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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
3
The article discusses how graduates will spend a summer break across colleges and universities. It notes that choices vary by circumstance, stressing that working students may use time to earn funds and study, while others may seek leisure, but all should consider responsibility as a guiding asset for their future work and education.
The article argues that ambition drives learning and that true responsibility is learned through personal effort during education. It stresses self reliance, perseverance through difficulties, and the value of instilling responsibility in youth as a lasting asset beyond academics. It honors forefathers and urges immediate action after school to avoid wasted time.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes Mr. Bryan paid over 20 000 dollars to the Democratic National Committee. The paper suggests the gesture could have boosted his campaign had it not been so costly.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette quotes a warning to resist the Iowa primary law urging swift political action against supporters or advocates of the statute. The remark frames the law as a target of opposition and signals intense partisan rhetoric within the paper's coverage.
Fragmentary report suggests a dubious nomination process for Senator Delliverie-arog could trigger political turmoil and chaos under current constitutional means.
The Methodist Sunday school managers plan a July 3 picnic in the woods near Mr. Hoopes residence on the Island. Capt. Silas Height builds a boat at Keokuk for Rock Island to Montrose service, nearly finished at Pittsburg wharf. An accident on freight No. 20 near Whisky Hollow injures fireman Mr. Kindelbarger, age about 35, wife and three children. 20 years ago a Catholic union festival planned at Shamrock hall. mayor Gobble invited Davenporters to Muscatine Fourth. Columbus Safeguard improves with new printing gear and presses.
Forty years ago Mr Robshaw of Goshen township suffered a severe injury after a dispute over ditch water on his land. He was struck with a board nail and rendered unconscious. neighbors tried to dam the ditch to restore the old channel. The incident occurred on his residence near Atalissa and left him in danger of death. Meanwhile a party including Rev J Armstrong and others left for a pleasure trip to St Paul aboard the Muscatine. They expect to meet Mr and Mrs G W Barnhart on the return from Chicago in Davenport.
Hank Peebe captain of the steamer Penwright today dropped twelve strings of logs from Stillwater to Bunik and Roberts saw mill. The new mill starts up the first of the week. The men mean business and will keep the mill running as long as logs are available. A serious and perhaps fatal accident is hinted.
Miss Florence Gould of Muscatine married Robert E. Pitchforth in Tacoma on a Saturday night. Pitchforth, once a Muscatine resident and Pauchet’s band member, now drums in a Tacoma orchestra. The couple will reside in Tacoma with well wishers.
Ten years ago the Iowa State Firemens Association held its annual tournament in the city drawing hundreds of firemen from across the state. A grand parade filled the morning with special trains arriving hourly. Banner lodge elected officers including Chief of Honor Mrs Mollie Wiles and Lady of Honor Mrs Fannie Riemcke.
Degree of Honor Industrial will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs May Price of 207 East Fifth Street All members are requested to be present.
The Major John Sewing Society meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Harrison Bishop on Sycamore Street. Full attendance is desired.
A regular review of the Ladies of the Maccabees is scheduled for this evening at 7 30. All members are urged to be present.
The Yeoman lodge announces an ice cream social at the lodge headquarters on Tuesday evening. Members and neighbors are invited to enjoy refreshments and socialize in a community gathering at the historic lodge venue.
The Colonel Hare Thimble Bee will meet tomorrow at the home of Mrs. Joseph Biles on Oak street. The gathering aims to organize activities and discuss plans for an upcoming event.
The St Matthias parochial school alumni association holds its annual reunion this evening at the school hall. The program features Miss Clara Healey on the President's address, Miss Laurentia Rolland, Mrs. Fred Kopp, Mrs. H. J. Cullip, Miss Elizabeth Healey, Misses F Hahn and L Rolland, and Mrs. J. L. Klein performing various solos and recitations.
The railroad men of this city will play the Eagles of this city at Weed park on Sunday morning at 9 o clock. Emory Duncan, manager for the railroad men, is forming the team. Both sides have many enthusiasts and a large crowd is expected.
Miss Lillian Koeckeritz and Miss Katharine Weingart of 108 East Eighth Street leave on No 50 for Peoria Hill to visit friends and relatives for a few days.
William W. Brown and Bessie Mace were married Saturday at seven in the former Gospel Hall East Sixth Street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. E. Baumgarten of the German Methodist Episcopal church and was witnessed by Lillie M. Brown and A. Brown. The couple will reside in the city.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church met Saturday afternoon in the church parlors with many members present. They reviewed routine business and discussed plans for a program to be presented at the next meeting on July 18.
The Pythian Sisters will meet at the K of P hall Wednesday evening. A sewing bee hosted by the Pythian Sisters Sewing society is planned Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Oscar Grossheim on East Eighth street.
A 1907 Crockett tale centers on mining life and dangers in harsh northern quarries. The narrative follows workers, leadership, and struggle amid industrial labor, exploring courage, craft, and community under pressure.
Vida Bryan defies danger to visit No 2 Pit as James Kahn schemes to use her status to influence outcomes and settle old scores. Dick Finnan leads the visit while Kahn plots to trap Vida and gain leverage over Jacob Romer’s empire in a tale of power, vendetta, and peril in the Incubus mines.
Albert J. Thomas of Muscatine passed the board examination for second lieutenant and battalion quartermaster commissary officer of the Fifty fourth regiment. The board met in Des Moines Saturday, Capt. W. S. Norton presiding. Thomas and Norton returned home Saturday night. He is expected to receive his commission from Governor Albert B. Cummins soon.
Grand Trunk Railway announces summer 1908 excursion fares from Chicago to Montreal Quebec Temagami Portland Old Orchard Boston and many Canadian New England destinations. Round trips priced from 20.00 to 27.35 with 30 day validity and liberal stopovers. St Lawrence River Rapids included at slightly higher fares. Mail requests to Geo W Vaux 135 Adams St Chicago.
A recital this evening at the First Methodist Episcopal church features many beautiful and difficult numbers by the pupils of Mr. and Mrs. George Chase. The former pupils will perform violin selections tonight.
The funeral service for the late Thomas Martin began at the family home on Isett avenue at 8 o'clock this morning and continued at St Matthias Church at 9. Rev. F. J. Leonard officiated and pallbearers were William Tohm Frank Chayka John Sherry August Lindner Samuel Sinnett and John Ryan.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach pains, liver torpor, weak kidneys, and backache. It claims guaranteed relief and credits Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
Miss Ella Haldeman arrived on the midnight train from Aurora Illinois and will stay a week visiting her parents I N Haldeman and relatives. Everett Hessar of Iowa City visited in town on Iowa Telephone business. Miss Lillian Beyers returned from West Branch after a week with her aunt Mrs H H Michner. Miss Mary Umscheid and nephew Louis Umscheid of Nichols were in town trading before noon. Mr and Mrs Worley of Mechanicsville changed trains in town en route to Chicago and he once taught the high school orchestra here. Miss Artie Gates returned home on the afternoon train.
Mrs John Conley and daughter Frances rode the Rocky Mountain Limited from Davenport on Saturday evening to Burlington to spend a short time with relatives. Earlier, Miss Anna Gates hosted a visit with her sister.
Advert describes Dr King’s New Discovery for chest pains and pneumonia prevention sold at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store with prices 50c and 1.00.
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