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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
5
In Chicago the Cubs defeated the Giants 5 to 1 in front of a record crowd. Jack Pfeister kept his hoodoo at bay as Chance's men avenged prior humiliations by Wiltse, giving the home team a strong start in the series.
National League results include Chicago 5 New York 1 and Boston 7 Cincinnati 4. American League games were rained out for Chicago and New York with several postponed matchups, while St. Louis defeated Boston 3 1 in the doubleheader. Three Eye League results show Bloomington 2 Rock Island 0 and Springfield 3 Cedar Raud s 1 with multiple other scores across Peoria Clinton Burlington Waterloo Quincy Oskaloosa Ottumwa and Keokuk Jacksonville games.
An unequalled healing balm for cuts bruises burns or any skin abrasions. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon & Thomas Adams N Y.
Mayor Barney Schmidt and city officials received invitation to the eleventh annual state Municipal League convention in Ottumwa from September 16 to 18. None of Muscatine officials are expected to attend.
Muscatine Independents edge Wilton 8 to 7 in a midweek game led by Doc Mason. A sluggish start gave way to a late rally as Killion and Nance struggled, but Wilton’s host crew nearly overturned the lead before the final whistle.
The Roach team built a 32 point net gain after a 27 point swing in the second game of the final golf match at Geneva yesterday. Harold Morgan posted the low score of 43 as Roachmen won the second game and also took the first by four, threatening Sterneman's hopes. The card details runs, hits, and errors while noting disputed final score rulings and key plays at Kewane and central station with umpire Whitmer officiating.
Mrs. J. M. Schwaab returns home from a week in this city while Mrs. G. Barrows and children head to Fairport for visits. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Thomson leave for Davenport and Clinton to visit relatives. Miss A. B. Busby leaves Santee, Neb for home after staying with Mrs. C. L. McDermid. Iona Elkins and Raymond Elkins return to Davenport after visiting Mrs. Ikins. Mrs. D. W. Brown travels to Dubuque with her mother Mrs. Charles Kincaid. The Campbells depart toward Bean Blossom Ind after a visit. Presbyterian picnic plans near Columbus City. Lois Hetfield and Margaret Huston depart to Sioux Falls, South Dakota for the coming year.
Siegel and Isaacson of the Money Saving Store at 320 E 2nd St promote a large Labor Day sale focused on school opening outfits for children and adults. The store emphasizes early fall pricing and ongoing special offers advertised in the Journal on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.
Columbus Junction Iowa residents are preparing for a large fair with Bradley Bros vaudeville The Warricks brass bands and performances from Grand View Washington Lone Tree and Conesville. racing and premium exhibits will also feature good music and free admission for children on Wednesday.
An advertisement promises to stop lung hemorrhage and cure weak lungs coughs and colds with Dr King’s New Discovery available at Havercarp’s Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents and one dollar.
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