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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
6
Chicago witnesses two major bouts as Gans faces Nelson in Frisco and McFarland collides with Welsh in Milwaukee. The era’s seasoned rivals clash as pundits pick Gans and McFarland to prevail, despite Welsh and Packey challenging each bout with determined bids at 133 pounds.
The article argues Gans should box rings around Nelson and likely land ten blows per Nelson’s one. It predicts Nelson may tire and be knocked out within ten rounds, while Packey is favored to stop Welsh in ten to twelve rounds. Both bouts expected to draw record crowds.
Take warning text promotes Electric Bitters as a quick cure for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Advertisement notes price 50 cents and mentions Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Pittsburg, Pa., July 4. The Pirates rocked the Cubs at Exposition park, scoring seven runs while Chicago managed only zero. The decisive win adds pressure on the Cubs and strengthens the Pirates’ pennant push as Sox prepare for battles with the Browns.
San Francisco July 4. Lightweight champ Joe Gans and challenger Battling Nelson meet today at 2 15 pm Pacific time for the title and a share of gate receipts with referee Joe Welsh. Odds favor Gans as both fighters enter peak condition for a scheduled 45 rounds.
The Keokuk party aboard the Viviane includes John Leisy and Chas Carter as passengers while Mr Cosgrove also joins. R. E. Spangler commands the Viviane as engineer, noted as a top riverman. The float glides along with the jolliest demeanor of the group amid the fleet’s upkeep.
National League Pittsburg defeated Chicago 7 to 0 and New York beat Philadelphia 8 to 3. Boston edged Brooklyn 3 to 1. American League Chicago-St Louis game postponed due to wet grounds. Detroit defeated Cleveland 6 to 9 and Washington beat New York 7 to 4. Philadelphia-Boston game postponed by rain. Three I League Dubuque won 2 to Cedar Rapids in seventeen innings. All others postponed by rain. Central Association Burlington 5 Ottumwa 3. Waterloo 3 Keokuk 1 ten innings. Quincy Jacksonville game postponed by rain.
A river gossip item from Davenport reports Gosch’s butcher business failing and Gosch drowning sorrow on the Majestic Mississippi. The piece mentions events at a St Louis meeting, a potential race career for Commodore Bishop, and various figures like Secretary Asthal ter and Dr George M Phillips amid boat fleet chatter.
The ad touts Gold Medal Flour as the source of superior bread. It highlights the brand's promise of light texture and reliable results for home bakers.
A quote traces changes in polite greeting from hats off to a mere nod or grunt among men of quality. It notes the decline of ladies’ propriety by remaining uncovered and recalls Lord D’s long habit of bareheadedness in the opera crush room.
Clearest home baking tip urges using Gold Medal Flour for angel food cake. The note quotes Clementine and Belinda endorsing the product.
In a July Fourth reminiscence, the piece recalls John Adams born in 1735 and Thomas Jefferson born in 1743. It notes both died on July 4, 1826, and outlines Adams's roles from the Continental Congress to presidency and Jefferson’s rise, presidency, and major acts including the Louisiana Purchase and militia reorganization.
For the first time in six years all members of Mrs. May Lewis family gathered at 1104 Park Avenue to mark her 83rd birthday with a day of amusements and a noon dinner. Neighbors and friends visited as notes from Park Avenue Church and local residents describe ongoing social and travel details.
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