New Game Laws to be Effective in October
New game laws set October 1 as the start of protections for waterfowl and game birds across several states led by Wisconsin Minnesota and North Dakota. They replace prior rules and outline closed seasons for waterfowl shore birds and woodpeckers with specific dates varying by state. Night and sunrise shooting is banned and riverfront hunting is restricted along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.
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Wisconsin
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Rhett
Congress
Siinnedota
North Dakaw
Minnnesota
Bniigu al] States
Missisuppi River
New Orleans
Minneapolis
Missouri Ria
Hiemarck
Parcel Post Business Grows After New Regulations
Muscatine's post office reports a surge in parcel post traffic over the last two weeks as a new regulation allows packages up to twenty pounds to bend through the first two zones within 150 miles. Post master Th S McNutt credits the change with higher volume despite limited rate reductions.
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Th. S. McNutt
Muscatine
Sweetland Society 10 Holds Important Meeting
The Ladies Aid and Missionary society of Sweetland will hold a regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage in Sweetland. The Missionary group will elect officers and a large turnout is expected. Several topics will be discussed by the Ladies Aid.
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Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of
Sweetland
Ladies’ Aid
Plan Open Meeting of Grange Tuesday
An open session of Rainbow Grange will be held Tuesday evening with Paul Colter, a former Wilton township youth and New York City student, delivering an address. Mr Cellier will discuss the Eastern Metropolis and his lecturers. An ice cream supper will be served for the Grange Juniors following a recent program.
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Rainbow Grange
Paul Colter
Wilton Township
New York City
Cellier
Grange
Government Sets Rules for Recount of Ten Yapid Dacroaas
Government moves to regulate recount procedures for ten yapid dacroaas of game birds. Officials specify standards for tallying, verification, and reporting, with emphasis on transparency and traceability of counts across involved agencies.
Spectacular raid seizes 168 cases of beer from river steamer Frontenac
Local officers boarded the floating at anchor at the Muscatine wharf and confiscated 168 cases of beer valued near one thousand dollars. The owners A L Winters and John Kilearn were charged after a writ was served by Constable H C Haney. The seizure followed a complaint by the Law Enforcement League and proceedings in district court before Judge J C Coster.
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Frontenac
Mississippi Wlan
Muscatine
J. C. Coster
H. C. Haney
Law Enforcement League
W. OE. Downer
Constabie Havey
Gorlock
Rate reductions loom as express firms slash prices
Express companies move to cut freight charges on foodstuffs and goods starting October 15, aiming to outmaneuver government controls. Muscatine and other agents nationwide are instructed to gather market details, track shipments, and compile data on buyers and dealers to inform rate adjustments and entice shippers.
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Uncle Sam
Express
D. P
Muscatine Express
Efert
Express Compani
Express Companion
Gall Stones Kidney Stones and Bladder Stones Cure Claim
For 68 years Dr Shreavea has treated the above diseases without the Knife with his Anti Gall Stone Remedy. If troubled, try the remedy and the Stomach and Liver pills. Sold by all druggists and home druggists.
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Shreavea
Shreeves
Rosson Advices Shipper on Prenar Packaging Needs
The Rosson is expected to advise the shipper on the best packaging type for shipping products, outlining suitable means and handling considerations to ensure safe transport and compliance with requirements.
Precancelled Stamps To Be Sold After September 16
Local Post Office will sell precancelled postage stamps after September 16 under a new order by Postmaster General Burleson. Stamps will bear the Muscatine name and be valid only at the local office for second, third, and fourth class mail, newspapers, magazines, books, and other printed matter. The plan aims to speed delivery and save on labor, with negligible loss in revenue, but stamps must show the mailing date.
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Burleson
Muscatine Post
Muscatine
Washington
DB. C
Tony
Fam
Lone Tree School Threatened by Blaze Delays Opening
Firefighters contained a attic fire caused by a defective flue at Lone Tree High School. The blaze damaged the roof and plaster as two to four rooms will require repairs delaying the opening by one week. Work crews were burning refuse nearby when the fire started and renovations completed in recent weeks were interrupted.
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Lone Tres
Lone Tree High School
Ihem
Oyster Makes Debut Here For The Year
This week marks the official oyster season opening with oysters available in limited supply at markets. Prices are expected to mirror prior years and the season runs through several colder months as oysters come in with the months September through March forming the main window.
Corset Sale Ad Promises 20 Percent Reductions
Notice advertises a 20 percent reduction on Gossard and Goodwin corsets with a contact phone number 220 and a seller named Hyder. The fragment suggests a promotional sale urging readers to act.
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Dams Hyder
Muscatine Churches Lead In Oskaloosa Methodist Conference
Delegates from Muscatine churches plan early travel to the Oskaloosa gathering for the Methodist conference. The program lists bishoprics, memorials, anniversaries, addresses by notable speakers, and sessions from Sept 2 to 9, with sermons, ordination trials, and fund anniversaries shaping the event.
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Methodist Church
Oskaloosa
W. C. Shepard
Kansas City
T. J. Mayats
H. A. Ingram
Mt Pleasant
Board of Sunder Schools
L. O. Hartman
Chicago
W. O .Shepard
Women's Foreign ,Missionary Society
Elizabeth Pearson
Des Moines
Elsie Reynolds
India
Freedmen's Aid Society
P. J. Maveaty
Clacinnati
Epworth League
W. F. Sheridan
W. G. Sherard
Sharch Temperance Sanlaty
Jev. H. G. McCain
Topeka
Kansas
Women's Home Missionary Society
Bishop Shepard
Mise Nellie Snyder
Nationalield
Cincinnati
Lows Weeleyan College
Card of Education
Tha
Board of Home Mission and Church Extension
Charles M. Boswell
Philadelphia
Suurday
Board of Foreign Missions
W. F. Oldman
New York
Blok
Asia
Bigdon W
Shepard
C. Clemons
Chisago
Iowa Conference Permanent Fund
Woman Asks Permit To Wear Men’s Clothes
From Raymond Street jail Eliza beth Tronéte of Brooklyn appeals to President Wilson by letter asking for a permit to dress as a man She says it will gain respect and higher pay Miss Trendle also appeared in court for masquerading as a man and says male attire would help her find better wages Her case goes to a hearing next Tuesday
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New York
Raymond Street
Elizabeth Tronéte
Brooklyn
Wilson
Trendle
Wilton Visitors and Local Travel Update
In Wilton on September 10 J Dwyer traveled to West Liberty for morning business. Mrs Robert Naeve of Davenport joined as an over Sunday guest at the Ady home north of town. Mr and Mrs H B Jones returned to Wichita Kansas.
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Mary M. Whitmer
L. Beaver
Albert
Davenport
Isaac Puilter
M. E
C. C. Bacon
Charles Mary
Ron Moorehead
Ming
Hain
D . Smith
Chas. Hunt
F. G. Port
Durans
Latur
Geo. Dawson
Floris Ia
Regal
Lysle Owen
Rock Island
W. Cummings
Glen Miller
J. W. Miller
H. F. Ayres
Muscatine
Marguerite Lear
Moscow
Ella Slater
Vance
Harrington
Kan
Jaynes
J. B Sullivan
Allan
Harrison Sperry
Robert Pierce
Elizabeth Mahanna
Nicolaus
Chicago
Mira D. G. Agnew
iMre
Sehafpit and Son
Durant
Fayette Kiser
Mason City
Wilton
Fred Dent
Bertha Rynearson
Home Folka
Fred Miller
George Kelley
I Prances Boot
Iowa City
Freeman Brown
Central City
B. 3. Hall
Mia
J. H. Johnson
Princeton
M. E. Lumbar
West Branch
Local residents and visitors frequent area over weekend
A flurry of social calls and visits fills a Wilton area weekend as residents travel from Davenport, Rock Island, Moscow, Durant, and Muscatine to spend Sunday with relatives. The notes also mention markets, church events, and a Hawaiian cattle purchase tied to dairy interests and agricultural education.
Iowa Holsteins to Hawaii shipment of 18 head
P Gunde of Kamuda Havyati buys 18 Holsteins from Black Hawk and Bremer County breeders as demand for dairy cattle rises nationwide. Three Breeders and one large practitioner sold 18 registered animals signaling strong export interest from Iowa to Hawaii.
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P. Gunde
Kamuda
Havyati
Black Hawk and Bremer Co
Black Bawk
Bremer
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Sam
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Foley
A. W. Morgan
P. Cuncell
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Agricultural College
Honolulu
Kimball
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Geo. Bitman
Home Tea Co
New China Store
Haynes & East
O. F. Cade
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