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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
15
Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Co promotes the 1910 Q Maxwell as a low cost yet feature rich four cylinder car. It uses metal bodies natural water circulation three point suspension and an enclosed aluminum case. Wheel base 93 inches two wheels and three speeds forward one reverse deliveries begin in September with four car loads already on order.
Alvin Patterson of Davenport returns home from a city visit at noon. Frank Bowman and Joseph Beckey depart via the Firefly for Davenport. Five room house for sale at 750 dollars for a few days. Oak Park guests return home. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised by Haverkamp's Drug Store.
Dr E H King and several residents announce morning departures for Davenport to visit and handle business. Names include Miss Nellie Welch Adolph Gottbrecht Robert Kirk C R Slaughter J K Tyler. Health advertisements promote Havercamp and Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea products.
W. J. Phillips of Jalapa Veracruz writes from August 4 1909 asking J E Stevenson of Muscatine Iowa to place about five thousand dollars with him for a first class Iowa farm loan. He recalls prior satisfactory relations and asks Stevenson to call on or address him at 305 Hershey Building.
A party of river shellers living in cabin boats south of town plans to travel to the South early fall and spend the winter there. Henry Caldwell and Jesse Hartman are building a large traveling boat to transport the group. They expect to return home next spring, leaving houseboats protected. The craft will be a large cabin boat powered by a gasoline engine at the rear.
The Standard Bearers of Musserville Methodist church announce a forthcoming recital on August 25 featuring Miss Icy Teel and local entertainers. A post recital business session will arrange a later performance under the society's auspices. Next the Richards Button Factory suspended operations for a day of leisure. Local residents travel and visit nearby towns and events, with multiple notes on residents’ movements and activities in South Muscatine.
The cabbage shipment from this locality this season is less than in the past due to dry weather that reduced yields and the expansion of cabbage farming in Colorado and other western states. The large number of new fields nationwide contributed to a smaller harvest.
Report from East Hill describes a diligent hunt for lost money and items after Buffalo Bill’s show. A small boy located the exact money wagon spot and helped collect coins dropped by concertgoers while many youths combed the grounds at dawn.
The Muscatine variety faced low prices and poor yields yet acreage nearly doubled this summer. Despite unfavorable conditions, about six hundred cars were loaded and sent to various parts of the country, reflecting strong distribution despite the disappointment.
In Sioux City Iowa August 11 the Knights of Pythias grand lodge hears charges against M J Tobin of Vinton the anti ring candidate for grand chancellor Um accused by Grand Chancellor Ward Ferguson of violating rules against circul ar letters soliciting votes Tobin stands trial before the supreme tribunal Tobin and Sallinger backers claim a trap to eliminate him from the contest The order is split into two factions with charges of trickery and packing the tribunal surfacing amid bitter infighting
County Auditor A L Lawrence and county officials from Muscatine will attend the State Association of County Treasurers Auditors Clerks Recorders and Boards of Supervisors in Sioux City August 18 to 20. Lawrence Shannon and Fishburn will stay for most of the sessions. a special supervisors meeting on the 18th may keep them until then.
A cheerful promotion highlights Yello toasted corn flakes delivering a strong real corn flavor. It urges trying this new cereal and claims it is the best option for corn taste enthusiasts.
Wilton Ia Aug 11 Thomas Maley left for O Tuank NL to spend a couple days with relatives. G F Ramsly returned to Iowa City after business in the city. Geo Miller of Tipton visited here Tuesday. Pearl Feltman, visiting Muscatine, returned home Tuesday. Jesse Silberhorn arrived from Davenport for a short visit with his mother. Charles Teufel departed for Durant to visit his parents over Sunday. John Mortensen returned home after visiting friends in West Liberty. Mrs Patrick Dowdes of Rock Island visited her parents in Wilton Tuesday. John Krause, working in Columbus Junction, returned Tuesday.
Tuesday and Wednesday saw many locals returning from Muscatine and surrounding towns while others planned visits. Notable events include Nellie Henderson and Earl C. Whitmer wedding at the bride’s rural home this evening with Rev. J. E. Corley officiating.
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