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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
16
Captain Alfred Wagner received notice from Adjutant General Guy E. Logan that the armory rental is raised from 450 to 700 dollars per year. The increase reflects larger drill floor space and will boost Company C’s half rent. An invoice drill was held at the armory per a state department order.
A home treatment for eczema is promoted as instant relief and permanent cure using ZEMO a vegetable liquid for external use. The advertisement says ZEMO draws out germs and poisons to the surface destroying them and leaving the skin clean. A. W. Morgan the druggist offers a booklet explaining many cases cured by this home treatment.
City invites all poor children not in any Sunday school to attend a program and treat at U B church from 2 30 to 4 o clock on Friday December 24 with a short program to follow.
Mrs. George Wills learns of her stepfather G. H. Donaldson's death and her mother's serious illness after three weeks isolated on Geneva Island. A long awaited letter arrived at Muscatine post office, prompting the couple to brave the frozen river to Pleasant Valley, where she travels by train to her mother's bedside.
Local promotion highlights Swan stores selling Samuels candy and other gifts for Christmas plus coupons from Quality Store. Promotions urge gifts from Swan for the family and holiday purchases at Wilson's Shoe Store and Hirt & Fesler's phonographs. Mentions residents and travelers including Mrs. Edward Wagle, Walter Kautz, Lawrence Dwyer, and C Ralph Stafford visiting Muscatine area.
Des Moines dispatch reports Congressman J A T Hull arriving and stating Congress will pass a law this session to have military prisoners used on road work nationwide, directing labor to the public highways.
The Iowa Evening Press reports Dubuque assessors filed saloon rolls for the quarter starting January 1. Dubuque city has 103 saloons and 48 in the county outside, totaling 141 in the county, unchanged from last quarter.
Wilton Iowa December 21 The Presbyterian Sunday school outlines a Christmas Eve program featuring music by an orchestra and school, solos and recitations by students including Elsie Kiser Dorothy Johnson George Schroeder Elizabeth Crispin Esther Schroeder Vera Miller John Latchaw Edna Schroeder Charles Norton Helen Smith and Griff Norton. The lineup includes invocation scripture readings and multiple class performances culminating in songs and a group reading Our Treat and Hear the Bells.
A vintage remedy claims quick relief for coughs and colds using Pinex and sugar syrup. It describes making a pint of cough syrup from granulated sugar, warm water, and Pinex with honey as an alternative. The ad touts affordability, family suitability, and a pleasant taste.
Stockholders are notified of the annual meeting at 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon January 5 at the G A R hall on the building's third floor. The agenda includes an amendment to the articles of incorporation to change the bank's name and all shareholders are urged to attend.
Pioneer resident Uncle John Gibson of West Liberty is critically ill at his daughter Mrs Lou Chesebro’s home. An 82 year old who has lived near West Liberty since 1852, his children have been summoned to his bedside and there is little hope for recovery.
Dr. Henry Shonts, formerly of Centerville, Iowa, and father of Theodore Shonts, president of the Chicago and Alton railroad, is reported to be near death in Chicago. The Centerville item notes his longtime residence there and his prominent family connection.
Five bodies were recovered this morning from the fire wreckage of a dry goods store in Clapham, bringing the known death toll to eight. The blaze sent dense smoke through the district as investigators continued to search for victims and determine a cause.
Union City Tenn December 21 jurors in the night riders cases failed to reach a verdict and were discharged today.
In Delaware county court at Dubuque Iowa on December 21 Mrs Hannah Schmitt was awarded a $1500 verdict against Dubuque County for injuries suffered in a runaway alleged to have been caused by a defect in a county bridge.
The Fraternal Sewing Bee will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. P. Kindler at 804 West Eighth street. A full attendance is desired as officers are to be elected.
Journal want ads show J M Clegg auctioneers of Muscatine Iowa advertising city and country sales with reasonable terms and sale dates arranged at Titus Joan and Investment Co.
Architect H Ver Bayer reported progress at the Fairport clam hatchery with most work finished and plans to move to LaCrosse for preliminary duties. Difficulties include housing for workers and moving a large boiler under Telegraph wires at the crossing, where the boiler remains unloaded awaiting wire clearance by the railway company.
Rev. M. A. McCarthy age 60 long known Cresco priest and head of Cresco deanery died at home after a paralytic stroke suffered two hours earlier in Cresco. His death marks a significant loss for the diocese and Cresco clergy.
Announcement that the Highland Noble Sewing circle will meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Catherine Tamisen's home at 11 West Third Street All members are expected to attend the meeting.
The notice promotes CAS CARETS as a nightly aid to digestion and upset stomachs. It urges stocking a ten cent box for weekly use during the holiday season and Christmas week.
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