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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
8
Dear Juniors the editor promises a full junior page next week with letters and stories from readers. Helen Raymond asks juniors to write letters for publication as soon as possible.
Local note lists focal Bowman as the contact for a cheap new bugzy and invites interest.
A bold claim offers cure in 6 to 14 days for piles including itching bleeding and protruding cases. The ad promises a money back refund if cure is not achieved within the stated period and sells the product for 50 cents.
A book by Newman Smyth discusses Protestantism's evolving role and Roman Catholicism through Modernism, arguing that future union of Christians is possible. The work, divided into three parts, traces growth in both churches and appeals to thoughtful readers across denominations.
In a short excerpt from Success Magazine a household scene unfolds as Maggie reports the gas stove failed and went out through the roof while a mistress orders it lit again. The dialogue captures a domestic moment and a sense of urgency.
St Louis on March 28 reports May wheat at 95 cents, corn at 62 cents, and oats at 50 cents.
The Muscatine Pirates on a coast to coast trip attracted offers from leading colleges and clubs for players to coach next year. Fred Morgan drew interest from Zeeland and Holland Michigan, while others like Williams, Volger, Fuller, Hayes and Lillibridge received bids from Kansas, Longmont, San Jose, California, Ashland, and Dallas. The players aim to retain amateur status, so none has accepted yet.
In St Louis a widow Mrs Francina De Moss and her children plan to sell the 25 room Leffingwell hotel to fund a mission. John the son will preach nightly on the street, Grace the daughter will lead singing, and sister Verna Stewart will play the organ. The family, new converts, moved from Iowa four years ago.
Henry Lange eighteen son of Mr and Mrs Fred Lange suffered the loss of four fingers on his left hand while working on a meat cutter at Blass Butcher Shop South Muscatine about 11 this morning. His hand slipped between grinders and doctors A J Oliver and T F Beveridge treated the wounds and he was later sent home on Climer street where he rests comfortably.
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative that cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dosage changes. It claims pleasant action, physician approval, and urges purchase only from the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product sold by leading druggists.
A physician advises Aspen Seal with Black Haw and water to regulate delayed heavy menstrual cycles. The remedy is claimed to restore regular, painless periods and improve overall health, with emphasis on discreet home preparation and alcohol-free formula for women.
Washington Bureau reports George W. E. Dorsey, once Nebraska’s leading Republican, in Washington seeking legislation to create a bureau of mines under the interior department. Once rich then ruined, he rose again through Goldfield mining and aims to win a Nebraska Senate seat, despite opposition from Pennsylvania anthracite interests.
Davenport Iowa clergyman Rev W S Leete preached an instructive address at Trinity Episcopal church during a well attended special lenten service. Despite heavy rain, the gathering heard a notable talk by the St Katherine's academy chaplain, with more prominent rectors promised before Easter.
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Clay Kneese located at 503 Park Avenue.
In a March 27 1908 letter Ottumwa Y M C A basketball coach E J Eigermann forfeits all claims to the state championship after disbanding for the season. Manager Kautz of Muscatine reports Warreners also cannot play and declines to split gate money, leaving the series in doubt.
Mississippi representative John Sharp Williams accused President Roosevelt of autocratic behavior after a local interview story. Michigan's Deikema defended the president, saying there was no desk thumping, only vigorous gestures during the discussion about Judge Wilfley in China.
A hog belonging to John Bradley kept in a pen on Dale street was shot at noon by an unknown person. The bullet entered between the eyes and the animal, suffering, was killed to end its pain.
Clinton Iowa March 28 James F Scott aerial inventor to whom the government has just awarded a contract for a flying machine is an Iowa man Scott was born in Clinton 45 years ago His aeroplane attracts world attention and he prophesies aeroplane ships for 20 to 30 men crews engines 60 to 1000 horsepower 2000 mile flights without landing The ship under contract will carry two men stay aloft one hour and remain in perfect equilibrium under control at all times and move in any direction per signal service specifications
Three new district court cases filed by 3 pm include Elizabeth Beach seeking divorce from her husband on the ground of habitual drunkenness with a marriage in August 1901 at Wapello and separated in 1907. Co A W Kent represents the plaintiff.
The Rock Island Railway company paid the first half of its taxes to County Treasurer C. R. Stafford, totaling $15,153.49. The payment covers the full Muscatine county tax due for the first six months of the year.
Attorney C A W Kent will address the Foster Baptist church in Foster I tomorrow evening on the Anti Saloon Movement. Other prominent church workers will accompany him.
In April St Nicholas will publish sketches by Rupert Sargent Holland titled Historic Boyhoods. The first installment profiles Michael Angelo known as the boy of the Medici gardens, with later papers to profile Dickens Scott Garibaldi Peter the Great and other great men to inspire young readers.
The item warns that nervous headache signals thinning blood and exhausted nerves, risking collapse or paralysis. It condemns headache powders as dangerous and promotes a claim that new blood and nerve force are formed by an unspecified remedy.
Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills promise natural nervous system restoration through gradual strengthening. Each box bears the portrait and signature of A W Chase M D, author of the receipt book, priced 50 cents from the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Mrs Richard Torey Ashland PA testifies they cured headaches and improved sleep. Sold by A W Morgan Druggist.
A small gathering was held Wednesday evening to surprise Mrs A L Lindner who will soon move to Greeley Colorado to join her husband. Guests enjoyed Auld Lang Syne music, games, and refreshments. Mrs Lindner received a set of cut glass tumblers.
A church social at the First M. E. Church yesterday drew many women from both First Church and Park Avenue Church. A pleasant musical program entertained attendees and refreshments were served. An all day sewing event was planned for next Friday with all members urged to attend.
New York report says Selig Silverstein 39 of Brooklyn is believed to have thrown the bomb. He was taken to hospital in dying condition with his right hand blown off and a leg nearly severed. Police rounded up a patrol wagon of suspects after the blast.
A night storm heavily damaged Pekin with homes, barns, outbuildings, and a distillery ruined. The total loss is estimated at 109000 dollars. Several narrow escapes were reported as residents faced the danger.
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