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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
8
Senator Lodge presides as permanent chairman at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. He outlines the party's record, contrasts with the Democrats, and highlights the goal to name the next President and Vice President, urging unity and adherence to GOP principles.
The party reaffirms support for Roosevelt era reforms, government regulation of big combines, and gold standard finance. It defends enforcement of laws, warns against radicalism, and pledges to maintain protection for industry and labor, Navy strength, and peaceful international relations.
An early warning of kidney disease appears as back pain headaches and urinary issues. Doan's Kidney Pills, long praised for quick relief and lasting cures, are endorsed by Muscatine resident Mrs. John Mark who credits them with alleviating two years of kidney trouble and back pain.
Mrs. Frank Franklinfield and daughter of Charless City visited the former’s daughter Mrs. Will Duffield. The Ladies' Aid plans a July 1 meeting at Mrs. Nancy McDonald’s home. M. F. Hampton attended Urbana commencement where son Ira earned an electrical engineering degree. A children's day program is set for June 28 at the M. E. church. Dr. J. W. Blan left for Hamilton Illinois to start a business with his uncle. his wife had gone before. Miss Elva Beard of Pomeroy helps Mrs. Sherman Kerch with housework. Miss Bessie Irwin, studying in Muscatine, visited home over the weekend. Dr. Edison and wife moved into the Blan house. Edison, formerly of Keswick, Ia., continues medical practice there.
In busy church league action at Fair Ground park the Baptists beat the Methodists 9 to 3 in a sensational pitchers duel. Rabedeux allowed four hits, Cummins yielded six hits. Ramblers set to play Wilton Sunday as Duffy aims to trim the Independents with the Slashers and Laurel Hill also on the schedule. The Noncoms clash with the Privates at Independent ball park Thursday evening, with a strengthened lineup and a 6 o'clock start.
Train schedule shows eastbound and westbound trains with numbers for Davenport and Chicago passages. All trains run daily except Sunday. Agent sign off at 7:10pm and 4:00pm confirms card times.
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