This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
5
A historic advertisement lists Royal Baking Powder Company of New York as a prominent brand. The item highlights Royal brand baking powder and its origin in New York.
Bradford Williams well known actor evangelist postpones his Y M C A evangelistic campaign for men. The series was to begin tomorrow in the association auditorium with J G Mitchell directing and George R Chase leading the orchestra.
Slaughter's candy store in Muscatine offers popular light lunches and renowned home made candy. They advertise beverages including hot coffee from a universal percolator and refreshing hot cocoa. The firm recently signed a contract with the Journal for daily announcements of eats and drinks.
Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina Missouri reports severe stomach trouble improved by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He says the tablets are more beneficial than any other remedy he has used and they are for sale by all druggists.
Rev. Thomas Osborn and his family who mourn a household loss have been released from quarantine and will return to the pulpit at the First Methodist Church tomorrow. The morning sermon will be titled The Compensations of Affliction.
Rev J G Van Ness, former presiding elder in Cedar Rapids district, arrived in Mason City after being driven from Marion by widespread accusations spanning twenty years. The case, backed by affidavits from church insiders, prompted calls for his withdrawal as details emerged from Professor Kirk W Robbins of Cornell College.
East Hill will likely add a new teacher to the Lincoln school staff next semester after the school board’s monthly meeting. Miss Jesse Braunworth applied for a salary increase but the board will investigate and may appoint a primary room teacher to lighten her workload. The article also notes a church fundraiser at Bierman grocery and visits from local residents Mrs. George W. Stoker and Mrs. A. L. Paschel.
In October the Vernon Upper Iowa conference forced Van Ness to withdraw and surrender his credentials, marking a decisive administrative move within the organization.
The Park Avenue M E church Sunday school teachers prepare an extended Christmas program for Wednesday evening December 25. Farmers from Sweetland township plan to attend the Iowa State Grange convention at Davenport December 8 to 11 with Sweetiland and Rainbow granges sending large delegations. W A Swaine of Barnes City returns home after visiting the Hills and announces he will move to Cook Street in two weeks.
Rev. John P. Clyde formerly led the First Congregational Church of Muscatine and preceded Rev. B. C. Preston. He has accepted a call to a prominent church in Omaha, Nebraska with a material salary increase. Clyde departed Muscatine for Watertown, South Dakota, in summer 1905 after a brief but successful pastorate.
The pupils of Prof Charles Grade presented a piano recital at the First Congregational church basement last evening. Twenty eight performers offered a demanding program with clear study and expression. Parents and friends enjoyed a richly musical evening reflecting credit on both teacher and students.
Grace English Lutheran church will vote tomorrow after regular morning services on filling the vacancy from Rev. H. F. Martin. Several candidates discussed, no decision yet. Rev. C. M. Olander of New Era to preach at morning services.
Bloomington IA December 5 The Bloomington Sunday school is planning a Christmas entertainment. Thanksgiving dinners were held by several local families including Mr. and Mrs. Will Negus and relatives of Mrs. L. and Mrs. E. Hong in Sweetland.
A young woman praises Postum noting her family of twelve improved health after swapping coffee. She describes relief from headaches dizziness and stomach issues in relatives including her mother and brother. The letter cites quotes about coffee being replaced successfully and invites readers to try Postum, under the line There’s a Reason.
Rochester page items report Mr and Mrs James Hill visiting Mrs Harrington in Muscatine and Eva McGillivray’s recent visit to Watertown Davenport. Ladies Aid gathered with quilt making on the program. Prairie Belle School opened with Hattie Linn as teacher. Local shopping and visits spread through Tipton Atalissa Malcomb and Chicago hog shipment news appear alongside family updates.
Advert says Hood's Sarsaparilla restores health by purifying blood and strengthening organs. Claims include improved digestion, sleep, appetite, and resistance to diseases. Testimonial from Frank Hamilton of St. Louis plus assertion of multi-ingredient superiority and warning against imitators.
Brief notices report activities around Rochester including S C Baker’s brother’s visit, Charles McGillivray’s work while away, Mrs. Chas McGillivray shopping in Tipton, and Mr. and Mrs. Stiff from Sugar Creek township visiting relatives in Rochester on Sunday.
Local notice invites Muscatine residents to inspect a new fur selection at B. E. Lilly's store on Tuesday December 8. T Richter & Sons extends cordial invitation to customers and the general public to view the range of furs during the one day event.
Class meeting at 9 a m Sunday school at 9 30 subject Solomon s Wise Choice Morning service at 10 45 preaching by Rev Thos Osborn subject The Compensations of Affliction Junior League at 3 p m Epworth League at 6 30 subject The Gains of Being Sure of Our Salvation Flora Bigalow leader Mr Osborn preaches The Supreme Question at 7 30 Good music Cordial welcome to all young people
A. M. E. Church announces services at 11 a.m. on Sunday with Sunday school at 1 30 p.m. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday evening and all are invited. Pastor M. Payton leads the congregation.
Advert says Root Juice cures rheumatism catarrh indigestion female weakness and liver kidney stomach troubles. It urges readers to buy Morgan's drug store bottles at one dollar each or three for two dollars and a half.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.