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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1908

Page

9

Soundness and Reform in the Nation’s Finance Policy

A long discussion traces the Treasury’s rescue during the panic, praising Secretary of the Treasury and business leaders for halting the crisis. It notes elastic currency flaws, historical cautions from Boutwell and Windom, emergency currency, and a new monetary commission to revise banking law. It also surveys U S international actions toward peace, trade, and arbitration.

United States Windom Tnough Congress Secretary of the Treasury Republican Party Houses

Republican convention lauds progress and peace commitments

The document highlights settlements between nations including Alaska boundary marking and new treaties. It notes improved US China relations, a planned Shanghai opium conference, and tariff peace with Germany and France. It praises President Roosevelt for stopping Russia and Japan’s war and rejects a third term, urging continued Republican governance.

Russia Japan Republic Washington Lincoln Grant McKinley Roosevelt Republican Party

Kalona Saw Broad Building Boom Amid Local Visits

Kalona experiences rapid growth with a new M. E. church, a large livery barn, residences for Dr. Jones and E. M. Snyder, and Palmer & Co. office building under construction. locals visit relatives, attend graduations, and travel to Chicago, Rockford, and Cedar Falls for business and study.

Kalona M. E Dr. Jones E. M. Snyder Palmer & Co West Union Church Sherman Sleichter Ed Wertz Myrtle Berkey Sharon Miss. Mahan Marguerite Ada Yoder Wm. Palmer The Kalona Savings Bank Chicago Rockford, Ill Edna Allen Celia Snyder Lizzie Tice State Normal Cedar Falls Rev C. L. Jordan Illinois Mrs. Jordan M. V. Long Washington Emmet Louck Keola Fern Rogers Ethel Carpenter

Local social notes from Pine Creek residents visit and party

Miss Mildred Sieh from near Montpelier visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Chas Fix in Pine Creek for a couple of weeks. Mrs Mike Missel and daughter called at the Fix home. John Metz from Pleasant Prairie called on Will Fix. A party was attended at Wm Hartman’s on Tuesday evening.

Pine Creek Mildred Sieh Montpelier Chas. Fix Mike Missel Fix John Metz Pleasant Prairie Will Fix Wm. Hartman

Alumnae Meeting at St Matthias School Reconstruction

The St Matthias parish school alumnae association held a well attended reunion and reception for the class of 1908 at the school hall. A program featured addresses, vocal and piano numbers, and a concluding vocal selection before the annual business meeting elected officers and discussed funding for a new piano.

St. Matthias Parochial School Clara Healey Laurentia Rolland Fred Kopp Rose Fayle Elizabeth Healey Florence Hahn Nellie Foley Gertrude Moynahan L. J. Horan Mary Ryan Will McBride Helen Sneichen

Vacation travel guide from Grand Trunk Railway

Are You In Doubt Where To Spend Your Vacation The Grand Trunk Railway System offers many delightful resorts with special low round trip fares. If you share your budget for railroad fare, a publication with routes and fares will be sent. Geo W Vaur A FP T A TSG Adams St Chicago.

Grand Trunk Railway System Geo. W. Vaur. A. G. FP TSG Adams St Chicago

Old Clifton School Closes With Picnic and Program

Miss Olive Marston led a successful Old Clifton term ending with a midday picnic under the trees and a pupil produced program. Recitations, dialogues, and tableaus featured names like Lucile Hank, Ivan Acheson, Ruth Robertson, Billa Skinner, Elsie Marston, and Ira McNamer among others.

Old Clifton Olive Marston Lucile Hank Ivan Acheson Ruth Robertson Billa Skinner Opal Rodruck Dolly Opal Redruck Alice Murray Leland Robertson Harry Tucker Ira McNamer Walter Kemp Dwight Redruck Lyle Duncan May Tucker Elsie Marston Mae Kemp Harry Little Red Riding Hood Red Riding Hood TE Be Cshrent Robhbie Rodruck Ruth Mae

Eczema Now Curable Says ZEMO Medicine

ZEMO a scientific external preparation stops itching instantly and destroys germs causing skin diseases. It claims rapid relief and permanent cure. Sold by all druggists and via E W Rose Med Co St Louis MO. Available through A W Morgan 107 West Second Street.

Zemo Zema E. W. Rose Med. Co St. Louis A. W. Morgan West Second Street

Fraternal Society Meeting Listings Iowa Lodge and Chapters

Society cards list regular meetings for Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M on the first Tuesday evening each month E P Ingham W M and S L Johnson Secretary Washington Chapter No 4 R A M convocation on the second Friday of each month A E Othmer M E H P S L Johnson Secretary Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters assembly on the third Thursday in Stein s music hall G D Lezotte T I M S L Johnson Recorder De Molay Commandery No 1 KT regular conclave on the third Wednesday each month G D Lezotte BE C W H Graff Recorder

G. D. Lezotte L. Johnson DE Molay Commandery No. 1 K. T BE. C. W. H. Graff

Musquitine Tribe No 95 Meets Thursdays at K C T M Ball

The R. M. Musquitine Tribe No 95 holds weekly gatherings each Thursday at 8 p m in the K C T M ball. Visiting chiefs are invited to attend. H G Thompson Sachem. Lester Smith C of R.

R. M. Musquitine Tribe No K. C. T. M. Ball H. G. Thompson Lester Smith

Pocahontas Degree Meeting Notices

Pocahontas Romona Council No 52 meets the first and third Friday each month at Maccabee Hall. Amelia Miller of Pocahontas and Martha Becke serve as Keeper of Records.

Pocahontas Romona Council No. 52 Maccabee Hall Amelia Miller Martha Becke

Muscatine Woodmen Camp Holds Weekly Meetings

M. W. of A. Muscatine Camp No. 106 met weekly on Tuesday evenings at Woodmen hall in Olds' Block with J. Coster as Consul and J. A. Leyda as Clerk.

M. W A. Muscatine Camp No. 106 Woodmen of America Woodmen Hall Olds’ Block J. €. Coster J. A. Leyda

Fraternal Bankers Reserve Meets at Woodman Hall

The Fraternal Bankers Reserve sets meetings on the first and third Wednesdays each month at 8 p.m. at Woodman Hall. All members in good standing are urged to attend. William Appel is president with C. H. Lemkan as secretary and Charles Lockwood as banker.

Bankers Reserve Woodman Hall Wm. Appel C. H. Lemkan Charles Lockwood Muscatine Castle Woodmen Hall Elma Scott Alexander W. Scott

M. B. A. Bend City Lodge 148 Meets Twice Monthly

Modern Brotherhood of America Bend City Lodge No. 148 holds meetings on the first and third Mondays at the K. of P. building. An invitation is extended to all members in good standing. Dr. F. E. King serves as president and Chas. Ryan as secretary.

Washington Americas United States Mexico Central America Costa Rica Panama Canal Atlantic Pacific Caribbean San Domingo Senate Island The Hague M. B.A. Bend City Modern Brotherhood of America K. of P FE. H. King Chas. Ryan

Local Masonic and Daughters of Ruth Lodge Meeting Times

Muscatine Lodge No. 5 holds meetings each Monday at 7:45 PM. Miriam Lodge No. 27 D of R meets on the second and fourth Fridays at 7:45 PM. Prairie Encampment No. 4 meets on the first and third Fridays at 7:45 PM.

Muscatine Lodge Miriam Lodge D. of R Prairie Encampment

Woodbine Camp 142 Royal Neighbors Meet Twice Monthly

Woodbine Camp No. 142 of the Royal Neighbors of America holds meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Officers listed are Oracle Mrs. Emma Hoefflin, Recorder Mrs. Kate Parvin, and Receiver Mrs. Myrtle Kirk. Visiting neighbors in good standing are welcome.

Woodbine Camp NO Royal Neighbors OF America Emma Hoefflin Oracle Kate Parvin Mnecorder Myrtle Kirk

G. A. R. Shelby Norman Post Meets Regularly

Shelby Norman Post No 231 of the G A R meets the first and third Tuesdays each month at the G A R hall on East Second street. Visiting members are welcome. Commander J H Munroe and Adjutant Gus Schmidt preside.

Shelby Norman G. A. R. Hall East Second Street J. H. Munroe Gus. Schmidt

Court of Honor Muscatine Court meets Mondays

The Muscatine Court No. 677 invites visiting members in good standing to attend meetings held every Monday evening at Woodman hall. J. C. Coster serves as Chancellor and H. G. Schoenig as Recorder.

Muscatine Court Woodman Hall J. C. Coster H. G. Schoenig A. C. TU. W. Fagle Lodge K. P. Hall Ows Avenue Fred Beitel Howe E. H. Dolsen

Muscatine Aerif No 815 Meets Tuesday Evenings

F O E Muscatine Aerif No 815 holds weekly meetings Tuesdays at 8 PM in Eagle Lodge hall above the Dunbar restaurant. Visitors welcome. Secretary M P Goff and W P L E Aikens are among the officers.

F. O. E. Muscatine Aerif No Eagle Lodge Hall Dunbar

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