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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
8
Candy Kitchen touts treats at the Sept 1 event at 1st Methodist church with Henriet ta Gremmel. Numerous residents travel for visits, work, and family gatherings in Rock Island and nearby towns.
Iowa lawmakers face a debate over whether drinking or using profane language on trains becomes an indictable offense under the new law. Attorneys question jurisdiction and penalties, while officials report a reduction in drunken train activity between Davenport and Muscatine. Special Agent Cunningham notes the law’s positive impact on conduct statewide.
Iowa City once more hosts the Fifty fourth regiment en camped at Chautauqua Heights. The regular army routine began with a battalion drill and field maneuvers amid a lively camp atmosphere. Company C, led by Major Norton, earns praise for leadership and discipline as Quartermaster Ruckdeschel and J. A. Bond host ice cold lemonade for the men.
The Buffalo Prairie church Ladies Aid plans two plays on September 1 at Buffalo Prairie hall. The first, Switched Off, is a 35 minute temperance drama. The second, The Old Maids Convention, is a comedy filled with humorous situations. A small admission will be charged.
Mark Sullivan in Collier’s Weekly cites Theron Thompson of Muscatine to explain Aldrich’s influence. The piece continues last week’s discussion of why hundreds of thousands seek to understand Aldrich’s power and its reach.
Special low round trip summer fares offered by Grand Trunk Railway System. Routes include Chicago to New York via Niagara Falls, Chicago to Boston via Grand Trunk Central Vermont Boston & Maine, and Chicago to Montreal via Grand Trunk. Double track Chicago to Montreal. Literature and details available from W. S. Cookson, A. G. P. A., 135 Adams Street, Chicago.
A letter extols Postum as a coffee substitute after boiling for twenty minutes. A group of three coffee drinkers and two daughters praise its flavor and health benefits. The writer claims personal healing from coffee and urges others to switch, endorsing the slogan There’s a Reason.
The Diamond Jo boats plan to discontinue trips between St Paul and St Louis this season. The Quincy leaves St Louis for the last time August 26 and goes to St Paul August 30 before wintering in Dubuque. The St Paul makes its final St Louis trip August 31 and final down river trip September 4, also wintering in Dubuque. Low river stages drive the shutdown.
Rain fell heavily for a short period across Muscatine county lifting spirits after weeks of drought. Farmers report improved corn and potatoes, plus pastures and meadows, with west Liberty and other areas noting hard but general showers.
Mystic Workers will hold a national convention in Davenport on September 28 with an expected 1000 to 1500 initiates. Local candidates for initiation total 200, and about forty were obligated at last night’s meeting. Will Mark was chosen secretary. officers include Prefect Herbert Thompson and Treasurer M T Quinn.
The B. I. Girls and family thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement. Dr. C. L. Girls and family and Mrs. John Yeater also extend thanks.
A Safe Place For Money. Interest five percent, six percent according to loan quality. Real estate mortgage security. If you have 100 dollars and 90 cents or more to invest, call or write Titus Loan Investment Co., 213 Main Avenue.
The estate of Euretta T. Hogan offers about 40 acres more or less located a half mile north and west of Blue Grass Indiana. Terms include 10 percent cash with the remainder due March 1, 1910. Wm. R. Hogan as administrator. Auction by Oliver S. Johnson.
George Chayka former Muscatine Independents left fielder signs with the Galena Climbers soon after being released by Dixon manager Miller. Five teammates also let go yesterday, but Chayka found immediate employment with the nearby club.
Mrs Wallace Evans and her son Charles of Panora Iowa depart this noon returning home after a brief visit with relatives in the city.
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