway Fifth Grandview Avenue Rancieman W. M. Goetzman Hanover Street John Nicoli Af Schiller Sivas Iy

Fire station moved to West Hill after council clash

A council meeting ended a two year dispute by approving sale of the Excelsior hose house on its current site and using proceeds to fund a new fire station on West Hill for better protection. The fire committee is to advertise bids for the sale and site removal.

Excelsior West Hill Hess East Hill Kippel Fire Committee Alderman van Zyl Hahn van Zyl

City orders repairs to streets and alleys in several blocks

The ordinance directs repair of the walk along the premises. The alley between Schiller and New Hampshire streets must be filled. The alley near the Elliott property on Bush street is in bad condition and will be repaired at once. Stakes for a permanent walk from Hershey avenue to the Main street alley by Mulford church will be set by the engineer.

Schiller New Hampshire Elliott Bush Street Hershey Avenue Main Street Mulford Church

One Day Cold Cure Ad by E W Grove Signature

Advertises a quick cold cure titled World over to Cure a Cold in One Day. Includes claim of 25c price and request to look for the signature of E. W. Grove. Mentions Bromo Quinine laxative product and nationwide use.

E. W. Grove

Buffingtons Return Home After Day of Visits

Mr and Mrs F C Buffington of Columbus Junction were passengers for home last evening after spending the day visiting with lands sad shovaing.

F. C. Buffington Columbus Junction

Muscatine Hosts Bi State Sunday School Delegation

Visiting missionaries from Iowa and Illinois arrive for the bi state American Sunday School convention at First Congregational Muscatine. Dr Williams outlines the union's aims while emphasizing interdenominational work and missionary expansion in the West.

American Sunday School First Congregational Church Iowa Illinois Muscatine Union G. P. Wiliams D. D Northwest Dr. Williams Christian Church Christ Board of Control

Whitmore Ordered to Move Boat House in 48 Hours

For the tenth time in recent years Chas Whitmore is ordered by the city council to remove his boat house and buildings from the foot of Towne avenue. He has 48 hours to comply or the street commissioner will assist, as Aldermen push for action amid repeated delays and protests.

Chas. Whitmore Towa Avenue Orayf Ess Whitmore

Kalona Woman Returns Home After Eastern Visit

Mrs. J. E. Schaver of Kalona arrives home after an extended eastern trip. She paused in this city for a brief visit with friends before resuming her journey.

J. E. Schaver Kalona

Digest life with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claim

An advertisement extols digesting life and food, citing Lord Bacon on tasting versus digesting. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a powerful, physician endorsed remedy for digestive issues, offering a free trial package by mail from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall Mich.

Lord Bacon Stuart Europe America F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Building Marshall, Mich

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