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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
5
Operations restarted at the South Muscatine Lumber box factory after a brief shutdown. Management will run as many workers as orders allow and fill orders promptly. if orders slow, idling may occur. Recent factory overhauls left machinery in excellent condition and minor changes completed.
Kaiser Hose company held its regular meeting at Stewart road and Oregon street quarters. Reports from standing committees were read, all in satisfactory condition. A proposal to carpet the second floor assembly room was discussed and rejected to avoid hindering future receptions or meetings. Interior improvements and repainting were praised. Local items note residents Ed Schwerin, Mrs. Harry Mason, Dan Weymeier, and Mrs George Mallory traveling or visiting Muscatine area communities.
Des Moines prepares for a Friday basketball showdown at the YMCA with the local Y M C A team facing Muscatine. The Muscatine National Guard and YMCA combinations have strengthened the Iowa squad, while Des Moines aims to claim the state title and boost local reputation.
Thomas Knight, who had a brief visit to the city, left for Chicago this morning.
Muscatine residents report a family reunion for the Davis parents and eight children in Oskaloosa with many relatives attending. The celebration marks the first time all Davis siblings are together. Also notes factory upgrades at Roach and Musser Sash and Door, and travel from Muscatine residents to various nearby towns for personal visits and work.
Six children at the Iowa Children's Home in Des Moines seek permanent homes. Gail and Earl, Alfred and Mable, Henry and Idelia are described by the state superintendent as healthy and ready for placement, with two brothers to be kept together. The home notes 3,700 children cared for in 19 years, including Muscatine County placements.
Columbus Junction, Iowa reports the second number of the high school course to be given this evening in the assembly room. Paul F. Voelker will present a talk on Human Nature, described as wise and worthwhile. Mr and Mrs Howard Johnston entertained guests at 6 pm with a dinner and a gathering including T Lee Duncan, Dr S J Lewis and sister Edith, Pauline Collins, Lulu Long, Ida Chown, Anna Duncan, Jennie Robertson, Clyde Duncan, Harry Robertson and O M Swank.
Old fashioned cod liver oil is replaced by this oil free Vittel preparation. It claims to restore health for the elderly delicate children and those run down after sickness colds and throat and lung troubles. Sold at Havercamp’s Prescription Opug Store 203 E Second St.
The column lists visits and health, with Mrs Walters and family in Pedee, Mrs Miller visiting Okoboji, Atkinson in Springdale, West Branch minister Rev Lynn starting meetings, and other locals like Horn and Mayer in town. Epworth League supper at Maxson's on New Year’s Eve with about 50 guests. Ray Miller returns from Rock Island Railroad employment in Illinois.
Worshipful Master A W Scott presented a 368 member lodge in good standing and flourishing condition. Officers for the new year were installed with A S Lawrence as installing officer and J M Butler as Grand Marshal. An oyster supper followed the ceremony.
Mrs. J. W. Horn hosted the Self Culture Club in Springdale on Friday January 3 1908 with 23 members and one visitor. Mrs. Ward led Round Table topics on San Francisco immigration railroad legislation money panic temperance in the South Esperanto and other items while Miss Fawcett and Embree provided music. Visitors W H Smith and wife and W S Finefield and wife visited the Mackie family nearby.
Iowa university athletic board will send coach Marc Catlin to the schedule making conference at Marshalltown while avoiding direct friction with Ames. The move signals potential severance of baseball and track relations if Ames disputes persist, with Iowa aiming to schedule two games with Cornell and Grinnell, one in Iowa City and one elsewhere.
The Modern Woodmen lodge marked its silver anniversary at Woodman hall with remarks by Judge J. C. Coster and an award to outgoing consul W. E. Ashton, who helped organize the local order 21 years ago. Coster praised the order’s growth while members gave informal talks and enjoyed a late hour smoker.
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