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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
2
Governor Cummins seeks first hand information about the Davenport assault on Civic Federation witnesses who aided in saloon prosecutions. If warranted, the governor may offer a reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Muscatine Launch club received a letter from Commodore W F Bishop stating Pope Boat Company may move here, seeking a factory site and building along the Mississippi. No cash bonus requested. about 15 000 dollars stock may be offered if the deal proceeds. The plant would start with 25 workers and could double with a better location.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio sponsor. Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesalers endorse. Cure taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price one dollar per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation sold by all druggists.
The new swimming pool donated by Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Musser and son Cliff was officially opened with a reception and program at the Y M C A in Muscatine. Attorney E. M. Warner spoke on baths and the pool’s benefits, and donors presented the gift before a large crowd.
The YWCA board yesterday discussed hiring a physical director and extending class privileges for fall. The organization reports good standing and plans to secure new quarters soon. June statistics show 129 room calls, 2 boarding inquiries, 3 employments, 219 phone calls, 1192 cafeteria meals, and various class meetings. One life member and seven active members were added.
Mrs Mary Hoffman was elected president of the Major John Circle at yesterday’s annual officers election held at Mrs E B Lewis home 616 East Sixth street. A sewing bee and refreshments followed. Other officers named included Vice President Mrs Charles St Clair Secretary Mrs Helen Mark Treasurer Mrs Maude McCord and purchasing committee Mrs Isabel Norton Mrs Mantie Miller and Mrs M Zettler.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Amnica Salve as healing burns wounds sores and piles. Sold for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store, highlighting its reputed effectiveness and availability.
County auditor A S Lawrence reports a statement of general consent allowing intoxicating liquors to be sold in Muscatine city. The document is open for inspection under state code and will be canvassed by the Board of Supervisors at the courthouse starting August 3, 1908.
An advertisement for ZEMO from E. W. Rose Medicine Co. claims instant itch relief and dandruff cure. It touts germ destruction, prevention of hair loss, and adds that hair becomes glossy with a clean healthy scalp. Available for sale everywhere with samples offered.
Miss Hattie Shaffer of Rock Island arrives in Lone Tree on Saturday for a brief visit with friends. Miss Lenora Miller also returns Saturday evening from a prior visit, marking a quiet social interval in the town.
Mrs Izner and daughter Mrs Hill visited Springdale with business calls near Lime City Iowa. Mr and Mrs Wm Clark of Tipton Iowa conducted business in Springdale Friday. Miss Ruth Williams helps Grandmother Williams near Cedar Valley with housework. Lewis Bailey plans a future move to West Liberty Indiana. Ed Tucker and sister Bridget left Monday for the north.
Relatives from Cone and Cedar Rapids visited the James Robison home. The Epworth league ice cream social Friday night drew a good crowd and added funds to the treasury. Buell and Harris couples plan a Cedar River camping trip for a week. Holdeman family left for Peoria after visiting Mrs. Hamilton and other relatives.
Tom Watson has been notified of his nomination, easing suspense felt by Taft and Bryan as the Clinton Herald reports on the political development.
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