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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
2
A customer recounts buying Vinci at Havercamp's drug store and giving it to a frail child. The tonic is praised for improving appetite sleep and strength. The doctor and pharmacist endorse Vinci as a superior cod liver oil substitute with a money back guarantee.
Washington report notes Senator Dolliver's push for multiple grievance boards to study rail rate disputes in major centers. Advocates say public disclosure helps settle differences without court action. critics warn boards may fail on principle cases. Dolliver cites examples discussed with James J. Hill showing various management missteps.
A Des Moines case highlights rail freight discrimination with invoices jumping from 120 to 326 dollars over a moved household. Dolliver backs public grievance boards as preliminary fairness probes to expose unfair rates and guide rail and shipper remedies without binding actions.
Muscatine Athletic Association defeated Washington 12 to 0 in a fast, hard fought game watched by a large crowd. Morgan starred with a 70 yard run and Van Horne delivered strong end runs while the Muscatine line, especially in the second half, controlled Washington's defense. The teams traded the ball early with no score, then Muscatine seized momentum and added two touchdowns in the second half, one on a trick play and another on a long run. The victory capped a standout performance by the Muscatine squad and featured solid play by Morgan, Van Horne, and the Muscatine line.
Wilton High School boys beat the YMCA third basket Nab team 14 to 10 as Wilton players Bacon Whitmer Messenger Greif led the scoring. A second, burlesque game saw Wilton’s heavy team defeat the Muscatines 6 to 8 in a town showcase with umpire H B Strom.
Muscatine Lodge No. 304 BPOE will hold memorial services at the wall next Sunday at 2 o'clock. The program includes Pauchet's Orchestra March, entrance of members and officers, Paudiet's Orchestra selections, Our Duties, Opening Ode, addresses by Hon. Bernard Schmidt and Bro. A. Borger, Paudiet's Orchestra selections, and a Closing Ode.
The Ivleh Pawnbrokers a three act farce stars Davis and Mack at the Grand with new scenery and costumes for a strong season. Also The Woman in the Case starring Margaret Bennett opens Monday December 4 in a Clyde Fitch drama set in modern New York with luxurious interiors and four scenes.
A fragment notes an uptown apartment of questionable repute and a faithful visitors’ room replica from the Tombs prison. Managers Wagenhals and Kemper will present the complete production on tour as seen for four months at the Ascale Square Theatre in New York City, with a brief mention of Miss Jean Prot zman attending a surprise on Harry Weih of West Liberty.
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