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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
2
The Well-Informed world seeks a simple pleasant and efficient liquid laxative. The California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna praised for known wholesome components gentle prompt action. Genuine product sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
The Muscatine Chautauqua association re elected the existing board of directors and officers after a near full turnout. The treasurer reported a deficit of about 100 dollars after all bills were paid and borrowing from the bank, with plans to raise season ticket prices discussed. Condensed receipts and expenditures show funds from tickets tents and deposits, with the secretary noting 1908 receipts about 250 dollars below 1907 and outlining future cost controls.
A simple guide notes Susan bakes flour biscuits using baking powder for a quick light result. The method emphasizes basic ingredients and straightforward steps suitable for home bakers.
Guy Hopkins and Emma Kent, two well known local residents, were married at the Kent home on East Sixth street with Rev. H. I. Rutledge officiating. The couple, attended by relatives, will reside at 511 Evans street and are open to visitors.
Mrs Henry Will hosted members of the Highland Noble Sewing Society at her West Front street residence yesterday afternoon. They conducted sewing activities and served refreshments. A picnic session is scheduled for August 26 at Citizens' Electric park.
In Lone Tree Iowa Aug 13 funeral services for John Van Draskey were held at the Reform church at 2 30 pm Rev Black presiding Burial followed in the family plots Lone Tree cemetery Residents and visitors including Gray s band and many relatives attended Miss Clara Blonda who taught at the local high school plans to move to Seattle Wash
Members will wear dark coats and white duck trousers for a dance and reception at the new club house. A sidewalk from Iowa avenue to the riverfront will be built with plank steps before the opening, and plans include a $2,500 harbor improvement request to the city council.
Jonathan W the largest gasoline pleasure boat in the upper Mississippi area is secured by Alex Grossheim of this city for excursion use. Owned by Jonathan Woodburn of Clinton Indiana the forty passenger craft with three-room glass enclosed cabin will be available for charter soon. Grossheim departed for Davenport yesterday and is to return tonight.
A district meeting of Standard Oil managers gathered at the Davenport hotel with W A Watts hosting. Attendees from Chicago to Davenport and Cedar Rapids to Muscatine included P C Crenshaw F E McMains and G W Kibby among others. The report notes regular nine month sessions discussing company interests.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood cleansing tonic curing scrofulous swellings open ulcers and skin eruptions. It recommends Dr. Pierce’s All Healing Salve for open sores and notes availability via mail order with fifty four cents postage. Also mentions Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
Pomeroy residents Mrs. John Parkinson and Miss Minnie Winger of Aledo visited cousins Lulu and Fred Crawford. Mrs. F W Goddard guests of her parents in Moline. Mrs. Mary Shafer of Denver and Mrs. Sarah Boney of Aledo visit Wm Epperly’s family. The M E church fourth quarterly conference meets in Joy on Friday the 14th. Mrs. M Kistler departed Thursday.
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