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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
2
An analysis shows widespread price increases across meat groceries bread coffee and sugar with 19 to 20 percent rises in groceries and higher costs for cloths shoes and rent. The piece cites pure food laws tighter inspections and tariff effects as drivers while newspapers remain comparatively affordable.
Senor Ramon Reyes Lala attracted thousands with an illustrated talk titled The Philippines and Their People. He described the islands as beautiful and potentially great under American guidance, and spoke of Filipino history, culture, and impending development.
Port Allen Iowa residents share visits and travels during July. C W Bangs and wife stay at H F Babbitt home. A D McDaniel returns home. Miss Kilgore, a WCTU organizer and lecturer, visited Alex McCullough and attended a Sunday morning service. C R Chown family joined a surprise birthday dinner for Mrs Mary Daniels in Cone. Geneve Miller plans August move to Oregon to teach.
Government orders bar naming boats and public works after living military or government officials. The Col Mackenzie and Major Mackenzie dredge boats and the General Mackenzie dredge will be renamed. The change follows War Secretary Taft's directive issued months ago to curb such honorees after various squabbles. The Roosevelt commission trip begins September 26, with plans to inspect harbors, canals, and river works before meeting in Keokuk on October 1.
Mrs H B Watters hosts a six o clock dinner with Rev and Mrs Collins Dr and Mrs Struble and others. Movements include E C Nichols visiting Muscatine and Miss Celia Clarke touring Muscatine. Opal Ritchie arrives from Des Moines while Kate Wright returns from Davenport. many locals visit Muscatine and Des Moines during the week. Dr Hale’s Household Ointment advertised for itching skin conditions.
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