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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
7
Local items report Mr and Mrs A W Morgan visiting relatives in Letts. Several residents travel to Columbus Junction and Seattle for visits and relocation. Mrs R S McNutt undergoes surgery with a good recovery outlook. Advertisements promote Sleepy Eye Flour Roach & Musser Sash and Door and Foley's Urino Laxative.
Invitations go out for the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wilmering. A program and dancing will be held at Woodman hall on Saturday evening.
Republican caucuses meet tonight at 7 30 across all city wards to select delegates for the June primary ballot and nominate a ward committeeman. No township convention this year as candidates file certificates with the county auditor before May 2. First ward at Excel sior hose house, second ward at city hall, third ward at Rescue hose house, fourth ward at Relief hose house.
A two story frame dwelling owned by Ed Hise and used by Wm. R. Fulton and family was found ablaze on Elm Street in West Liberty. The fire started in the kitchen area near a hot stove, and a roof hole was cut to prevent spread to the second floor. Loss amount undisclosed. Fulton moved to Lillian Lewis’ home on Fourth Street after the fire.
Mrs Helen Barton of Chicago credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after nervous prostration and illness. The letter touts the remedy as a standard cure for female ills and invites others to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
Mrs. Frank Gould, at 824 Fifth Avenue, says the press has mismanaged their affairs. She notes Frank Gould went to Hot Springs for a rest and plans to return by Thursday. She claims he has every legal right to come home.
Miss Bessie Crocker of Wilton leaves for home yesterday afternoon following a brief visit with friends in town.
A special service will be held at High Prairie church recalling the May 1868 tornado that devastated Muscatine county. The Muscatine Journal described fences blown down, a church lifted from its foundation, and homes damaged. Rev. P. M. Conant of Musserville M. E. church will attend and deliver the address.
Local notes report James Buster shipping hogs to Chicago and various visits and trips by residents of Grandview and nearby towns. An advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Cure with free trial samples and details for purchase. The piece also lists community movements, elections, and social visits among families, clergy, and merchants.
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