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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
2
Nimrods of Big Timber Gun Club plan a painting bee early next week to occupy a new Island cottage 14 miles below the city. The 16 by 24 foot club house with a 10 foot veranda will be connected by its veranda to old quarters. A house warming will follow and hunting trips for the coming fall will be arranged.
Sweetland Grange announces postponement of a planned initiation involving about ten candidates. The notice notes the change of date and advises members to await further details from organizers.
New members were received last evening but the initiation was not held. Reports indicate the Grange will postpone the initiation to the evening of August 13 with a brief program if time allows.
A German inspired product claims to aid weight loss by consuming a jujube containing seaweed extract after meals and at night. The advertisement touts the method as harmless, inexpensive, and a safer alternative to baths, exercise, or starvation diets.
In Wilton Iowa a death last week of A C Shiffet triggers speculation on a new postmaster. Deputy Merty Sullivan acts as pro tem postmaster awaiting a Washington decision. Congressman Pepper plans to return August 8 before any appointment. four to five candidates exist, though Merty Sullivan is favored for his long post office service and popularity.
At the Rock Island passenger station last evening police tried to expel a group described as four dark skinned individuals from the city. Officers Turner and Cooper were assaulted as they attempted to remove the party, one man fled into the river area and escaped despite pursuit.
Wilton Iowa Aug 1 Special Final preparations for the annual fair are under way. Hil lier Beachey will perform in Wilton with an aeroplane already arrived. The birdman is expected Saturday as a spectac ular feature. Final fair arrangements include special trains and secured livestock entries. The racing entry list will be announced soon.
The Young Men's Christian Association started 1200 dollars worth of improvements including two shower baths in the dormitories and new paint. The existing bath room will become a wash room and the re tinting in the dormitories is expected to finish next week.
Herman Lang substituted for a missing rider and performed daring stunts on the motorhome act at the Old Country Circus in Muscatine. Fans praised his thrills and expect his return tonight as the carnival adds new features including the anticipated ocean wave ride, with crowds already building toward a record week despite threatening weather.
The Ladies' Aid and Missionary Society of the M. E. church at Sweetland will hold an ice cream social on the church lawn Tuesday evening, August 12th, inviting the community to join in the event and support church activities.
Evelyn Adelia Stewart of Euphemia Ohio recounts years of monthly pains and illness from adolescence, notes relief after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound during the Change of Life at age 47, and credits sustained health and self support as a maternity nurse and seamstress. She endorses the product for pre and post childbirth recovery and invites private advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
The society discussed holding an ice cream social at the parsonage to raise funds for the church basement. Plans are in progress, with attendance and interest growing, though no dedication date is set yet. Several local residents and visitors were noted in daily activities and visits across Wilton and Davenport.
Short visit with friends at Davenport and nearby towns features Meta Harms from Muscatine visiting Harms and Nicolaus households. Various residents travel to Muscatine, Ottawa, and Geneseo for visits and errands. A two year old, Alvina Hearst of Moscow, died from whooping cough. no funeral arrangements yet. Community members threshing and visiting, with illness of Beatrice BeNice noted and Grace Kerr called home for a sister’s illness.
Olive Marston is visiting the Albert Hank home this week. Mrs. K BE Robertson of Columbus Junction visited last week with her son J. M. and family. Mrs. H E Jones and Miss Blanche spent Saturday and Sunday at the Clyde Foster home near Riverside. The latter remained longer. Mrs. George Taylor of Davenport was called here Tuesday on account.
Springdale records births and visits as families share time with relatives. Curtis Earnhardt and Frank Wilkins welcomed new babies. Revee Phelps and family visited from Car Don I. Roxie Ross returned from Cedar Falls after summer school. Millie Linn visits in Iowa City. Edward Mather from Mitchell visited Chas Mather’s family. The Frinch church Sunday school plans its annual Cedar River picnic next Saturday.
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