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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1908

Page

4

Eminent Doctor Offers Free Consultation and Cures

The advertisement promises free consultation and examination for all before a set date with minor surgery at no charge. It claims universal treatment for diseases of men women and children and asserts high success in ruptures deafness and other ailments. The doctor touts extensive experience from London Paris Heidelberg and Stockholm and lists hours from 9 30 a m to 8 p m.

America London Paris Heidelberg Stockholm

Local Muscatine Notes Keep Citizens Busy With Business Visits

Local items report Andrew Healey and Allen Gaines visiting Muscatine for business. Frank Yerges from Sigourney transacts matters, Prof Sundstrom directs the Glee Club performing at the Y on Wednesday March 11th. Mrs Kiefner visits Davenport and Blossom Plumly with Jessie Stirlen travel to Rock Island for Sunday. Mrs Winslow returns from Davenport after a short visit with Mrs Herwig.

Prof. Sundstrom Blossom Plumly Jessie Stirlen Rock Island

Bloomington Township Republican Caucus Chooses Delegates

Delegates J P Fishburn J Negus Henry Teitsch C A Price Frank Sawyer and W H Fishburn were named at the Bloomington township caucus held at the courthouse. The meeting elected J C Stuart as chair and C A Price as secretary and adjourned after about fifteen minutes.

Tourists Defeat Portland Y M C A In Dallas

The Tourists beat Portland Y M C A 30 to 27 in Dallas. Lillibridge injured his ankle and could not play. The season record list shows Muscatine games and scores against various opponents across multiple cities, including Nebraska, Sioux City, Shenandoah, Kansas City, Denver, Salt Lake, Berkeley, and more.

Welail Muscatine Highland Park Des Moines Y Nebraska Varsity Concordia Glasco Salina Newton Lindsborg Denver Golden Fort Collins Longmont U. of Colorado Greeley Cheyenne Laramie Provo Utah Logan Salt Lake City Watsonville Santa Cruz San Jose Cal Stockton Berkeley U. O. Canornia Ashland Ore University of Oregon

Local residents depart for visits and to attend funerals

Mrs. S. C. McGreer of Foster Sr. leaves for Rock Island to visit friends while Emma Anderson of near Illinois City heads to Moline for a few days. Mrs. Morrow of East Fourth street goes to Davenport for Sunday with her sister. Mrs. Keepping of Fairport returns home after visiting Mrs. Bolt. J. W. Cockerill and wife travel to Davenport to see friends. J. Van Dolah of Fairport returns home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Woods. Mrs. Van Camp returns from Seattle to Muscatine. Mr. and Mrs. Hagan of Chicago depart for home on the Firefly after news of Ed Carrigan's death in Wapello. they also visit sister Mrs. Gresham in Muscatine.

Emma Anderson Illinois City Moline Edward Morrow East Fourth Street Davenport J. W. Cockerill Grandview J. van Dolah Fairport John Woods East Second Street M. J. Hagan Morris Carrigan Chicago Wapello Ed. Carrigan Muscatine John Gresham West Second Street

Muscatine Hawks Edge Portland Y M C A 30 to 27 in Narrow Win

Portland game highlights a last minute surge by Muscatine as the Hawkeyes overcome a strong Portland Y M C A squad 30 to 27. Easterners keep within striking distance after an opening rush and Lillibridge misses the night with an injured ankle.

Portland Ore Muscatine Portland Y. M. C. A Hawkeyes Oregon Association Lillibridge Dallas

Roach & Musser Worker Severely Cut By Saw

Claus Wilkins, employed at the Roach and Musser Sash and Door factory, suffered a painful injury this afternoon at about 2 o'clock when his left hand slipped while at a saw, severing a deep gash. Dr. J. L. Klein, the company physician, provided treatment.

Roach & Musser Employe Claus Wilkins Roach & Musser J. L. Klein

Nerve Storms of Women Spark Talk in New York

Doctors warn of rising nervousness among women in New York department stores with seven cases in one day. A physician reports neurasthenia and anemia linked to irregularity and exhaustion, prescribing Fluid Extract Black Haw and Aspen Seal. He notes Aspen Seal’s quick revival of workers and promotes it as a temperate tonic for women.

New York

Special Train From Wilton Sought For Maude Booth Visit

Secretary Hugh Jameson of the local YMCA announces plans for a special train from Wilton on the 20th to support Maude Ballington Booth. Clergy endorse the effort and Roca Island road will run the train for under 50 dollars if 100 passengers sign by Friday. Wilton and West Liberty lists will collect signatures with help from Principal Pye and Rev. Joseph Hanley.

Maude Ballington Booth Wilton Hugh Jameson West Liberty Roca Island Road Pye Wilton High School Joseph Hanley

Farther Lights society presents unique entertainments

At the First Baptist church on Monday evening the Farther Lights society hosts a mock trial and musical numbers led by performers including Herman Schmidt Carl Schmidt Julia Hutchinson and G W Porter with a courtroom cast headed by Judge C W Rowan Clerk August Altenbrand Sheriff Frank Sample Defendant Carl Parchard District Attorney Matthew West rate and Defendant's Attorney Harry Horst. Witnesses for the Plaintiff include Bessie Scott Mrs G B Samuels Nathan Hoefflin Elsie Hubacher Clara Koll Leonard Westrate Mabel Mayink Mary Robinson Robert Groth. for the Defendant Edith Raff Emma Steen Silvia Ribbink Florence Steen. Duet Blanch Munn and Jessie Stirlen.

First Baptist Church Farther Lights Society Herman Schmidt Carl Schmidt Julia Hutchinson G. W. Porter Bessie Scott G. B. Samuels Nathan Hoefflin Elsie Hubacher Clara Koll Leonard Westrate Mabel Mayink Mary Robinson Robert Groth Edith Raff Emma Steen Silvia Ribbink Florence Steen Blanch Munn Jessie Stirlen

Real Estate Transfers Record Two Transactions

Fred M. Dipple and wife transfer e% of se% in section 15 township 78 north of range 1 west to Felix W. Doran for 8000 dollars. H F Giessler trustee transfers n% of se%4 of section 25 township 77 north of range 2 west to M W Wheeler for 10260 dollars.

Fred M. Dipple Felix W. Doran H. F. Giessler M. W. Wheeler

Scott County Republican Convention Set for March 14

County Chairman calls for Scott county Republican convention to be held at Davenport Turner hall next Saturday March 14. Ward and township caucuses to choose delegates held early next week. Delegates proceed to state and second congressional conventions in Des Moines on March 18.

Cedar Sweetland Pike Goshen Moscow Wapsinonoce Township Wapsinonoe Township West Liberty S. W. Stoops J. I. Nichols G. Embree H. W. Waters A. W. Jackson A. B. Anderson A. Whitaker George Herr Bart Richards L. L. Birkett W. H. Shipman Albert Atkins H. C. Nichols F. G. Steen Sam Barr Alex Stewart J. C. Park J. E. McIntosh Fred Evans Scott County Davenport Turner Hall Ward Township Des Moines

Wheat flour processing improves digestibility for baking

Wheat contains indigestible cellulose. Wheat contains indigestible cellulose. What we do to the flour in the making saves you trouble in the baking.

Mayflower Gounds Near Thimble Shoals Then Floated

Norfolk March 7 The Mayflower ran aground on Thimble Shoals in the lower Chesapeake Bay raising fears of bottom damage. She was floated at 12 15 and steered toward the Norfolk navy yard under Lieutenant Commander Carl T Vogelsang who was assigned by the President to escort Mrs Roosevelt and party. The Carthage College Glee Club sang at the Y under Luther League auspices.

Norfolk, Va Thimble Shoals Chesapeake Bay Norfolk Navy Yard Carl T. Vogelgesang Carthage College Glee Club Luther League

Verna Rice Hosts Eighth Birthday Party

Miss Verna Rice of 311 East Fifth Street entertained fourteen friends at her home last evening for her eighth birthday. The gathering featured games and several musical numbers followed by refreshments.

Verna Rice East Fifth Street

Sigma Alpha girls entertained at Miss Neva Perry home

About 17 members of the Sigma Alpha club gathered at Miss Neva Perry's Cedar street residence last evening. Miss Perry and Miss Mabel Rands offered several musical selections and refreshments were served at a late hour.

Sigma Alpha Neva Perry Cedar Street Miss Perry Mabel Rands

Electa Chapter 32 O E and to Meet Monday Evening

Electa Chapter No 32 O E S meets in regular session at Masonic Hall on Monday March 9 at 730 PM. Members urged to attend and conduct routine lodge business.

Electa O. E Masonic Hall

Brother III at Des Moines

Gen. Alexander McKenzie chairman of the United States Light House board travels from Washington to Des Moines to visit his brother Major Charles McKenzie critically ill with pneumonia at Mercy hospital in the state capital.

Alexander McKenzie United States Light House Board Muscatine Rock Island Des Moines Washington Charles McKenzie Mercy Hospital

Meteor Times car misidentified as German racer

Davenport to Des Moines relay car travels amid mud and parades of welcome in Marion misread as a German entry in the around the world race. The crew reports a rough night on the road with delays and a slight morning accident.

Syndicate Davenport Meteor-Times Des Moines New York Paris Iowa Meteor Marion

Digestive Cure Claim Offers Quick Indigestion Relief

An advertisement promotes Papes Diapepsin as a fast acting digestive aid that removes stomach gas and sourness. It claims one 22 grain tablet after meals proves indigestion is from sour stomach and promises digestion of 3,000 grains per meal with no need for other tonics. The text emphasizes harmlessness and cost of 50 cents.

Pape

Majestic Theatre To Give Premiums With Shows

The Majestic theatre plans to boost attendance by offering free premiums to ladies with lucky numbers during all Tuesday Thursday Friday evening shows and Wednesday Saturday matinees. An exceptionally strong bill is promised for next week.

Majestic Theatre

Well Known Socialist Lecturer to Speak in City

Arrangements by Lee Lange of the local socialist party aim to bring Arthur Morrow Lewis of Chicago to city crowds. The exact date is undecided but likely Thursday April 2, with Lewis a frequent Garrick Theater speaker in Chicago and expected to draw a large audience.

Arthur Morrow Lewis Chicago Lee Lange Socialist Party United States Lewis Garrick Theater

Sweetland Sunday School League Convention at North Prairie

The Sweetland Sunday School League will hold its convention at the North Prairie M E church on Wednesday March 18 with a 10 30 AM start. A basket dinner will follow and an extended program is planned in the afternoon. Mrs Hattie Miller chairs the morning paper on should the superintendent review the lesson each Sabbath and how much time. Afternoon activities include officer elections and reports with principal speakers Mrs C K Winnemore Walter Hoag and David Haifleigh.

Sweetland Sunday School League North Prairie North Prairie M. E Hattie Miller C. K. Winnemore Walter Hoag David Haifleigh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Muscat DR. A. Galloway Ican W.ii Andrew Healey Near Arden John A. Robbins Allen Gaines Mississippi Box Co August Henke Pleasant Prairie Frank Yerges Sigourney, In Frank Kiefner Sycamore Street Samuel M. W. Stirlen S. L. Jamison Foster Emma Gunzenhauser Lombard and Ninth Street A. B. Clapp F. W. Winslow D. Herwig East Eighth Strest Bloomington Court House Bloomington Township J. P. Fishburn J. Negus Henry Teitsch C. A. Price Frank Sawyer W. H. Fishburn J. C. Stuart C. M. Brookhart A. D. Timberlake F. A. Runyan Portland Y.M.C Sioux City Giants Shenandoah William Jewell Kansas City Haskell S. C. McGreer Foster, Sr Linder F. van Camp Seattle Wash Talk of Maude Ballington Booth—Hun Browning Business College Sue Browning Addie Hampton Ethel Browning Hannah Fuhlman Berry Flora Conner Mamie Holmes Esther Stellrecht Bankers Reserves Sewing Society Frances Townsend Miles Avenue Hattie Frazier Lombard Street Ladies’ Aid Society First Presbyterian Church Mesdames Z. Black Frank Ashcraft Adam Wigim W. D. Hine C. van Riper Nora Thomas Veronica Witter Mulberry Ave E. L. McColm Welch & Knapp Enquire E. 6Th St E. 4Th St Scott County Convention Washburn-Crosby Washburn- Crosby Co Washeurn Crossy Mayflower Brother III Gen. McKenzie Ill West Omaha Neb Woodbine Leavenworth, Kas General Grant New York City Col. Loughborough Fort Leavenworth Strong Bill J. H. Mundt Carriage Mfg St. Ament N. W. Meyers Wittich Bros J. E. Kranz Majestic Family Theatre Ladies of Muscatine
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