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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1908

Page

5

Plan Address by a State Worker Planned by Y W C A Board

The Y W C A board held its regular meeting yesterday afternoon with reports read and approved. Plans were made to secure an out of town speaker next month for the annual meeting with a state worker to deliver the address. Attendance and activity figures across clubs, classes, and services were reported, and notes mention Bible study groups and junior meetings. A Pleasant Surprise follows the first dose of Dr New Life Pills advertised by Havercamp's Prescription Store.

Lucas Street Bible Clay Chas. Reesink Guara Havercamp’s

President Winchell Special Passes Through Muscatine

The 1:25 AM special, carrying President Winchell and other company officials, traversed Muscatine en route west. Initial plans had the train pass through the city Monday, but the party chose Omaha route then Kansas City for the annual inspection trip.

Winchell Special Muscatine Supr City Omaha Kansas City

Tyrolean Quintet Delights Family Theatre Audience

Otto Fechtl and his Tyrolean Quintet headline a strong vaudeville bill at the Family Theatre. The capable company brings a vivid Fatherland Alps act with yodeling vocalists and costumes, supported by a classy Musical Trio and a popular dwarf comedian returning for a second engagement. A full house last night signals strong week prospects.

Otto Fechtl Fatherland Alps

A Burning Shame Without Bucklen Arnica Salve

An 1890s notice urges readers to obtain Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns sores piles cuts wounds and ulcers from Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store, price 25 cents.

Havercamp

Improvements at Garfield School Completed

The Garfield school heating and ventilating system has been extensively upgraded with new flues and improved hygiene. The work, though costly, was carefully spent and the building’s rooms are now far more comfortable. A Kaiser Hose Company dance follows at the hose house tonight with Paudiet Orchestra providing music.

Garfield School Kaiser Hose Company Hose House Oregon Street Stewart Road Paudiet Orchestra

Outlet work near Muscatine Slough nears completion

Supervisors will inspect the Muscatine Slough outlet enhancements after removal of construction forms planned before Christmas. The project ends Drainage District No. 2 improvements, with contractor Kincaid’s crew returning to remove forms and county officials visiting to accept the work if satisfactory. Measles epidemic wanes as quarantines lift. various residents travel or recover.

Muscatine Slough Kincaid County Board of Supervisors

Visiting Friends and Handling Affairs in City

A brief note states someone spent yesterday in the city visiting friends and tending to personal business matters.

Foley's Kidney Remedy Gains Popularity This Year

Increasing use of Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, marketed as most effective by A. W. Morgan, druggist. It claims to correct irregularities, rebuild tissues, and restore vitality, promising improved health and appearance.

A. W. Morgan

Wilton Social Roundup Details Visits and Meetings

In Wilton Iowa on December 15, residents report visits and returns from Muscatine and Dav Henry Wildasin, with gatherings from the K P lodge banquet in West Liberty. The Woman’s club meets at Mrs Harris with Miss Eaton leading, and Purity Chapter 365 Eastern Stars elects officers headed by Worthy Matron Emil Wright and Worthy Patron W D Harris.

Muscatine Woman's Club W. D. Harris Anna Eaton G. Quigley John Leverich Davenport Henry Wildasin K. P West Liberty H. P. Mason Owen Stevens George Nicolaus John Nolte George Carnes John Osmer Elza Hesson H. H. Johnson George Ricks Arthur Hucke L. N. Ayres Theodore Port A. C. Shifler Dr. Smith George Holzhauer C. A. Kiser Charles Henderson W. G. Griffith J. R. H. Latchaw D. Godske T. Bentley Henry Smith Elmer Weiershauser Fred Daut F. C. Wickes Dr. Cooling Ulla Brown St. Louis Purity Chapter of the Eastern Stars Emil Wright Rebecca Burrows Elgivia Harris Louisa Leith Pearl Maurer

Remainder of officers appointed. Davenport family tribute

Mr and Mrs Harvey Stickney of Davenport returned home after bringing the remains of their daughter Miss Reva to this city for interment in Greenwood cemetery. The remainder of the officers are by appointment.

Amanda Carpenter Arden John Coulter Raymond Harvey Stickney Davenport L. Rinely Gladwin J. L. Roberts Illinois Walton and Philips Street Mr. Coulter Iowa City Elsie Weggen Billings James Alderman Amy Hoopes Ames Iowa Iowa State College J. E. Hoopes Stewart Road John Beckett Rock Island South Muscatine Martin Ottoman Near Letts Elsie Kiser Miss Reva Greenwood Cemetery

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