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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
5
War Looms in Readiness Regimen at March 9 Morning
Mrs Robertson’s class will not meet tonight with physical culture lesson rescheduled for next week. S S L girls host regular club meeting this evening. K C Juniors display handmade articles for sale Saturday with candies and ice cream. Red or white rose theme invites all to join and prepare for the great war at nine o’clock March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Death toll hits 16 year old in Lone Tree
Willie Nicholson died Saturday night at 4 30 at his parents home from injuries suffered about a week earlier. He was 16 years 5 months and 22 days old. The remains will be taken to Washington Monday morning for funeral services Tuesday. Local residents made several short trips to Cedar Rapids Minnesota Iowa City and Washington for visits and to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Willie Nicholson
Jim Nicholson
Washington
Geo. Miller
Cedar Rapids
Lenora
al. Peters
Minnesota
John France
Iowa City
Nels Lungauist
John McGinnis
Wayne
Mr. McGinnis
Eightieth Birthday Celebrated At Winters Home
Henry Decke of South Muscatine marked his eightieth birthday with a large family reunion at the Winters home on Grandview Road. Relatives from Chicago Millersburg and Waverly attended as did three of his sons. A noon dinner followed by a farewell supper capped the joyful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview Road
Henry Decke
Henry, Jr
Chicago
William
Millersburg
Ill
Carl
Waverly
Infant Scalded in Tub of Water Claims Boy’s Condition
Grandmother leaves city for Knoxville Iowa after Mrs William Cotter reports three year old Edward Burt badly scalded yesterday morning in the Burt home. Little boy fell into a tub of boiling water and is described as badly scorched as he receives care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cotter
Knoxville
Edward Burt
Andrew Burt
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mulford Mission
Ten Miles Overland to Texas in a Prairie Schooner
Local fisherman Henry Storer plans an overland trip with his wife and four children in a prairie schooner to southern Texas. The journey covers over a thousand miles, leaves in two weeks, and aims to sell pearl novelties along the way. Storer’s uncle owns a Lone Star farm and provided the wagon and team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Storer
Texas
Storer
Lone Star
South Muscatine
Rachel Jenseon
Philip Street
Glen Frye
Iowa City
E. F. Boyd
Sweetland Center
Hoopes Addition
Fred Jarvis
West Liberty
Musserville
Flat Iron Point
Columbus City program and social roundup at Columbus Junction
The Columbus City high school plans a program and box supper at the town hall tonight. Local residents note arrivals and travels of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. McAvoy and family, J. H. Wilson shipping farm implements to Texas, and several residents visiting relatives. News items include weddings, visits, travel plans, and upcoming events such as M. W. Cunningham’s March 19 appearance and a possible alumni benefit from Fred James and his troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Columbus City High School
D. W. McAvoy
Joe
Chicago
Jos
Jesse Armstrong
Creston
Mr. Armstrong
Washington
Nelson Armstrong
Panhandle
Texas
Olive
Chas. Porter
Jesse
D. E. Davis
Agnes Williams
Iowa City
Harry Simmons
Muscatine
Sarah Rinehart
Columbus City
Clyde Barnes
Letts
E. P. Shellabarger
Hungry in Minnesota woman credits Grape Nuts for recovery
A Minnesota woman recounts five years of mal assimilation illness and poor appetite. After trying Grape Nuts she reports weight gain of 10 pounds in a year and renewed strength. She stopped laxatives and now enjoys breakfast with Grape Nuts, eggs, and fruit, ending digestion distress. Read The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minn
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Foster News Highlights In Foster Illinois
Messrs J Mitchell C Schmidt and L Westrate led a Muscatine Y M C A meeting at Foster Baptist church with several gentlemen. L Westrate gave an engaging talk and services are planned for next Sunday. Fern Kleist suffered a deep forehead cut while watching axe chopping. two stitches applied by Dr Beadle. Visitors include Raymond Rickett and Hazel Dell resident Ethel Kennedy. Lizzie Healey from Muscatine and Miller Romig of Muscatine spent time with D A Kleist family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Beadle
Raymond Rickett
Pine Bluffs
Watson
Ethel Kennedy
Hazel Dell
Ill
Pearl
Arizona Watson
Lizzie Healey
Muscatine
Iowa
Foster
J. C. Miller
D. S. Romig
D. A. Kleist
East Hill School Building Sold to Dr. E. K. Tyler
Dr. E. K. Tyler purchased the old East Hill School House on Park Avenue for 1 750. The school board discussed selling the property but took no definite action. The move comes as rumors suggest Lincoln school on Park Avenue may need an addition. Tyler will take possession after the term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
East Hill
E. K. Tyler
Lincoln School
Tyler
J. B
Lincoln school topic to be raised by new board after election
Interview notes state the current board will not act on the Lincoln school addition but the issue will be brought before the new school board after the March 9 election. Other items include local travel plans and social notices from residents and church groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Journal
Lincoln School
Hill
Vinol cod liver preparation promoted by local drug store
A Muscatine drug store advertises Vinol as a superior cod liver preparation from Morgues and Gautier. It claims to separate active elements, eliminate nauseating oil, add iron peptonate, and appeal to mothers with weak children and others with pulmonary or debility concerns. The offer promises money back if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgues and
Gautier
Muscatine
Vinci
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store
East Second Street
Iowa
Muscatine Tourists to Tour Northwest Teams
Manager Kautz arranged an extensive slate of games amid malicious reports about amateur status. The Muscatine Tourists will face top squads across Oregon Washington and Montana through March 19 with solid form and optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Muscatine
Kautz
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Truman Wigim
Spokane
Sweetland visitors report from Summit and city
Port In returns to the city from Summit where he has been in business. Miss Bell Taylor visits her sister Mrs Emma Weikert in Sweetland township. Mrs Henry Holtz of Sweetland returns home after a stay with Mrs Nettie Silberhorn of Wilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Jesse Phillips
Davenport
Reynolds Wright
J. W. Warrenstaff
Sac City
Jesse York
Wallace Street
Conesville
Daisy McDonald
Leonard Shoemaker
Demorest Avenue
Milton Lake
Wapello
M. N
Will Shoemaker
Port
Pete Bermel
Sweetland
Summit
Bell Taylor
Emma Weikert
Sweetland Township
Henry Holtz
Nettie Silberhorn
Wilton
Electric Bitters Cited as Cure for Malaria Ailments
An advertisement claims electric bitters cure malaria liver derangement and kidney trouble and promotes Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the supplier with a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store
Havercamp
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George McCroskey
Rock Island
Elma Rogers
Winterset
Walter Petersen
North English
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Terday
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Old East Hill School House
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J. Miller
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Ruth MacDonald
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