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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
7
Ada Klein, Marie Neff, E Carson, C Croxen and many others spent Sunday with relatives or on business in the city. Visitors from Davenport, Clinton and Denver were noted among several townspeople in area exchanges and social calls.
In Muscatine during February deaths reached fifteen, with a low overall death rate despite sickness. The list notes victims including Caroline Miller 890, Arvah Guegel infant, Louise Lillian Law infant, Hannah Ball 75, Edward Flood infant, Anna Bennett 63, August Rehmel 66, Margaret Nietzel 73, Chester Millage infant, Elizabeth Neidig 73, Mary Weed 80, J G Gunzenheuser 64, Elizabeth Drake 66, Mrs Abigail Fields 86, Catherine Schwartz 65.
Bishop Davis issues Lent instructions for Davenport Diocese and local Catholic observances. Trinity Church schedules Holy Communion, morning and evening prayers with sermons, a Holy Week program, and a Holy Week Three Hours. The letter details fasting rules, exemptions, and meat eating permissions for select days and groups.
Gospel meeting led by Mrs. Elliott held Sunday at 3 30 PM in Y W C A rooms. Mrs Henry Giessler sang. Glee club not meeting tonight. Beginner German and Miss Baird Shirt Waist classes to meet promptly at 7 PM. Second home tailoring and skirt making lesson Tuesday at 2 30 PM. Bible study invites for Dist 11 from Mad creek to Mulberry Ave 6th to Sth St meet at Mrs Ben Hyink 716 East 5th St Tuesday 3 PM. Dist No 8 neighbors meet at Miss Ogilvie 507 East 5th St Tuesday 7 30 PM to organize Bible study.
Deeds of transfer transcribed by G. M. Titus show Charles M. Patterson and Amanda J. Patterson transferring land to Otto Martz and others. Described parcels include portions of sections 21 and 35 in townships 77 and 78, with a total consideration of 13,275 dollars.
An advertisement asserts that most food is poison to the dyspeptic and promotes Havercamp's Electric Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia liver and kidney complaints and general debility with a price of 50 cents.
A promotional piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims the tablets digest food without the stomach and restore appetite and comfort after meals. The ad offers free sample by mail and notes a price of 60 cents per box in drugstores.
Superintendent Molis releases February river report noting an average water level of 6.4, unusually high for the season, and precipitation at 2.13 inches with nine inches of snowfall. The month had 1 clear day, 14 cloudy, 5 partly cloudy, and easterly winds.
The piano pupils of Mrs. Elsa Lorenzen presented a recital at her home on Iowa Avenue. The program featured several pieces including Zampa Fantasie, Duet Gasparone Waltz, Heimweh, Springtime of Life, Morning Prayer, and Secret Love Gavotte, with performances by students such as Clarence Hoover, Kenneth Madden, Edith Volger, Frieda Schwab, and Mabel O’Brien. The event offered rare enjoyment and showcased local talent.
An old advert touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for cold or cough and claims prevention of consumption. It lists prices at 5 cents and one dollar with Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
West Liberty Illinois March notes include F W Mueller of Silvis appointed extra help at Rock Island telegraph office. Several residents visit relatives and travel for family events. People move homes, attend funerals, and visit friends in Muscatine Downey Perry Iowa City Wilton.
Saturday activities include travel between towns as residents visit relatives and relocate. A church supper raised 65 dollars. local social clubs hosted Five Hundred with twenty four attendees. A basketball game saw Iowa City beat West Liberty 39 to 24 with detailed lineups.
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