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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
2
A bank advertises a 4 percent interest rate on savings accounts and time deposits to encourage customers to boost their funds and fulfill savings resolutions.
The Third Ward aldermanic race ends in a tie with Jerry H. Carl and M. H. Hess each at 410 votes. A special City Council meeting Tuesday night will draw lots to determine the winner before oath taking Thursday March 19. If Carl wins, independents hold one seat. if Hess wins, Citizens Democratic sweep except police judge.
An old advertisement touts a laxative product branded as Bromo Quinine. It asserts worldwide use to cure a cold in one day and features a signature by E. W. Grove. The note includes a price tag 215c.
L S Trowbridge of Omaha sues two brothers Shuman A Des Moines and F A Denver and Dr Claire Cole Thurman and Lewis Gaylord Fremont County for 150000 claiming a conspiracy to have him declared insane by Fremont County insane commission and sent to an asylum to seize his property. The suit asserts the wife of the plaintiff died from shock after learning of his supposed insanity.
Eczema is now curable with ZEMO a scientific preparation for external use. Stops itching instantly and destroys germs causing skin diseases. Eczema yields quickly and is permanently cured by this remarkable medicine. Available from Druggists and E W Rose Med Co St Louis Mo For sale by A W Morgan 107 West Second Street
Jeff Thompson organized a Jubilee concert and supper at Woodmen Hall with A M E church volunteers. A robust program featured solos duets and gospel numbers benefiting church expenses and community fellowship.
Invitations have arrived for the Elks National Convention to be held in Dallas Texas with many planning to attend. The state meeting will be at Waterloo August 12 and 13, while the local lodge plans electing five delegates in late June and officers on the last Monday of March. Nominations begin March 9.
Jacob Leutzke sues Citizens' Railway and Light Company for $1,000 claiming his vehicle was struck on Fast Second street on August 14 1907 and he was thrown out causing serious injuries and reduced earning capacity. case filed in district court with attorney J R Hanley for the plaintiff.
A summary of vigorous Y M C A activity in Iowa describes 31 student associations serving about 7 000 men at Iowa colleges, with 2 400 members and 2 100 enrolled in Bible study. Institutes and conferences across multiple cities mobilize 18 associations and 91 delegates at Oskaloosa, resulting in 15 Christian life decisions.
Des Moines Iowa March 6 Senator Dolliver will not attend until after March 21 causing delay of the big Allison meeting set for March 17 at the state convention. He will be accompanied by Senator Burrows when he comes.
Frank P. Miller and wife transferred 130 acres in section 32 township 76 range 4 west to Thos Williams for 7200 dollars. A C Drake transferred best of the set of section 34 township 78 range 3 west to Albert H Geertz for 6909 dollars.
A Kansas druggist and a Lexington pharmacist report restoring health with Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin after using it for constipation and indigestion. They promise purity and results with a gentle, effective laxative sold at 50 cents to one dollar per bottle.
FOR SALE One black stallion Keo ta Tartarian foaled April 18 1898 bred and owned by Sing master & Son of Keota Iowa. Horse details include lineage through Beconel Vert Galant Coco Abd El Kader and belongs to M Lefevre. Also for sale a blacksmith shop with gear and a gas engine to run it. two men year round. in northern Iowa near Stockton. Responses to F F missinger Areuate Iowa.
For sale a good farm near Muscatine with solid buildings. Asking price six thousand dollars with mortgage carriage offered. Balance could be cash or trade. Contact issuer of the notice for details.
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