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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1908
Page
4
Dr A B Clapp treats eye ear nose throat and fits glasses. Mrs Nolte improves from illness. Several locals depart for Davenport or West Liberty for short visits and professional duties. M W Wheeler signs a five year farm lease with Heinz Company north of the city.
An experienced doctor credits Postum with curing insomnia and weight gain after switching from coffee. He notes improved health, sleep, and appetite following months of using Postum in place of coffee, and says tea and coffee are no longer in the home. He cites other patients adopting Postum and promotes it as a nourishing nerve-strengthening beverage.
A letter to Mrs. M. Levine reports five women killed in Kheckol, Kurland county, Russia. Two cousins and three others were attacked by robbers. two had heads split open and a young woman aged eighteen was found dismembered. Five men fled but were captured and await punishment at Klickol.
Mrs. W. P. Kitterman of Davenport returns home after a short visit with friends. Roy Snyder of St. Paul leaves for Grandview to visit relatives. William Randall underwent appendicitis operation at Hershey Hospital yesterday with Dr. F. L. Appel in charge.
Ottumwa Y M C A five, after defeating several Iowa quintets on a lengthy circuit, claims the state championship. They must first face Sioux City Giants and Muscatine to firm up the claim as Des Moines claims the title and sits out.
Vaudeville performer E. J. Wayne faced a trying week when his former wife and her husband, billed with fellow act the Markhams, appeared on the same bill. Wayne and his ex-wife kept apart, and the sight of her unsettled him before his comedy numbers, though he finished the engagements, calling it the hardest job of his career.
Muscatine Basketball team defeated the University of California quintet 33 to 27 at Berkeley in a hard fought tour game. The Iowans staged a late surge to pull ahead as the Californians struggled with accuracy, and the visitors planned to spend the day in San Francisco after the victory.
Captain E. E. Lucas of Fairfield Iowa is the unanimous pick to be major of the 54th regiment as returns arrive at Colonel F. W. Bishop's office. Company C Muscatine and Company M Fairfield vote solid for Lucas, while Company G Ottumwa supports Captain Lucas via Company M. Ottumwa guard elects C E Schamp as captain and C W Hoover as first lieutenant.
Ice has begun moving again on the Mississippi River near Muscatine after a warm spell. A gorge below the city holds ice on the Iowa shore while Illinois cakes move rapidly. Trees budding signal early spring.
The late Jacob Weckerlin died at his home in Sweetland yesterday morning. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 from the house, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
A large class is to be initiated this evening with full attendance desired. Commander invites all members to join for the session and notes the importance of collective participation.
Gov John A Johnson of Minnesota may headline the Muscatine Chautauqua this summer depending on a final decision about the Lyceum Bureau arrangement. If he proceeds, he is slated for July 30 with Muscatine pursuing top talent for the 1908 assembly.
A free trial of Rholoids treatment for rheumatism is offered to Muscatine residents sending name and address to The Rholoids Company in Washington DC. The sample targets uric acid prone individuals and seniors at risk of gout. if satisfied, a full size can be bought for $1 at A. W. Morgan's Pharmacy, 107 West Second Street.
Mrs. G Adam Schwartz aged 64 of 1077 Fulliam avenue died at home after several months with dropsy. Born in Hessen Germany February 18 1844 she came to the United States in 1855 and lived in Scott county before moving to Muscatine. Survived by husband and three daughters. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from Fullam avenue home with Dr J C Willits officiating. Interment Greens.
George Sharrar, a Roach and Musser Co employee, was severely cut in the right hand while using a saw when a wood fragment flew back. Dr. J. L. Klein was summoned to treat the deep gash.
Mrs Ann Fletcher, aged 86 and longtime county resident, died this morning at the home of her son William Fletcher on Burlington Road. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 30 p m from the High Prairie M E Church.
Z Black, a Wilton plug conductor, travels to Liberty Missouri to testify in a high profile forgery case opening today. He is expected to refute testimony from a defense witness, a young woman, regarding a $19000 bank fraud tied to the defendant and his father in law.
Washington February 25 Senate committee on naval affairs began an inquiry into charges against the American navy and the navy department. The probe centers on the magazine critique of battleship construction and the scope of the inquiry remains to be seen in relation to alleged faulty construction.
An advertisement claims catarrh is extremely common and a germ disease. Hyomei is presented as the direct treatment delivered through inhalation to nose throat and lungs. Hover Camp’s Prescription Drug Store guarantees refunds if Hyomei fails to benefit, promising test risk free.
Rome authorities report Nunzio Nazi once minister of public instruction received 11 months and 20 days in prison for repeated speculation from the state treasury.
The Foraker Republicans of Ohio's sixth district met in Xenia on February 25 naming delegates to the Chicago convention and passing resolutions endorsing Foraker for president. The regular Taft faction held its Loveland convention today.
Dr A J Oliver has returned from Chicago after a severe operation and is nearly fully recovered. He will resume his regular practice and be in his office to attend patients.
Mr and Mrs James Healey newly arrived in Muscatine are welcomed by friends and church groups. The Epworth League of First Methodist will host a social at the church parlors tonight with refreshments. The Mite Sewing Society meets Thursday at Mrs Rogers east Eighth street. all members urged to attend.
Twenty sets of steel rolls grind Gold Medal Flour slowly and evenly. Each roll reduces flour particles to the same size, ensuring dough and batter mix uniformly for perfect baking.
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