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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
8
Claimed palm reader EK G Harrisson advertises home consultations claiming mastery of love marriages divorces and business fortunes. He asserts no charge if he fails to name individuals or if outcomes are unsatisfactory and pledges guaranteed success with satisfaction promised. Hours listed as 10 am to 9 pm.
A week from Saturday will be the last day that certificates of candidates for township offices may be filed with the county auditor. If the certificates of those nominated at the township caucuses are not filed before that time their names will not appear on the primary ballot.
A collage of items from Muscatine notes including slabwood for sale at $2.75 per load, a sale on suits and jackets at McCorm Dry Goods Co, and various departures and visits. Edits mention Missis sippi Box Co, Earl Hudler's Chicago trip, Mrs V Williams leaving Fredonia, and multiple residents visiting relatives or shopping. The Kaiser Hose Co excursion date May 31 is announced and Mrs. C. S. Sargeant departs with her grandson John Sheldon Grier.
Local advertises Bucklen Arnica Salve as a quick healer for wounds sores burns or injuries following a shooting incident. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store priced at 25 cents.
The Sweetland township Grange held a semi monthly meeting at M B A Hall with a large attendance. Master J H VanCamp delivered a paper on Arbor Day and Eugene Hetzler gave an essay. Five new members were welcomed. The program featured songs recitations and readings including performances by Minnie Strake Allice Allbee Gertrude Raut and Pearl Pace. Mrs Joseph Fay of Rodman Indiana visited relatives then returned home, and John Feustel of Washington Street continued to improve after a fall-from-roof accident at Fairport.
Arbor Day plans at Lincoln school grounds were canceled because surrounding poplar trees already line the yard. The program moves to the south side lawn with grade based performances featuring songs and plays from seven grades. Ladies' Aid of Park Avenue M E church met at Mrs H I Rutledge for sewing, refreshments, and a planned move to church parlors. East Hill locals note W H Strickland of Oakville Ia visiting, and Mrs Crowe of Summit returning home. Mrs Winkler of Park Place leaves for Clinton for sister-in-law Edward St Clair’s illness.
The Y W C A invites all interested young women to an eight weeks Bible study course with Miss Alethea W. Tracy teaching on Friday at 4 PM. College women free to join. Fellowship ClubParty honors Mrs Walter Settlemire at East Seventh Street home with a token of esteem. Read The Journal, 10c per week.
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