Adjourned Council Session to Consider Ditches and Saloons
An adjourned city council meeting is set for tonight. Alderman Holmes will push plans to drain oy ponds into the slough via new ditches in South Muscatine. Saloons seek new permits for Charles Freeman at West Front street and Vanatta and Fuhlman in South Muscatine after landlord consent issues.
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Holmes
Fourth Ward
South Muscatine
Oy Ponds
Charles Freeman
Vanatta
Fuhlman
West Front Street
Rev Thomlinson to speak at Davenport Association meeting
South Muscatine reports Rev W H Thomlinson pastor Mulford Congregational chosen to deliver a principal talk at the Davenport Association of Congregational churches semi annual meeting in Centerville Ia on Monday and Tuesday next week. Delegates from Mulford include Mrs W H Thomlinson Miss Grace Appel and Miss Lenora Ellman. The group will depart Monday for Centerville.
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W. H. Thomlinson
Mulford Congregational Church
Davenport Association of Congregational Churches
Centerville
Mulford Church
W. H. Thomiinson
Grace Appel
Lenora Ellman
Harry Miller Ten Undergo Operation At University Hospital
Harry Miller, a local youth badly injured last year after a fall from a tree, is to be taken to Iowa City for a third operation. Doctors consider the procedures extraordinary and hope the patient will regain strength after treatment at the University Hospital.
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Harry Miller
Iowa City
Miller
University Hospital
Y W C A Notes Meeting Saturday Night
A Muscatine Y W C A meeting is set for Saturday at 7 30 to involve all mem bers and others in planning the Trolley Festival. The Educational committee will hold an important session at 7 30 in the rooms.
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Y. W
Muscatine
Frightened Into Fits By Fearful of Appendicitis Ad
A humorous ad urges fear of appendicitis to push Dr King s New Life Pills. It claims bowel trouble will vanish for 25 cents and cites Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store as the outlet for purchase.
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Dr. King
Havercamp’s
Wainscott Brothers Freed on $260 Bonds After Indictment
Everett and Clarence Wainscott were indicted yesterday on assault with intent to commit great bodily harm. They were released on $260 bonds and returned to Fairport, awaiting trial likely near term’s end.
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Everett
Clarence Wainscott
Fairport
Grape-Nuts Proves Aid For Mother And Baby
A Virginia mother credits Grape-Nuts with restoring her health and enabling her to nurse her four month old infant. She says a doctor advised a diet change and she noticed a marked improvement in both herself and the baby after using the cereal regularly. The letter promotes the product as a wholesome food rich in brain and nerve-building nutrients.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Rock Island Lines Expand Yard Work For Winter Prep
The Rock Island railroad increases yard crews by 15 as it prepares to lay new track and remove dirt in central yard areas. Preparations include loading excavated soil onto flat cars to relocate it nearby, with work aimed to finish before winter. South Muscatine locals report visits and travel mentions in Hoopes addition and Rock Island area.
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Rock Island Road
South Muscatine
Henry Burmeister
Nellie
Marengo
Jacob Schomberg
C. B. Ferler
Hoopes
Bert Christianson
Rock Island
W. R. Parvin
Missing Woman Searched In Muscatine
Mrs Fannie Riggs alias Fannie Bacon 39 year old woman sought by North Dakota authorities after allegedly deserting four children in Bismark. Sheriff believes she may be in Muscatine but no trace found. She is 5 7, 130 pounds with blue eyes and light brown hair. reward offered.
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Fannie Riggs
Fannie Bacon
Bismark
North Dakota
Muscatine
Spectacular street parade by Campbell Brothers Sept 16
The Campbell Brothers Consolidated Shows announce a brilliant parade at 10 a.m. featuring hundreds of horses with trimmings, Gauchos, boomerang throwers, senoritas, Bedouin Arabs, Japanese athletes, Hindoo fakirs, diverse cavalry units, master horsemen, international bands, various clowns, wild beasts cages, and trained animals. A grand, beautiful show expected to attract all spectators.
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Campbell Brothers Consolidated
Mexico
Uncle Zeke Rural Comedy at Grand Opera House
Comedy highlight titled Uncle Zeke screens at the Grand Opera House on Saturday September 12. Local patrons can expect a rural humor showcase with a celebrated character in a lighthearted performance.
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Uncle Zeke
Grand Opera House
Morgan Stock Co Opens Week at the Grand
The Morgan Stock Company led by J. Doug Morgan opens a week at the Grand theater Monday evening with new Muscatine offerings. The initial play is the southern drama Princess Lou with further bills including The Old Inventor and The Day.
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Morgan Stock Co
the Grand
West
J. Doug. Morgan
Muscatine Theatre
Princess’ Lou
Vaudeville Stars Lead Opening Night at Local Theatre
The company presents a mixed program including acts titled Judgment An American Girl Wedded But No Wife Midnight in Chinatown and When Reuben Comes to Town. Vaudeville acts anchor the show with ladies admitted free on opening night under standard conditions. Seats go on sale Saturday at 9 a.m.
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Chinatown
Reuben
Local Social and Community Notes in Columbus Junction
Social visits and travel notes from Columbus Junction Iowa Sept 11 include Mrs H M Letts hosting guests from Washington and Wapello with others attending a Duncan home reception. Rev Poole returns to the local Methodist charge despite blindness. updates on neighbors Jas McKee injury recovery and assorted visits by Mrs Bosworth DeFord and Senator Jennings party.
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Columbus Junction
H. M. Letts
W. H. Hughes
J. A. Young
Washington
Arthur Springer
R. D. McCullough
Wapello
W. A. Colton
W. P. Paugh
Ottumwa
R. D. Pool
Poole
Columbus City
Fredonia
Jas. McKee
is_son
W. A
A. G. Lischer
Helen
Percy Mayne
Mayne
S. G. Robertson
Morning Sun
Duncan
C. A. Carpenter
Muscatine
W. E. Whetstine
Electric Bitters Promoted as Cure All Ailments
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a guaranteed remedy for malaria liver derangement and kidney trouble. The claim is presented by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with a 50 cent price.
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Havercamp
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