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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1909
Page
2
As fall nears, interest in bowling surges at the Commercial club alleys after a hot summer. Pin setters scarce due to heat, but three new pin sets and other improvements are planned. Players expect a closely contested tournament once weather cools enough to play.
An advertisement promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied after two thirds of a bottle. The product is claimed to cleanse and invigorate the stomach improve digestion regulate the bowels and restore health.
Three cases labeled larceny horse stealing and seduction will be presented to the grand jury when the district court opens Tuesday morning September 7. Clifford Staley is charged with horse theft from the Ike Lee farm in Seventy Six Township Logan Brooks faces larceny from the Mosher and Church Barber Shop and Elmer Kemper near Montpelier is charged with seduction. The criminal docket was prepared by County Clerk McKee.
Roach and Musser Hose Company will perform three exhibition runs at the Labor Day event with a balloon ascent by Prof Herrzuth planned to reach at least 2000 feet. Activities include horse racing, a Muscatine vs Davenport White Sox ball game, and an industrial parade at 10 am with floats under construction.
The Grand Trunk Railway System runs from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls under one management. A double track route via Niagara Falls connects Chicago to New York. Free descriptive literature and time tables are available by writing W. S. Cookson A G P Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams Street Chicago Ill.
Mrs. C F Wabnitz of Washington Iowa died at home after more than a year of illness due to arterial sclerosis. Born in Pennsylvania, she moved to Grandview as a child and later lived near Letts before settling in Washington. She was a longtime Methodist and is survived by six children, a sister, and two brothers.
An association formed by Charles T. Kindt George Pack and other midwest managers will lease Schubert shows for one night stands. The Wolf opens near Chicago August 29 with ten productions planned for regional towns and Muscatine is listed among sites. Don Stuart James Wingfield and E J Carpenter are also connected to the scheme.
The Cedar County Sunday school convention will convene at Downey on August 31 and September 1 with a strong program. State adult Bible class secretary Mr. McCosh and field secretary Rev. F. F. Fitch will attend. Mrs. Mary Wilson of Washington visited Mrs. Hattie Smith before departing.
A testimonial letter from J. E. Parke of Chicago extols Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam as a universal remedy for diarrhoea dysentery cholera infantum and cholera morbus. It claims 63 years of efficacy with rapid action and no constipation noting widespread availability and a price of 25 cents per bottle or 3 for a dollar.
A parade of travelers stops in Kalona for Thursday’s fair with Miss Lela Rhodes and Mrs. R B Graham among those visiting relatives and friends. Muscatine and Silvis guests mingle with locals while Eddie and Bert Rummells’ families draw attention to illness in the area.
Over the past week many residents and visitors were noted in town. Mrs. John Van Horn left for Atalissa after attending the fair. Joel M. Walker purchased H. B. Watter's residence on Calhoun street for 3500 dollars and will move Feb 1. Numerous others visited, stayed with friends, or traveled to Seattle, Iowa City, West Branch, and Chicago.
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to rest tired feet, ease tight shoes, cure aching and swollen feet, relieve corns and bunions, and provide comfort. It urges try today, sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents, with a free trial package and sample offered by Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy, N. Y.
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