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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
5
An old fashion health advertisement touts Rengo as a solution to fat in women, promising increased health and beauty. It claims heavy women appear sloppy and urges readers to buy through The Rengo Co. in Detroit with mail offers and local Muscatine druggist mentions.
Park Avenue M E church Ladies Aid held a pleasant session at Halstead street. many women attended and enjoyed a social time afterward. Local stock yards progress cited with weather permitting. open in two weeks and described as among the finest in the state.
Muscatine high school basketball team will leave Saturday noon for Davenport to face the Moline high five in a curtain raiser for the Davenport Peoria game. A large crowd is expected as the team aims for another victory and plans a later series with Davenport.
The February issue of Association Men lauds Muscatine and Manager Kautz for canceling a game with the Crescents of Patterson New Jersey after exposing the professional team’s bogus amateur registration. The Muscatine act is praised as a strong stand for amateur athletics and a step toward solving the amateur basketball problem.
West Liberty Iowa January 30 Special The end of the second day’s checker tournament results show Nichols of Perry in leading with a score of 47. The standings include Wasson Marshalltown 41 Roberts Perry 35 Reynolds Nichols 47 Allee Newell 29 Stone Davenport 19 Brunner Des Moines 25 Jennings Des Moines 23 Dudley Des Moines 23 Swem West Liberty 25 Sleepy Eye Flour for good baking, give it a trial.
Fort Collins report says Muscatine basketball overcame altitude disadvantage to defeat Colorado Agriculture College 33 to 25. The Hawkeyes trailed most of the game, used speed and long shots to break open the lead in the final ten minutes, then head for Longmont for a two game series.
Members of the Y M C A boys department will hold a banquet February 5 at the association building. W H Babcock state secretary will speak. The event features 6 30 p m service by the ladies auxiliary and remarks by several speakers. J A Whitmore will visit next week to organize Bible classes and support religious work.
Mrs. A B Robinson of Decorah Iowa leaves for home aboard the Wilton train after visiting her sister Mrs A Hubacher at 1933 Lucas Street whom she had not seen for over two decades.
The article warns that most appendicitis sufferers are constipated. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild remedy that stimulates the liver and bowels to restore natural function and advises against substitutes. Address: A. W. Morgan 107 W 2nd St.
The Lily and the Prince, a sixteenth century romance, played at the Grand Opera House last evening. Miss Marguerite Blake impressed as Angela di Savelli though Miss Mildred Holland was missed, with strong supporting cast and tasteful costumes enhancing the period atmosphere.
Advertisement by Titus Loan and Investment Co led by G. M. Titus promotes first mortgage farm loans with safety likened to government bonds. Amounts from 100 to 10000 dollars with interest and principal collected at no charge to the investor. 213
The University of Iowa medical department has sent twelve bone boxes to state high schools to aid physiology teaching. Forty schools are on the waiting list as cities arrange to receive the materials in the spring term. Each box and bone is numbered for maximum educational value.
Miss Stella Keller of West Liberty and Mrs. W H Marsteller visited Mrs A Marolf on Sunday. A men s mass meeting gathered at the M E church in West Liberty. Miss Bessie Hudson of Iowa City stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Hudson. Miss Clara Marolf and Lee Marolf called on Miss Ar tie Gates in West Liberty. Misses Jean and Hazel Nichols of West Liberty called on Miss Dorothy Evans Saturday afternoon.
A local notice offers to furnish surety bonds for administrators guardians executors trustees and similar roles for a nominal fee. Signed by G. M. Titus and located at 213 Iowa Ave.
Local artists from Davenport and nearby towns recount Paderewski appearance in Clinton before several hundred fans. He played a balanced program including the Shu bert Liszt group and the Hungarian Rhapsody, thrilling audiences with his personality and mastery. The artist traveled in a private car with a staff, touring mainly from his car.
A shopper warns her grocer she will shop elsewhere if he doesn’t stock OUR-PIE Preparation. She claims to craft better Lemon Chocolate and Custard pies using the ready to use package. Each package yields two large pies for 19 cents and can serve as a pudding sauce or cake filling. order a dozen.
Jan 30 WYMAN The Ladies' Aid society will meet Wednesday at Mrs. Rob Turkington's for an all day gathering. Lela and Jesse Havenhill of Cairo visited Bert Lemon. Several locals are recovering from illnesses including measles. Various townsfolks made short visits to Winfield and with neighbors for help and company.
Bloomington ILL January revival reports 147 converts at the tabernacle Rev William Sunday preaches on Morality to thousands. A card club of farmers dissolves after Sunday sermons and forms a weekly prayer meeting. Mrs Sunday receives a bouquet at Elks event.
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