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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1907

Page

6

Dr Shallenberger Sets Visit Schedule In Chicago

Dr Shallenberger the regular and reliable Chicago specialist will visit Muscatine monthly since 1903 according to the notice.

Chicago Muscatine Monthly

Dr W E Shallenberger Promises Cures at Oakwood Chicago

An August notice touts Dr W E Shallenberger a chronic disease specialist with year round visits and a no-fee policy for incurable cases. It claims rapid diagnosis, cures for catarrh nose throat lung Eye Ear Nose and Throat issues, liver kidneys rheumatism paralysis neuralgia heart disease diabetes and many other ailments with free consultation at 145 Oakwood Blvd Chicago.

UNDAY Shellenberger Bright W. E. Shallenberger Oakwood Bivd Chicago

City Council Adopts 41.5 Mill Tax Levy

At last night’s meeting the city council approved the annual tax levy for the coming year set at forty one and a half mills on the dollar and instructed officials to certify the assessor’s book. The resolution was adopted to fund city services and operations.

Muscatine 1907 Tax Levy Resolution Details Funds

The Muscatine Iowa city council passes a 1907 tax levy outlining bonds grading sewer fire improvement general street lighting bridge and water works levies. Special taxes include water works interest sinking fund and a library fund with road district allocations.

Muscatine

Agency network aids prompt creditor collections

Our promptness in supplying these often proves of valuable assistance to manufacturers and others in collecting from distant creditors. With an agency system that covers every business point in the country, we are in a position to wire our agents to give security for responsible concerns without delay. Parties whose wide business transactions involve great risk often save themselves from loss by consulting us.

City Levy and Tax Certification for Muscatine 1907

The Muscatine city council adopts a special 2 mill tax for Road District No 2 and a similar levy for Road District No 3. The city recorder is instructed to certify the assessor's book and the tax levy to the Muscatine County auditor before September 1, 1907. Adopted August 15, 1907. J. Asthalter, Mayor. Gustav Weis, City Recorder.

Muscatine City of Muscatine Muscatine County Iowa J. Asthalter Gustav Weis City Recorder

Grocers Meet at Commercial Club on Forming New Association

About fifteen city retail grocers gathered at the Commercial club rooms to discuss forming a retail grocers league. J F Nangle of Des Moines outlined benefits of a union, including harmony and reduced risk, with no price fixing. A committee was named to invite more grocers to attend next Tuesday and possibly affiliate within a week.

Commercial Club

Fall from Moving Car Injures Railway Conductor

Walter Harrington, conductor for the Citizens' Railway and Light company, fell from a moving car at Third and Green streets last night around 11. He bruised both knees and his left arm, rendering him unable to work today.

Walter Harrington Citizens’ Railway and Light Company Third Green Streets

Anniversary of Los Angeles Founding Celebrated

The 126th anniversary of Los Angeles founding by Spanish padres was celebrated yesterday under the Society Larrena de Los Angeles. Gen. Jose Aguilar, who commanded Spanish forces at Pueblo and surrendered to Fremont, led the exercises and last night a celebration revived the old Spanish customs of the city.

Los Angeles Cal Society Larrena de Los Angeles Jose Aguilar Pueblo Fremont

Sox Take Further Revenge On Boston In Lead

Chicago White Sox beat Boston 3 to 1 in seven innings as weather and fate favored the champs in a home series tie. Cubs win 5 to 1 over Phillies behind Pfiester, with three early runs and late ninth-inning scoring.

SOX Boston Chicago Ill White Sox Cubs Philadelphia Pfiester Phillies Courtney Brown

Baseball Standings National and American Leagues

The standings show National League teams with W wins and L losses, including Philadelphia and Brooklyn in close races, and American League teams led by Detroit and Chicago with varying records. The table lists team records, games behind, and winning percentages for early season context.

ZEMO and ZEMOTONE Advertised as Cures

A promotional claim states that no skin disease can resist the germicidal powers of ZEMO and ZEMOTONE and that they always cure. The note cites E. W. Ros Med. Co. of St. Louis and lists A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street as a seller.

E.W. Ros Med. Co St. Louis A. W. Morgan West Second Street

White Sox Leave for Wilton Today in Key Interstate Tilt

Muscatine White Sox base ball team departed at 10 15 this morning for Wilton Iowa to meet the independent Wilton nine in a decisive afternoon clash. Locals seek revenge after last week’s win while Wilton hopes to even the score with reinforcements from West Liberty. Lineup includes Schwab Chayka Hubbard Graving Switzer Witte McCleary York and Gardner with West Liberty players expected in Wilton.

Muscatine White Sox Wilton la Wilton West Liberty Muscatine Schwab G. Chayka Hubbard Graving Switzer Witte McCleary York R. F Gardner 1. F

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues

Results yesterday show multiple games across cities. Chicago beat Boston 3 to 1 in seven innings due to darkness while other matchups included Cleveland over Philadelphia 3 to 2 and Detroit 1 Philadelphia 2.

Sports Matchups Listed For Today Across Leagues

Washington visits Chicago and Boston clashes with St Louis. New York travels to Detroit while Philadelphia hosts Cleveland. Chicago plays Philadelphia and Pittsburgh meets Brooklyn. Cincinnati heads to New York with St Louis visiting Boston.

Chicago Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit New York St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburg Cincinnati Burlington Waterloo Keokuk Marshalltown Ottumwa Jacksonville American League Washington National League

Davenport Fast Horses to Compete Next Week at Track Meet

Dan Patch, among the fastest pacers on the American turf, will race Tuesday as Davenport Track Club hosts a western showcase starting August 20. With 175 horses registered and many events offering top purses, the meet promises swift records if weather cooperates.

Davenport West

Local Notes from Wilton and Nearby Towns

A flurry of short visits and travels fills Wilton Iowa and surrounding areas. Geo Holzhauer family returns from Minnesota with stops in Cedar Rapids Belle Plaine and Lampe. Ed Metzger visits friends in Muscatine. Miss Gertrude Ayres from Oelwein plans a visit with Grace Ott. Dan Phipps and Mary Phipps spend a day in Davenport. Miss Anna Brown returns from Burlington and West Liberty.

Gertrude Ayres Oelwein Grace Ott Ayres Glenn Davis Muscatine Monmouth Dan Phipps Mary Phipps Davenport Anna Brown Burlington West Liberty A. G. Smith Mary Carstady Omaha Wm. Ross F. A. Maurer Theo Bentley Cedar Rapids Carl Norton Lydia Finger Fred Kurtz Irvin Finger Chicago Frank Port Ella Frick Geo. W. Bannick Joe Sezler Rock Island Jim Walker Geo. Bannick Fourth Street I. L. Wright C. S. McClung P. Mo Camp Hobo Shamit’s Lake C. Bacon

ZEMO Promises Quick Cure for Eczema and Pimples

A medical ad from E. W. Rose Med. Co. of St. Louis promotes ZEMO as a clean external liquid that draws germs to the surface and destroys them, claiming permanent clearing of eczema and pimples. Sample requests and retailer availability are noted.

ZEMO E. W. Rose Med. Co St. Louis A. W. Morgan West Second Street

Notice of discharge in bankruptcy in Davenport District

In the Southern District of Iowa Davenport Division the matter of James K. Martin bankrupt is set for August 26, 1907 at 10 a.m. in Davenport. Creditors and interested parties must file appearance opposing discharge and within ten days provide grounds. Referee Ralph C. Williamson signs the notice.

United States District Court Southern District of Iowa Davenport James K. Martin Ralph C. Williamson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shallenberger Commercial Hotel Iowa Avenue J. E. Stevenson Eaton Hurlbut Ideal Printery VA Ave E P. Day Cceast Second Street OfAe Journal Levy The Council City of Improvement Fund General Fund Bridge Fund American Surety Company Thompson & Thompson Attys E. 2Nd St Howe F. A Martin Wilton Junction Mercial Club J. F. Nangle Champs White Ww. Ll Pet Eanaaedee SOK Peneck Hphiladelphia Ook Siow Oneness Cee BT Asenen Tasgee Tweed Sling Stewie Eee TOD Des Des Eidien Oe Wrorminson Sk Ass Ees Dan Patch Prin de Miracle de Miracle de Miracle Chemical Co Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store Colorado Union Our Elbert Lincoln Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific B.y John Ochssons’ CO Dept. N Main Street Nellie Henderson Grace Woodhouse Olga Port Florence Agnew Earl Whitmer Frank Bacon Jim Bacon Harry Shafit James Rowe Cope Okalona Coutts 8. E. Bunker Tipton Pauline Bunker Hershey State Bank Lowa F. A. Neidig East Second St Elite Laundry Carl Barnard ED. Pinaud New York City
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