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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
4
Community notices blend ads and events with Trickett's tabernacle talk on do saloons help business. Also present are M H S vs Ottumwa H S basketball game, barge ownership notes, eye ear nose throat clinic, and residents visiting city. Multiple locals, Miss Mary Kail, Mrs J Calvert, Rev J N Elliott travel updates.
A Boston Post report shows Cooper’s preparations drawing immense crowds and mixed testimonials. Carleton H. Hutchinson, a banker, says eight years of suffering with stomach trouble ended after trying the medicine, with improved appetite, energy, and digestion. Mrs. Eugene Bull travels 25 miles to attest kidney and liver relief, noting renewed reading, nerves, and youthfulness. About four thousand visitors attended as his visit nears its end.
Endorsed as prompt and effective, the cure for colds has become a staple in commerce and routine use. It is praised for reliability and swift action, with advocates urging trial by consumers.
The Niver Iron Works obtained three default judgments against M. H. Hess of Muscatine for 116.75 118.76 and 300 with 6 percent interest from May 18 1907. The May hearing proceeded without Hess who did not appear and judgment for the three amounts with interest was granted. Transcripts totaling 545.11 were filed with the county recorder.
A special train will run from Burlington Street Station at 8 a.m. Sunday to accommodate Iowa City Knights of Columbus for a major initiation. About 150 from Iowa City and many from Cedar Rapids Des Moines and central Iowa will ride. The train will return from Muscatine at 11 30 a.m. with a regular two cent fare.
Washington D C Feb 28 The Senate committee on interstate commerce considered the La Follette franking bill and whether Congress has power over interstate telephone and telegraph messages without an act placing carriers under ICC jurisdiction a subcommittee was named to hear arguments on this issue.
Ralph Tarr and Merrill Howe have formed the Pearl City News company to handle magazines papers and other articles. The business will operate from quarters secured in the German American bank building and will also sell gum candy and cigars.
New York dated February 28 reports doctors say Thomas Edison shows good recovery chances. Edison's wife remains at the hospital while his son and daughter left for their homes after visiting last night.
Vorwaerts Turn Verein met last evening in the Shammo building at the new Turner hall. Edward Molis led the gymnastic drill and attendance was good. The meeting was enjoyed by members.
The study shows rising concentration of control in railways. In 1889 4,836 directorships among 559 operating firms versus 5,871 among 758 railways in 1904. Individuals on boards totaled 3,663 in 1889 versus 1,212 in 1904, with a similar 73.78 to 100 and 71.75 to 100 ratios. Significantly, 1898 marks a turning point toward more concentration.
An old advertisement promotes a weight loss remedy using Marmola Cascara Aromatic and Syrup Simplex. It claims quick fitness with a teaspoon after meals and at night, urging sealed Marmola for freshness.
In a letter to Will R. Jayne secretary of the Muscatine Commercial Club Congressman Albert F. Dawson says he is heartily in favor of building the slack water canal linking Muscatine and Cedar Rapids. He will assist Congress man Cousins and interest other Iowa lawmakers in waterways improvement and seeks a government appropriation for a preliminary survey.
The Trinity church Women’s Auxiliary met at Mrs. L. F. Brown’s home on West Third Street. Discussions covered the society’s work, with opening prayers and a Bible reading from St. Matthew 26:34-40. Topics included Medical Work led by Mrs. Theron Thompson, Educational Work by Miss Dina McCoy, and Evangelistic Work by Mrs. L. E. Brown.
Mrs J J Hintermeister of 216 West Fifth street entertained guests at her home in honor of sister Mrs M A Featherstone of Sioux City Iowa who is visiting relatives and friends. Guests included Mesdames M McCabe M A Featherstone Rosa Smalley Martha Cochran McBride Rosa Funck and Haflett.
Miss Helen Noll hosted about twenty five friends at 516 West Fourth to honor Miss Pearl Fish who departed last night for Denver Colorado to make her future home. The gathering included games a short informal program and refreshments before accompanying Miss Fish to the train.
The Mercy and Help Sewing society met yesterday at Mrs Fred Meyers's home 307 Cedar Street with good attendance and work completed. Lunch followed and the next meeting is set for March 12 at Mrs T Tice's home 1010 East Seventh Street.
The Mite Sewing society was entertained yesterday afternoon at Mrs Rogers residence on East Eighth Street. A large number of women attended and much work was completed. Refreshments were served.
The Trinity church sale held Wednesday afternoon by Trinity Guild members was a great success. The society netted 22.50 from the undertaking.
W. J. Bryan arrived in Memphis from Lincoln Nebraska today and will deliver a lecture this afternoon and speak at a banquet tonight. The events mark a rapid schedule in the Tennessee metropolis.
Henry F. Meyers, running for Alderman in the Third ward, denies circulating reports that he holds money in Davenport banks and offers proof to refute the claim. The statement emphasizes an unfounded rumor and asserts readiness to verify.
The article lauds Attorney C. W. Trickett as a highly entertaining yet factual speaker on the saloon question. He recounts his Kansas City Kansas campaign to close 300 saloons and draws praise from diverse audiences, with wide newspaper attention across the United States.
A charismatic speaker captivates an audience of men lasting until midnight. The full tabernacle choir and orchestra will perform this evening. The meeting is free to all with seats reserved for busy men until 7:45. An early service will precede.
Mrs S F Boke of the river road has returned home after being called to Fre donia a few days ago due to her sister's illness.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Swederus of Erie Illinois were passengers this noon for home after a short visit at the home of Mrs. Minnie A. Feaster of East Second street in town.
The American car, leader in the New York to Paris auto race, departed Chicago at 10 30 this morning escorted by a pilot car for the west. The other contestants remain in Chicago.
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