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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
5
The Journal publishes the annual city council proceedings in full legal form. Readers can study city revenues and expenditures from the treasurer and recorder reports, all in one continuous document for reference and civic study.
General Orders issued by Colonel Frank W. Bishop of this city assign officers and re arrange battalions. Company CC moved to the second battalion under Major Fred S. Holsteen to improve company visits. First Battalion: Major Ralph P. Howell commands with Lieut Wilfred A. Wombacher adjutant and Lieut John P. Leonardo Batn Qr Cay Off. Companies I B L K. Second Battalion lists Major Holsteen, with Lieut Leo E Moore adjutant and Lieut Albert E Brown Batn Qr Cay Off. Companies C A D H. Third Battalion under Major Edwin E. Lucas with Lieut Meter adjutant and Lieut John Meter Batn Qr M Cay Off. Companies F G E M.
At the Columbus Junction Iowa meeting, Linna Huston was promoted from eighth grade teacher to assistant principal leaving an eighth grade vacancy. Superintendent spot also open while Gertrude Klotz declines to accept a primary role to pursue family moves to Colorado. John Hoover has served the past seven years.
The piece argues children should avoid coffee due to caffeine and growth concerns. It promotes Postum made from clean hard wheat as a hot table beverage with cream and sugar, claiming it contains no coffee and offers healthful benefits while supplying wheat-derived vital phosphates.
Harry M. Gage of Columbia University will address a large Muscatine Young Men’s Christian Association meeting tomorrow at the Grand Opera House. The topic is A Full Grown Man detailing body mind and spirit development. Gage arrives tonight and is noted for strong, influential presence.
Francis MacMillen the renowned American violinist will perform at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday evening April 1 assisted by Mme Rosina Van Dyk with Herr Richard Hageman at the piano. The program includes works by Vieuxtemps Mozart David Wieniawski Delibes Debussy Dvorak Paganini and Schubert among others. The Blasius piano supplied by H Schmidt & Son Company will be used.
A vintage ad notes Dr. King's New Discovery treats throat and lung diseases. It promotes 50 cents and 1.00 dollar offerings available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Miss Nellie Foster directs the Iowa Wesleyan Glee Club at the W A Tabernacle in Wapello Monday evening. A varied program includes Summertime Song Cycle by Ronald and readings by Miss Ora Shrader. Foster sings at the Methodist church tomorrow. Superintendent Coe will hold the evening train to allow travel.
The article notes the re election of a long time school janitor. It lists numerous residents traveling for work, examinations, family visits, and hospital or surgery events including Arthur Sprague heading to Chicago for Rhodes scholarship selection and Chancey Stapp's recovery from appendicitis in Iowa City.
If you suffer from bleeding itching blind or protruding Piles send your address and I will tell you how to cure yourself at home by the new absorption treatment. Immediate relief and permanent care assured. Write Mrs M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind.
Miss Faye Ayres of Wilton returned to her home yesterday after spending the afternoon in the city with friends.
The Mulford mission hosts a Tuesday evening reception for Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Thomlinson organized by the Ladies Aid Society. Ministers from the city and their wives are invited for a social visit with light refreshments and no formal program.
J. E. Hoopes donates the use of the second floor of his new Oregon street store for Musserville Methodist church activities. The hall will host Ladies' Aid meetings Easter sales and fairs while men and young people also use the space. The unexpected chairs delay shifts venue for a planned men’s banquet. Miss Amy Hoopes enjoys a Friday night surprise at home with friends and relatives.
George Collins who has been visiting in the tri-cities for the past few days returned to the city last evening.
The Brotherhood of St. Paul at Musserville Methodist church will hold its first banquet Tuesday at 7 30 pm. Dr J A Boatman presiding elder and Rev J E Corley of Wilton will speak. an orchestra and special program are planned. wives will serve the banquet. Prominent members will also speak.
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