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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1901

Page

5

Invitations to Veterans at First Congregational Church

An invitation was issued to Shelby Norman Post G A R the W A C and the Ladies of the G A R circle to attend divine services at the First Congregational church on Sunday June 30 at 730 p m The pastor will read a chapter titled Companions in Penitence describing border ruffian struggles in Kansas and the burning of Lawrence by Quantrill The post may meet to decide attendance and similar invitations were sent to the W R C and Ladies of the G A R circle

Shelby Norman Post First Congregational Church A. R. Raff Kansas Lawrence Quantrill Post Old Congregational Church

Busy With Routine Lodge Work Across Fraternal Groups

Several lodges including the A. O. U. W. Modern Woodmen Fraternal Aid Court of Honor Redmen and others are occupied with routine tasks this week and perform little of broad public interest.

The Modern Woodmen Fraternal Aid Court of Honor Redmen

Knights to Select Hall for Lodge Quarters

Knights of Pythias will hold a regular session Friday evening to decide on ledge quarters. The group has considered the new Asthalter building though no decision has been made yet. Work in the first and second ranks will be done on their candidates at this meeting.

Knights Knights of Phytias

Mechanics' Aid Society Promises Grand Fourth of July Fest

The Mechanics' Aid Society aims to make the Park Place Fourth of July celebration the city’s grandest yet. Posters are being placed in Muscatine and nearby towns, with attractions expected to outshine those in surrounding cities. The Rathbone Sidcat met recently, inducting C. P. Malone and J. C. Coster. The evening featured readings, music, and an impromptu program, with refreshments served. A Pike Run picnic is planned for next Tuesday.

Mechanics’ Aid Society Park Place Muscatine Rathbone Sidcat C. P. Malone J. C. Coster

Yeomen Deputies in Muscatine Build Membership List

The Yeomen have eight deputies in Muscatine this week and pursue a large membership drive. New members are being welcomed as the society reports strong prosperity. Officers for the coming year were elected: Foreman M. P. Goff, Master of Ceremonies A. W. Scott, Correspondent Harriet G. Smeenk, Master of Accounts H. S. Howe, Overseer Kate Eberly Beard, Lady of Entertainment Snut Browning.

Yeomen Muscatine M. P. Goff Ww. Scott Harriet G. Smeenk H. S. Howe Kate Eberly Beard Snut Browning

Grape-Nuts Credited With Restoring Brain Power

A testimonial from a West Haven, Conan woman describes how Grape-Nuts restored her energy after mental and physical collapse. She credits the cereal with rebuilding nerve centers, increasing stamina, and renewing ambition. The ad extols wheat and barley’s brain nourishment and urges readers to request a free receipt book.

West Haven Conan Yale Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek, Mich

Park and Floral Association appoints terms by drawing

Muscatine Park and Floral Association held a meeting to assign director terms by lottery. One third serve one year, one third two years, one third three years. J M Gobble presided, C F Cadle was secretary. Officers named include Gobble as president and Huttig as vice president.

Muscatine Park and Floral Association J. M. Gobble C. F. Cadle Fred Garrison Sam Cohn William Hoffman J. H. Kaiser S. M. Sterneman P. J. Mackey D. W. Jackson W. F. Brannan Sue Stone Wm. Huttig T. R. Fitzgerald Ruth McDonald W. L. Roach S. Cohn

Great Hot Weather Sale at People's Bargain Stores

A Great Hot Weather Sale promotes the Hottest Bargains at the car People's Bargain Store across two stores, offering price cuts and specials to attract shoppers during peak summer heat.

People’s Bargain Store Sycamore Second Streets Muscatine Second and German American Bank E. 2d St Mimi Ene Ea

Nevens of Muscatine Track Secures Noted Starter

Manager Nevens of the Muscatine Race Track announces H. E. Woods of Norbourne Missouri will start for the July 16 17 18 meet. Woods has umpired at Columbus Junction for five years and works regularly at Quincy Kansas City St. Louis and Cedar Valley tracks including Cedar Rapids Marshalltown and Waverly and is regarded as one of America's best starters.

Nevens Muscatine Race Track H. E. Woods Norbourne Woods Columbus Junction Quincy Kansas City St. Louis Cedar Valley Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Waverly America

Parader Ready for American Derby Trial at Sheepshead Bay

The Parader ran a satisfactory trial at Sheepshead Bay shortly after noon yesterday and will depart for Chicago today. If the journey does not impair him he is expected to be a strong contender at Washington Park on Saturday in the American Derby context.

New York Sheepshead Bay Chicago Washington Park

New Star on Eastern Links at Nassau Country Club

Miss Marion Oliver of the Balmueros Golf club Short Hills New Jersey starred in the second day of the women s metropolitan golf championship at Nassau Country club Glen Cove L I She eclipsed Miss Hecker s 95 with a 92 in match play against Mrs N Pendleton Rogers and would have posted 91 in medal play, showing brilliance on every green.

New York Marion Oliver Balmueros Short Hills N. J Nassau Glen Cove L. I Oliver Albany

Taylor to Stay in Europe after European success

Paris June 20 Major Taylor the American cyclist is pleased with his success in Europe and plans to remain indefinitely. He has canceled his American engagements.

Taylor Europe Paris Cylist

Maroon Juniors to Meet Wilton Juniors on Local Diamond

The Maroon Juniors of Muscatine square off with the Wilton Juniors on the local baseball diamond today. The lineup released lists the starting players and positions for both teams as they prepare for the game.

Maroon Juniors Muscatine Wilton Juniors

Yesterday's Results Show Big Scores Across Cities

Boston 5 beat Chicago 3 Baltimore 9 over Milwaukee 3 Washington 7 to Detroit 2 Philadelphia 4 to Cleveland 3. The brief score roundup lists multiple city matchups with decisive outcomes.

Chicago Boston Detroit Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Cleveland Xiwauktee Milwaukee

Boston and Chicago Baseball Scores in Patchy Ledger

A fragment lists multiple game results with teams and scores. Boston defeated Chicago 6 to 2, Boston 7 Chicago 6, Brooklyn 19 Cincinnati 6, St. Louis 6 Philadelphia 2, Pittsburg 5 New York 5.

Fittshburg New York St. Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburg Oablin Pittsubre

Chicago at Boston

Chicago faces Boston in a conference matchup with key players expected to clash as teams chase standings and potential playoff implications.

Free Fourth of July fireworks for Muscatine children

A notice promises free fireworks for every boy and girl in Muscatine with instructions to read another page for how to obtain them. The message emphasizes accessibility for all local youths and directs readers to the continuation for details.

Muscatine

Missing Woman Turns Up Mrs Lawrence Visiting Her Father-in-Law

Mrs John Lawrence who vanished from home last Tuesday was found at the home of her husband's father eight miles below the city. She had worried over her crippled son and hoped to rest. Neighbors said her disappearance prompted a long search while the husband planned to keep her with his father for a few days to recover.

John Lawrence Sixth Cedar Streets Wm. D. Lawrence Mollie Mr. Lawrence Licely Second Street Sland

Coke Dandruff Cure Window at Havercamp Store

J J Havercamp unveils a grand new show window in Muscatine featuring Coke Dandruff Cure. He has secured the agency and plans a free sample distribution at his store next Friday with each caller receiving a complimentary sample per the newspaper notice.

J. J. Havercamp Havercamp Muscatine

A Narrow Escape from Death by Dental Accident

A dentist suffered a finger injury during patient care that became a festering sore and led to blood poisoning, keeping him from practice for weeks. The ad promotes Lodo antiseptic as a cure that cleans sores, prevents poison, and heals from the bottom, priced at 25 cents a box from all druggists.

Lodo

Fireworks for the Fourth Free from Jour nal Page

Boys and girls are invited to read on another page where the journal offers fireworks for the Fourth at no cost. The item promises free fireworks and maintains a newsprint tone aimed at families.

Mull's Grape Tonic and Lighting Pain Killer Ad

A old time tonic claims to cool and purify the blood and tone nerves for all ages with safety and benefit. It advertises Mull's Grape Tonic as effective for weakened conditions and sells a large bottle for 50 cents. Mull's Lighting Pain Killer promises relief from pain with rub or drink for 2 cents.

Mull

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