Busy Social Of Council Faces Tight Schedule
The council plans a packed agenda with multiple items and public input ahead of a likely swift session. Officials emphasize efficiency as meetings run long and residents seek clarity on proposed measures.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
2
Republicans Unite For Meeting At Court House
The adjourned city council session will set the annual tax levy for the year starting September 7 and pass the new water district ordinance. Delegates will be chosen tomorrow at 11 to attend the Des Moines state convention and nominate a successor to Judge Charles A. Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Des Moines
Charles A. Bishop
Supreme Bench
Iowa River Clam Beds Scarce Study Finds Just One Bed
A University of Iowa student team reports the Iowa River contains few clam shells with only one bed of commercial size found. The study notes pearl harvesters have stripped the river and urges clam populations be allowed to recover to aid the pearl button industry and river sanitation. Professor Paul Bartsch leads the government project linked to a cultural station planned in Iowa with support from local manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
U. S
Otto Kampmeier
Iowa River
Paul Bartsch
Burlington
Ot t Fitchner makes business trip to Durant
New Era notes Otto Fitchner's Monday trip to Durant. Durant residents attend Lutheran church dedicatory at Fairport. Miss Breta Freberg visits Rock Island. Fall term starts at No. 4 school. Rev Olander and Miss Lydia travel to Muscatine. A C Brandt and daughter Frances visit from Muscatine. Lutheran church repairs ongoing. Frank Myers from Davenport attends Culture Club concert rehearsal. Rev Olander visits Fairport Tuesday. John Brase from Mount Grove passes through town Tuesday.
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Otto Fitchner
Durant
Lutheran Church
Fairport
Breta Freberg
Rock Island
Olander
Lydia
Muscatine
A. C. Brandt
Frances
Frank Myers
Davenport
Culture Club
Rev
John Brase
Mount Grove
An Economical Vacation Round Trip Fares
Round trip tickets to over a hundred resorts in Canada and New England will be offered after June 1 1908 at prices slightly above one way fares. Full sale dates stopovers limits and literature obtainable by writing Geo W Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago.
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Canada
New England
Geo. W. Vaux
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Chicago
McCabe and Downer Families Attend Des Moines State Fair
Ardon Iowa residents report extended trips to Des Moines for the state fair with Mr. and Mrs. C. T. McCabe and Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Downer. The community notes visits, hog shipments to Chicago, farm rentals, and church activities in surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardon
C. T. McCabe
L. E. Downer
Des Moines
Hal
Paul Beik
Grandview
J. T. Downer
Mesdames Cone and Bloom
Muscatine
Hugh Wigim
Blind Muscatine man rides bicycle on Main Street
A. J. Hurlbut of 312 East Eighth Street, a 38-year-old piano tuner, is described as totally blind and expert at riding an ordinary bicycle on Muscatine’s crowded Main Street. He practiced secretly with his daughters, learned through sound cues, and even designed a double bicycle with wheels opposite each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
A. J. Hurlbut
East Eighth Street
Muscatine Racetrack
Second Street
Marmola Tablets Promise Quick Fat Loss for 75 Cents
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple inexpensive solution for excess fat. It claims a fat loss of 12 to 16 ounces daily with no harm or noticeable side effects. The product is said to be made in Detroit from a standard compound and sold at 75 cents for an effective quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmola Co
Detroit
Mich
Moscow Social News Ties Attendances and Visits
In MoscowIa Aug 28 Chas Smith Sr and son Dan and Leonard left for Des Moines for the state fair. Walter Leaker also headed to Des Moines. Mrs Annie Studebaker visited her mother Mrs Peter Lear then returned to Davenport. The Smiths attended a wedding in Davenport and other locals made short trips to Muscatine Wilton Davenport Ringling Bros circus observers and home repairs progress noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Chas. Smith
Dan
Leonard
Des Moines
Walter Leaker
Annie Studebaker
Peter Lear
Davenport
Chas. Miller
Edna Desmond
Rosco Smith
Chas. Smith, Jr
Muscatine
Fred Millage
Harold
Myrtle Slater
George Smith
Jim Marclf
Ringling Bros.’ Circus
Had Hains
Wilton Residents Visit Mrs Had Hains Tuesday
Mrs. Will Owens and her son of Wilton visited Mrs. Had Hains on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Pirkey welcomed a baby boy born Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Owens
Wilton
Had Hains
Bert Pirkey
Arnica Salve Heals Wounds Guaranteed at Havercamp’s
Cosmetic drugstore blurb touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for cuts and wounds. Claims healing with a guaranteed result and a 25 cent price at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store
F. T. Nesper
A. G. Bestenlehner
A. W. Morgan
Henderson Drug Co
Bucklen
Arnica
Havercamp
Zem o Skin Cure Promises Quick Relief
It touts ZEMO as a clean external liquid that draws germs and toxins to the surface and destroys them. The ad claims instant relief and permanent cure for all skin or scalp diseases and offers samples via E. W. Rose Medicine Co. in St. Louis with local sale through A. W. Morgan at 107 W. 2nd St.
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ZEMO
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
W. 2Nd St
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