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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1906
Page
4
The article notes returning travelers from California and other winter resorts finding Cuba a competitive alternative. It cites lower fare to Havana at 70.70 dollars versus 105 dollars to California, plus favorable climate and developing commercial prospects attracting tourists from across the country.
Former steel trust leader Charles M. Schwab travels by Rock Island train racing across the country to reach New York before death. Reports of his serious illness circulate but he states he is slightly indisposed and in good spirits.
Citizens urged to attend the Friday caucus at the court house at 7 30 to choose school directors. Mentioned candidates include Fred Beach former director W S Hill East Hill William Appel South Muscatine and Ben Dyer with other names not yet listed.
Four young men arrested in Passaic New Jersey admit they tried to wreck the endbound Buffalo express on the Lackawanna rail line early today. They say the motive was to witness the excitement of a wreck.
The emperor of China Tsai Tien is ill and telegraphs have been sent to all viceroys requesting their best efforts.
J Herman Mundt announces relocation from 115 117 Cedar Street to 414 East Third Street the Ament Building. He plans to open Muscatine's finest carriage factory and repository by April 1st, offering repairing and building of wagons buggies carriages and rubber tire work with top materials and workmanship. Mundt invites former patrons and new customers to call and order.
Local market listing notes dressed chickens available at Boston Market with contact phone 297-Y for orders and inquiries.
The Christian volunteer rescue and slum work of Iowa and Illinois resumes in Muscatine with Lt General Lawrence in charge. He sets up headquarters at 517 East Fourth Street. his family is among the island’s oldest settlers, and he comes from Kewanee Illinois after nine months of activity there.
The Minnesota prohibitionists nominate C. W. Dorsett for governor and Prof. Clebookensgaard for lieutenant governor in Minneapolis on March 8. The action centers on creating a state ticket for upcoming elections.
In Des Moines Iowa on March 8 the Iowa legislature held a joint assembly to pay tribute to the memory of ex Speaker Henderson marking a formal remembrance by the lawmakers.
New York paper describes the fifth annual breakfast of the Associated Alumnae of the Normal College. Professor George M. Whicher, son of S. E. Whicher of Muscatine, presented a sequel to Eve's Diary based on deciphered cuneiform text from bricks. The tale follows Cain's school life at Shinar with Nimrod as principal and Eve meeting teachers and a faculty poem in the library.
A New York state woman reports severe stomach distress and a painful skin eruption diagnosed as erysipelas. After switching to a strict Grape Nuts diet her digestion improves, headaches and nervous symptoms fade, and the rash never returns. Weight increases and she settles on Grape Nuts as the best meal substitute. Read The Road to Wellville in Pepsodent packaging.
Isabelle Sullivan presided as Associated Alumnae president and speakers included Dr. Thomas Hunter and Mrs. Allan MacNaughtan among others. Eve copied verses into her diary and sang them to Adam who names the subject Champ due to ignorance. Daffodil decorations and arrangements were managed by Misses Brandon, Earl, and Uliman.
The Journal begins the new serial The Delige with its opening chapters, introducing the setting and principal figures. The narrative sets a mysterious mood and promises further development in forthcoming installments.
D Hope Leonard presents Louis Carrolls dream tale Ace in Wonderland at the Grand for two nights starting Tuesday. A large cast, elaborate costumes, bright music and scenic effects promise a lavish production with new specialties each night benefiting the A O U W lodge.
A series of socials hosted by city church youth groups drew several hundred attendees at the Y M C A. The event opened with a gym program and a grand march led by Miss Jessie Stirlen, followed by refreshments and performances by local youth, organized by several church groups including First Baptist, Grace Lutheran, Presbyterian, First Methodist, and Musserville M E.
The local Brotherhood of American Yeomen hosted an evening program in its hall near Fisch's hardware. Nearly all members and friends attended a fine program featuring mandolin orchestra, Epworth League quartet, recitations, songs, instrumental and piano pieces, concluding with refreshments.
An evening program by the Farther Lights society at the First Baptist church features a program titled Africa with acts by H A Ficken Orin McElroy Ina Stirlen Rev A 3 Kempton Agnes Schwertfeger Lida Leysen Glyde Beach Jessie Stirlen Blanche Munn and ten members performing an African Palaver. A small admission fee is charged.
Dorcas Sewing Society members gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs Stineman’s Seventh Street home, then in the evening visited Mrs Fishes on Mulberry and Mrs Feustel on East Hill. An old fashioned spelling bee provided entertainment and refreshments were served.
A Midwest club met yesterday at Mrs. E P Inzhem’s East Ninth Street home to study Germany. Mrs A C Hopkinson and Mrs R Rewing presented papers on the German soldier and life in Germany. Alice Iningham sang two songs. Next host is Mrs Anna Robertson of West Third Street.
The K L G P Sewing society met yesterday at Mrs T J Becke’s house on Iowa avenue. Members worked, shared a pleasant afternoon, and enjoyed an excellent luncheon. Mrs Becke performed a piano solo and other impromptu musical numbers were played. Next gathering will be at Mrs J W Richards on Fletcher avenue.
Mrs Louise Dillaway received first prize at yesterday's Bridge Whist club gathering with Mrs Bret Cobb as hostess. Mrs Fred Block will entertain the members next.
Otto D. Harder and Helen K. Sheetz were united in marriage this afternoon at 1 30 o clock in Judge Jacksons office at the courthouse. The ceremony was performed with witnesses present.
Iowa Central offers special second class settlers tickets at very low rates every Tuesday in March and April for settlers heading northwest. Contact agents or write A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn for rates.
Fred D. Height married Miss Elsie Hysell at the bride’s parents home 405 West Fourth last night at eight. Rev. J. N. Elliott officiated in the presence of relatives and close friends. The bride wore blue silk with white lace and carried bride roses. Attendants were Miss Clara Wilbur and W. W. Hysell. They will reside at 407 West Fourth Street in the city.
The ceremony, conducted by Judge Jackson, was witnessed by a small group of relatives and court staff. The groom hails from Wilton and the newlyweds will immediately set up housekeeping at their farm nearby.
The Young People society of the German Congregational church held a box social at the parsonage last evening with nearly forty youths attending. Rev and Mrs C A Dettmers hosted the event and games followed the box raffles.
Members of the W. W. W. club gathered at 305 West Seventh Street yesterday afternoon. Lunch was served and card games determined prize winners with Mrs. Clara Church taking first, Mrs. Kate Wilson second, and Mrs. Clay Kneese third.
The Lucky Thirteen Card club met yesterday at Mrs. John Walter’s Foster road residence. Mrs. C. H. Armstrong won first honors with Mrs. Charles Clark finishing second. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. Carl Barnard hosted a six o'clock dinner last night for her birthday with a generous spread and guests. After the meal, attendees enjoyed card games and socializing in a warm, celebratory setting.
The Weed Park club plans an Armory Hall show on Chestnut Street in the near future. Proceeds will benefit the Weed Park club house.
The Iowa Central Ry offers reduced one way fares to California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho and Old Mexico from February 15 to April 7. Rates are 15.00 below regular. Wednesdays tourist cars to Los Angeles and San Francisco run via Kansas City and the Santa Fe System. Inquire with agents Minneapolis.
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