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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement extols Kodol as a complete digestive aid that lets the stomach rest after meals. It argues indigestion stems from irritation of the stomach lining and claims Kodol digests all foods, not just albumen, with immediate effects. The firm guarantees satisfaction and outlines bottle sizes and a money-back offer.
The local Socialist meeting at their Iowa avenue hall will nominate the county central committee and delegates to the county convention. Delegates are based on precinct votes, with nine delegates from the county now. Headquarters may relocate if no room is found, with bi monthly Assembly hall meetings as a fallback. Luella R. Kreybeil to lecture later this month.
Team No. 5 captained by J. A. Stephens defeated Team No. 4 in the finals last evening. Stephens delivered a remarkable 517 pins to lead his squad to first place while net totals showed strong scoring from teammates G. D. Lezotte and G. A. Dayton as the meet at the Commercial Club alleys concluded.
Moscow township Democrats met at the Moscow school house to draft a township ticket for the primary and elect five delegates to the county convention on June 20. John G. Klein was chosen chairman and Charles Miller secretary. the ticket includes Justices John Teufel and Samuel Brumbaugh. Constables Henry Gardner and John Umlandt. Clerk Edward Miller. Assessor Henry Schmidt. Trustees Fred Birkhofer Henry Hucke and Harry Will. Delegates named are Charles Parvin Charles Miller Henry Frenzel F A Duffe and John G Klein.
In Peoria Illinois April 16 William Jennings Bryan told a large Central Illinois crowd he fears he would be too old if not elected soon after delivering a keynote at the coliseum Judge Nicholas E Worthington introduced him and Bryan left for Chicago at midnight
Mrs. E A Harrison of Letts traveled through the city this morning after a short visit with Mrs. Ellis in Watertown and proceeded on to her home.
A German former saloon on West Front Street and Murray Wheeler's button factory on Lombard between Seventh and Eighth streets were looted yesterday. Two youths cut a door panel and climbed to the roof, prompting a chase with Marshal Vannatta and a rear alley sentinel. Property was taken, and suspects escaped to Gorman Place.
Local residents travel to attend the annual soldiers dinner in Letts and visit relatives in Iowa City Muscatine and West Liberty. Shifts in social events include church meetings and a free social at the United Presbyterian home.
An advertorial appeals to readers about kidney health noting most sickness stems from kidney trouble. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY to any reader who has not yet tried it.
School superintendents from Missouri Kansas Iowa and Nebraska met in Kansas City to discuss forming a permanent organization for the region. About 100 educators participated with a session continuing today to pursue enhanced education supervision and related questions.
The United Brethren church raised Rev. J. C. H. Light’s salary from 750 to 1000 at the annual business meeting. A picnic supper drew 250 attendees. Treasuries reported solid balances with over 900 dollars raised by the Ladies Aid, and several society reports were approved with funds left in each treasury.
An advertisement claims the Bubonic Plague destroys fewer lives than stomach liver and kidney diseases and promotes Electric Bitters as a guaranteed remedy sold for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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