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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement for Kodol liquid digestive aid asserts immediate relief from stomach pain and irritation. It claims full digestion by stomach and bowels, contrasts with pepsin limitations, and promises a money back guarantee with a signed form from the druggist.
The YMCA board votes to raise regular membership to 8.00, intermediates to 5.50, and juniors to 4.50 as of July 1, with a 50 cent cash payment discount. The change aligns with other associations and funds the new swimming pool’s maintenance.
A Muscatine city council special meeting is held tonight to decide whether brick paving will be laid this summer. City Engineer J J Ryan proposed a new paving district, protests halted action in April, but the matter is to be permanently disposed of this year with minor changes and other subjects may be considered.
The Yeomen gathered at their hall for an engaging business meeting praising growth. Seven candidates were initiated and nine were favored on ballots. Greens led by Miss Hannah Fuhlmann won the membership contest. A two month renewal contest was approved and Yeoman Memorial Sunday was set for June 21 with services and grave decorations. The corner stone laying invitation for the government building was accepted. The next meeting is June 17.
Hazel Dell Illinois reports a flurry of visits with Leon McGinnis and family and others from Muscatine stopping by. Charles Benson, an American Insurance district agent from Monmouth NL, conducted business nearby last week. Local families including Hayes Vanatta and Bridgford members shared Sunday and Friday gatherings, with Edna Krueger helping at the Kimball residence.
The St Matthias school graduation exercises list a Grand Entrance March and a Praise Ye the Lord chorus, with performances by Mary Ankel Elizabeth Healey and multiple junior and senior students. The program includes solos duets and dance pieces, with conferring of graduating honors on Laurentia Rolland and Elizabeth Healey. Class motto Veritas Vincit.
Mrs. John Seiler formerly of Des Moines passed away in Chicago after an operation for gall stones. Survived by seven children. husband predeceased her. She lived on West Eighth Street before moving to Chicago and was aged and respected in the community. Her daughter Mrs. F Beitel housed her at Garfield Sanitarium where the operation occurred.
The Well Informed demand a simple pleasant liquid laxative with known wholesome components. The California Fig Syrup Co. presents Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted, ethically produced remedy. For sale by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
The Muscatine High School class of 1908 alumni reception featured Dr. C A Moore of Davenport speaking on Basic Habits. A varied program followed with music from the Thomas orchestra and readings by Mae Kent and Stella Richard, ending with Moore urging graduates to adopt six habits: observation reading classification thinking conversation and unselfish service.
A short session heard secretary and treasurer reports. Roy Gates announced the officers for the coming year: Executive Committee President Chester Richards Vice president Ed Hughes Secretary Edith Raff Treasurer Blanche Munn. Beard members include Zetta Fesler Ellen Hanley Cliff Richards Lewis Beard and Hazel Mayes.
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