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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
2
A promotional note extols Malta-Vita as a nourishing breakfast option rich in white wheat and barley malt extract. It claims doctors prescribe malt extract to strengthen weak stomachs and blood, noting the product aids digestion and offers high nutritive value without glucose sweetness.
The Waterways Journal defends steamboating and dismisses sensational reports of the Quincy accident near La Crosse Wisconsin. It notes no fire, no loss of life, and explains boats can reach shore quickly in upriver conditions. It claims traffic on the Mississippi is increasing and asserts dam damage caused the sinking.
Chris Ludi suffered a double fracture of the left arm near the wrist after a fall down stairs at a Sycamore Street gambling house. The fracture was reduced by Dr. Beveridge. Witnesses disagree on the cause with Ludi claiming he was thrown out while others say he toppled after grabbing his winnings.
Public health notice urges households to stock a readiness kit for sudden diarrheal illness including dysentery flux and cholera. Advises keeping essentials at home to manage outbreaks and protect family members.
Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam advertised as a reliable remedy for all loose bowels conditions. The copy notes it is sold by all druggists and implies broad availability.
Word reaches here that August Gatzke a former city resident died July 15 in Littleton Iowa from heart disease. He was 78 and lived with his son in law John F Kaufmann at the time of death. He was born February 8 1888 in Province Posen Germany married Juliana Welk February 27 1856. He emigrated to the United States in 1888 and lived in Muscatine County and Cedar County before moving with Kaufmann to Buchanan County. Interment was in St Michael's Lutheran cemetery near Littleton with funeral by Rev. M Jahr. He leaves his widow and Kaufmann eight grandchildren and five other heirs.
Wilton township Democrats met yesterday to choose delegates for the county convention to be held in the city Saturday afternoon. Delegates named include John Beimford R N McSwiggin Edward McSwiggin H A Smith T T Russell George Sherberger Peter Rinnisland John Brugman George W Klein William Mahoney George Angerer A E Stigers J F Marolf and D J Dwyer with John Beimford chosen as committeeman for the term.
Ainsworth Iowa residents and visitors share travel and social news. F D Harding visits Burlington while several locals travel to Muscatine for visits and Chau tauqua. Guests include Misses Shannon of Longton, Nicholson and Miller from Washington, and Mrs. Fannie Rowan heading to Westboro for winter.
Richland Iowa updates list visiting relatives from Fremont Harper Pleasant Plain Anamosa and Georgia with brief mentions of travel for funerals picnics and local calls. Residents include Sidmore Latta Kurtz Ward Jones Mellicker Wayman and the Allen families with several small social movements and a Friends Sunday school picnic.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts burns and wounds with a 25 cent price and guarantee. Mentions Havercamp's Prescription Dro Stare in small print.
In a Philadelphia doubleheader yesterday the Chicago White Sox dropped five of six games. Plank tossed a strong opener for the Athletics shutting the Sox to three hits. The second game featured wild control from Waddell as walks and a hit batter plated Isbell. Only one National League game was played with the Giants beating the Pirates 3 to 0.
National League New York beat Pittsburg 5 0 and Philadelphia took two wins over Chicago 5 1 and 4 2. New York also defeated Detroit 5 4 in ten innings and 9 0 in another game. Cleveland won 3 2 against Boston. Washington 2 over St. Louis. American Association Milwaukee beat Louisville 3 2. Kansas City beat Toledo 4 3. Minneapolis defeated Indianapolis 3 2. Three League Rock Island 9 Decatur 1. Cedar Rapids 7 Springfield 9. Peoria Davenport tied. Bloomington 7 Dubuque unknown. Western Seaboards Sioux City defeated Denver 5 2 in first game and 35 2 in ten innings second game. Lincoln swept Pueblo 5 2 and 14 1. Omaha 9 Des Moines M forfeit.
Chicago faces Boston as St Louis meets Brooklyn Cincinnati plays New York and Pittsburg takes on Philadelphia No other games scheduled today in the league program.
Merritt Sun reports travel visits including Rush Wallace at Omaha and Jos Mahaffy from Burlington. Social calls span Sperry Oakville and Me taropolis with several dinners, piano recital plans, and relatives visiting in Iowa and Nebraska. The death of Joseph M Kinhead at 69 ends a long local life, a former justice of the peace and Presbyterian-turned United Presbyterian church member. funeral at his residence Thurston July 26 at 2 pm.
In Conesville on Sunday the Sandy Grove team defeated Conesville 7 to 6 after a 12th inning score. The report also notes local visits and family news including births and travel from several residents such as M Joyvee of Wessington and Mrs. H H English, plus relatives in Davenport and Muscatine.
Miss Eva Delap celebrates her twelfth birthday with an afternoon party on Wednesday July 25. Guests include Edith, Marie Jean, Marguerite, Alice Sullivan, Maude Smith, Lena Van Horn, and many others. Miss Eva and friends enjoyed games ice cream and cake at the home of Mrs. J. S. Sullivan in Columbus Junction.
Lincoln Iowa residents enjoyed a pleasant day on the banks of the own river with Mesdames P Hauri and C Wiese and several Misses from Muscatine. The group included Messrs Alfred and Oscar Wiese and others. buzz of balloon ascension at Lone Tree drew many locals while Miss Minnie Hauri attends an institute in Iowa City.
Rates set by Muscatine North and South Railway for July 19 to 27 include round trip tickets Elrick Junction to Muscatine for 1.20, Wapello to Muscatine 0.90, Grandview to Muscatine 0.60. Train No 4 departs Muscatine at 6 p m except July 23 26 27 when it leaves at 10 p m. Return validity until July 28. G B Birch and C Howard officials.
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