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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
6
A Milwaukee freight train was halted by a heavy snow storm at Culver station last evening. The derailment risk and ice covered rails prevented movement until a section crew cleared the right of way and the train finally started after several attempts. Traffic stretched hours behind schedule across the south end branch line.
A promotion urges wives and families to try Orrine as a secret, guaranteed cure for the drinking habit. The ad promises a full refund if cure is not achieved and offers Orrine at $1 per box through A. W. Morgan, druggist, as a means to save home happiness and prosperity.
Mrs Henry Keyes of South Muscatine reports grandson Jack Keyes ten year old son of William Keyes was badly injured in Viroqua Wisconsin on Monday by a dynamite cap explosion. He lost the right thumb and two fingers. Earlier efforts to store or remove caps followed theft at a shop and a school lecture on danger.
James Billings departed last night to resume duties in Washington after spending several days with his family in the city.
The Brotherhood of St. Paul at Musserville Methodist Church held a well attended meeting despite bad weather. Will R. Jayne delivered a paper on Iowa liquor laws. The church’s Standard Bearers social followed at Mrs. F.P. Conant’s East Sixth Street home. Several local residents are listed with travel and health updates.
Chicago report covers B L Winchell and B F Yoakum claiming the western public now favors a saner view of railway regulation after touring Texas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska and Missouri to gauge opinion. The Rock Island president says the pendulum has swung back toward normal positions.
East Hill streetcar service was impeded by a heavy snowstorm and wind. Dell Schuyler led a night crew to clear tracks, restoring some service by morning while officials planned extra winter maintenance to keep runs on schedule.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a healing wonder for sores burns piles eczema and salt rheum. Sold for 25 cents at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
The first literary program of Columbus Junction High School will be held Friday evening in the audience room instead of the usual Friday afternoon. The lineup includes an address by Edna Shella Barger, an oration on Joan of Arc by Geneva Lee, sophomores reading and singing, a country life talk by P Frank Blankenhorn, a debate on permanent disarmament, and more. Also noted are wedding anniversary invitations, trips to Chicago for millinery purchases, local visits, and illness improvements.
Misses Agnes and Alice Gillett of Muscatine spent Sunday at the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Gillett. The report notes recent papering and painting in the house.
An advertisement from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery as a quick cure for coughs and colds. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and lists prices at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Illinois City notes Mrs Rose Neely left for Rock Island to visit relatives for a few weeks. Mrs Rose Robison and daughter Mildred from Grinnell Ia visit sister Mrs Grove Rood in Moline Ill before returning home. Sick list includes William and Mrs Nellie France. Anna Mae Neely Lulu Maude Morehead and Rosa Danner enjoyed an evening at Cornelius Sedams. L A society dinner at W C Tylers yielded nearly eight dollars. Mrs M Reeves and Mrs James Sedam visiting relatives in Moline. Mr Walker of Keokuk returned.
In Foster Illinois on Sunday evening the Muscatine Y M C A messrs Jameson Mitchell and Westrate led services at the Foster Baptist church drawing new converts. They will return next two Sundays. Local families and society members attended gatherings and teasings. The Pine Bluff M E Ladies plan a luncheon February 19 at Mrs T Noble. Church members were cleaning and laying new carpet.
A vintage price rundown lists seating costs at Parquet 50 cents Dress Circle 35 cents Balcony Circle 35 cents Balcony 25 cents Gallery 15 cents Box Seats 50 cents reflecting a mid century venue pricing structure.
The Journal records visits and stays with families including Mr. and Mrs H L Walker visiting home after time with their son and wife. Rosa Danner visited Mae Neely. Lulu Morehead visited Clara Baker.
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