Free Consultations Offer by Noted Doctor for All Ills
Advertisement touts a doctor offering free consultation examination and minor surgery for all diseases of men women and children with no charge other than patient referrals. It claims rupture cures triple treatments avoids knives and pain and extends hope even for incurable cases, listing experience in London Paris Heidelberg and Stockholm with office hours 9 am to 8 pm.
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America
London
Paris
Heidelberg
Stockholm
Secret Joliet Marriage of Daniels and Nietzel Revealed
Roy Daniels and Ella Nietzel kept their May 30 1907 marriage at Joliet quiet for ten months. Both are well known in Muscatine with Daniels working as an acreage contractor for Heinz Pickle. They reside at 514 Main Street and were celebrated at the German Lutheran parsonage in Joliet before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Roy Daniels
Ella Nietzel
Joliet
Daniels
Miss Nietzel
Heinz Pickle
German Lutheran Church
Muscatine
William Nietzel
Main Street
Heinz Pickle Company
Independent candidates file late expense affidavits
Chas. Reesink and Jerry H. Carl filed their expense affidavits with County Auditor A. S. Lawrence just before closing time yesterday on the last filing day. The law carries heavy penalties for late filings. no Socialist party candidates filed certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Reesink
Jerry H. Carl
Independent
A. S. Lawrence
Socialist Party
Divorce Suit Fast Tracked in Local Court
Mrs. Clara Hahn filed for divorce against Ollie Hahn this morning. The defendant waived time and notice and consented to an immediate hearing. Judge Jackson will hear the case at 5 this afternoon. no contest. C. A. W. Kent represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Hahn
Ollie Hahn
Jackson
C. A. W. Kent
Patent Deeds Filed With County Recorder Today
Two old United States patents were filed in the county records. One patent was signed by President James K. Polk and the other by Zachary Taylor. The first deed was issued to Thomas M. Isett and the second to H. H. Nolte.
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United States
Government Land Office
Iowa
State
James K. Polk
Zachary Taylor
Thomas M. Isett
H. H. Nolte
Uncle Sam's Choice Flour Used In Army Rations
An agricultural department backed claim notes Gold Medal Flour provides high protein energy for military rations. The early advertisement frames Uncle Sam as a discerning customer who relies on USDA guidance before purchase.
Hold Boys Meeting At Local Y M C A
The Y M C A announces a new Sunday afternoon meeting for boys ages 12 to 18 at 2 o clock. A student committee will organize attendance across school and work groups. The evangelistic session will feature singing and youth speakers over a one month span.
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Muscatine
J. G. Mitchell
Matthew Westrate Elevated to Davenport Baptist Association President
Matthew Westrate of Muscatine Iowa has been elected president of the Davenport Baptist association at its mid year rally in Maquoketa Iowa The meeting adjourned Wednesday evening with officers for the coming year chosen including president Matthew Westrate vice president Christian secretary Genevieve Crawford and treasurer Dr J C Bowen The Muscatine delegates returned home last night
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Davenport Baptist Association
Matthew Westrate
Maquoketa
Muscatine
Iowa
Mr. Christian
Clinton
Genevieve Crawford
Davenport
J. C. Bowen
Albert Shoppa Sale Draws a Big Crowd
The Albert Shoppa closing out sale at Freers feed yard corner of Second and Walnut attracted a large crowd. Morning prices were low for rigs and horses, but later figures rose and the crowd expected a fair general average. Auctioneer Ernest Boltinghouse drove the effort as nearly everything listed sold.
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Albert
Freers
Second and
Walnut Streets
Ernest Boltinghouse
Cake Sale Planned by First Presbyterian Society
The Christian Endeavor group at First Presbyterian will hold a cake sale at the Maze on West Second Street tomorrow.
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Christian Endeavor Society
First Presbyterian Church
West Second Street
Woodman Hall
The
Christian Endeavor Society of
Court decision denies injunction on Lake Superior stock voting
Trenton N J March 13 vice Chancellor Garrison denies the Canadian Improvement Company bid for an injunction to bar J Tatnall Lea and other Philadelphia bankers and Kuhn Loeb Co from voting pledged Lake Superior stock unless the contract is resident. The ruling allows stockholders to vote only for the board of directors at the Lake Superior annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Improvement Company
Trenton
N. J
Garrison
Lake Superior Corporation
J. Tatnall Lea
Philadelphia
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New York
Injunction Granted Against Bijou Amusement Company
Judge Jackson grants a temporary injunction restraining Girard Walters and Justice J. C. Coster from enforcing a justice court judgment against Bijou Amusement company run by A. M. Gollos. Final hearing set for April term district court. no property disturbance in meantime. Walter claimed 13 for services. company says receipt in full. Attorney H. M. Bartlett secured the order.
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Jackson
Girard Walters
J. C. Coster
Justice Court
Bijou Amusement Company
A. M. Gollos
District Court
Bijou
Walter
Justice Coster
Amusement Company
H. M. Bartlett
Marshal Serves Notice on Two Vaudeville Houses
Chief of Police Martin Flannery served notices to Majestic and Bijon theatres to increase fire protection after a council committee order and thorough inspection. Five days are allowed for compliance, and managements are expected to act promptly.
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Majestic
Bijon
Martin Flannery
Special Council
Harper Convicted in Pure Food Law Case
Robert W. N. Harper a banker and drug manufacturer was convicted yesterday in Washington of violating the federal pure food and drug law by selling and manufacturing a mislabeled pharmaceutical preparation. It marks the first conviction under the new statute and has drawn national attention from drug firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. N. Harper
Washington, D. C
Robert W. N. Harper
Judge assigns equity cases for next week
Judge D. V. Jackson issues a short assignment of equity cases to be tried here next week. The docket includes Maurath vs Maurath, Fisher vs Independent School District of West Liberty, Conesville Telephone Company vs Seventy-Six Telephone Company and Trautmann vs Trautmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. V. Jackson
Maurath
Fisher
Independent School District of West Liberty
Conesville Telephone Company
Seventy-Six Telephone Company
Trautmann
March Auroran issue from Muscatine High School
The March edition of the Auroran, Muscatine High School’s official paper, is published featuring a Glen Smith short story titled Thomas Hawkes, tective. The issue is described as very attractive with engaging reading material.
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Auroran
Muscatine High School
Glen Smith
Thomas Hawkes
College Graduate Endorses Grape-Nuts Health Benefits
A college student credits four years of Grape-Nuts with improved focus and steady nerves after adopting the booklet The Road to Wellville as a guide. He notes past headaches dizziness and fluctuating appetite from fried meats and white bread, and says rational habits and exercise now stabilize his mood and thinking. The endorsement, from Postum Co. printed in Battle Creek Michigan, invokes the booklet as evidence.
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Wellville
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Fashion and Fat and a Patent Remedy Promise
A Victorian tone advertises Marmola Cascara Aromatic and Syrup Simplex as a weight loss remedy. It claims a slimming cocktail can melt four to seven pounds weekly after meals and at night without altering diet or stomach discomfort. The piece links fashion to dieting and touts a drugstore purchase.
Yeomen Sewing Circle Formed by East Hill Women
The Yeomen Rowena Industrial Sewing circle organized yesterday at Mrs. Laura Dowdle's Laurel street home. Meetings will be first and third Fridays. next gathering with Mrs. E. C. Ingraham on Friday, March 20. Officers elected: President Mrs. Laura Dowdle, Vice President Mrs. Lillian Schreurs, Secretary Mrs. Sadie Briggs, Treasurer Mrs. Frances Townsend.
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Yeomen Rowena Industrial Sewing Circle
Laura Dowdle
Laurel Street
East Hill
Yeomen Lodge
E. C. Ingraham
510
West Fifth Street
Lillian Schreurs
Sadie Briggs
Frances Townsend
Farewell Party for Miss Elsie Narvis
Miss Bessie Narvis hosted a farewell at her West Fourth Street home for sister Elsie Narvis who will wed William M Jungjohann of Davenport on April 14. The gathering featured paper hearts and flowers and a luncheon with out of town guests Maude and Vera Cummings of Wilton Iowa. The Bankers Reserve Sewing Society met at Lucas Street with Mrs Laura Nyenhuis and will next convene at 1101 Lombard Street.
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Bessie Narvis
West Fourth Street
Elsie
William M. Jungjohann
Davenport
Maude
Vera Cummings
Wilton
Bankers’ Reserve Sewing Society
Laura Nyenhuis
Lucas Street
Hattie Frazier
Lombard Street
Mrs Shoemaker's Birthday Surprise at Woodlawn
Mrs. George Shoemaker of Summit, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Freers of Woodlawn Ave, was honored last evening with a birthday surprise. Relatives gathered for games and refreshments at the Freers' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shoemaker
Summit
Henry Freers
Woodlawn Avenue
Ladies Missionary Society Meets With Mrs Elliott
The Ladies Missionary Society meets with Mrs J N Elliott of Towa Avenue tomorrow at 3 o clock. All members are requested to be present.
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Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
J. N. Elliott
Towa Avenue
Italian Chases Yankee in New York to Paris Auto Race
The American car left Granger Wyoming this morning and the Italian car departed Cheyenne at 9 47 am as the New York to Paris race continues. The German car started from Marshalltown Iowa at 7 40 am.
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New York
Paris
Wyoming
Granger
Wyo
Cheyenne
Marshalltown
Charles Aldrich Laid To Rest In Webster City
In Webster City former resident Hon. Charles Aldrich was laid to final rest after a military funeral. Winfield Scott post G. A. R. and Company C, Iowa National Guard, conducted the ceremony. The body was moved from Des Moines to Webster City by Col. George W. Crosley and aides. The casket lay in state at Kendall Young library before interment in the afternoon.
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Des Moines
Webster City
Charles Aldrich
Winfield Scott Post
Fifty-sixth Regiment
Iowa National Guard
George W. Crosley
E. R. Harlan
Board of Trustees
T. van H
People’s Pulpit to Democrats in Muscatine Journal
Letter urges a democratic paper to publish election details from township and ward committeemen. Calls for prominent notice of primary or caucus times and places at least ten days before the county convention. Dated March 13 1908. John M. O’Brien Jr. 423 West Front Street.
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Muscatine Journal
John M. O’brien, Jr
West Front Street
President Roosevelt to Press Sherman Act Reforms
President Roosevelt plans radical amendment to the Sherman anti trust law. White House conferences with government officers produced a draft bill to be sent to Congress. The aim is to curb unlawful combinations while allowing supervised partnerships and ensuring enforceable statutes.
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Commerce and Corporations
Smith
Transportation Departments
Railroads
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
F. C. Rice
Burlington Railroad
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Local artists perform at Majestic in ten act Vaudeville show
The Golden Rule Vaudeville company opened last night at the Majestic theatre with a ten act program featuring varied comedy moments and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Golden Rule Vaudeville Company
Majestic Theatre
May Add Muscatine to Iowa Circuit After League Split
The Three I League split over the Dubuque franchise dispute could lead to two new leagues being formed and Muscatine possibly earning a berth in the Iowa Circuit as a result.
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Dubuque
Muscatine
Iowa
Crowd Enjoys Dual Attractions In Evening Shows
A large audience attended both attractions and left satisfied with the performances. The event drew a healthy crowd and received positive feedback from attendees.
Poisoning at Ohio Social Leaves 500 Affected
In Upper Sandusky Ohio on March 13 five hundred people fell ill after a church social hosted by the English Lutheran ladies. Doctors worked through the night and some stores were unable to open as clerks were absent. officials believe no fatalities will occur.
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Upper Sandusky
Ohio
English Lutheran Church
Masonic and Related Bodies Meet in Mason City Area
Society notes list Mason City lodges and chapters meeting on regular dates. Masonic Lodge No 2 A F and A M meets first Tuesday evening. Washington Chapter No 4 R A M convocation second Friday. Weob Council of Royal and Select Masters third Thursday. De Mulay Commandery No 1 K T regular conclave the fourth Wednesday.
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Iowa Lodge
A. F
A. M
A. W. Scott
W. M
L. Johnson
Washington Chapier
A. &. Uibmer
M. Be. LP
S. L. Johnson
Wevob Council of
Muyal
G. LD. Lezotte
T. Ll
Recorder
DE Mulay
K. T. Degular
G. DL. Lesvile
W. Hi. Graff
Musquitine Tribe No.5 weekly meeting notice
Visiting chiefs are invited to attend the weekly meetings held Thursdays at 6 p.m. in VU. Dake Whistler, Sashem Lester Smith, and the C. of B. extend the invitation.
Bloomington Council No 175 Air Association Meeting Notice
Bloomington Council No. 175 of theAir Association meets every Friday evening at H. S. Bodman’s Grocery Store at the corner of Second and Chestnut streets. All members in good standing are invited to attend. Secretary Ek Day.
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Ehaarhinail Air Association
Bloomington
H. S. Bodman
Second
Chestnut Streets
Ek. P. Day
Degree of Pocahontas Romona Council Meeting Note
Romona Council No. 62 meets on the first and third Friday each month at the Maccabee Hall. Miss Amelia Miller is locahontas and Miss Martha Becke serves as Keeper of Records.
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Pocahontas
Romona Council No. 62
Maccabee Hall
Amelia Miller
Locahontas
Martha Becke
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Muscat
DR. A. Galloway
Leysen
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
United Brethren Church
McColm
Samuels
Prof
Garrett
Theo. Kuechman
East 2Nd St
West Third
W. D. Peck
Miss Ella
Nietzel
Carl and Reesink
Court House
Ruthenberg Cloteng CO
East Second St
Uncle Sam
Department of Agriculture
Washburn- Crosby Co
Swennee
Waskeurn-Crossy Co
Eljou
Elsie Narvis
Yankee
Earth
People’s Pulpit
Woman Plans Theatre
Iowa City
Lillian H. Matthews
Miss Matthews
CLM Thu
Society
Neidig’s Book Store
East Second Street
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