Dr Sperry Heard At Baptist Church
A large audience heard Dr Sperry discuss human conditions and possibilities at the Baptist church. The talk offered instructive insights into psychology and ethics.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
2
Cleveland and Welsbach bid for Muscatine lights
The Cleveland Vapor Light Company retained the boulevard lights contract at 25 per light per year for Muscatine, with a 300 light minimum and ten cents per unlit light. Welsbach of Chicago bid 26 per light and was not considered. Dr. Sperry delivered a second sex talk at the Baptist church on human conditions and degeneracy, urging health of body and soul and warning against war narcotics lust and alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Vapor Light Company
Muscatine
Welsbach
Chicago
Cleveland
Lyman B. Sperry
The
Baptist Church
Sperry
Aldermen Clash Over Gas and Water Prices
Muscatine officials debate a gas price set at seventy five cents per thousand with water also high. Alderman Holmes proposes the rate, while Alderman Van Zyl offers a substitute proposing a winter council decision and a special meeting with water works trustees and Manager E M Walker to resolve the issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Holmes
van Zy
Water Works Trustees
E. M. Walker
Light Company
No Seat No Fare Battle Sparks Muscatine Request
Alderman Holmes of Muscatine Fourth ward urges city attorney to draft an ordinance titled No Seat No Fare. He condemns crowded street cars on Saturdays and cites 60 to 80 riders when seating is insufficient, while praising the manager and employees. The motion passed for the attorney to prepare the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Holmes
Fourth Ward
Musecatine
Horan
Soldiers Beat Cardinals In First Series Game
In Muscatine a strong Company C squad edged the Chicago Central Y of Chicago Cardinals 21 to 18 at halftime and held on for the win. Fuller and Fifer each nailed seven field goals while Volger and Morgan supported with key baskets as the militiamen led from early in the second half. The same teams meet again tonight with Morgan replacing Johns at center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Company C Basketball Five
Cardinals
Chicago
Lewis Institute Five
Fuller
Fifer
Hayes
Soldier Boys
Parker
Viney
Cox
Renz
Volger
Morgan
Johns
Paher
Worward
S. Cox Volger
Kavas
Parker Ee
Thompson Eee
Wee Uate
Gass Snow Forgan
Thompson
Huber
Mmphre
A. Leysen
Fire protection ordered at Hall skating rink
City council votes to force fire escapes at Hare's Hall skating rink front and rear within 30 days or the popular Rollaway will close. Alderman Holmes warns that 200 to 300 patrons frequent the rink and a single exit risks a catastrophic fire if one breaks out. Owners notified to begin construction, with closure if not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare's Hall
Holmes
Alderman Eppel Pushes New Money Receipt Method
Alderman Eppel urged the city to adopt an alternate method for handling money and issuing receipts. The motion received a unanimous vote after a brief discussion with no strong support shown for the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eppel
City considers appointing collector to handle taxes
Alder man Eppel urged creating an independent city tax collector at the regular council meeting last night. The city attorney was asked to study the proposal and report. Currently all city tax money goes to the county treasurer, who takes three fourths of one percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eppel
Common Sense And A Tablet Promote Easy Digestion
A Mr. Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised as “common sense” digesters that aid the stomach by supplying needed materials, boosting blood nourishment, and improving digestion. The ad claims the tablets digest food, stop gas, enrich gastric juices, and are available for 50 cents with a free trial offer from A. Stuart Co., Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Downey Notes and Social Loops in Week
Downey Iowa notes from Dec 17 recount social calls and visits among residents. Charley Secrest of Iowa City visited Miss Pearl Jenkin son. Local families welcome a baby girl born Dec 13 1908 and a list of shopping, calls, dinners, and guild meetings in West Liberty and Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Stella Pidd
Iowa City
Mary June Calhoun
Fancy
Edna Nay
Lawyer Negus
Harry McGregor
Dr. McGregor
Mildred Jenkinson
Will Willantt
Lizzie Mountain
John Bright
Prof. Wolcott
Walter Lawton
Nay
Pearl Jenkinson
Charley Secrest
Walter Holloway
Susan
Sarah Gates
Grace Lutheran Church Service Attracts Large Attendance
Miss Cora Reeves of Pine Mills returned home last week after spending several weeks at the home of Fred Crow. Grace Lutheran church in Muscatine had a largely attended Sunday evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Muscatine
Cora Reeves
Pine Mills
Homer
Fred Crow
One Day Cold Cure Ad for Bromo Quin ine
An old advertisement touts World over cures a cold in one day with Bromo Quinine laxative. It notes a 25 cent price and directs readers to look for the signature of E. W. Grove on the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Pleasant Prairie Notes From December Activities
Pleasant Prairie December 17 report lists Jas Metz traveling to Muscatine for his father's illness. Frank Bernick loses a top horse in a field. John Henke helps J L Fowler in winter blacksmith shop. Cyrus Baker kills a work horse due to a broken leg. Mrs Frank Stecher and Albert Gertrude Maud Wathan transact business in Davenport. Geo Eis, Rudolph Stormer, Chester Eis, Fern visit Stecher household. Glen McElroy family visit parental home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Baker
Frank Stecher
Albert
Gertrude
Maud Wathan
Davenport
Geo. Eis
Muscatine
Rudolph Stormer
Chester Eis
Fern
Stecher
Glen McElroy
Christmas entertainment rehearsals at Lutheran church
The New Era notes child ren rehearsing at the Lutheran church each Saturday under Miss May Brase and Miss Breta Freberg for a Christmas program likely staged on Thursday evening December 24. Mrs. Fred Crow shows improvement after illness. Twenty three club young men split into two parties with a hunt on Monday and a banquet hosted by Arthur Raub near Melpine Tuesday. The Montpelier chorus will join the New Era Chorus at the Lutheran church Thursday for rehearsals. Rev Wennermark has accepted the call to serve locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Brase
Breta
Freberg
Fred Crow
Twentythree Club
Arthur Raub
Melpine
Montpelier
New Era
Wennermark
North Prairie Oyster Supper Tied to Election Wager
North Prairie residents recall an election bet with Mr. and Mrs. John Umlandt hosting an oyster supper for about 40 friends Thursday night. Measles spread locally as Mrs. Fred Fox, Leonard Cham Berlin, and Ed Cham Berlin are mentioned amid a deer hunting accidental shooting report involving Orin McGinnis from Black Rock Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Prairie
John Umlandt
Fred Fox
Leonard
Ed. Chamberlin
Sweetland
Will McGinnis
Black Rock
Oregon
Orin
Local sewing help aids Mrs Shoemaker
Miss Ida Seiler from near Arden helps Mrs. Shoemaker with sewing this week as a blood poisoning scare abates and recovery seems likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Seiler
Near Arden
Auto Dashes Into River Near Milwaukee Bridge
An automobile containing three men plunged into an open draw of the Oneida street bridge and sank to the river bottom. Two occupants died: Oscar Z. Bartlett a board of trade member and Albert Kunz a chauffeur. A third man was rescued with difficulty and taken to the emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Oneida Street
Oscar Z. Bartlett
Board of Trade
Albert Kunz
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cure for Lung Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for lung hemorrhage weak lungs coughs and colds. Sold at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store with prices 60 cents and one dollar.
Notice to Creditors of H. Bishop & Son
W S Hill is appointed assignee of all assets of H Bishop & Son grocers Muscatine Iowa and of Harrison Bishop and W H Bishop. Creditors must pay or present demands within three months from December 16 1908, verified by oath, or be barred from assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bishop & Son
Muscatine
Iowa
Harrison Bishop
W. H. Bishop
W.S. Hill
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DR. Sperry
Cleveland Concern
Alderman van Zyl
Holmes’ Battle Cry
Castoria
Char
Journal
Fuller and
Shango Realty Co
Emporia
Kans
N. Rosenberger
J. P. Wagner
Grandview, Ia
Kemble & Kemble
L. Angersbach, Grocer
Iowa Ave
Enquire J Journal
Y. Blakeslee
C. F. Simmermaker
Tipton
Houdek
DPD
J. Schrock
R. R
City of
Journal Office
West Second Street
John Herwig
Roscoe
North Mulberry
G. M. Titus
East 2Nd St
Moser College
Ill
Automatic Machine Girls
Vienna
Pearl Button Co
Machine Girls
Hare Bldg
W. 5Th St
Vienna Pearl Button Co
Schaefer
Commercial Hotel
E. C. Peto
Pacific Coast
Boyd Transfer Co
Minneapolis, Minn
J. B. Mark
Sweetland Center
John W. Millar
Expressman
Downey
Pleasant Prairie
W. Journal
J. Greenblatt
E. Second Street
Pioneer Button Co
Boarder
Hawkeye Pearl Button Co
Sam
P. O
Wentha Ry. Corres. School
Freeport
Moter Barber College
West Front Street
Wapello
Robert Garrett
Fred Schoenig
Lucas St
Mulberry
Mira Hershey Lumber Company
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