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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1909
Page
2
A brief ad urges readers to try Electric Bitters to prevent stomach and liver troubles. It highlights quick relief and lists Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store as the supplier for a 50 cent bottle.
Bids due July 15, 1909 at 2 p.m. for Drainage District Ten ditch work in Muscatine County Iowa. Ditch depths 1.5 to 6 feet with 20,000 cubic yards earth removal. Sections 21 28 and between 32 33 inTownships 78N R3W and 77N R3W. Bid security 10 percent. Work must start within 30 days and finish by November 1, 1909. County Auditor A. B. Lawrence issued notice June 19 1909.
Officers were installed at the Mothers' club meeting. The year book outlines 1909-10 programs with readings music and subjects for each session. First fall meeting at Mrs. E K Tyler September 13 followed by a cottage day September 20 at Mrs J Asthalter.
A brief society note outlines Mrs. E. K. Tyler hosting plans for the year with a roll call feature and references to Miss Odetta Tyler and Miss Sade Wilson in musical segments and address by the president.
Mrs J Asthalter hosts a feature at Chalet Geneva Island. The Mini profile notes her residence and daily routines in a period style pictorial.
A short society page notes a home gathering with Mrs W D Hine and a roll call for Horace Mann. It lists entries such as Paper Home Discipline by Mrs Fred Gobble and Present Day Educational Problems by Prof W F Chevalier. Vocal Solo by Miss Marie Schmidt is also highlighted.
Mrs. FP A Neidig hosts a gathering featuring a roll call of favorite flowers. Paper on social training in the home by Mrs. Cora Weed. Reading session led by Mrs. W P Frazier.
November schedules list activities at the juvenile court and community club. Roll call features children’s sayings while Leona Howe presents paper and reading material. Inez Shamit performs vocals and Grace Giesen plays a piano solo, as Sunbonnet Girls lead exercises under Judge D. V. Jackson.
Roll Call Something New for Christmas. Paper Plans for Christmas Mrs D S McDermid. Paper Charity at Christmas Time Mrs J P Leysen. Piano Solo Miss Mark. Vocal Solo Mrs Chas Hoefflin.
January program notes list activities and speakers including Roll Call Literary Women, paper making with Mrs Elliott, reading by Mrs Samuels, music by Mrs Lezotte, and a talk by Mrs Downer.
A compact feature lists reading matter and entertainments including a self-help piece on remedying a selfish child by Mrs J F Devitt and a piece on whether habits are self made by Mrs E Moynahan. It also notes musical selections sung by Mrs Mark Coyner and violin by Miss Ida Appel.
A social column lists Roll Call Conundrums of the present day with Mrs. FE M Warner hosting. It includes Paper Eve and Her Daughters with Mrs. G D Lezotte and Paper Adam and His Sons with Mrs. J Asthalter. Music features Miss Hazel Keath and vocal solo by Miss Blanche Munn.
At Home With Mrs. H. B. Leem leads a February meeting with Roll Call Beauties of Nature and papers on the Child and the School by Mrs. Kennedy and Choice of Associates by Mrs. Hoopes. Music by Miss Irma Addleman closes the program.
A local newspaper item lists activities for March seven including At Home With Mrs R M Chase Roll Call Good Thoughts and papers on Friendship of Children and Politeness in the Home by Mrs Theron Thompson and Mrs J P Ryan.
A brief society column notes Mrs J W Berry hosting a roll call of maxims while Mrs W H Graff contributes on home problems. Other items include Mrs E M Warner discussing unsolved urban problems and Miss Ellen Hanley presenting music.
A musical reception was held at the public library to honor teachers from the city’s public schools. Attendees included educators and local officials as the event showcased student music performances and appreciation for teaching staff.
The record lists Roll Call Special Pleasures Conversation General Things led by Mrs H S Howe and Mrs R C Schenck. Election of Officers with music by Miss Inez Cooley and Miss May Unkel.
Mrs J H Kendig hosts roll call for Carlyle paper and municipal improvements. Mrs J H Eversmeyer chairs seating of new officers. Secretary and treasurer report presented. New business and music by Mrs Nelle Johnson noted.
The document lists numerous members including Mrs. J. Asthalter Mrs. Theo Becke Mrs. J. W. Berry Mrs. H. F. Barnard and many others, followed by a separate line of HONORARY MEMBERS such as Mrs. F. Ashcraft Mrs. Austin and Mrs. J. Gobble among names. The item appears to document a society roster or club membership.
Sunday activities marked Memorial Day with Rev J C H Light delivering the afternoon sermon at the United Brethren church and Major John Circle Ladies of the G A R honoring departed brothers and sisters. Graves were decorated after services at the hall.
John B. Hudson, longtime Muscatine County recorder and former police judge, collapsed on the steps before Hershey State Bank Sunday night after leaving church. He died minutes later at his home. Hudson, 79, was a pioneer settler born in Lexington Kentucky and served Muscatine in multiple roles including county recorder for three terms. He left a large family and is remembered for conscientious public service and civic leadership.
United States consul to Nottingham England Mr Mahin and Mrs Mahin arrive in Muscatine from Clinton aboard the Firefly for about ten days. The visit follows earlier stays in New York Chicago and Clinton as he attends to official business before sailing to England on July 15. Mr Mahin formerly published the Clinton Herald and has long been known across Eastern Iowa.
An old advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a painless liver and bowel regulator. The copy touts relief from liver upset and bowel stoppage and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Bellevue hospital is set for a facelift with Harry Seem and a crew repainting the exterior in white with yellow trim. The interior will also be repainted and kalsomined, and water color decorations will brighten the blank chambers. Completion will take some time.
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