This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
8
Local residents leave for nearby cities to visit friends and run errands. Ella Hayes heads to Montpelier, Mrs Tyler to Davenport, Gretchen Allen sails to Albany, Adam Wigim to Davenport, Jacob Seitzer returns to Nevada, and Mrs Switzer visits Wilton. Milk sherbet and Wine Avina promoted at local shops.
The Muscatine area sees a major merchandising event at McColm’s with the first fall ready-to-wear suit and waist display. The feature highlights early selections for longer wear, newer straight lines in coats, and a large stock from the McCorm Dry Goods Co. opening this week and continuing through the balance of the week.
In Muscatine the Splitters Mr and Mrs Bert Davis caused a scene on Second street. Mrs Splitters cried out as Mr Splitters vanished from their rig frightening the horse, saved by local businessmen who held the bit. They are noted as Buffalo Bill show participants.
Braunsworths showcases royal blue leather footwear innovation as customers flock to its new line. The event highlights a bold design push and growing demand for luxury construction.
Dr F L Appel relocates to the Hershey Building on the third floor.
Information filed by both factions at the Jewish synagogue incident names Louis Splig and son William for exciting a disturbance. Meyer Isaacson, president of the church, counters with an information against Isaacson for the same offense. Justice Carl will hear the case with witnesses called for Thursday at 1 30 p m, anticipated large turnout.
Soreness of the muscles whether from violent exercise or injury is quickly relieved by the free application of Chamberlains Liniment. This liniment is equally valuable for muscular rheumatism and always affords quick relief.
Hundreds of farmers and residents visit Muscatine as Buffalo Bill Cody and Pawnee Bill arrive from Burlington. The East and West show features easterners and westerners in native life scenes with a crowded Hill grounds. Afternoon performance delights crowds with a strong menagerie and skilled horses. tonight’s 8 o’clock show is expected to pack the tents again.
Emmetsburg’s H Ray McCarthy tops Iowa entries in the Coeur D Alene Indian reservation land drawing with claims valued at 15000 to 20000 dollars. Abraham Schlatter of Donnellson and George L Nye of Agency also placed high as Iowans in the opening draw exposing several to prime land portions. Others from Iowa include H H Saling Corydon James R Smith Columbus Junction John D Denison Clarion H E Crooke Murray and J F Clouse Exline all to secure good land shares.
An old advertising notice touts Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets as a gentle stimulant for liver and bowels. The product claims to expel poisonous matter, cleanse the system, and cure constipation and sick headache.
A local notice advertises sale of a few choice sets within a block of the streetcar line. Listed is John A. Robbins as the contact for the sale.
A compact note cites Snyder recommending a cost efficient rig. It emphasizes long term value and practical choice over flashy options. Snyder is referenced as the source of the recommendation.
Lectures describe exile life under tyranny in Siberia and heroic struggles for freedom. Miss Belle Kearney’s talk on Russia captivates listeners, while Edwin Brush the magician and Spillman Riggs provide evening entertainment. Virginia Warblers join the lineup with a long history and strong musical skill.
Miss Gretchen Klotz, visiting her sister Mrs. R C Butler in Minneapolis for six weeks, returned home Sunday night. Mr and Mrs H G Millan and their son W B returned to Marion Thursday morning. The water works company plans new wells after existing ones fail to supply enough water.
The monthly board meeting is postponed one week and will be held next Monday at 3 pm. H. S. B. members should call at the rooms tomorrow for launch ride tickets to be given Friday evening. Bible Marking class meets tonight at 7 30. Geneva delegation plans final trip and association day at rooms Saturday evening.
A local druggist Mr. A W Morgan endorses ZEMO a liquid external remedy claiming instant itching relief and a permanent cure for eczema and all itching skin or scalp diseases. He promotes samples displays and photos of cures priced at one dollar per bottle.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.