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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
5
Alderman Fred Leu says he will introduce a resolution demanding Wharfmaster Frank Walters resign if he does not quit before the city council meeting next Thursday night. Walters refused to enforce notices ordering obstructions along the levee be moved and has stood by his position amid the levee cleanup push.
Des Moines Aug 15 J L Elbert of the Des Moines Golf and Country Club and B F Guinand of the Des Moines Hyperion club reach the 36 hole final for the state golf championship. In semis yesterday Elbert defeated Roy Smith 6 and 5 while Guinand eliminated Bert McKee 29 holes.
An old advertisement touts Buck Len's Arnica Salve as a remedy for burns from steam or fire and even piles and sores. It claims quick relief and guarantees a 25 cent price at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
The Muscatine Homestead of Yeomen decides to place a deputy in Muscatine county to recruit new members and lease the hall for five years. They will also rent the tent for another year at the upcoming Chau tauqua. A campaign to boost local lodge membership will begin once the deputy committee reports.
Advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar gives immediate relief to asthma sufferers and has cured cases that resisted other treatments. It is pitched as best for coughs throat and lung trouble with no harmful drugs and signed by A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows visit Davenport Iowa on Monday August 24. The 25th anniversary tour features a famed European program and a dramatic automobile double somersault act by Mile. La Belle Roche with a crashing mid air finale. The act joins French and Italian acts including St Leon family Patty Brothers Burgeos and Clara Bedini family and Marinello Marins troupe as part of the world class circus spectacle.
The photo shows Mme J J E Lanes formerly Mlle Annie Fallieres daughter of President Fallieres of France and her husband. Their wedding was held early this week in mourning and amid strained church state relations, resulting in a restrained ceremony with little display.
The passage catalogs a global lineup of entertainers including Schadel Mar guerite and Hanley gymnasts, Proftt trio Horton Linden burlesque acts, Riccobono animal trainer and horses from Russia, Mirza Golem acrobats from Persia, Wormwood bears and Duttons Clark Brothers and Clarkonians from England, Kerslake pigs from New Zealand, and Carnellos Alvarez De Marlo and burlesque bull fighters from Spain.
Bleeding itching and protruding piles can be treated at home by a new absorption method. Send address for instructions and a free trial sample with local references if requested. Immediate relief and permanent care promised. No money required. Mail to Mrs M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ina
The Muscatine lodge No. 9 marks the 25th anniversary of the National Organization Two State Commanders to Speak. The September observance features guest speakers A I Lee and Ella Mark with Muscatine officers and local entertainment.
Anxiety followed Muscatine delegates as three fried chickens two cakes fruit baskets pickles and candy accompanied them as they boarded the train hoping to reach Lake Geneva in time for luncheon.
Harry Toussaint of Davenport returns home this forenoon after a week visiting friends in this city.
Columbus Junction Ia August 15 preparations for the seventeenth annual fair are underway with new attractions and racing on September 1 2 3 and 4. T J Klotz president urges residents to help ready the grounds for the event and ensure a successful year for the association. Other local notes follow including visits and travel between Columbus Junction Keota Washington Crawfordsville and Muscatine.
Miss Alice Day left for Des Moines to visit relatives. Mrs. Sarah Cray returned from Newton. A daughter arrived for Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McVicker in Keota. mother Miss Jennie Constant. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blonda and baby visit Cedar Rapids. Cement sidewalk grading to the cemetery begins. J. P. Larew travels to Virginia. Charlie Larew to Chicago. Rev. J. F. Hawk to succeed Rev. Black at the Reformed church. Mrs. L G Younkin hosts three sisters from Burlington. Henry Jayne travels from Omaha for James Robison funeral. Mrs. Anna Scott attends James Robig funeral in Omaha. John Klotz and two daughters depart for Allentown Pa. Mrs. Thomas Nugent visits Nichols.
Cites constipation as a leading cause of appendicitis and promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a mild remedy. Claims the product stimulates the liver and bowels to restore natural bowel action and warns to refuse substitutes. attributed to A. W. Morgan.
Mrs. August Krueger and Mrs. Henry Hacker, guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Murphy of Culver Street, returned home today.
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