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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1906
Page
7
Local notes show Co. C faces Wheaton at the Armory tonight with an expected close game. Numerous residents travel or attend, including Mrs. Havens and family and other locals visiting friends over the holidays.
Five year old Mabel Kile was thrown from a buggy when a frightened horse ran along Burlington Road near Hershey avenue. She suffered severe bruises to the head and shoulder while her mother escaped injury. wagon damaged and bystanders aided the pair.
Calumet Baking Powder has been visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs J E Hoopes. King of Grandview visits his daughter Mrs Charles Graham on Stewart Road. Daniel Carsten of Chicago returns home after a South End visit. Fred Royster departs for Davenport for a brief visit with friends. George Jones ill on Oregon Street slowly improving. Anna Barr of Alton Illinois returns home after visiting south of the city. Mrs Martha Lang of Springdale returns home after visiting her son on Hershey Avenue. Carl Williams of Pleasant Prairie Iowa visits and conducts business in the city. Charles Thorpe of Rock Island returns home after a visit on Oregon Street. Herman Will and family near Colfax Indiana return home after visiting relatives.
A testimonial from Geo B Bender of Chicago praises Pyramid Pile Cure after a 14 year struggle with piles. The ad promises a free sealed trial package upon request and claims relief without interrupting work or diet, with ongoing cure possible using 50 cent boxes of Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Ointment from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
A 19th century patent medicine ad claims electric bitters cure stomach back or bowels pains described as queer sensations. The advertised remedy costs 50 cents and promises guaranteed relief.
The local socialist group will elect officers for six months at the regular meeting with full membership expected. They will study the American History lesson Why the colonists came to America by A M Simons of Chicago, followed by a free for all discussion by outsiders and party members.
Captain Walter Blair, titled Commodore, presents the annual Carnival Packet steamboat report. He notes exceptionally good business this summer and confirms plans to reuse the season's successful approach, including the Columbia's shift to excursion service, which proved profitable.
Complete list of houses available for rent equipped with gas and electric can be obtained at the gas office. Local residents are advised to visit the gas office for full details and listings.
The Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association will meet in Centerville on April 4 5 and 6. Five large section meetings on April 4 and twelve informal round table sessions on April 5 feature prominent Iowa and nearby state specialists. Centerville offers strong rail and hotel facilities and the event is expected to attract many educators with high quality lectures.
Unclaimed mail at Muscatine Iowa post office week ending December 27 1906 includes a men list with A G Case & Co Henry E Connor Edward Hanna Wilmer H Johnson M F Johnson Herman Lindner Art Nedro J F Sood Will Stewart Geo G Sullivan and a ladies list with Mrs Mary Adair Mrs E J Fisher Mrs Etta Fry Mrs Harriet Earhart Monroe Miss Bessie Patch Miss Nellie Reynolds plus foreign item Lenardo Guiseppe. Please call advertised.
Scott County educators and State Superintendent Riggs are in a serious clash amid broader school and policy tensions. Other matters interrupt the session as district and state officials dispute guidance and oversight.
Des Moines reports on Iowa teachers aiming to elevate teaching to a profession through state certification. Leaders such as Harry E. Downer and J. H. Jacobs expect endorsement by the state teachers association while debates with State Superintendent Riggs and the board continue. Negotiations aim to harmonize certification standards and reduce repeated exams.
Mr and Mrs E T Lamb of Letts are spending Christmas with friends in the city, sharing holiday greetings and good cheer.
A Christmas suggestion to gift a practical kitchen upgrade a modern gas range offers. The tone implies usefulness and enduring value as a wife’s present.
Grandview ia December 28 reports a steady stream of visitors arriving for Christmas and New Year events. Residents mention guests from Muscatine Wapello Columbus Junction and Mediapolis plus travelers from Parsons Kansas and Minnesota. Funeral services for Mrs William Walker were held at the Methodist church with Rev Hummel officiating.
Sunflower Ridge Iowa locals report Jay Van Ranklin and Mrs Van Ranklin from Davenport visiting her parents Mr and Mrs N B Cole. Grace Metz of Buchanan and Clara Philips spend time with relatives. McElroy family from Pleasant Prairie Christmased with Aug Henke. Mae Lorkstreth visits Letts home. New Era Christmas program draws attendees. J S Hetzler hosts young people. John Soltau from Hazel Dell visits friends. Even Jinkens from Pleasant Prairie sees D A Grimms. Addie Wunderlich returns from Rock Island.
The Wabash railroad markets homeseekers excursion tickets from Chicago to principal Texas points at 25 dollars for a round trip. If interested, provide your goal point to receive printed matter with itinerary including times. Contact F. H. Bigs Allan Pigs, Adams Street, Chicago.
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