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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
10
RM aerve ie Nomar LS and RM aerve ie Nomar LS showcase a complete line of attractive combs hat pins brooches stick pins bracelets rings and more. Includes shirt waist sets finger rings and a fresh very stylish collection asking customers to view the rings.
Frank W. Bishop retires after six years as colonel of the Fifty-fourth regiment Iowa National Guard. Col Ralph P. Howell assumes command at midnight. Bishop, a Spanish-American War captain of Company C, is praised for elevating the regiment and retains staff commissions until successors are named.
Kern and chaplain Rev B C Preston rise to captain ranks. A J Thomas serves as regimental quartermaster commissary ranked as second lieutenant.
The Stark band received its new uniforms and wore them for the first time in Muscatine last evening. The outfits are dark blue with black trimmings and marked the group's first public appearance in the attire.
Mrs J H Eversmeyer and her son Arthur have arrived home after a year on the Pacific coast. They are now living at 114 West Eighth Street in the Volger property. Mr Eversmeyer plans to return in about six weeks.
Society notes record multiple gatherings at G A R hall and homes. About 27 attended the Women’s Relief Corps session with refreshments, a Shiloh day committee, and an all day sewing event planned for next Thursday. Hostesses named for the event include Mesdames Mark Becky Hediker and Knott.
The Fraternal Aid Sewing Circle will meet Thursday afternoon March 25 with Mrs. McKnight on East Fifth Street.
The Homesteaders Lodge plans to initiate four candidates at its next meeting set for the evening of April 6.
The week of July 5 1909 at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle will be Pythian week. Grand lodges from Washington Idaho Oregon and British Columbia will convene with over fifteen thousand Knights of Pythians participating.
Program for next Wednesday's recital by mezzo-soprano Miss Blanche Munn at H. Schmidt & Son Co. warerooms completed today. Accompanied by Miss Julia Hutchinson, the concert features six songs with works by Frueden Saint-Saëns Wagner Liszt Bemberg Huhn Ferry Beach and others.
Linoleum Lustre makes cleaning a positive pleasure whether linoleum is worn or new. It restores dull coloring, lasts long, resists varnish drawbacks, mops glossy without stickiness, and resists heat and cold. One quart covers 160 square feet. dries overnight and suits all floor sizes. Made by Kenosha Chemical Co., Kenosha, Wisconsin.
A Red Book Magazine March feature by Edwin Markham quotes his view that minor losses and annoyances should not disturb a serene spirit. He argues disasters can teach growth, urging women to maintain calm, order in spirit, and avoid fretfulness over trifles and household blemishes.
Our System shows public approval for a clean up to date grocery. Growth indicates demand for Pure Food Groceries. We pledge prompt delivery to all city areas of the choicest goods at reasonable prices. We sell the best coffee and White Horse Flour.
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