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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1908
Page
4
Vanishing cream cures sunburn and other local notices
Local brief set includes a mix of city social notes from Clinton to Davenport, new business items, visiting relatives, and a long narrative on Argentinian provinces and railway expansion, mentioning trains, hotels, and luxury travel amid regional development.
Delta Upsilon Sorority Outing Aboard Columbia
A party of twenty Davenport high school sorority girls and escorts were entertained by Miss Lot tie Blair on an afternoon and moonlight excursion aboard the steamer Columbia from Davenport to Muscatine and back Saturday evening. An excellent supper was served and social games were enjoyed during the trip. The party returned to Davenport at 7 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Upsilon Sorority
Davenport High School
Columbia
Davenport
Muscatine
Lottie Blair
Peaches from Texas Arrive Direct to Muscatine Market
Acar of Texas ships Elberta peaches in bushel baskets directly from the orchard to Muscatine. Order early to secure the finest peaches for canning, offered by Chris Otto's Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acar
Texas
Muscatine
Chris
Otto
Inspections at Mt Pleasant for inmate transfers
County Clerk W S McKee J W Eells and George J Lange visited Mt Pleasant to inspect state hospital patients from Muscatine county. They plan exchanges to move patients between the county farm and the state institution to improve care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hospital
W. S. McKee
J. W. Eells
George J. Lange
Mt. Pleasant
Muscatine County
Argentina Faces Growth Through Rail Network Expansion
The article praises Argentina as a growing South American power noting its vast size, industrial drive, and diverse exports. It highlights 14,000 miles of rail lines in operation, with 900 miles built recently, fueling sugar refining, silk, wine, dairy, and flour mill industries and expanding Brazil trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Republic
Brazil
Argentina’s Wealth and Trade Grow Across Regions
The article surveys Argentina’s expanding wealth from north to south, noting rich grazing lands in the south, extensive livestock and crop production, and rising exports. It highlights cattle, sheep, wheat, flax, and rising ocean shipments, with a focus on major ports Bahia Blanca Rosario and Buenos Aires and a budding foreign commerce of about 600 million dollars. The writer praises progress and hints at Andean beauty and historic Mendoza Cordova as notable sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Tierra del Fuego
Tucuman
Jujuy
Salta
Santa Fe
Cordova
Buenos Aires
South America
Atlantic Ocean
Argentina
Republic
Patawonia
Kansas
Dakota
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Bahia Blanca
Rosario
River Plate
Rio de la Plata
Andes
Mendoza
Local Episcopal Church Club Leads Early Endowment Gift
Trinity Church club of the local Episcopal church subscribes to the diocese of Iowa endowment fund reaching fifty thousand dollars. Bishop Morrison of Davenport gratefully notes the club as the first subscription and commends its timely generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Organization
Trinity Church Club
Episcopal Church
Diocese of
Iowa
Morrison
Davenport
Lyell Hawley Ready to Leave Hospital Soon
Lyell Hawley writes he can move with crutches and plans to leave the hospital after eight weeks of confinement. His father George R. Hawley says Lyell should be home by the end of the week as the fracture has knitted well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyell Hawley
George R. Hawley
Lyell
Aledo Looks to Interurban Rail Link to Rock Island Southern
Aledo borrows state interest and bond support to snag a stub from the Rock Island Southern line now under construction between Rock Island and Monmouth. Citizens meeting chaired by State's Attorney Graham backs a $100,000 bond issue and assigns a five member committee to push the plan while promising the main line could be ready in eight to nine months with Edward Creek crossing priced at $400,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aledo
Mercer County
Messrs. Walsh
Davenport
McCullough
Monmouth
Owl Club Rooms
Rock Island Southern Railroad
Rock Island
Graham
Chas. Detwiler
Judgment for tender in Family theatre case
Judge H S Howe awarded C F Hillman $20 against J C Sodini for the tender before suit in a suit for 70 for services. Sodini's counterclaim won $1. Hillman acted as stage manager at the Family theatre and appeared in vaudeville acts for pay. Court aired the matter with these results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Howe
C. F. Hillman
J. C. Sodini
Sodini
Hillman
Family Theatre
Justice Court
Funeral for George Lamar Set for 2:30 Tomorrow
The funeral for George Lamar will be held at 2 30 in the afternoon from the residence of A J Barger at 704 East Seventh Street. Rev P M Conant will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lamar
A. J. Barger
East Seventh Street
P. M. Conant
Physician credits Postum with curing chronic headaches
A Washington physician details years of periodical headaches, sallow skin, and insomnia that vanished after switching from coffee to Postum. He notes weight gain, clearer thinking, and steadier hands, crediting the drink as nourishment with phosphates and albumens. The letter, from Postum Co., urges others to try Postum and mentions related testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash
D. C
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
A Journal Fashion Hint White hat with sequins and ostrich plumes
A fashion note describes a white marine hat richly decorated with gold and white sequins, ostrich plumes, and rose ornaments. The high back low crown design features choux of white maline and a forward dip, suited for very dressy summer costumes.
Local youths depart for Burlington regatta trip
Raymond and Glen Houdek of Muscatine sail in a 15 foot canoe toward Burlington Iowa for the Central States Rowing Association annual regatta. Hundreds of rivermen and clubs from Detroit, Mound City, Central, St. Louis, Keokuk, Quincy and Ft. Madison gather for the event with many rowers entered in diverse events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Glen Houdek
Muscatine
Burlington
Central States’ Rowing Association
Detroit Boat Club
Mound City Rowing Club
Central Rowing Club
Bryan Seeks Colored Vote Amid Fund Drive
Bryan calls on Democratic papers to start campaign funds from subscribers as he plots to erode Republican majorities. He cites telegraphs from Oklahoma City and Memphis confirming dollar subscriptions and mocks Taft on corporate donations. Chicago delegates rally behind Gompers allied AFL politics with Aug. 8 holiday plan and primaries focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Bryan Today
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
News-Scimitar
Memphis
W. H. Taft
Republican National Committee
Taft
Reverend G Meier to Attend Convention
Rev. George Meier pastor of the German Lutheran church goes to Toledo to attend the Mutual Aid Society convention of the German Lutheran church. He was elected a delegate to the national meeting. No services at the local church next Sunday except Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Lutheran Church
Toledo, O
George Meier
Toledo
Mutual Aid Society
Meier
Arate
Elberth peaches go on sale this week by Hahn Brothers
Hahn Brothers & Co announce a Tuesday and Wednesday sale of extra fine large Texas Elberth bushel peaches. Grocers advertise this week as ideal for canning peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberth
Hahn Brothers & Co
Primary election costs in Iowa county unsettled
County Auditor Cheyne reports no warrant received from the state for the state's half of primary costs in Council Bluffs. The $3,600 county expense has officials waiting and some auditors who issued anticipatory warrants may face trouble. State clarification on items is repeatedly requested and reductions by the state are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Cheyne
Secretary of State
Special meeting of Champion Hose Hook and Ladder at Clinton tournament
Notice says the Champion Hose Hook and Ladder company holds a special meeting this evening at 8 o'clock to discuss whether to attend the Clinton tournament. Per order president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion Hose, Hook and Ladder Company
Indiana Sheriff Here Tomorrow
A Rushville Indiana sheriff plans to depart Indianapolis tonight with requisition papers for Joseph Zaehringer a Muscatine man arrested Friday night on burglary charges Indiana officials anticipate his return by train around 4 45 tomorrow amid talk of possible habeas corpus action but no confirmation of a fight against extradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. King
Rushville
Ind
Indianapolis
Joseph Zaehringer
Muscatine
Indiana
Zaehringer
Sheriff King
Wealthy New Jersey widow slain in railroad killing
Mrs Ottillie Eberhard, widow of a Viennese merchant, was murdered and robbed of 2300 dollars on the New York Susquehanna and Western tracks near Rochelle Park New Jersey. Her daughter narrowly escaped four gunshots. Augustus Eberhard, her nephew and fiancé of the daughter, is sought by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackensack
N. J
Ottillie Eberhard
New York
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad
Rochelle
Augustus Eberhard
To a Young Girl by Mary Burt Messer in Century
Literary verse notes address a young girl reading a book. The poem urges brightness and hope, saying the morning of the world lives in her and to rise rejoicing like a lark. It blends imagery of sunlit hair and dew in an uplifting tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Burt Messer
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Bestenlehner’s
Carl Brown
Grace Justus
Clinton, Ia
Ollie Huffman
East Fourth Street
David L. Ewing
Chicago
John A. Robbins
Ebba and
Jennese Abbey
Washington, Ia
Archie Hamilton
East Second Street
Hilda Edling
Omaha, Neb
John Diercks
Bismarck Street
A. S. Boss
Trinity Beachurch
Marie Neff
Fuqua Giants
George Walker
Rosa Siegel
Anna Siegel
Liebbe Urdangen
Lone Tree
Anna Urdangen
Grinnell
Threeden
Chaco
Rio Negro
Republic of Bolivia
Railway of
Chile
Ocean
Miss Blair
East 7Th St
Gus. Koimer
Argentine Republic
John Barrett
The
International Bureau of American Republics
Mississippi
Minnesota
Missouri
Federal Building
Buenos Ayres
R. I. S. Company
Howe
Glen and
Raymond Houdek
Burlington, IA
Gompers
Ill
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Chicago Federation of Labor
Political Action Committee
Independence Party
Pers
Jos. Zaehringer
Mary Eten
SapRiwa
McQuesten & Sawyer CO
Cable’s
West Second Street
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