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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
5
The Majestic this week presents His First Visit a refined sketch by Mr and Mrs Markham eastern artists who have impressed Muscatine audiences. Wayne the Dutch comedian also earns favorable notices for clever work. Manager A H Kolhammer secured a strong bill with a program change planned late in the week.
An all day program at the Grand Opera House features Thaw and White tragedy as the highlight with the acclaimed Ben Hur film. The program includes pictures of President McKinley’s assassination and funeral, the electrocution of Czolgosz, plus informative lectures to accompany each scene.
Judge Jackson spent this afternoon at Scott county district court hearing motions and demurrers pending there. All members of the bar with business under the schedule of motions and demurrers were present.
Local photographers plan to attend the annual state convention in Davenport from April 17 to 20. The executive committee discussed arrangements and promises a more attractive program, with visiting delegates royally entertained and many new members expected. The secretary will coordinate with state officers to advertise the event and draw a large crowd of Iowa photographers.
A health journal cites a blood cleansing mixture using fluid extract dandelion, Compound Karyon, and compounded sarsaparilla. It claims to purify blood, clear skin blemishes, and boost energy by aiding kidney filtration and producing new blood, advising home preparation and use after meals.
The Muscatine Commercial club considers a proposal from the Boynton Scale Co of Toledo to relocate here. The plant would employ about 75 to 100 workers and requires no land grant or stock purchase, seeking a better location on the Mississippi with favorable freight rates. The offer was referred to the manufacturing committee for study.
Nancy Williams of Wapeilo eloped with Charles Wilson also from Wapeilo. Wilson was arrested and jailed for adultery as search for Williams continues. Williams not located. officials plan to move Wilson to Wapello for trial.
Muscatine defeats many opponents on a western trip with scores including 88 to 21 over Nebraska Varsity and 46 to 33 at Santa Cruz. The season record shows strong performances across cities such as Des Moines Y, Sioux City Giants, Concordia, Glasco, Salina, Newton, Lindsborg, Denver, Longmont, and Salt Lake City.
Johnny Coulon accepts a ten round 105 pound world title bout with Young Terry McGovern of Los Angeles. promoter Tom McCarey wires Coulon for a purse of 1909 dollars and two round trip tickets. Date set for March with McGovern favored after a strong western run. Coulon weighs 107 pounds for tomorrow night’s bout with Conney Kelly of Streator before Peoria A. C.
A Muscatine regatta next July 4 aims to be the West’s premier freshwater meet. Burlington and other rivermen rally behind a new association uniting clubs from St. Louis to Peoria. Fifteen boats from Alto n are pledged, with Burlington members joining festivity cruises to Muscatine.
Chicago February 19 Assistant State's Attorney Short asked jurors to impose a life sentence on William Jones and his wife Trene Jones in the court of Judge Kersten for the kidnapping of Lillian Wulff.
In Santa Cruz on February 19 Muscatine edged the speedy home team 46 to 33 before a huge crowd. The Californian squad had hoped to repeat defeats of visiting teams as Nome Alaska and the Chicago Crescents earlier fell. the Hawks surged only in the last five minutes to pull away.
A German scientist has applied for a patent on a simple appliance that supposedly restores full power to weak men instantly. The firm in Buffalo states hundreds of successful tests and offers a plain sealed letter with full description at no cost.
The lecture by Mrs. Cora C. Weed is rescheduled to Friday evening this week due to last Tuesday's storm. A new physical culture class begins tonight at seven o'clock with open enrollment. The Automatic Factory Bible class and Miss Wilson's Bible class also meet tonight.
Report from Pittsburg notes Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and Harry Kendall Thaw may seek annulment in Allegheny County alleging insanity at the time of marriage. Pennsylvania law may permit voiding a marriage if one party is insane. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw reportedly favors the maneuver, while the husband in Matteawan asylum holds conflicting feelings.
A physician recounts extensive experience in treating chronic diseases. Since 1880 in general practice, he served as U S pension examiner, health officer, member of municipal board of health, and president of the county medical society.
G. E. Courant offers a no charge diagnosis and a free course of treatment by mail. He claims oxygen kills germs and supplies vitality, with artificial nerve force and Psy-Phy Force as key components. Letters from patients and an evaluation by United States officials are cited to prove cures, with the offer limited to the first thousand responders.
Jim Barry of Chicago rallied from a near knockdown in the second round against Larry Temple of New York before 2,000 at the Army Athletic Association. Barry recovered and dominated, forcing Temple to quit in the twelfth round amid disputed alleged fouls.
Excellent first mortgage farm loans offered with lands personally examined by the lender. Loans range from 500 to 5000 dollars and are described as safe as U S government bonds. Call and examine at 209 Iown avenue.
Attorney Clarence S. Darrow, head bandaged from an oPeration for xymastoiditis in Los Angeles, appeared at his Ashland Block offices in Chicago and said he was practically recovered. He gave a brief outlook on his condition and pending matters today.
The subject has largely recovered from recent illness and plans to focus on steady, intensive effort going forward. This signals a return to routine work and renewed commitment to goals.
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