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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
8
A Muscatine shop touts quality and masculine appeal with a return option after Christmas. It lists night wear from $1 to $3.50, handkerchiefs in linen and cotton, hosiery, gloves, silk suspenders, mufflers, boys' attire, suits up to $15, coats from $5, sweaters from $0.85 to $1.00, bags, umbrellas, waistcoats, and more, with varied prices and sturdy construction emphasized.
East Hill reports ripple effects of multiple crises as Rev. W H Slack Jr of Thornburg Indiana rushes between Oskaloosa hospital where his wife lies critically ill and Thornburg to settle affairs after his father W H Slack dies of cancer in Indiana. Families respond as telegrams move among Muscatine Davenport Wellman and Ottumwa.
E. Evans of Pipestone Minnesota arrived this morning to visit the David Legler family on West Seventh Street.
The A M E church hosts a January 7 jubilee at Woodmen Hall under Jefferson Thompson, with dinner and supper by church women. Proceeds aid the church. highlights include W M Williams comedy sketches and Miss Hattie Lee singing.
The Iowa National Guard faces a power struggle as Colonel F W Bishop resigns to seek brigadier general, with Lt Colonel Lambert and Major R P Howell pursuing the vacated post. Colonel Lincoln of the 45th is also rumored to seek advancement if the Dick bill reshapes brigade organization.
The Mesher family of 606 Locust Street, now at Hershey hospital with typhoid fever, received generous support from Muscatine groups. The United Brethren Men's Club covered funeral expenses after Mr Mesher’s death and the Y M C A members contributed individually. Several other local organizations expressed willingness to help as needed.
ZEMO stops itching instantly and cures dandruff and itchy scalps. It destroys the dandruff germ and prevents hair loss while giving hair a rich glossy color and a clean healthy scalp. For sale everywhere sample requests to E. W. Rose Medicine Co St Louis. Sold by A. W. Mounie organ 107 W.
Y W C A notes invite members to string popcorn for the Christmas tree and announce Bible Markine class meets tonight. Juniors meet after school Wednesday and Miss Wilsons Bible class will meet.
On Wednesday evening at 7 45 meals will not be served in the rooms but the rooms will be open all afternoon on Christmas day informing patrons of altered services and hours.
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