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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
2
Final preparations underway as veteran attendees and autos are arranged for the G A Tt encampment. Committees meet at the Commercial club to finalize details with expectations of very large turnout surpassing Des Molinos. Visitors will be met on incoming trains and transported to quarters by automobile Monday night and all day Tuesday.
A. W. Morgan promotes Foley Kidney Pills for quick and permanent relief of kidney and bladder troubles and irregularities among middle aged and elderly people. The ad emphasizes broad effectiveness and lasting results.
Former high school instructor Robert McDonald, who taught here two years ago, arrived in the city for a short visit on his way home from Colorado to Ohio NJ. He now teaches at the University of Colorado and will attend Columbia University next year on a scholarship. The retired coach mentored basketball and baseball, and led a successful athletic field meet during his stay.
The local Button Workers Union announces officers chosen yesterday evening. President Dan Borgstadt led with 237 votes, C. Wilson is Business Agent with 237, and Pearl McGill is Recording Secretary with 282 votes. Executive board includes Lena Grunder, D C Wilson, Emma Drisch, Pearl McGill, Claus Lemkau, John Totrick, Frank Fuller. Delegates to the Trades and Labor assembly include Charles Reynolds, Claus Lemkau, John Horwig, D C Wilson, Earl Mann. Detailed votes list multiple candidates and tallies.
Wapello residents Mr. and Mrs. C F Johnson and daughter Miss Jonnie, with Dr and Mrs Rex Henry, took a Sunday automobile trip to Middletown and Brighton where W. 34 Pendapent will teach in the coming year. Derexa Rebokals lodge elected officers N G Mrs Ollie Carey and others. Mae Kelly initiated. Refreshments served amid June roses and ferns. Oak Myers and visitor from Portland went to Kolthsburg. Anna Warren and Jenno were mentioned.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Troot-Gaae antiseptic foot powder, claiming it eases new shoe discomfort, relieves swollen feet and blisters, and offers instant relief for tired feet. It markets one size smaller after use and urges buyers not to accept substitutes with trial offers and a postal address.
The Juniors and Seniors of Muscatine high school attended a banquet at the Muscatine Launch club with seventyfive guests. Principal Glen E True acted as toastmaster delivering clever remarks and urging the class of graduates to stay on the right path. Elmer Bloom Mil ford Guthrie Clyde Parks Miss Nellie Fisher and the Trinity church Guild provided toasts and music for a memorable evening.
A republication of community items notes last Saturday in Riverside with Johnson spending time with friends. Sam H. Erwin of this city graduates this year at the state university and plans to pursue law after the arts college. Up-to-dates host Mrs. W S Grimes entertained. Eastern Star held a meeting with three candidates initiated. Families from Mascatine visited Wapello. High school debates at the Presbyterian church feature the Boys Debating Society and Clionians with races and music. Commencement plans change with Frank A. Gageby delivering Mountains and Molecules. Foster reports a wind and rain storm, a 102 degree day, and local social visits plus school term notes and church events.
Col J A Ockerson of St Louis predicts permanent river improvements will unleash vast traffic on the Mississippi and other rivers. He compares river progress to Europe’s shift after neglect, arguing rail expansions cost more than river development and water routes can move freight faster than rail in many cases. He notes rail schedules delay freight, and river transport offers speed and capacity.
Colonel Ockerson and Hoehag advocate permanent riverbank and channel fixes to ensure dependable traffic. They compare progress to Europe where river commerce thrives after sufficient improvements, noting U.S. population growth will eventually raise river use and need for navigable waterways.
H. M. Young Peters of The Sun Lake View Ohio writes of intense suffering after meals. He reports Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets eased pain after first doses and a second bottle restored his digestion and health. Sold by all dealers.
Amish community in Anish, Ia reports guests Harry Moore and Mrs Gardner from Wellman. Children day observed at M.B.E church with picnic and program on June 11. Franklin quarterly meeting Saturday 2 pm with preaching by Dr. Boatman and love feast before communion. M.B.E church builds cement walks and fences. Will Miller builds a new barn. Champion Hill tea next Sunday. Mrs Kauffman of Texas visiting. Sami Miller listed.
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