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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1909
Page
5
Big Ed Reulbach pitched the Cubs to a 3 1 victory over the Giants in New York. His fast speed and Johnny Evers’ wit outmatched Muggs and his crew, starting the Cubs’ winning streak with a clean opening win.
American League scores show Chicago 4 Philadelphia 3 and others with Detroit 6 Boston 0. National League games include New York 1 Chicago 3 and Pittsburg 9 Boston 0 with several rain delays. Minor leagues report Davenport 9 Bloomington 1 and Dubuque 22 1 Decatur 1 3 plus Kewanee 4 Ottumwa 3 and Hannibal 6 Quincy 4.
Muscatine will likely not be represented at the Davenport regatta on August 18 and 19 during carnival week. The Planet II will not enter the $1,000 Burlington race, and Hanley expects no Muscatine boats in Davenport or Peoria events. A few river enthusiasts may attend Burlington to watch if the event proceeds. Davenport race program lists 20-ft class, 32-ft class, 26-ft class, canopy boats, and a grand free for all with vessels 40 feet or under, plus marine merchandise prizes and two top cups.
Wilton hosts Iowa City Greys and falls 3 to 2 after costly misplays in late innings. Murphy and Mason pitched well for Wilton with only four hits by visitors, while Wambacher allowed six hits and received solid support.
Mr. A. W. Morgan announces he has secured the agency for Zemo the remedy for eczema pimples dandruff blackheads and scalp diseases. Zemo is a clean liquid for external use that provides relief and cures by destroying the germ that causes skin conditions. Morgan will show proof of remarkable cures.
Mrs. George Trafton of Cushing Minnesota arrived and is visiting with her daughter Mrs. F I Annel at 314 Pine Street during her stay in the city.
Dixon Ill July 23 Special The Muskies under Walt Davis were routed by the Browns 7 to 1 in a lopsided setback. Terry wore down Muscatine defense while Nance was brought in to spark a comeback but failed. Pelletier pitched well for Dixon with a lone run allowed, while Merritt supported the Browns with strong defense.
Herman Gremmel has operated a long established tobacco business on Sec ond street for thirty years. He makes Masqueta and Monarque cigars, sells pipes and tobaccos, and runs a post card stand. He recently signed a year’s advertising contract with the Journal, with ads to appear on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
Viola Morey, 11 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Morey of 215 West Second Street, died Thursday at 4 PM from spinal meningitis after a period of illness. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 PM from the family residence.
Constable Haney serves an attachment notice on Mrs. Christopherson for $68.25 on a note to Lady Burton. Language barriers delayed the process until an interpreter clarified the situation. Shell shipments to Leo H. Hirsch Co. are held pending court decision.
An advertisement touts Samose as a flesh forming food and health restorer. It claims nine of ten should use it to gain healthy weight, noting no starch or pepsin and no nauseating prep. Users weigh before use and monitor weekly gains. Morgan offers a full refund if unsatisfied.
About 150 members, friends and parents attended the German Evangelical Sunday school picnic at Weed park. They arrived by the 2 PM car, enjoyed games and lawn sports, then shared a 6 PM picnic supper prepared by church ladies before returning home on the 10 PM car. A separate Rebekah Mite Sewing society party for Mrs Norwood of Chicago featured a 6:30 lawn supper and 8:30 departure.
Walter B. Dillon of Chicago will discuss socialism at the corner of Second and Sycamore streets on Saturday night July 24 at 8 o'clock. The Muscatine socialist branch brings him to speak, and he has toured Oklahoma and Texas before heading to Colorado for statewide socialist events.
A local report describes a Monday evening sermon on Socialism by a self-styled soap-box orator. The speaker, an educated man, spoke about his path to socialism through labor and study and ended by naming a local socialist as a standard for loyalty and sacrifice.
An observer notes many men women boys and girls quietly advance socialism with modesty and dedication while questioning why one person’s efforts were singled out during Monday evening’s talk despite numerous contributors working for the same cause.
The Colonel Hare Circle plans an August 10 observance for survivors of Companies A and C First Iowa Infantry. The event, likely at Weed Park, will include entertainment, a noon dinner, and addresses as part of the annual Wilson's Creek anniversary program.
Ida Warfield of Iowa, delegate from the state to the Grand Army of the Republic national encampment, sails for Salt Lake City in August to join the convention from the 10th to the 13th. She belongs to Col Hare Circle, Ladies of the G A R, and her selection honors the circle members.
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