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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
4
The summer term begins June 29 at Leverich Normal and Training School and runs until the July examination. It offers thorough review of common branches for second or third class certificates and intensive study in Algebra Physics Economics and Civics for first grade certificates.
Local notices promote fine box paper and tablets at Bestenlehner's and savings on buggies from Bowman. A two acre house is for sale by John A. Robbins. Masons F L Bills and G t A Riemcke depart Davenport for Lone Tree to initiate a class. Candy Kitchen offers better candy and more value. Blanche Harris returns from Princeton Illinois after six weeks with Mrs. Mull. Doctors discuss inhalation therapy for tuberculosis. Gilmore party from Bainbridge Pa. leaves for Muscatine expected by July.
Nassau William Senior, the English political economist, often visited Lord Lansdowne at Lansdowne House. During one gathering, he wrote abstractedly in a room filled with people while Tom Moore sang, and when asked if he liked the music he replied, No, it does not disturb me in the least. Pray go on.
A physician attending a patient was joined by her husband who asked if there was any need for unnecessary anxiety about his wife. The exchange was noted in the Argonaut column.
A playful confrontation erupts as a tenant alleges the bed has been slept in, while the landlord retorts that the bed is intended for use. The exchange centers on housing trust and tenant expectations in a tense moment.
Mrs. Puffer explains she applied a coat of white enamel to a brown and discolored pipe. The exchange centers on the renovation choice and its surprising appearance.
An advertisement touts relief from biliousness malaria and constipation using J King s New Life Pills priced at 25 cents from Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store.
Miss Laurentia Rolland and Miss Elizabeth Healey graduated with highest honors at St Matthias Parochial School. The afternoon program featured a strong musical display, ornate decorations, and a series of vocal and instrumental numbers by the students, concluding with Rev F J Leonard conferring diplomas.
Homing pigeons freed in Racine Wisconsin arrived there in four hours. Owner Dr C F Hahn plans sending more birds to Centerville Mayesville Topeka and McPherson with distances ranging from 300 to 600 miles. A prize race with Milwaukee birds is planned for early August in Racine.
Detroit hosts the Millers National Federation for its annual convention. Attendance is large and the day is filled with routine proceedings and organizational business.
Frank Ashcraft promotes Clark and Jewel gas stoves highlighting home comfort and efficient cooking with gas.
W W Gentry, pioneer of animal acts on tour, first staged a show in Bloomington Indiana with brothers J B and later added W and Frank. The Gentrys built a traveling circus aimed at delighting children and rivaling Santa Claus in many American households.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Grace Lutheran Church met in the church parlors led by Miss Ada Hoover. A program titled the Rose featured papers on red white yellow and pink flowers and their meanings, with vocal and piano solos by Miss Gretchen Riemenschneider and Miss Ruth Finley. Rev H F Martin spoke on missionary work and heathen progress. next meeting set for July 14 at a home with refreshments. Picnickers planned to return this evening at 8 50.
The Woman's Mission Circle of the First Baptist church met at 505 West Third Street hosted by Mrs J Ka Selden with thirty five members present. Mrs E E Holmes led a program of piano selections and the group discussed Missions in Cuba and Porto Rico. Refreshments were served by Mrs Coyner and Mrs Dr Morgan. The next meeting is set for July 14.
Mrs T H Ogilvie hosted a miscellaneous shower at the East Sixth Street home in compliment to Miss Mollie Fuhlman and her upcoming marriage to Arthur Padgett later this month. The party featured about 18 guests with plants and flowers decorating the rooms.
The Woman's Home Missionary society of the First Methodist church meets tomorrow at 3 PM at Mrs P M Musser's home 518 West Second Street. The session is led by Mrs Will Grady. Miss Harriet Rice presents a full report of the district convention.
Graduating class members from Van Atta and Elfers business college traveled by Milwaukee train to Cranston Iowa to spend the day with Archie Hunter, a former student. They were met at the station by hayracks.
The Royal Neighbors of America will hold a business meeting at Woodman hall this evening. Five candidates will be initiated and three applications balanced. The Wilton assembly report will be read and other business attended to. Refreshments will be served. A large attendance is expected.
The Golden Thimble Bee met at Mrs. Riddle's East Seventh Street home for a cheerful afternoon of sewing and refreshments. Members shared conversation and crafts in a relaxed social gathering.
The Maccabee Lodge conducted its regular weekly meeting last evening with usual business completed and a short social session. Two applications for membership were received.
The couple, Miss Margaret Ryan and Louis B Demming of Muscatine, recently wed at the bride’s Lennox Iowa home. Demming serves as superintendent for the local Prudential Insurance branch, and they will reside in this city.
Brethren are called to attend tomorrow evening at 7:30 sharp to perform the second degree. All in good standing are invited. Per W. M.
In district court the partnership of F. A. Duffy and R. D. Stevens and Company is dissolved and the plaintiff awarded 1412. A divorce is granted to Anna Pifka from Frederick Pifka. A petition filed accuses C. T. Gremmel of lease breach on 206 West Second Street seeking 340 from Charles Volz.
Muscatine Woodmen Camp 106 approves a special coach trip to the Woodmen head camp in Peoria on June 12. The delegation and drill team will depart Sunday morning, ride attached to No 62, arrive by 5 37, pay 3 70 round trip, and stay until the next Saturday. The drill team aims for junior contest prizes with regular practice.
Prof W F Barr of Drake University warns teachers to balance morals and community wishes at a Teachers Institute. He says successful teachers serve local needs and avoid factional conflict, while a long list of institute attendees names many local women and educators.
The Commercial Club outlines plans for new quarters and will submit the matter to members by circular letter and immediately hold a meeting.
In a mountainous region teachers face reform doubts about grammar. A question asks if flew is regular or irregular. A rear-guard teacher offers a reasoning based on the bird type, claiming a straight line for wild geese and a zigzag for peckwoods, a rational but flawed conclusion.
A critic recalls how artists miss details and misplace facts from ancient to modern times. The anecdote cites Royal Academy painters, Goodall laborers, and a misdrawn Roman soldier smoking, plus Turner's rainbow and ship rigging errors.
Bor creates eye catching o G style baked goods using Medal Flour to showcase skill and craft. A brief note highlights tasty results and confident presentation.
Members of the W R C decorated the graves of their deceased members at two cemeteries this afternoon. They met at Mrs. Barnard’s home before departing by car, carrying many wreaths and flowers. The cars were boarded at the switch at 2 o'clock.
Potsdam June 10 Empress Augusta Victoria riding with the emperor fell from her horse but sustained no serious injuries. The incident was witnessed during a routine outing and her condition is described as acceptable.
The Muscatine Commercial Club may take offices on the top floor of the Hershey State Bank building. The decision will be sent to members by circular within days. The change needs more yearly funds but is expected to pay off through higher membership and improved facilities. A meeting will decide the action soon.
The American Federation of Labor plans a formal statement Friday to demand a plank opposing injunction abuse and to protest declaring confidence in state court integrity. Labor leaders press for a stronger declaration of principles at the national convention.
Mt. Clemens is described as the Mineral Bath City. travel there requires no car changes via the Grand Trunk Railway System. A descriptive pamphlet and timetable are mailed free on request to Geo. W. Vaux at 135 Adams St Chicago.
Passenger No 401 departs, freight departs. All trains run daily except Sunday. W S Underdonk is the agent.
Train timetable shows eastbound service with freight and passenger cars and times around 2:30 am 5:50 pm 7:58 am 11:44 pm. Mentions April 9 1905 and multiple numbered trains. Records are incomplete but indicate freight and passenger services.
Wilton trains operate daily with main line and branch services. Arrivals and departures at Muscatine include No 504 at 6 25 am No 505 at 8 00 am No 300 at 9 15 am No 501 at 12 35 pm No 502 at 3 20 pm No 508 at 3 30 pm No 4 0? am No 19 daily No 9 daily no stop No 5 daily no stop and early morning runs.
Train times for Muscatine and surrounding towns listed with No. 4 2 6 lines and connections. North bound No. 5 1 runs late evening to morning. No. 6 operates Monday. No. 2 connects at Wapello with Burlington line. No. 4 links with Iowa Central at Elsick Junction. Saturday and weekday variations noted.
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