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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1907
Page
6
The finishing touches are being put on an automatic switch system at Culver where the Rock Island and Milwaukee lines meet. About 12 workers have labored for four months, with delays from material shortages. Twenty switches are wired to the tower on Oregon street, making the crossing among the area's most up to date.
The first raft of the year is expected to arrive this afternoon for South Muscatine Lumber Co. The shipment by water will increase log and lumber surplus, with the steamer Isaac Staples and consort bringing the logs. A later note mentions local social calls at the Carter residence in Marshalltown.
Cc W Buechner of Buechner Orth company St Paul Minn surveys grounds for a new county courthouse if the election supports the project. He is regarded as a top county architect and would submit building plans if given the opportunity.
The Twentieth Century club held a noon meeting at Mrs. Bliven's home electing officers for the year including President Mrs. J. S. Blackwell and Vice President Mrs. W. E. Bliven. Miss Susan F. Stone named custodian. Mrs. E. G. Hoopes to the Oska loosa convention in May.
The southern conference of the German Lutheran Synod opened at the German Lutheran Orphans and Old Peoples home south of the city with prominent ministers from Des Moines Tama and Davenport among attendees. Rev J Hartzig read a paper on Hebrews and Rev Japsen led as attendees listed from multiple towns.
Muscatine residents show strong support for Chinese relief through donations. Rev. Pliny Rry reports over 50 dollars raised in two months, and Rev. Kempton sent 57.50 after Sunday appeal. One dollar can save a life by buying food through June. Coal dealers across Nebraska and Iowa prepare for a July Fort Dodge convention.
Three young wolves were brought to the county auditor's office this morning for a bounty. The cubs were killed by Mike Lynch of Seventy-Six township. In the last three days more than ten animals have been brought into the city.
The state convention of fire insurance agents will convene in Des Moines on June 11 and 12. Delegates will discuss industry issues, policy updates, and upcoming regulations during sessions across those two days.
An article touts Doan's Kidney Pills as an effective remedy for kidney trouble. It describes early warning signs like backache and urinary issues, notes a long-standing reputation, and shares Mrs. T. C. Price of Muscatine Iowa claim of complete relief after using the remedy.
Bloomington hosts opening day as Springfield Peoria Decatur Dubuque Rock Island play on home grounds. Cubs beat Reds 4 3 in windy opener while White Sox fall to cold, Athletics take lead after rain postponement. Burlington trips Cedar Rapids 4 3 in a tight one with solid baserunning and defense.
In the National League Cincinnati lost to Chicago 3 to 4 and Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 3 to 2. American League results include St Louis beating Cleveland 4 to 2 while Chicago faced Detroit in cold weather and Pittsburg tied St Louis in the rain.
The county clerk reports unusually high marriage license activity in April, higher than March and among the year's busiest periods. The list shows couples married on dates from April 1 to April 28, including George H. Clapper with Nelle Neal and Otto H. Depping with Mary Ann Dickey, among others.
Muscatine chautauqua association directors met last evening with most members present. The board decided not to operate concessions at the park this year. the railway company will run them all year, while the chautauqua retains control during the assembly period. Minor bills were settled before adjournment.
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