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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
2
Rock Island railroad plans a Ganz self-contained steam motor car, coal fueled and operated by one man. The device, built in Germany and in service in Iowa, will run Des Moines to Indianola 22 miles with 80 horsepower, 35 mph, steel frame and seating for 68 passengers.
Superintendent Molis of Muscatine water works forwards a July rainfall report to the Weather Bureau showing 7.97 inches for the month, far exceeding June’s 4.21 inches, with the 11th delivering 2.10 inches. River stages averaged 9 feet 2 inches, peaking at 10.5 feet on the 14th and dipping to 7.8 on the 4th, amid unsettled skies and frequent rain.
A resident on East Second Street pulled the register rod instead of the bell rope on a Park Place car to stop it and paid ten cents to the conductor. Bertha Turner of Sixth and Spring injured her forefinger at the Huttig McDermid Button factory. Dr. Fulham attended and she was resting comfortably.
The steamer Dubuque of the Diamond Jo line passed down the river from Davenport around 6 30. The freight list was heavy but passenger traffic was lighter than usual. August is expected to bring favorable river traffic and many berths have already been sold.
City Engineer Ryan issued a permit to the Hershey bank for a six story steel and concrete building at the corner of Third and Sycamore streets. Grading is under way and building operations will begin soon.
A group of notable Muscatine sportsmen chartered Batchelor's launch yesterday morning and spent the day at the Pipes fishing. They report a welcoming finny tribe and brought home a number of fine specimens for trophies and supper.
In Pomeroy Illinois on August 1 farmers report hay and oats harvests progressing under ideal conditions. W F Spencer and son Erec visit from Muscatine along with Will and Chas Retherford. Lizzie Boruff of Keithsburg plans several days in town with relatives. Mrs W K Adams and sister Frankie McLaughlin of St Joseph Missouri are due Thursday to visit cousin M C Boruff.
ZEMO a scientific external preparation stops itching instantly and destroys germs causing skin diseases. ZEMO quickly yields and is permanently cured by this remarkable medicine. Available at A W Morgan 107 West Second Street and through Druggists. E W Rose Med Co St Louis Mo.
A cement sidewalk is being laid below the terrace at the high school replacing the old board walk. The back lot will be kept in better trim and the terrace maintained. Building improvements continue and other school structures are being renovated ahead of fall commencement.
Citizens flock to the four mile and eight mile bridges for good fishing as the water level declines from prior highs and is forecast to keep falling.
Mrs J M Toben of Savannah Ir was taken from the Milwaukee train near Muscatine in a very serious condition after slipping on board at Savannah and spraining her knee. She was treated at the Commercial hotel and left this morning for Kalona to visit relatives.
A testimonial style advertorial extols Cooper's New Discovery as a remedy for stomach stagnation and blood impurities. It cites a case of a four year old with scarlet fever and eczema whose condition improved after using the medicine, praised by Mrs. Herman Hahn of Nashville and promoted by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
A stranger robbed a Wilton bound passenger of a gold watch after boarding the Plug at this city. A youth nearby was briefly detained on suspicion but released after nothing was found. A crippled panhandler was confronted and marched to the Rock Island depot for a ticket arrangement.
George Jacobson of Menominee Michigan is expected to lead the new manual training department at the high school next year with a salary of 700 dollars. The board of education meeting tonight is anticipated to elect him. Basement rooms are being prepared and will be ready when school opens on September 3. Labor Day’s early date will shorten a week of vacation for students.
Local Company members received orders from the lieutenant colonel detailing required field equipment for a Des Moines encampment next week. The plan aims to lighten baggage as maneuvers will be strenuous, with Company C preparing for a 10 day trek and packing rifle, belt, canteen, shelter, clothing, and cooking items.
Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store advertises Electric Bitters as a preventive and cure for indigestion and related mischiefs, priced at 50 cents with a guarantee.
The United Brethren church and Sunday school announce their annual excursion on Wednesday August 23 aboard the steamer Columbia. The trip to Burlington includes meals on board and two hours in the city with parkland rests, leaving at 7:30 a.m. and arriving at noon.
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