Bijou Show Tonight and Local Notices
See the Bijou tonight from 7:30 to 9:00. Born today to Mr and Mrs George Brown of Phillips street is a son. Mrs Meisky of Nichols departs for home after visiting Mulberry avenue and Ninth street. First Methodist basket picnic invited. bring lunch. Samuels chocolates offered at grocers. Dr Cal W Smith listed for cold inhalator treatment. Big White Chief flour advertised.
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George Brown
Phillips Street
E. Meisky
Nichols
Ss. H. Ames
Mulberry Avenue
Ninth Street
Wilton
First Methodist Church
Letters At Muscatine Post Office Week Ending January 28 1908
Unclaimed letters listed for men women and foreign correspondents at Muscatine Iowa post office. Names include Thadwin Blondell R K Chandler Chas Chamberlain Albert Cone Burt Donley and others with ladies Miss Edith Harrison Mrs Nellie Hubbard and Miss Mabel Smith among the listed. Those calling for letters should say advertised. R S McNutt P M.
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Muscatine
Mutual Life Insurance Co
Thadwin Blondell
R. KE. Chandler
Chas. Chamberlain
Albert Cone
Burt Donley
Wm. Doty
Frank Duncan
Frank Eberling
Gus Eggers
Chas
Froyer
Fulton
Roy Frazier
Ben F. Garmer
Joe C. Graddy
C. L. Hall
J. H. Hambler
Geo. Hawkins
Fred Hines
Ed Hoellein
John Jones
J. J. McGee
Howard J. McCoy
Ed Metz
Ed Miller
John Moore
F. Phillips
H. S. Stevenson
Harry Tracy
H. C. Boyer
Wilver Dolor
Edith Harrison
Nellie Hubbard
C. J. Kidder
Mina Miller
Reynolds
Ella M. Russell
Mabel Smith
Percy Talbot
Beattie
Fred West
Thos. Stavropoves
R. S. McNutt
P. M
Wanted Good Lady Singer For Daily Performances
Classified note seeks a trained female vocalist to sing each afternoon and evening at The Journal. Position requires reliable attendance and a suitable vocal range. Apply to The Journal Want Ads for details.
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Y. Journal
Eczema Cure Claims Breakthrough by ZEMO Medicine
An advertisement touts ZEMO as an external remedy that stops itching instantly and destroys skin germs. It promises rapid relief from eczema with permanent cure and invites readers to write for a sample from E. W. Rose Med. Co. and safe purchase through A. W. Morgan in St. Louis and at 107 West Second Street.
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E. W. Rose Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West Becond Street
Navy Affairs Face Careful Inquiry on Department Reorganization
Hobson blocked earlier moves as lawmakers debate the need for a department overhaul. A former hero seeks a commission for work while the committee rejects rushed wartime funding. The shadow of the Japanese war threat sways legislative positions.
Navy Department Reorganization Mooted by House Panel
Washington observers report a House Naval Affairs sub committee will study navy department organization. The inquiry aims to curb bureau multiplicity and inter bureau friction. Rep Hobson urged a commission though others oppose commissions. executives may be consulted locally before any congressional action.
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Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
Navy Department
House Naval Affairs Committee
Hobson
Congress
Navy Yards
Naval appropriation bill pushed for quick action in House
Chairman Foss seeks early report and passage of the naval appropriation bill to clear the way for naval department reorganization. Strong drive for immediate action accompanies a policy of expanding the fleet, with an Atlantic battleship build likely as Congress debates military budgets.
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Foss
House
Navy Department
Pacific
Atlantic
Congress
Naval Affairs Committee
Military Affairs Committee
Representative Hobson Seeks Fixed Naval Policy in Congress
Representative Hobson urges a fixed naval construction policy arguing for foresight against Japan but faces House Naval Affairs Committee resistance. Critics say setting a program Congresses can adhere to is difficult. Representative Dawson advocates a separate bill on the matter.
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Hobson
Japan
Congress
House Naval Affairs Committee
Congresses
Dawson
Grape Nuts Proves Lifesaving For Delicate Babies
A mother shares how Grape Nuts revived her baby after doctors urged a change from condensed milk. She soaked 1 4 tablespoonfuls in a pint water, strained, mixed with milk, salt, and sugar, then fed every two hours. She reports her child becoming healthy and cheerful and praises the food for both infants and adults. Also promotes The Road to Wellville and the slogan There's a Reason.
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Baby
Wellville
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Restore Relief and Habits
Mrs G H Webb of Austinburg Ohio testifies to rapid relief from backache la grippe and pleurisy with Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills. The ad claims no habit formation and asks druggists to refund the first package if no benefit, Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
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Miles
LaGrippe
G. H. Webb
Austinburg
Ohio
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Navy Denarment Reorganization Before House Naval Affairs
A statement to the House Naval Affairs Committee notes the urgency to scrutinize the reorganized navy structure. A member of the subcommittee on organization expresses eagerness to gain access to deeper studies of the department’s internal workings.
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Denarment
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Mrs Ellen Judge Dies In Des Moines at 70
Mrs Ellen Judge long resident of Muscatine county died at 6 this morning at the home of her nephew W S Berry 1413 North Mulberry avenue Des Moines where she had been living for years She leaves one sister as the only immediate relative and was about seventy years old A Catholic church member active in church circles Funeral services will be held in Des Moines Thursday at 11 oclock
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Ellen Judge
Muscatine County
W. S. Berry
North Mulberry Avenue
Thaw's Fate Soon With Jury
Three medical experts testified that Harry Kendall Thaw suffered mania like manic depression. Dr Sydney Russell Wells first diagnosed the disorder in London 1899 as Thaw demanded air and ice in his room. The testimony included a long, complex hypothetical question read to multiple doctors, all concluding Thaw was of unsound mind.
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Sydney Russell Wells
London
Jerome
James Clinch-Smith
Stanford White
Thaw
Madison Square Garden
Smith-Ely-Jelliffe
Columbia University
Charles G. Wagener
Binghamton
N. Y
Britton D. Evans
Morris Plains
N. J
Deeds of Transfer Recorded by G M Titus
George Hintermeister and others transfer east half of the north 40 acres and east 5 acres of certain lots in section 23 township 76 north range 3 west to Arthur Neipert for 1500 dollars. Mary A Hart transfers lots 2 and 5 in block 8&8 on Park Place addition to Leola A Collins for one dollar.
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Journal
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
George Hintermeister
Arthur Neipert
Mary A. Hart
Leola A. Collins
Park Place
Religious Workers Speak at Des Moines Methodist Parsonage
Mrs. Oner S. Dow, a leading Methodist worker, addressed over 125 women at the First Methodist parsonage. The Foreign Missionary Society hosted a rich program with piano solos by Edna Francis, a solo by Mrs. Edward Hahn, and performances by a women’s quartet. Frappe and floral decor complemented the afternoon.
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Oner S. Dow
Methodist Church of
Des Moines
First Methodist
Foreign Missionary Society
Dow
Edna Francis
Edward Hahn
Marie Schmidt
F. H. Little
Howard Warfield
Fred Pentzer
Emma Parkins
George Hahn
Will Downer
J. H. Kendig
P. W. Francis
Ed Zeidler
Will Grady
W. F. Brannan
D. B. Addleman
River Ice Envelops Mississippi Near Muscatine
The Mississippi River has frozen across the main channel in front of Muscatine for the first time since December 18, 1904. Cold weather pushed ice toward shore. residents awoke to a fully frozen river, pleasing ice men and inspiring skaters to imagine miles of ice for winter recreation.
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Mississippi River
Father of Waters
J C Hubinger Dead Prominent Keokuk Capitalist Passes
Keokuk Jan 28 John C Hubinger inventor of Elastic starch and founder of the large independent starch works here is dead He was an extensive telephone promoter owning lines and exchanges from Keokuk to Minneapolis
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Keokuk
John C. Hubinger
Minneapolis
Boies Gains Strength After Illness In California
Ex Governor Horace Boies of Iowa arriving in Los Angeles from his illness is improving. He stays in a cottage on the beach and plans to return to Waterloo, Iowa when his health allows.
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Iowa
California
Los Angeles
Cal
Horace Boies
Waterloo
Trouble Brewing in Temperange Rank
Des Moines January 28 Special. Prohibitionists accuse Anti-Saloon League of stealing glory from the amendment drive. Judge Harvey of Perry, a key figure in the early fight, moves to incorporate a new temperance party. Attorney General Byers reports a council endorsed letter from the Council Bluffs Ministerial Association and may invite him again to the city.
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Des Moines
Anti-Saloon League
Harvey
Perry
Byers
Council Bluffs Ministerial Association
Congressman Attacks American Heiresses Marrying Europeans
Washington January 28. In the house Representative Mc Gavin of Illinois assailed the custom of American heiresses wed to European nobles. He said there is “a bargain day in New York” where you can buy “from a yard of ribbon to a pound of flesh” though he named no specific person.
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Washington, D. C
McGavin
Illinois
New York
Death of Paris Archbishop Francois Cardinal Richard
Francois Marie Benjamin Richard archbishop of Paris died today in Paris from lung congestion. Born in Nantes on March 1, 1819, he was elevated to cardinal in 1889.
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Paris
Francois Marie Benjamin Richard
Nantes
Reitman Is Discharged After Disorderly Conduct Charge
Chicago January 28 Dr. Benjamin Reitman who led the march at the unemployed rally last Thursday was acquitted today of the disorderly conduct charge filed by the police.
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Reitman
Chicago
Ill
Benjamin Reitman
Anniversary Will Be Observed By City Officials
The Excelsior Hose company prepares for its 32nd anniversary with plans for a Thursday evening observance. The city council and mayor will attend, with several speakers expected including Mayor Asthalter and Fire Chief Deutschman. The program may include the Thomas Orchestra and a dance after. Service certificates worth 10 and 20 years will be presented by Mr. Asthalter.
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Excelsior Hose Company
Thomas Orchestra
Asthalter
William H. Deutschman
New District Court Case Leads to Jury Draw in Iowa
The Iowa Publishing Company sues C. S. Barclay in district court today. Jurors drawn include Henry Teltsch, John McClure, Werner Willich, W J Ogilvie, D Diercks, George W Gunzenhauser, Henry Krebs, J Mapes, E H Berry, George B Meerdink, Ross Reynolds and Frank Nevitt.
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Iowa Publishing Company
C. S. Barclay
Henry Teltsch
John McClure
Werner Willich
W. J. Ogilvie
D. Diercks
George W. Gunzenhauser
Henry Krebs
J. Mapes
E. H. Berry
George B. Meerdink
Ross Reynolds
Frank Nevitt
Captain Appointed by Court of Honor Drill Team
The Court of Honor lodge met at their hall with many attendees. One new member was initiated and four were balloted on. Robert E. Scott was named captain of the drill team. Navy blue suits with regulation army style uniforms were adopted.
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Court of Honor Lodge
Robert E. Scott
Rheoloids A New Treatment for Rheumatism
Washington scientist announces Rheoloids as a cure and relief for rheumatism in all forms. Free trial treatment offered to Muscatine residents by The Rheoloids Company, Washington DC, with the option to buy a $1 size at A. W. Morgan's Pharmacy on West Second Street.
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Washington
Rholoids Company
Washington, D. C
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Port Hartford Threatened By Oil Tanks Fire
In Port Hartford California two Standard Oil Company tanks caught fire today endangering the town. Residents scrambled to evacuate as flames spread near the harbor. No injuries reported yet, fire crews fought the blaze through the afternoon.
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Standard
San Luis Obispo
Cal
Standard Oil Co
Port Hartford
Illinois Professor Gustave Karsten Dies in Illinois
Urbana Illinois January 28 Dr Gustave Karsten head of the modern languages department at the University of Illinois died today from pneumonia His death marks a loss for the university and faculty in Urbana and Champaign areas.
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Urbana, Ill
Gustave Karsten
Department of Modern Languages
University of Illinois
Society Shower Honors Miss Alice Niver at Home of Miss Bielefeld
Miss Alice Niver, soon to wed Joan Healey, was guest of honor at a second in a series of showers hosted by Miss Emma Bielefeld on Grant Street. Decor featured pink and white umbrellas, red hearts, and white arches. Guests searched for a hidden pocketbook, diamond ring, and a button with hints of marriage timing.
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Alice Niver
Emma Bielefeld
Grant Street
Joan Healey
Miss Bielefeld
Alberta Healey
U. S. Express
Evening party features old maid game and Cupid decor
Guests noted the party theme with an old maid game and scattered Cupid decorations among other decor. Larger heart motifs with darts were visible. Several games were played, an impromptu musical program entertained attendees, and a supper was enjoyed.
Former resident wed in Seattle to Tacoma man
Miss Edna H. Wallace daughter of Mrs N H Wallace of 903 Iowa avenue united in marriage with William J. Simpson of Tacoma Wash on Wednesday Jan 8 in Seattle Wallace formerly resided here and many friends learn of her marriage Mr Simpson presides over Mutual Realty Co Tacoma and is a respected business man The couple will reside in Tacoma Wash
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Seattle
Edna H. Wallace
Iowa Avenue
William J. Simpson
Tacoma
Wash
Miss Wallace
Simpson
The
Mutual Realty Co
W. Simpson
Royal Reserve Society committee meeting this evening
The committee of the Royal Reserve Society will meet this evening with the lodge at the Fraternal Aid hall. All members are requested to be present, as business of importance is to be transacted.
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The
Royal Reserve Society
Mite Sewing Circle to Meet at Mrs Laura Kent Home
The Mite Sewing Circle will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Laura Kent on Spring Street for a community sewing gathering.
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Mite Sewing Circle
Laura Kent
Spring Street
St Louis Produce Market Prices Report
St Louis January 28 wheat at 1.01 and a half cents, corn May 58 and three quarters cents, oats May 20 4/5 cents. The notice lists market figures for St Louis produce trading.
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St. Louis
Wheat and corn prices at New York Produce Market
New York New York January 28 Wheat May price 109 54 cents per bushel Corn May price 204 cents per bushel market data shows grain futures trading with slight moves as dealers weigh demand and weather factors in the upcoming period.
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New York
Petra Pharaoh's Treasury rises from solid rock in Petra
National Geographic recounts Petra as a rock city in the Arabian mountains near a two mile long passage. Pharaohs Treasury stands over 100 feet high carved from stone with no timber or iron. The rock theater seated about 5000, 400 feet by 139 feet, and the city thrived as a trade hub until the sixth century. Rediscovered in 1812 by Burckhardt, Petra remains well preserved.
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Rock City
Petra
National Geographic Magazine
F. E. Haskins
Burckhardt
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Haviland
Huylers
Clover
Timothy
Thompson Bros. Co
Cal. W. Smith
Samuels
Navy Affairs
Work—Committee
of the Journal
Methodist Church
J.C. Hubinger
Boies
Temperange Rank
Judge Harvey
Indorsed
Tertainment
Vs. C. Barclay
Harry Fieizger
Muscatine Groom
Harry Metzger
Libbey and
Hoskins
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