Muscatine Rifles Elect Officers At Big Meeting
Annual Muscatine Rifles meeting at the Armory elected Fred McDougal president with A. Ruckdechel as vice president and Alfred Wagner as treasurer. An oyster supper is planned for next Friday evening. Scouts host the other teams at the supper and Roy Brown spoke briefly. A large turnout was expected if weather cooperates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Rifles
Roy Brown
Fred McDougal
A. Ruckdechel
Alfred Wagner
Matt P. Goff
Christmas visit notices from Springdale residents
A local column lists several holidays visits and family events in Springdale Iowa. Carl McCann from Devil's Lake North Dakota spent a few days with relatives. Bertha Wickman and Carl Mather relatives are noted. The report mentions other guests and a new baby born near Cedar Valley Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Carl McCann
Devil's Lake
North Dakota
Bertha Wickman
Des Moines
Carl Mather
Clarence
H. C. Miller
Frank Horn
Union Valley
Carl Todd
Milwaukee Railroad
Mason City
Herbert Worrall
Pedee
J. M. Berry
Janey Fitspatrick
Cedar Valley
Albert Cline
Tipton
W. C. Phelps
Irwin Atkins
West Liberty
Joseph Hodgson
Charlies Roberts
Fremont Harrington
Mt. Vern
Electric Bitters Promoted for Malaria Liver and Kidney Ailments
A Pierce attack of malaria, liver derangement and kidney trouble is claimed to be easily cured by Electric Bitters, the guaranteed remedy sold for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Girls Say Goodbye to Muscatine Ten Old Maidens
Ten East End maidens from Muscatine left for Davenport after a farewell to city officials. Bitter remarks about Muscatine’s decline and orders from the marshal and councilmen preceded their departure as the group prepared to board the train amid claims the town was going to the dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Davenport
Flannery
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised
An old ad from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store markets Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming relief from bowel trouble. The copy emphasizes fear of appendicitis and promises a 25 cent guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
Newly Elected Yeomen Officers to Be Installed
Word from William Koch Grand Foreman of the Yeomen lodge Des Moines that he will install the new officers in Maccabee hall tomorrow evening. Yeomen expect a large turnout as the order grows to 80000 members and assets of 924500 with a public ceremony and social hour to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Koch
Des Moines
Yeomen Lodge
Maccabee Hall
Koch
Order
Unclaimed Letters at Muscatine Post Office 1908
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Muscatine Iowa post office for week ending January 2 1908. Men Frank Ball Joan Eskamp Henry Hillmer W B Hobbit Frank A Lilly Herman Lehr C Maiers Paul Chaver William Vogts. Ladies Mrs Jennie Cross Mrs Ella Godfrey Mrs J H Young Foreign Mrs R D Funck. Callers must say advertised. R S McNutt P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Frank Ball
Joan Eskamp
Henry Hillmer
W. B. Hobbit
Frank A. Lilly
Herman Lehr
C. Maiers
Paul Chaver
William Vogts
Jennie Cross
Ella Godfrey
J. H. Young
R. D. Funck
R. S. McNutt
P. M
Council Rejects Hershey Lumber Office as Hose HQ
City council members, acting as a committee of the whole, inspected the Hershey Lumber office on Hershey Avenue as a potential Hose Company headquarters. After review they concluded it unsuitable and instructed the city attorney to inquire about the cost of 50 feet of land on Hershey Avenue owned by J. H. Shoemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Francis
Hershey Lumber
Hershey Avenue
Hershey Hose Company
Hershey Lumber Company
J. H. Shoemaker
Annual Meeting 18 Held by Socialists
The annual meeting of the social ists was held last evening at the headquarters with many in attendance. A debate on whether the working people pay the taxes is planned for next Thursday evening at the hall. A propaganda committee of J. W. Zettler John Gleason and Eugene Coon was named to arrange. Zettler Schoenig and Dowell will take the negative while Gleason Slaughter and Hopkins the affirmative. Officers elected include Recording Secy Wilbur Crow Financial Secy and Treasurer Lee W Lang Organizer F F Schoenig Literary Agent Fred Hopkins and Auditing Com Wilbur Crow and Fred Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Zettler
John Gleason
Eugene Coon
J. W.’. Zettler
F. Schoenig
George Dowell
Thomas Glea
Tariff Pact With France Nears Promulgation
Washington January 3 The final edits were completed on the draft agreement between the United States and France under the Dingley act. The pact, prepared for nearly a year, is expected to be promulgated by the State Department in a day or two with details withheld until signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
America
France
State Department
Murder at Berlin Court Martial Over Christmas Killing
Berlin reports a sensational murder case as Major von Schoenbeck is killed by Captain von Goeben on Christmas Day. The war ministry has ordered a court martial with full reports submitted. Police evidence suggests collusion between von Goeben and Mrs Von Schoenbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Major von Schoenbeck
von Goeben
Why I Lost My Job A Personal Tale Of Dyspepsia And Recovery
A speaker describes job loss due to mental worry and stomach problems, then credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with restoring health and employment. The piece urges readers to address indigestion to maintain alertness and success, noting a home testimonial and mail order sample offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
One-Day Cold Cure by E W Grove Brom Quin
World wide remedy claim for a cold cure in one day. The advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine with the signature of E W Grove and claims universal use. It lists the price as 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
American Patriot Sewing Society Elects Officers
The American Patriot Sewing Society met at Mrs. Wickey’s home on Cedar Street to elect officers for the new term and appoint committees. Officers chosen include President Mrs. J. M. McElroy and Vice Presidents Mrs. Frank Dunham and Mrs. Kiefner with Mrs. John Richards as treasurer and Mrs. J. W. Deforest as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Patriot Sewing Society
John Richards
J. W. Deforest
Hannah Asp
White
Myrtle Richards
Henry Kane
L. M. Woods
J. C. Thompsen
Henry Ane
Jeannie Richards
J. C. Thomsen
Mulberry Avenue
Free Exhibition of the Life of Christ for Children
John E. Strayer will present a free showing of Passion pictures at the tabernacle tomorrow at 10 AM for public school children below fifth grade and parochial school children. The exhibit will also be shown tonight and tomorrow afternoon and evening at regular prices before closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Strayer
Tabernacle
East Wapsie Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
On January 3 East Wapsie reports visits by Chas Templeman and Chas Whitmore of West Liberty to Glenn and Otto Marsteller. Miss Bessie Hudson of Iowa City vacationing with home folks. Artie Gates and Irwin Danks of West Liberty called at the Marstellers. Helen Fickler returns to Iowa City after a ten day stay with her parents Adolph and spouse. Mr and Mrs Chas Parks of South Prairie visit Marstellers with Clyde. Mrs Thomas Hawker of Cedar Valley visited her son Horace and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Sterling Jubilee Singers
Maria Maxson
Hazel
Tipton
Gertrude Rehbehn
Rochester
W. H. Maxson
Foster
Rufus Hinkhouse
Ruby Lewis
Iowa State Normal
Cedar Falls
Myrtle Hinkhouse
Iowa College
Grinnell
Bertha Pownall
Iowa City
Walter Fogg
Fred Hinkhouse
Ames College
Belva Kennedy
West Branch
George Sanger
Cedar Valley
Elliott
West Liberty
George Jensen
East Wapsie
Chas. Templeman
Chas. Whitmore
Glenn
Otto Marsteller
Bessie Hudson
Artie Gates
Irwin Danks
W. H. Marsteller
Helen Fickler
Adolph Fickler
Chas. Parks and Son
Clyde
South Prairie
Marsteller
Thomas Hawker
Horace
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Uneeda Biscuit
Sonal Biscuit Company
Annie Shinn
Ada Porter
Chicago, Ill
Neidig’s
East Second St
Lowa
C. D. Grocery
East Hill
Mak
Grand Foreman
The
Nat
Ional Organization
Elec
Ted
Council
Hershey
Murder Army
Major
Corn Products Mfg. Co
Society
General Mercenariise
Muscaline
Wilsen
Gee
U. Care Journal
Second Banu Automovies
Spitey States
Rochester Automobile Co
Jos
J. Mannery
Lrepr
Mocueser
N. Y
Letts
J. H. Colbert
Incs
Watson
Courier
Ottumwa
A. E. Gates
WG. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
N. Rosenberger
East Second
Jersey
Wm. Hendricks
Bell
Enquire
W. J. Vanatta & Son
Plymouth Rock Roosters
C. M. Russell
M. Issacson
E. 5Th St
Jackson's Garage
Maxwell
W. 2Nd St
A.s. Brandt
Wm. C
School Childern
SION
John BE. Strayer
SAFES
H. M. Bartlett
Atty
Pacific Coast
Boyd Transfer Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Rkent
Fulham Ave
Ave. Enquire
la. Ave
Smalley Avenue
River View
Owen E. Vance
West Second Street
Geo. K Jackson
6Th St Biscop& Sons
4Th St
W. A. Silverthorn
Wapello
Citizens’ Railway & Light Co
E. M. Walker
H. Co. Wittmann
Green St
Beth
J. Greenblatt
Second Street
Reliance Loan Co
Bell Telephone
Illinois
Post
O. Stoker
Phona
Eaton Huribu
VA Ave
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