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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
6
Items note Fred Block's arrival on the Milwaukee train from the southwest and local business trips by Graff the druggist and J. L. Lewis of Fairport. Notices promote Graffs Pharmacy goods, Mrs. Austin pancake flour, Rocky Mountain Tea, and Barnard's jewelry store opening with several civic mentions.
The Company C squad routed Lewis Institute 66 to 26 in an armory game marked by fast play and teamwork. Slippery floors from travel hindered Lewis, while Kautz led with 18 points and Fifer delivered a sensational long-range shot.
Mr. Merchant questions the absence of electric signs in up-to-date stores. The Citizens' Railway and Light Company invites dialogue on improving storefront illumination and utility lighting.
To the property owner. Every modern house features gas and electric utilities. This notice questions if your home is up to date and invites consideration of buying or renting such modern properties.
Rochester reports a string of small misfortunes and visits. Frank Baker broke his leg and is recovering with Dr Leith attending. James Kephart sprains his ankle jumping from a hay stack. Art Hain breaks his wrist while sawing wood. Several families visit friends and attend cantata practice for Christmas. A phonograph entertains guests at a Wood gathering.
The Wabash announces home seekers excursion tickets from Chicago to Texas at 25 dollars for the round trip. Interested parties should state their objective point and a printed itinerary with times will be sent. F. H. Tristram A. G. P. A. 97 Adams Street Chicago.
Walter Camp announces his All American team with Walter Eckersall of Chicago University as the sole western member on the first team and Marshall of Minnesota as the only western player on the second eleven. The west is poorly represented due to weak showings in key games. The lineup details follow.
The Wabash offers direct sleeping car service from Chicago to Hot Springs Arkansas without transfers. Trains depart Chicago at 11 30 a m daily and arrive in Hot Springs the next morning at 8 00 o clock. For full details contact F H Tristram A G P A 7 Adams St Chicago.
Jim Marsh and Ed Davis delivered hogs in Muscatine. The M B A lodge plans a Christmas Eve entertainment. Rev Brinton continues North Prairie meetings. Ella Martz improves slowly. Mrs W E B Wood visits Muscatine for sister Kate Detrich illness. Many neighbors visit and transact business around Sweetland Iowa with births and travel noted.
A practical Christmas idea highlights gifting a modern gas range as the most useful present for a wife. The suggestion emphasizes durability efficiency and cooking convenience as compelling reasons to choose a gas range.
Advertises train service from Chicago to the City of Mexico with no change of cars leaving Monday and Thursday at 11 45 p m, arriving in Mexico the third evening. Claims over 500 miles and about 30 hours, invites inquiries for reduced rates and illustrated booklets from F H Tristram A G A 97 Adams St Chicago.
A real doll is praised for its ability to be a good sleeper, with emphasis on its quiet rest and reliable overnight comfort.
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