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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
6
Paul Gilmore, stars in Hobart’s The Wheel of Love at the Grand, argues that church and stage can aid each other. He urges less frivolity on stage and more entertaining sermons from the pulpit to elevate both, noting growing tolerance for drama within religious groups.
James Whitmore of Des Moines spoke at the Majestic theatre for a large YMCA men’s meeting with about 125 attendees, nearly half non churchgoers. He urged men to live upright lives and play fair to family and friends, warning three sins dishonesty temperance and impurity. Special music accompanied the program.
Advertisement asserts Chamberlains Pain Balm relieves a lame shoulder from sprain or rheumatic pains. Apply freely and rub vigorously at each use for a quick cure. For sale by all druggists.
A church article argues attendance at clean, ambitious theatre can reshape the stage toward wholesome entertainment. It notes managers catering to public demand, urges attendees to avoid degrading plays, and highlights a church event with members and guests, followed by a social evening.
An ad claims Electric Bitters cure stomach liver and kidney issues and back pain with guaranteed results sold for 29 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Lincoln on April 20 reports Mr and Mrs Geo Reiland and sons George and Arthur called Iowa City on Monday. Ernest Wagner visited his parents Mr and Mrs Mike Schuessler over Sunday. Ella Reynolds of Tiffin visits sister Mrs George Reiland. Youths attended a party at Dr Baker's in Lone Tree Friday. Minnie and Anna Lutze visited Hauri's on Sunday.
Pomeroy and Joy area residents share weekend visits. Fred Shoppa and family spent Sunday with August Shoppa in Joy. Ethel Beard has measles. A H Thomason’s health declines. Mary and Bess Thornton of Keithsburg visited sister M G Boruff. Chas Shoppa sold 200 bushels corn at sixty cents to C H Thornhill in Joy. Frank Retherford and wife welcomed a baby girl. J B Epperly and family visited Muscatine.
Tipton Iowa reports that last Wednesday evening friends of Mr and Mrs Guy Frater surprised them in Cedar Valley. The young people of Cedar Valley believe in friendly gatherings and community spirit.
Mrs. Fred Warren learned of the death of her aunt Mrs W G Mingus of Pasadena Cal from paralysis. The deceased leaves a son and daughter. The column notes numerous local arrivals and departures, visits, and travel plans from West Liberty on Saturday and Sunday including residents from Iowa City Davenport Muscatine Evanston and Eldora and mentions moves and hospital notes.
Miss Myrtle Moore returns home from Davenport for a ten day vacation. Mesdames Kirkpatrick visit relatives in Ainsworth. Miss Bess Powers heads to Minnesota to visit her sister and work in a millinery shop. Mrs. Hull has been ill for days. Epworth League holds Easter morning prayer meeting. L E C met with Mrs Wetrich. W C T U guest lectures by Miss Margaret Wintringer at the M E church. Emmett Crawford fractures his limb on a Wishard farm stump puller. Rev. Hawk conducts funeral in Richland. Edith Weller helps in Miss Harvey's millinery shop during Easter rush. Our people were disappointed in
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