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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
2
In a large Armory Hall crowd, Van Atta and Elfers Commercial College defeated Nichols Athletics 51 to 18. The visitors struggled to penetrate a tight defense as Muscatine led with strong passing and accurate shooting.
Mrs. W S Robertson entertained the Twentieth Century club on West Third street with several prepared papers. Mrs. J H St John spoke on Mormonism and Mrs. J R Reuling on American Luxury. Mrs. G A Heidel presented Some Facts About Honolulu. Next meeting set for March 3 at Mrs. B C Preston's West Seventh street home.
Will Narvis addressed over a hundred men at First Baptist church urging every eligible voter to register by next Saturday and to support a clean administration in the city election. Attys C A W Kent and Henry Jayne spoke on the upcoming election and the local political climate.
The Men's Bible class at First M E church Sunday school reorganized as a Wesleyan Bible class. Officers elected for the coming year include Teacher Julius A. Schmidt President Clinton H. DeCamp Vice President C E Franklin Secretary Lee Greenway Treasurer T D Mitchell Reporter Glenn M Smith Lookout Committee Chairman Harry Asthalter Visitation Committee Chairman Mody Canott Entertainment Committee Chairman Geo R Chase.
Clay Ripley of Nichols left this morning on the Western for his home following a day in the city on business.
A brief note suggests colds are the most frequent cause of headaches from October to May. It mentions laxative bromquinine as removing cause and credits E. Grove on box zie.
In Columbus Junction on February 25 the K P lodge hosted a social banquet for the Pythian Sisters at the K P hall. More than 60 attended. The program featured piano duets, violin and vocal solos, a recitation, and toasts led by W E Whetstine. A two course luncheon followed. Mrs J S Blair thanked the E P s for the honor. Several attendees journeyed in from nearby towns and families shared news of illnesses travel and weddings.
New York February 26 J Pierpont Morgan will sail today on the Adriatic for Europe and will go directly to London. The move reflects a sufficiently cleared financial situation that reassures Wall Street and banking circles.
List of unclaimed letters for the week ending February 25 1908 includes men Bill Boiller Howard Clark Arthur J Hein David Kaplan Andrew Martz Irwin Metcalf FE H Parker Elmer Yeader and women Mrs Laura Leavick Mrs Cora Chavez Mrs Alice Scott. Parties must call for the letters and say Advertised. R S McNutt P M
Hall invites all to attend with ladies bringing boxes and men buying items as proceeds support the library fund. Attorney C A Carpenter fell ill in Mt. Pleasant court. Hugh McCleery of Washington visited Columbus Junction. Supt R R Hunt visited from Wapello. E B Tucker returned from Iowa City. J S Blair was in Conesville handling business matters.
A German scientist applies for patents on a device claimed to restore full power to weak nervous men instantly. Described as not a stimulant, it allegedly revitalizes vitality through a natural law and promises to mail a plain sealed letter with details from The Gottschall Co stating nationwide control and no expense to learn more.
A Victorian era notice touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney troubles. It warns of silent progression and lists backache headaches urinary issues and other symptoms. It claims quick relief and lasting cures from a Quaker recipe shared by J J Havercamp's Drug Store in Muscatine Iowa. Mrs John Mark testifies to relief after years of suffering.
For sale one black stallion Keo ta Tartarian foaled April 18 1898 bred and owned by Singmaster Son of Keota Iowa by Beconel 17977 88123 his sire Vert Galant 22523 his sire Coco 4553 his sire Abd El Kader now belonging to M Lefevre. To inspect horse at W J McElroy manager one mile southeast of Pleasant Prairie Store. M Bernick President A Ber nick Secretary.
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