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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
4
Readings offered for 50 cents over three days with a guarantee to name individuals and reveal true or false relationships. The advert promises guidance on love, affection, ambitions, and business matters with hours from 10 AM to 9 PM.
The Musical Union announces its annual concert next Wednesday May 6 at Grand Opera House with 5 cent admission. Also advertised are sales at The Batterson Stores and McCorm Dry Goods Co featuring 10 percent off long gloves and various wares plus local events at Maccabee hall with 15 and 50 cent admissions.
The Winninger Bros. troupe performing at Grand Opera house this week have been invited to a dance at Hare's hall on Saturday evening hosted by the Pau dh et orchestra. They will be guests of honor.
J A Bond marked his thirty eighth birthday by presenting the Journal employees a box of Tourist cigars. The gift was greatly appreciated by the staff.
Franklin and Purdon, buyers of Art's Panitorium at 209 Iowa Ave, take possession today. Prominent Muscatine residents, they plan a successful new undertaking and invite patrons to use their cleaning and pressing, or barber services.
Miss Hudler announces she will discontinue dress making after May 1 and will sell her entire stock of trimmings including lace at cost. Shoppers are urged to take advantage of this opportunity and purchase wares before the sale ends.
Visiting New York I will show you the city save you time and expense and reveal more in half a day than you can in days protect you against confidence men meet at depot find hotel accommodations escorts not uniform Write for terms Mention party size Special attention to shopping by mail Edward Butler N Y C Tourist 47 W 19th St New York
An advertisement claims ZEMO, a topical preparation by E. W. Rose Med Co of St. Louis, cures eczema and kills germs instantly. It promises permanent cure and urges purchase from Druggists through A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
The Helen Blair steamer departs Muscatine for Burlington on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 30 p m The Davenport route operates Sundays at 7 30 a m and Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 00 a m W G Block Co agents announce this timetable for the vessel services
Muscatine Independents arrange a short two game series with Monmouth Illnois Missouri League team on Thursday and Friday next week at Monmouth to open their new season. Game Wardens of Davenport are set for a Sunday opening with a lineup including Kerrigan Bailey Kieffert Burns Petersen Sohn Trainer Cole Nahrgang Osborn and Allen. arrival of players speeds up as McLaren Dietz and John Ferris join the squad for Sundays game.
Norris accuses the paper of bias in an inquiry over charges not read through. he cites Bonaparte’s letter as evidence and asserts the disclosure was incomplete and prejudiced. The exchange centers on alleged misprinting and selective coverage during the investigation.
John Norris testifies before the house select committee on the pulp and paper investigation saying most evidence has been given to the attorney general. Senator Davis denounces trusts and seeks suppression of trade restraints while the senate debates the commodity clause and railroad hardship. Representative Townsend reports Speaker Cannon favors action on anti injunction and Sherman act reforms as a wood pulp free list push surfaces.
Rev. H F Martin pastor of Grace English Lutheran Church in Muscatine was elected president of the Luther League of Eastern Iowa and chosen as a delegate to the national convention in Chicago. The Burlington meeting closed with remarks by Dr C H Gerberding and included talks by local leaders. Cedar Rapids will host next year as officers and delegates were announced. Castro
The article cites two druggists, J. M. Hawkins of Mound City Kansas and Kennedy of Lexington Illinois, who credit Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with curing their own digestive troubles. It promotes the product as the best family laxative and claims relief after one or two doses, priced 50 cents to 1 dollar per bottle, with guaranteed purity and results.
A Muscatine committee returned from Kirksville Missouri after inspecting the jail and endorsing a similar prison. They also reviewed Carthage Illinois heating plant with Architect Mills of Detroit, who says plans will be ready by May 17 and work on both buildings may start soon after. The Kirksville jail is modern with interior upgrades and the sheriff residence will be stone built with a rough foundation and smooth upper block matching the court house.
Rev Pearse Pinch of First Congregational Church Fairfield Ia will headline a men s meeting at the Y M C A assembly room Sunday with a special musical program. Rev B C Preston leaves Sunday for his old post to serve as regimental chaplain with Company M. J G Mitchell religious work secretary and wife plan to return to Muscatine Monday after a stay in Napa California following his wife’s illness.
The local high school conducted a fire drill with the building emptied in under two minutes. Plans include utilizing both doors and a repaired fire escape, plus a large alarm bell on the first floor linked to all areas to sound instantly. Drills will be practiced weekly.
The city Sunday schools finals will be held at the Y M C A gym next Tuesday evening with four teams entered the First Methodist Presbyterian Congregational and Mulford Mission. Event lineup includes high jump fence vault 15 yard dash broad jump and shot put. The senior indoor meet finals will be held in May with two prizes for highest score and greatest improvement.
Marshalltown Iowa May 1 Iowa Central strike completed by all boilermakers walking out. Strike breakers from Chicago filled the jobs at a raised wage of 5 14 cents. Dr E D Whitacre, prominent physician, died suddenly from rheumatism of the heart.
Detroit May 1. Hearing on the involuntary bankruptcy against Frank P. Glazier former state treasurer was postponed as three physicians stated he cannot appear. Judge Knappen extended the postponement until the July term of court.
The launch Helen carrying J. H. Grayson and family of La Crosse Wisconsin arrived in the city yesterday. The craft is described as up to date in every respect and the tourists will spend several months cruising in the south.
County Auditor A. S. Lawrence has received the new supplementary Code of Iowa and it is ready for distribution. The volume is nearly as large as the 1907 code it supplements.
Mrs. Sarah Richards, mother of W. W. Richards city treasurer, died at 6 am at her West Liberty home. Death due to old age and heart disease after long illness. Survived by two daughters Clara and Kate and her husband who preceded her. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Miss Maud Lane of West Liberty Indiana witnessed the American battleship fleet arrive at Santa Barbara California on April 25 at 4 22 PM from the plaza. Elmer J Boeseke Santa Barbara mayor issued a welcome proclamation and urged a multi day stay. Flowers from town women and girls filled the plaza as a flower festival unfolded.
The fragment mentions Joanna and Gold Medal Flour with hints of economic prudence. No clear event, date, or entity beyond these.
Mrs John Snyder died this afternoon at 3 30 at her home 311 Clinton street from a stroke of paralysis suffered four years ago. She had been confined to bed most of the time in the past four years and no funeral arrangements had been made.
Mrs. Fred Heerd of West Eighth street hosted Maennerchor women yesterday with work and refreshments. Next meeting set for May 14 with Mrs. Carl Hess in South Muscatine. Red Men held a well attended session at hall rooms last evening with one new member initiated and one application balloted.
C A Coey and Company invites buyers to invest by requesting a catalog. The ad promises rebuilt and used automobiles guaranteed in fine condition at 65 percent below original price and provides the Chicago address 1424 Michigan Ave.
Horton Pony Farm advertises two standard bred mares and two teams of ponies for sale.
Charles Schmeltzer filed suit in district court against John W. Miller seeking a land lord's writ of attachment. The complaint alleges a lease on the rear building at Second and Mulberry streets with $429.33 due on rent and a promissory note. Attorney H C Madden represents the plaintiff.
An advertisement from E.W. Ros Med. Co. of St. Louis touts ZEMO and ZEMOTONE as powerful germicides that destroy disease germs and cure skin conditions. It notes availability through all druggists on Second Street.
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