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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
6
Muscatine and Louisa boards meet to hear objections to Drainage District Three assessments. Hearings adjourn to June 25 with benefits commissioners to meet. Resolutions authorize lowering classifications and issue bonds up to 22000 dollars for the district.
Proceedings of the June 25 1908 adjourned joint session at the Muscatine County Court House chaired by D W Herrick and Lawrence as secretary reviewed objections to Drainage District Number Three. Boards and remonstrants heard testimonies then conducted a lands inspection to assess conditions.
On Friday June 26 1908 a joint session with full attendance reviewed objections to assessments. The committee proposed to re measure lands of W O Harris and Thomas Middleton to correct acreage errors. Motions to reduce assessments within the district south boundary were debated but all failed.
ZEMO offers a external use cure for eczema claimed to stop itching destroy germs and permanently heal skin diseases. Distributed by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street with manufacturing by E. W. Rose Med. Co. St. Louis MO. All druggists carry it.
Iowa weather and crop bulletin by George M. Chappel reports excellent growing conditions for grain. The past week featured above normal temperatures and abundant sunshine with little rainfall, aiding field work and corn cultivation while small grains show growth and clover hay making starts. Fruits vary from very poor to two-thirds of normal, but overall prospects are promising.
West Liberty residents report a string of Saturday travels with visits across Davenport, Clinton, Ames, Cedar Rapids and Muscatine. Several locals depart after short visits, while Hazel Nichols faces a serious appendicitis operation and recovery hopes.
A promotional note praising health knowledge and trusted products cites Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a proven wholesome family laxative. It urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists worldwide.
An advertisement extols Van Camp's beans, arguing home baking yields mushy results and touts their process. It claims a ten cent can proves the product’s superiority, notes the brand's worldwide sales, and contrasts steam oven baking at 245 degrees with traditional dry heating. It asserts their beans, sauce, and pork are baked together for a distinct, nutty, mealy dish.
Iowa City saw a steady stream of visitors and arrivals on Saturday and Monday. C. H. Milnes and Miss Kate Brown were among those visiting friends. Mrs. Ora Wilson and two children arrived from Downey. Ward Baxter traveled from California to visit family before continuing to Chicago. Several residents and guests departed for Chicago Davenport Richmond and Burlington. The K P and Pythian Sisters held memorial services at Oakridge cemetery. The Sandy Grove column notes local social visits through Sunday.
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