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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
4
The text questions the flour price per sack and notes more loaves per sack in Gold Medal Flour. It attributes this to the Washburn-Crosby improved milling process that removes cellulose and waste, asserting the bread is wholesome.
Local shoppers and visitors fill the page with brief notes from Sleepy Eye. Mentions include L S Penrose of West Branch in the city, Judge D V Jackson adjourning district court, a marriage license for Frank H Thauren and Margaret O Melia, and travel updates for Candy Kitchen, Mrs J P Walton ill with pneumonia, and several residents heading to Davenport Cedar Rapids Chicago and Burlington for visits and business.
William J. Watson assumes ownership of the Iowa Avenue plumbing firm from Frank A. Ashcraft & Son. Watson, a Muscatine resident with twelve years of plumbing experience, pledges to continue the established business model and expects strong local patronage. Ashcraft has not announced immediate plans.
Special trains from Davenport and Iowa City are nearly assured with 200 to 300 delegates expected. Knights of Columbus in Laurent Council arranging for hundreds of visitors Sunday March 1 for a first class initiation. Des Moines Cedar Rapids and other cities plan large delegations to Iowa City then Muscatine. Hotels limit accommodations with about 400 cap and 500 signaled attendance.
The Muscatine Basketball team resumed its coast to coast tour in Watsonville California with a 49 to 29 win over the local five. After rest at Long Beach the Hawk eyes returned in better form, following tough games in Colorado and Utah, and drew a large crowd with strong team play.
Miss Lydia Krueger and Edward Platt were married at the Krueger home west of Buffalo Prairie Illinois on February 12. Rev F W Carwell officiated. The ceremony featured a Lohengrin wedding march and ring rite, followed by a three course supper. The couple will reside on a farm near Buffalo Prairie.
Miss Alice Niver entertained twenty friends at a Grand hotel dinner with white and yellow decor and daffodils. Invitations announced her wedding to John Healey on February 25 at St Matthias church at 8:30 PM.
Tokio february 18 The reply to the memorandum from the American government dated January 26 will be given to Ambassador O'Brien tomorrow. The document outlines proposed future control of emigration to America and is believed by Japanese officials to be satisfactory, potentially settling all differences.
Blizzard closes city schools at noon for the day while high school keeps full schedule. Superintendent Chevalier cites disease risk, including diphtheria and influenza, and heavy home confinement as reasons for letting students stay home to avoid exposure.
TheHouse witnessed an extended ovation for Speaker Joe Cannon as Rep Boutell lauded his 34 years of service and three speaker tenures. Cannon, moved by the display, yielded the gavel and exited to make room for pension bill consideration amid cheering.
List of letters for week ending February 18 1908 includes men W T Anderson Elmer Courtney Cottes Son M G Eastman Timothy Hirely William Johnson Henry Jones Mr McDonald J Nelson Joseph Tatman and women Miss Anna Allen Miss Eva Conner Mrs E Carsten Miss Ollie Dallery 2 Mrs Dollie Faulkner Mrs Katherine Hummell Mrs James Simpson Mrs Nellie Smith Miss Bessie Walker Parties calling for above letters must say Advertised by R S McNutt P M.
Kansas City, Feb 18 Leslie M Shaw arrived to address the Kansas City Bar Association and released an Associated Press statement denying unauthorized reports about a Chicago visit. He said he goes for personal business, not to oppose any presidential nominee, and stressed concern for unemployed workers and broad partyUnity.
Mr and Mrs A A Keath were pleasantly surprised at their East Eighth Street home last evening. Hazel and Laura Keath sang while Grant Bond and Mrs John Neibling performed a violin and piano duet. Refreshments were served to Rev J C H Light and wife with sons Roderick and Wilbur, plus numerous local couples and families.
Philadelphia on February 18 reports a light turnout for the municipal race with contests in city solicitor, magistrates, council, and ward posts. Republicans are favored to win most races by substantial margins while the minority is expected to gain one magistrate seat and the Democratic nominee may defeat the city party candidate.
Albany court upholds first degree murder conviction of Chester Gillette for the 1906 Grace Brown killing at Big Moose Lake. The death sentence stands, as the Court of Appeals affirms. The ruling also declares the former state gas and electricity commission unconstitutional.
A surprise party honoring Miss Sylvia Ribbink of 1170 Lucas Street drew about 30 friends last evening. A short musical program preceded refreshments to celebrate her 18th birthday anniversary.
The South Muscatine Ladies' Aid of the First Presbyterian church will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Jacob Hintermeister's residence, 1208 Oak Street. Full attendance is requested.
The case of F. H. Clifford & Son against The Iowa Publishing Company of Davenport was settled out of court and dismissed by the plaintiffs who paid costs. Defendants were represented by Louis Block of Davenport and Frank L. Bihlmeier.
The Court of Honor lodge met at the M. W. A. hall with one member ballot ed for initiation. Another class will be initiated at the next meeting on Monday evening February 24.
Madrid and Paris reports say false rumors spread last night that King Alfonso of Spain had been assassinated. No confirmation or denial could be obtained from the French foreign office or the Spanish embassy.
Marian Good enough once Marian Grey and mother of a 5-year-old was convicted in Chicago of using the mails to defraud William Grable by promising a wealthy and good looking wife through a matrimonial bureau in Elgin IL. She criticized marriage as a lottery and praised genuine love in her post trial statements.
W L Roach returns from Decatur Illinois to address a United Brethren church Men’s club banquet. One hundred twenty seven men have responded with up to twenty five expected. Roach spoke to about three thousand at Bloomington and Decatur, and will report results at the banquet.
An explosion in the mixing department of the General Explosive Company in Wharton New Jersey killed three men. The blast demolished the building and shattered windows in nearby stores and homes. Some windows in Dover about two miles away were broken as well.
Secretary Taft arrived in Concord for a brief visit and was greeted by Governor Floyd and the executive council. A reception followed at the Eagle hotel with many women taking part, as Taft met the governor, staff, and Grand Army of the Republic members.
Georgiana voices dislike for a cookbook while Imogene retorts with a mention of Gold Medal flour. The exchange highlights preferences in baking materials.
The Senate adopted Culberson's resolution directing the secretary of the treasury to report if any national banks outside New York City complained between Oct 1 and Nov 15, 1907, about New York banks refusing cash payments or failing to respond to calls for their reserve.
Wheat May 93 3/4 cents per bushel Corn May 56 7/8 cents Oats May 49 1/2 cents at St Louis market.
The Republican State Central Committee in Springfield endorses Joseph G. Cannon for the presidency and fixes Thursday March 26 for the state convention. Delegates are to be allotted one for every 400 votes cast for Republican electors in 1904 plus one for each fraction over 200 votes.
A wireless dispatch from the American battleship fleet reports at 9 45 a m Tuesday the ships 380 miles from Callao Peru. From Punta Arenas on February 8 they are making about 10 knots an hour and should reach Callao around midnight Wednesday.
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