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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
5
Fire at Elmer Jenison’s house on McKinley Street destroyed the dwelling before seven this morning. Firemen could not control it due to lack of water. Loss estimated above 3460 with only partial insurance. Cause suspected as defective chimney. Jenison notes heavy fire spread between walls.
George Metz, a former Pine Creek and Madison Street resident, died aged about 87 after a progressive illness. Survived by his wife, two sons, four daughters, one brother, and three sisters. funeral arrangements not listed. Many friends in the county mourn his passing.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for burns, wounds, sores, eczema with a guaranteed cure. Product sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
Community groups in South Muscatine plan a busy week of activities. Christian Endeavor at Mulford Mission featured Bertha Hoover. Brotherhood of St. Paul forms at Musserville church. Ladies Aid of Methodist Church to meet at Mrs William Stark’s home with social time. Readers note Washington birthday programs at South Muscatine schools with circulating and room programs at Garfield and Franklin schools.
Muscatine County bird breeders draw national notice as high scoring fowls head to buyers coast to coast. J G Holmes & Son sold a Houdan cockerel that won last year’s Muscatine show silver trophy for top points and second at Davenport, fetching 25 pounds. Other county fanciers ship birds to Minnesota and beyond, praised as among the best in poultry shows.
West Liberty contest winner to meet the Viectors in the Muscatine debate. Burlington and Washington schools clash next Friday in Washington with local students and residents showing strong interest. Burlington defends the same disarmament position as in Muscatine. judges include State Senator Edward D. Moon and professors I A Loos and E C Hartwell.
A brief medicinal ad claims Electric Bitters conquer stomach and liver torpor lame back and weak kidneys with guaranteed results. Sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
London February 10 Tommy Burns the heavyweight champion aims to defend his title in a twenty round World Championship bout with Jack Palmer of Newcastle at Wonderland tonight. Burns fights through a sprained leg and a severe cold and has cut back training while Palmer is named as the challenger in what bettors expect as a tough defense for Burns this evening.
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during our bereavement. Gratitude for floral offerings is also noted. Signed by Mrs. James Wilson Mrs. Fred Kiefner Gordon Bennett and Frank Bennett.
Committees are appointed for the Congregational church dedication tied to the Davenport District convention. An organ recital may accompany the ceremony with plans to hire noted talent. Additional committees to be named next Thursday include Entertainment and Program with local clergy and lay members listed.
Wilton Iowa high school defeats Davenport high 36 to 19 in a game praised for teamwork and sharp defense. Abbott leads Wilton with 16 free throws and 5 field goals. Ringgenberg and Dornseif help hold the visitors, Porter scores for Davenport. The win boosts Wilton toward state championship hopes.
Lone Tree reports a bustling week with a funeral in Nichols for Amos Fuller's grandfather, extended visits by Miss Charlotte Potter to Farley Iowa, and a well attended teachers meeting. Readings by local students, music by the Delano and Stone families, and a talk by County Supt. Miller plus a Wilcox address on The Educated American Girl delighted attendees.
An old ad notes Dr Kings New Life Pills claimed to cure bilious headaches and to regulate liver and bowels. The product is advertised at M Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
Wilton Ia Feb 10 the home of Fred Daut eight miles northwest of town was destroyed by fire Saturday night. The one story house burned to the ground in ten minutes with only a few furnishings saved Insurance covered loss on the house owned by Adam Paul. Local social notes mention Mrs C Bacon and Mrs H E Nicolaus leading a N N C lesson and others visiting time with friends in the area.
Morning visitors and homecomings abound as residents including Mr. and Mrs. James Archer, Mrs. Anna Potter, Prof. and Mrs. Schall, Gordon Parker, Miss Clara Daut, and others are listed returning home or visiting relatives across Muscatine Ottumwa West Liberty Rock Island Le Claire and Cresbard.
The fragment highlights Thal as a creator of a highly delicious flake food with strong approval implied. It emphasizes taste appeal and popularity without broader context.
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