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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
5
Frank Smith pitched well for the Browns but the Sox offense faltered as St Louis rallied in the ninth and two extra innings to win 4 3. The Browns gained a second victory in the series as cold, snowy conditions threaten more postponements at West Side grounds.
standings show the Chicago team leading the National League with wins and losses listed, reflecting the period standings and team performance. The record emphasizes win percentage and position among clubs in the league table.
American League games: St Louis beat Chicago 4 3 in eleven innings. New York won 7 4 over Boston. Philadelphia 4 Washington 6. Cleveland 11 Detroit 5. Other results include New York 3 Boston 2 and Brooklyn 1 Philadelphia 5. American Association and Western League contests noted with cold or wintry conditions and several scorelines.
Pittsburg visits Chicago as St. Louis plays Cincinnati. New York hosts Boston with Philadelphia visiting Brooklyn. Chicago travels to Detroit and Cleveland to St. Louis. Washington faces Philadelphia and Boston meets New York in a busy schedule.
An old advertisement claims Electric Bitters ease dyspepsia and liver and kidney troubles. The copy promises relief with no pay if it fails and notes the product is sold in 50cc bottles at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
After months of search the Iowa Wesleyan trustees named Rev. Dr. Edwin Schell of LaPorte Indiana as president to succeed J W Hancher. The board will confirm in June and he will assume duties shortly after. Schell, about 45, is a pastor and former Crawfordsville district presiding elder with a Northwestern Chicago and Boston Seminary background. He has led Epworth League national work and is married with three daughters. The unanimous committee praised his executive ability and scholarly qualifications.
Local residents depart for plans in Tacoma and Pullman while others attend funerals and visits. Teachers and principals move on from Columbus City schools to home towns. Church classis meeting in Lone Tree continues through the week with attendees traveling from nearby towns.
Thos J McNally a member of the Illinois house of representatives has been missing since last Thursday. Police have begun a search fearing foul play. He was last seen at the Marquette hotel in St Louis after the Democratic state convention at Springfield.
Senator Dolliver urges Iowa Republicans to reject factionalism and bogus divisions around Senator Allison. He defends the progressive tradition, praises Allison’s service, and appeals to voters to preserve Iowa’s history and leadership amid rising reform agendas.
A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a antiseptic healer for wounds sores burns piles eczema and salt rheum priced at 25 cents from Havercamp's Prescription True Store.
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