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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1907

Page

2

Important A O U W Meeting Plans Street Parade

The local order of the A O U W held a large meeting at the hall voting on sixty six applications and initiating fifteen. A parade is planned for next Monday with X Roscoe Green Howard Schenck and William Schenck to arrange it. Delegates and members will march with fireworks torches and a brass band.

Order of the Grand Lodge X. Roscoe Green Howard Schenck William Schenck Bagie Lodge

Boat Club Elects Officers for Year

Miss Nellie Downer was elected president of the YWCA Boating Club for the coming year. Officers include First mate Miss Emma Steen Second mate Miss Jessie Collins Steward Miss Ellen Hanley and Clerk Miss Bertha Hoover. Mrs Olive Realing resigned as UW president. vacancy to be filled at next Friday’s board meeting. Plans for summer outings and special meetings during Miss McElroy's visit were discussed.

Y. W. C. A. Boating Club Association Nellie Downer Emma Steen Jessie Collins Ellen Hanley Bertha Hoover Olive Realing U. W Miss McElroy

Lindner Reports Bright Prospects in Colorado and Wyoming

A. L. Lindner, after two weeks touring Colorado and Wyoming mining sites for local and eastern interests, returns with optimism. He notes dry farming improving land value, sugar beets and potatoes market dynamics, rising sheep numbers, and strong agricultural investment, predicting Colorado outpacing other western states and Wyoming's bright future.

A L. Lindner Colorado Wyoming Asovestos Casper Mountains Iowa Illinois California Texas Lindner

Janitor sprains right leg at Jackson school

Robert S. Amlong, janitor at the Jackson school, slipped on steps and severely sprained his right leg. Dr Norton could not find broken bones. Ligaments were torn and the injury proved very painful.

Robert Amiong Robert S. Amlong Jackson School Dr. Norton Mr. Amlong

Library board reports strong circulation and new books

The library board met last evening with vice president Mrs Jayne presiding in the president's absence. Finance reports show public funds 1955.56 and private funds 99.12 with bills totaling 734. ... New books in consignment totaled 100 and a new purchase list is being prepared. The librarian reports 4209 books issued in the past month with an average daily circulation of 162 and a high day of 327.

Library Board of Trustees G. M. Titus Jayne E. L. Mahin F. A. Neidig Ward Bros Citizens’ Railway & Light Co Nanoshed FE L. Mahin Kina Ie Stein van Lent Musser Committee On Books

Delegates Named for State Labor Convention in Keokuk

At a Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly meeting J J O'Brien J J Engle and J C Nietzel were chosen as delegates to the State Federation of Labor convention in Keokuk Iowa on June 11 with alternates C W Snowden Lee Dorsey and Charles McCoy. The event expects hundreds of delegates with notable labor organizers and speakers, and the Western Passenger Association offers a one and one third fare round trip on the certificate plan. Keokuk branch coordinates arrangements and a full program will be announced soon.

Trades and Labor Assembly State Federation of Labor Keokuk J. J. O’brien J. J. Engle J. C. Nietzel C. W. Snowden Lee Dorsey Charles McCoy Muscatine Western Passenger Association

Muscatine Launch Club to Erect Temporary Boat House

At a Muscatine Launch Club meeting, members authorized buying a large barge and building a two deck cabin to serve as a temporary club house until a permanent structure is ready. The boat house committee includes Will Bishop Charles Hanley and C P Malone. Oscar Grossheim chosen as city delegate to the Western Motor Boat association meeting in Chicago May 1.

Muscatine Launch Club C. P. Harney Will Bishop Charles Hanley C. P. Malone Oscar Grossheim Western Motor Boat Association Chicago

Cure a Cold in One Day Bromine Quinine Tablets

Advertisement notes a laxative bromide quinine remedy to cure a cold in a day. It promises refund from druggists if it fails and shows E W Grove’s signature on each box. Price stated as 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Officers Elected For Ensuing Year At Excelsior Hose

The Excelsior Hose company met on West Third street and elected officers for the coming year. Longtime officer Herman Gremmel and treasurer Frank Anson declined further terms after many years of service. New officers include President W J Diercks and Vice President M E Fahey among others.

Excelsior Hose Company West Third Street Herman Gremmel Frank Anson W. J. Diercks M. E. Fahey Fred Walton Barney Korte Martin Flannery Jacob Heusner John Meisenbach Frank Curry Daniel Fogarty George Geltz

City Tour of Inspection Set for May 8

A tour of inspection will be held on Wednesday May 8 to allow the city council to inspect all public by ways. The purpose is to assess maintenance conditions and plan improvements.

Herpicide touted in testimonials across states

An advertising aggregation presents testimonials praising Herpicide for dandruff cure and hair loss prevention from users in New York Toledo Chadron Ann Arbor and Detroit. It notes druggists sell the product in two sizes 50 cents and 1 09 with samples available by mail and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as a special agent location.

E. H. Lyon New York N. Y J. H. Busty Toledo Ohio Newbro R. S. Coleman Ann Arbor Mich Herpicide Co Detroit Havercamp’s

First Cold Tablet Resembles Other Remedies

The notice warns that only One Bromo Quinine is the legitimate laxative product. It states the original Cold Tablet comes in a white package with black and red lettering and bears E. W. Grove’s signature. The item is priced at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

California Excursions for Shriners and Brethren Conventions

Iowa Central railroad sets round trip fares to Los Angeles and San Francisco from April 25 to May 18 with return valid until July 31. One fare round trip. apply to direct route outbound and return via any direct route. Stopovers allowed. Inquiries to A. B. Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.

Mystic Shriners’ Convention Conference of German Baptist Brethren Los Angeles Cal Iowa Central Railway San Francisco A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Mina

Settlers' Discount Tickets to Northwest Regions

Iowa Central announces Tuesday sales of special second class settlers tickets during March and April to Minnesota, North and South Dakota, and Canada. Agents or BB Cutts G P T A Minnesota, Minn. address for rates and details.

Minnesota North South Dakota Canada Iowa Central Northwest Cutts Minneapolis Misa

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