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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
5
An advertisement touts Diapepsin as a cure for stomach distress. A 22 grain Triangule tablet digests foods up to 3,000 grains, preventing fermentation, gas, belching, and other symptoms. It claims immediate stomach relief and the ability to eat freely after using the product.
The Lincoln school will honor Washington and Lincoln with a two room program on Friday afternoon on the upper floor. Teachers spent hours preparing decorations and the lineup includes recitations songs and flag honors. Parents and friends are invited to attend. Miss Hazel Hill hosted twenty five friends with games and magic numbers, refreshments served later.
The Park Avenue M. E. church Ladies Aid held a Leap Year Social and supper at Mrs. Paul Schreurs’ home at 1403 Holly Street. About sixty attended a well decorated evening with a program of songs readings and recitations followed by supper.
Des Moines February 20. The Iowa railroad commission served notice on express companies doing business in the state that they must follow the long and short haul provisions of Iowa transportation laws. The order follows an attorney general ruling that the law covers express rates as well.
A membership contest was inaugurated by the Brotherhood of American Yeomen at their hall last evening. Reds will be led by Miss Margaret Payne and Greens by Miss Hannah Fuhlman, with a finish set for the evening of June 3. A social hour followed a brief business session with musical numbers and an audience sing. The next meeting is March 4, featuring a spelling contest and prizes.
The February number of the Auroran official paper of Muscatine High School was issued today with twelve pages. An enlarged edition includes more advertising and extended articles, plus illustrated department heads. A short story A Man With a Hobby and a descriptive poem A Senior Sleigh Ride are featured.
Miss May Drescher of 514 East Fifth Street departed yesterday afternoon for Galesburg to visit relatives for a brief stay.
An essay debunks the idea that “laugh and grow fat” equals health and wealth and portrays fat as a dangerous disease. It promotes Rengo as the sole safe fat-reduction method, advertised as available for $1 per box from The Rengo Co in Detroit, with a trial package offered by mail and a Muscatine druggist endorsement.
Captain W. S. Norton issues orders for a February 24 election for major of the 54th Infantry I. N. G. at Muscatine Iowa with inspections February 21 and voting 8 to 10 p.m. Major candidate Captain Geo W. Ball, of Iowa City, is viewed as having a strong chance, backed by regimental observers and local supporters.
Several hundred delegates from across Iowa gathered in Des Moines for the flown Cement Users convention. Attendees included Muscatine’s Amos Kemble and John Kendig. H. H. Stipp gave the welcome, L. L. Bingham delivered the response, and C. H. Carson of Oskaloosa planned to give the president's address.
Salome references a slogan praising Gold Medal flour as a preferred choice for housewives with a playful nod to marketing phrases.
Mrs. R. B. Huff, longtime Muscatine resident and the oldest student at the State university at 56, died in Iowa City yesterday. She was active in university groups and highly regarded by students who gave her a warm reception. The university held memorial services, and the funeral will be tomorrow afternoon at 512 East Third Street.
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