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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1909

Page

6

Muscatine High School faces mass teaching changes

The Auroran reports broad resignations and new appointments as Muscatine High School plans next year. Walter Myers will join the State University of Iowa English department, Katherine Mauthe moves to Fort Dodge, and Flora G Parsons is recruited by Clinton. D. J. McDonald leaves after a noted tenure guiding athletics and the Auroran staff.

Auroran Muscatine High School Board of Education Walter Myers Jacobsen Crystal Falls Mich Katherine Mauthe Fort Dodge High School Myers State University of Iowa Literary Society Flora G. Parsons Board of Education of Clinton Helen Vogt D. J. McDonald McDonald

Finest Hair in Town Parisian Sage Ad Claims Miracle Results

Customer testimonial praises Parisian Sage from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for curing dandruff and preventing hair loss. Advertisement touts guaranteed results, soft glossy hair in two weeks, and offers mail order from Giroux Mfg Co. Buffalo New York for 50 cents with prepaid express shipping.

Tillie Root Webster N. Y Havercamp Mhavercamp Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo Express

Energizing Breakfast Boost With Egg-O-See Flakes

An advertisement praises Egg-O-See Wheat Flakes and E-C Corn Flakes as light yet strengthening breakfast options. It claims they provide all wheat elements, aid restful sleep, steady energy for tomorrow’s work, and protect against nervous headaches, urging readers to choose the Egg-O-See products and watch for the E-C Mark.

Jack, Giant Killer Wins Again in 5–0 Cubs Victory

Pfiester dominated the New York Giants at the West Side, limiting them to eight hits while Chicago’s Cubs posted a 5 to 0 win. The game featured the noted pitcher’s strong outing and the retirement of Rube Marquard, a $10 000 figure. Sox Fail to Break Hoodoo in Washington.

Chicago Pfiester Giants West Side Cubs New York White Sox Washington Joe Cantillon Senators

Lightweight Wrestler Wagner Challenges Muscatine Roster

Henry C. Wagner of Chicago, claiming Illinois lightweight champion status, seeks matches in Muscatine. He weighs 134 pounds, measures five feet four, and says he will face any Muscatine wrestler under 160 pounds. Bull McCleary may accept the challenge, with a decision announced at the Family Theatre on Saturday.

Muscatine Henry C. Wagner Chicago Wagner Illinois George Zesiger Durant

Zemo Promises Instant Relief for Eczema

A. W. Morgan reports Zemo a trustworthy external medicine that stops itching and kills germs. The maker claims it cures more chronic eczema and skin diseases than any other remedy on the market.

Zemo A. W. Morgan

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues

National League games saw Chicago defeat New York 5 to 0 while New York beat Detroit 2 to 1 in American League action. Central Association results included Keokuk upset by Quincy 3 to 4 and Jacksonville past Hannibal 4 to 3. Waterloo defeated Ottumwa 7 to 1. Kewanee-Burlington game postponed by rain. Three I League matches had Rock Island topping Springfield 4 to 2 and Dubuque beating Decatur 8 to 0.

Chicago New York Detroit Central Association Quincy Keokuk Hannibal Jacksonville Waterloo Ottumwa Kewanee-Burlington Springfield Rock Island Decatur Dubuque

UPcH Chautauqua to Open at Musser Library

The Chautauqua board approved opening headquarters at Musser Public Library on June 26 with ticket sales using last year’s plan but capped at 3 000 at cut price. President Chevalier will lead operations with an assistant. Contracts with Charles Dunham for tents and an extra supplies tent were approved.

Muscatine Chautauqua Association P. M. Musser Public Library Chautauqua Board W. F. Chevalier Chevalier Charles Dunham

Baseball Matchups For Today Across Leagues

Games listed feature Boston at Chicago Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St. Louis in the National League and Chicago at New York St. Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at Boston in the American League with multiple city pairings across leagues.

Pittsburg Chicago Cincinnati New York Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklyn Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington National League American League

Cure for Skin Diseases Advertised by E W Rose Co

A medicinal claim promotes Zemo and Zemotone to draw out germs and poisons from skin and scalp conditions. It asserts complete cure regardless of cause or duration. Sample request encouraged with photos of cures at A W Morgans Drug Store.

Zemo Zemotone E. W. Rose Med. Co St. Louis A. W. Morgan

Auroran Commencement Issue Praised For Excellence

The Auroran, the high school paper, is issued in fifty pages on India tint paper with gold binding. It features original articles and illustrations by staff, including a cover by Robert C. Schenck and contributions from Edwin Westrate and Maybelle Stronz, plus a bold critique of the board of education over class play tickets.

Auroran Aurora Society Robert C. Schenck Paul Ogilvie Edwin Westrate George Glick Maybelle Stronz Board of Education

Weed Park Club Sets Annual Meeting for June 24

The Weed Park association will hold its annual meeting at the clubhouse on Thursday afternoon June 24 to elect officers and receive year reports. President William Hutting is out of town and may delay the gathering if he does not return in time. The prior regular meeting covered routine matters.

The Weed Park Association William Huttig

Death prevented by salve heals dangerous wound

G W Cloyd of Plunk Mo. escaped blood poisoning after an injury when Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the wound. 25c at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

G. W. Cloyd Plunk Bucklen Havercamp

Horse Stolen From I Lee Farm In Seventy Six Township

A valuable horse was stolen from John Lee's farm in Seventy Six township last night. A saddle and bridle were taken as well. Sheriff Benham and police are seeking the animal and the thief. The horse is a sorrel, three years old, 940 pounds, with white hind feet and a small white facial stripe.

John Lee Isaac Lee Benham

Wapello Reports Storms And Local News Notes

A heavy rain with a severe electric storm and hail struck Wapello Monday night. Miss Ora Brown will graduate from the Iowa Wesleyan university music department June 17. Pearl Brown returns home from teaching in Moulton for the summer. J F Heins advances his new residence toward completion. Louisa County normal planning an eight day session here starting Monday. M D Hanft, Columbus City farmer now in Columbus Junction, attends to business in town. M N Ripper of Columbus Junction visits Wa pello. Miss Mary Marsden returns from Muscatine after a brief stay.

Wapello Ora Brown C. A. Brown Iowa Wesleyan University Pearl Moulton J. F. Heins Louisa County Normal M. D. Hanft Columbus City Columbus Junction M. N. Ripper Mary Marsden Muscatine

Dr Kings New Discovery Promoted for Lung Ailments

An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as a cure for coughs and weak lungs. The note lists prices 60c and 1 00 and credits Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store as the seller.

Old Clifton Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend

Albert Hank spent Thursday in Cedar Rapids. Charles Knott and family hosted Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor and Della and Alice Murray Friday evening. A R Acheson returned from Aberdeen. George Taylor and family visited M F Murray then returned to Davenport. Charlie Knott and family visited Alex Blake Sunday. W F Marston Olive and Hank attended St Paul church Sunday. Alice Murray visited Myrtle Knott Sunday. Myrtle Knott visited J Knott Monday.

Old Clifton Albert Hank St. Paul Alice Murray Myrtle Knott Fredonis J. Knott

Great 400 Core Piano Contest Grows in Interest

A community event titled Great 400 Core Piano Contest attracts growing local interest as residents are encouraged to invite friends and neighbors to participate. The promotion emphasizes Pure Food groceries with prices comparable to standard goods and urges participation.

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