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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
8
Bargain list shows 200 to 500 yards of black silk and plaid silks, 28 to 38 inch cloth, wool dress flannels, and unbleached muslin discounted. Items span 28 to 54 inch widths, with prices cut from 75c to $2 per yard and remnants marked down for quick sale.
Armory hosts basketball and Hull House activities while local vendors offer sturgeon and marshmallows. G M Titus advertises real estate loans and a horse sale is planned for January at West Liberty. Various residents travel, shop, or visit family as businesses promote meals and eye care services.
Dr. J. T. Martin addressed Fairfield Fellowship Club praising Muscatine revival meetings and the decline of saloons tied to Billy Sunday. Other items note sleighing party by Muscatine High seniors, Masonic lodge installation, and local visits and travel of residents.
The Wilton Woman's Club gathered at Miss Pearl Penney's home on January 13 for a Scottish themed program. Activities included songs such as Bonnie Doon, a Burns paper by Mrs. Anna Eaton, a Fishermen of Scotland talk by Mrs. Anna Potter, and a duet by Mrs. J. B. Bloom and Miss Hattie.
Dan Rose 18 and 7 months dies in Aledo after a two week pneumonia illness. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs William Rose, four brothers and three sisters. A junior at the high school he starred in athletics as a football fullback and a track team member.
A telegram reports the El Oro gold mining camp in Mexico being destroyed by fire. The principal hotel and most important buildings have burned, with the rest of the town under threat. details are unavailable.
Muscatine County S U J alumni banquet held January 3 in Muscatine is described as the most successful holiday reunion among state university groups. The State University News Letter reports wide county enthusiasm and renewed interest in college affairs. A big banquet will officially report on January 18 at the university armory.
Muscatine performers led by the King Sisters and Brown the German highlight the Majestic week drawing 640 inside names. The trio has never performed together before and the act drew standing notices as the theatre filled thrice. moving pictures also ranked highly under G O Hemenway management.
Dawson repeats as champion at the Clams event, securing top honors in a continuing coverage note.
Paris January reports say Ruth Bryan Leavitt and her children plan to spend winter in Cairo for the children's health with Mrs. Bryan, then return to Paris to join W. H. Leavitt in April. Leavitt calls rumors of divorce proceedings absurd and notes wife’s group was traveling with Mrs. William J. Bryan.
Indiana Governor Hanly proclaims martial law ended in Muncie Indiana with General McKee directed to remain to keep the troops needed in place for now.
The article argues many suffer stomach issues from improper meals and advocates a light morning routine. It suggests fruit, Grape-Nuts and cream, soft eggs, Postum coffee, and a small piece of toast. A two day trial is claimed to restore energy and health through a scientific basis and firsthand experience.
The plan aims to permanently extend work begun at La Crosse to increase clam populations and cultivate mussels, though growth may burden fish. The National Association of Pearl Button Manufacturers and the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries back the experiments and supporting Dawson bill. The industry spans many states with shells sourced from the Mississippi system and button factories nationwide. annual business nears 46 million dollars, employing about 10,600 people.
The Ministerial Association announces that any petition of consent for saloons filed with the county auditor will be printed in full. The Anti-Saloon League will send The Dial of Progress to every Muscatine home containing the petition. The petition becomes public immediately and readable to every voter within 24 hours.
The Bitzer Family expresses gratitude for the tokens of regard from Lodge No. 10 Hod Carriers Union neighbors and friends during illness and death of Frank Bitzer.
District Attorney McGovern filed criminal action against the Milwaukee railway for alleged violation of the eight-hour law. The complaint says a telegraph operator worked more than eight hours within the past two weeks. A $5,000 fine is provided by the act, and the company will test the law's constitutionality.
Ann Arbor January 14 The University of Michigan athletic board voted to withdraw the university from the Western Conference effective immediately. Michigan will seek new conference alignment and impact on teams and schedules is expected to follow.
Good stock of millinery offered for sale by G. M. Rit us at 213 Iowa Ave. Call at once to negotiate.
Columbus officials report former Supreme Court clerk Lawson W. Emerson jailed ten days and State Senator Austin of Toledo jailed ten days with a $100 fine for securing a law license without proper examination.
A five story factory building in St Louis occupied by the Carruthers Jones Shoe Co and other firms was gutted by fire this morning. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars.
Frank Bowman advertises a mix of new and second hand sleighs for sale at cheap prices. Purchasers may find a range of sizes and styles suited to winter transport and storage needs.
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