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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
6
Aledo, Illinois, resident makes a Tuesday journey on the Rock Island Southern line marking the line’s first trip to the town. The run connects local points and demonstrates service between Aledo and regional hubs.
The Rock Island Southern completed electrification and began initial trips from Monmouth to Aledo and Edwards River with ties to Milan for a temporary through service. President J W Walsh avoided a date pending Westinghouse approval and equipment readiness.
A five car Rock Island special train named Arkansas on Wheels will travel the county region in December. It will pass Wilton and West Liberty carrying Arkansas grown goods and depart Little Rock for Chicago today, returning December 5 with stops across Illinois and Iowa.
Leave your orders at Hirt & Fesler Piano Co for tuning and repairing. Phone 586-X.
Operations resume in the Vienna Pearl Button plant cutting department after a two weeks shutdown. The finishing department remains in operation as concrete foundations for a new addition are completed and upper-structure work begins despite cold weather.
The firm of Vance and Baker was awarded the contract for mounting cannons in Weed Park. Mr. Vance met with the G. A. R. committee and the City Engineer to arrange work schedule extending through winter weather.
A home made cough syrup method replaces store bought brands. Mix 1 pint granulated sugar with 1 percent warm water for syrup, add 214 ounces Pinex and top to a pint. This mixture claims quick relief from severe coughs and hoarseness with a pleasant taste and mild laxative effect, sold with a satisfaction guarantee.
The contract was signed for an early start on the work. Cement bases are in place and will be shaped per the city engineer's plans. After locating the steel carriages for the cannons, the big guns will be installed.
Amusements note describes Monday at the Grand presenting a dramatization of Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth’s Ishmael. Grace Hayward is the dramatist and her past works Graystark and St. Elmo are cited as likely to heighten the show’s success per press and public reception.
A publisher urges readers to accept a free trial of Gauss Combined Catarrh Cure. The offer promises cure of catarrh symptoms, a restored normal condition, and a sweet breath, asking recipients to fill out and mail the coupon today since no address is provided.
L. B. Parker presents Cast Aside inspired by Chas. K. Harris with unanimous press acclaim. The novelty of theme and masterful handling, lively pacing, and high production values promise a success. Shows Saturday matinee and night at the Grand Opera House.
Grace Hayward adapts Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth novel Ishmael into a polished stage production at Grand theatre Monday. The play follows the book closely with lifelike scenes and characters, blending scintillating comedy with thrilling romantic incidents. Critics and public praise its elegance exactness and clean sentiment and rugged adventure.
A historical review praises the Grand revival of Uncle Tom's Cabin starring Al. W. Martin. Since its Troy Museum debut in 1852 the drama drew audiences across America and Britain, enduring misuses yet proving a durable drawing-card. Martin pioneered a magnificence standard others imitate but rarely match.
Chicago based traders predict consumer coffee costs will rise beyond a 5 cent uptick as green beans gain about 4 cents a pound while roasted coffee climbs slower. Brazilian markets stay firm with shortages and no sign of decline amid rising mild coffee demand and shrinking import stocks. Prunes in dried fruits grow firmer as buyers sense real shortages.
The Al W Martin revival stage uses six man-eating bloodhounds and a carload of Shetland ponies horses donkeys and burros for scenery and effects. Over thirty staff support the show with twenty African American performers adding dances during the levee scene including the novel Swanee Swing dance and cakewalks.
An advertisement touts Dr Derby's Kidney Pills as a safe powerful kidney and bladder cleanser. It claims quick relief within 24 hours for back pains Brights disease diabetes and rheumatism and offers a free sample via druggists. The 60 pills ten day treatment costs 25 cents with Derby Medicine Co Eaton Rapids Michigan.
A sports squad shifts approach as it reenters the market venue after previously staying detached earlier in the season. The move signals regrouping and renewed competition as the team targets upcoming events.
J W Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffered severe lumbago requiring injections for relief. He credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with alleviating the back pain, noting he is no longer bothered by the lumbago.
Davenport ministers and church leaders travel to Waterloo to secure evangelist Sunday for a Davenport series of meetings. No dates set yet but any open Sunday is acceptable. If secured, events likely in the Coliseum or a local opera house.
Columbus Junction updates cover Harry Brown’s return to Des Moines work after a week with relatives and friends. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Zion of Kimball, S. D., and Miss Blanch Harper visiting in Vin ton. The electric light question nears settlement as signers finalize a committee effort for city support and a vote on leasing water works to Ruggles and Son. Walter Hughes to wed Bonnie Manatra in Fairfield.
Emmett Huffman and J. M. Connor plan a lengthy auto journey from Muscatine to Tulsa Oklahoma. They intend to relocate there despite cold weather. Connor’s family has already moved by train and the Huffman family will depart soon.
Newton La Dec 1 George Norsbet a miner living at Severs was found dead in his brother s house at 6 oclock this morning Coroner Hill of Newton was called Norsbet had been in good health and the cause of his death is unknown He was about 30 years old and unmarried
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