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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
5
A regional committee drafts measures to identify all weeds including Russian thistle wild mustard and sweet clover in grounds and fields. They aim to pass county and town laws to launch a crusade against noxious weeds inviting county districts to participate and support public fairs and inspections.
In reminiscences from fifty years ago a crossing at Second street and Iowa avenue is under construction to ease muddy weather. Capt John Phillips new ferry Seventy Six arrives from Rock Island costing 10000 and may begin operation next spring. A forty year old item records a fire on Oliveiason farm destroying 3000 in grain stacks. George Connors horse wins a prize at Louisa county fair with a 245 trot. A Cedar bottom levee contract was let to J H Cole and should finish by December first. A billiards match is scheduled at Shamrock hall between Ed Litzen and William Baer, both touted as skilled players. A Mr Beck near Buffalo suffers leg injuries when wagon wheels roll over him. Leonard Arnold shows a coal sample from a Morford road mine, selling 100 bushel lots at 13 cents. A 30 year old note mentions a 50 dollar billiards match.
Frank B. Hinkhouse took out naturalization papers today after arriving in 1882 at age 17. He married Mary D. Phelps of Springdale on Wednesday evening September 18 at the bride's parents residence near Springdale Cedar County Ia. The ceremony was by Rev. B. Wolf of West Branch. Howard W. Rockafel low of Muscatine and Mary D. Phelps are well known locally and have many friends.
An Ames column discusses possible presidential candidates and political maneuvering while noting the weather has warmed, boosting crop prospects. A Van Buren county supervisor was removed for selling stock to the poor farm steward, highlighting strict enforcement and a warning example.
The Chicago election rejected the proposed new city charter by a large margin. Voters showed strong resistance to municipal ownership proposals, with the outcome reflecting a tense mood toward reform in the metropolis.
Colonel Bryan plans a series of talks titled The Needs of Democracy. He says the topic is too vast for a single discourse and will require multiple installments to cover thoroughly.
Boston paper discusses the question of when a boy should don trousers. The Gate City suggests morning as a suitable time to begin wearing them.
H Durkee of Charities City writes to the Des Moines Register and Leader praising Gear over Cummins but offers caveats about the race and potential pitfalls.
Various papers coin a new term sterpety ky to describe chronic reiteration. Other items mock rhetoric and discuss political stances as Senator Dolliver comments. Mrs Potter Palmer arriving in Chicago is noted with Chicago deemed lacking without her presence.
Cedar Rapids Republican notes Walter Wellman leaving the cold north likely traveling to America with his customary supply of hot air, a paradoxical venture as described.
A Clinton Herald item notes a man jokes that his wife’s Sunday market shopping covers the cost of the crop movement, framing a light community quip about household purchases and local affairs.
A ship named Canada flying the English flag caught fire in Oran harbor. Despite crew and tug efforts a torpedo was used to sink the vessel to quell the flames, later raised after repair. The text includes an 1886 testimonial from F J Cheney & Co about Hall's Catarrh Cure and a plug for Hall's Family Pills.
Downey IowaSeptember 19 The Ladies Aid of the Map church met at Mrs Linder s home Miss Ethel Miller of Weer Liberty spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Miller Ste Vinnie Reestae ty spent Sunday with her cousin Miss Fern Miller Steve gpauchters had a busting Wednesday night at Mrs Sarah Gates home Attending Sunday convention at Centerdale included Gates family and faith Cornwall left Tuesday for Colorado to visit relatives and friends Baker spoke in the Baptist church
Dr McGragor was a business visitor in Davenport Monday and Tuesday. The Fancy Work Guild met with Miss Edna Clifford Tuesday afternoon. Many from here shopped in West Branch Saturday. Miss Estella Counsel shopped in Iowa City Saturday. Mr and Mrs Joe Fisher and son George from Missouri are visiting relatives. Mrs Susan Gates and Mrs Blanche Cornwall delegates left Wednesday for Hixson Grove for the C E convention. Lewis Jenkinson and Ed Hogan were business visitors in Iowa City Tuesday. The Endeavorers held their business meeting at Mrs Blanche Cornwall's Friday evening. Miss Jessie Cornwall, sick for weeks, is able to be out again. Mr and Mrs William Miller and Mr and Mrs Price Miller and family spent Sunday in West Liberty.
A large crowd attended the funeral of Mrs. Frank Duffee in White Prairie Iowa on Saturday. An accident during the procession injured a three year old boy when a team stopped and a buggy was struck by a pole. The child broke a leg and was taken home for treatment as Dr. Miller of Wilton was summoned. Ed Maurer of Iowa City attended the funeral and returned home Sunday. Sedwin and Marclf have been threshing locally for about a week. Ralph Slosser visited Atalissa on Sunday. Edward Maurer and Mrs. Edward Maurer visited Wilton for the fair.
An advertisement extols Favorite Prescription as a non alcoholic remedy for female weakness and menstrual issues. It boasts printed ingredients, medical endorsements, and claims of safety, with offers for free medical advice and mailed pamphlets from Dr. R. V. Pierce of Buffalo New York.
A fragmented note urges readers to cut out and keep Rex E Beach's The Spoilers with a warning that they may read it later. The snippet repeats the title and author and lacks additional context or events.
Glenister hesitates as The Kid weighs murder while Cherry’s revolver lies in view. The Kid plans to shoot yet fears the act, backs into darkness, slips outside, and a rainstorm reveals a glistening trail like blood in the lamplight.
In Nome’s storm battered night, Glenister battles danger while townsfolk flee to shelter. Dextry and Slapjack bring news of Cherry and a rescued woman, as McNamara rages at failed schemes and a new spy plan unfolds amid warnings of treachery.
An advertisement touts Rengo as a safe, all natural obesity treatment. It claims a pound of fat loss per day, no harm, and urges purchase from The Rengo Co in Detroit with mail trial offers and free samples.
In a private exchange at Voorhees, a conspirator vows brutal retaliation after learning Miss Chester was seen with Glen ister in the dance hall. He plans to push rivals beyond legal bounds, using Helen to further his scheme as public opinion strains. (To Be Continued.)
Ross Kennedy and family visited Henry Krueger's Sunday. John Price returned from Rock Island after the Central Illinois conference. Mrs Ed Emmack visited Iowa weeks. Ladies' Aid dinner planned Sept 25 at Mrs Henry Krueger's. Olive Hays attends school in Muscatine. Kennedy brothers hauled tile from Reynolds. Residents plan attendance at Aledo and Wilton fairs. Carpenters building a new corn crib for James Kennedy. Epworth League active. Mrs Chas Krueger led a strong meeting. Sunday school canceled so Serg can attend the Sunda ton at the Wray Cured Hav gas.
Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and AM regular meeting first Tuesday evening monthly. Washington Chapter No 4 BR&M stated convocation second Friday monthly. Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday monthly. De Molay Commandery No 1 EK Tf regular conclave third Wednesday monthly.
Visiting chiefs invited to meet with Dr. H. Johnson Dean Sachem M P Got C of B Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington Council No 155 meets Fridays at Shaimme building Hast Second St members invited Alfred Moore President P Day Secretary M W O A Muscatine Camp No 106 Modern Woodmen paid regular meetings Tuesdays at Woodmen Hall Olds Brook W E Ashton Consul J A Leyda Clerk
Bend City Lodge No 145 of the Modern Brotherhood of America meets the first and third Mondays at the K of P building. Dr E H King presides and Chas Ryan serves as secretary. Woodbine Camp No 142 of the Royal Neighbors of America meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month with Mrs Kate Dunker as Oracle, Mrs Kate Parvin as Recorder, and Mrs Cora McCoy as Receiver. Visiting neighbors in good standing are welcome.
Incorporated March 19 1879 and organized May 22 1901 Argus Lodge No 17 meets the second and fourth Wednesday evenings in Maccabee Hall on Iowa Avenue Visiting members always welcome 8 V Chenoweth President Mrs A C Hopkinson Recording Secretary G A R Headquarters Shelby Norman Post now the first and third Tuesdays at G A R Hall Hast Second Street members welcome A R Reamer Commander Gus Schmidt Adjutant
Muscatine Court No 6771 invites its duly qualified members to attend weekly Monday meetings in Woodman hall. Officers H G Schoenig Chancellor and J C Coster Recorder announce the session details and cordial welcome to witnesses in good standing.
B P O Elks Muscatine Lodge 304 meets every Monday at 7 o'clock sharp at the Elks Hall 122 Iowa avenue over Cook Musser Bank. Visiting Elks welcome. Officers listed: Dr H Johnson Dean ER W Richards Secretary.
The Brothers of American Yeomen Muscatine Homestead No 836 meet weekly in Yeomas hall over Jacob Fisch & Sons hardware on East Second Street with Foreman J M L Payne and Correspondent Mrs BE lograham. Muscatine Aerie No 815 meets Tuesday evenings at 8 in Eagle Lodge ball over Dunbar restaurant with W P W C Towers and Secretary John P Breen welcoming visitors.
OO. E. 8 Electa Chapter No. 52 meets on the second and fourth Mondays each month. Mrs. Fannie Reinicke serves as W. and Mrs. August Othmer as Sec’y.
O O F Muscatine Lodge No 5 meets Mondays at 7 30 P M Miriam Lodge No 27 D of H meets second and fourth Fridays at 7 80 o clock Prairie Encampment No meets on first and third Fridays at 7 30 o clock
Wyoming Lodge No 76 of the Knights of Pythias meets every Friday at 7 30 PM in the In and P building on Iowa Avenue. Visiting members are cordially invited to attend with officers EL Kember and F L Bihmeler listed as K of R and end 8.
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