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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
7
Local items report Delmar Asthalter, J Welch, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Thurston, Henry Wolff, Dr. Clapp, Mrs. Paxton, Fred Leu, and others returning home or visiting from cities like Chicago Davenport Moline Ottumwa and Muscatine. The week includes train arrivals, social calls, and attendance at funerals and conventions.
Mrs Ella Broomhall Titus wife of ex Senator George M Titus died at her West Second Street home after a prolonged illness. Born May 14 1859 near Atalissa she lived in Muscatine County all her life. Survived by husband and three children Harriet Gertrude and Raymond. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from the West Second Street home with private interment at Greenwood.
Dr J T Martin and Dr A A Peterson depart for Cedar Rapids to attend the forty fifth annual Iowa State Dental Society meeting from the seventh to the ninth. Over sixty colonies will be held during the session with notable speakers and important topics to be discussed in business sessions.
Sealed bids will be received by the City Recorder of Muscatine Iowa until 7:30 p m May 9 1997 for the grading of Newell avenue from Broadway to Maiden Lane per the profile and specifications on file in the City Engineer's office. Specifications and blank proposals available at the engineer's office. James J Ryan City Engineer.
A health journal promotes Fluid Extract of Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla as a harmless vegetable blood cleanser. It claims the mixture clears sores and pimples, restores vigor, and aids kidneys in filtering waste, relieving rheumatism and backache.
Church notes summarize weekly activities across First Baptist Trinity Episcopal German Methodist Grace Lutheran United Brethren German Congregational and Methodist churches. Meetings include men’s clubs prayer meetings vestry sessions and Ladies’ Aid societies with services Ascension day lectures and choir practices scheduled and pastors or guest speakers listed.
Eliza Ann Mechling born June 20 1826 in Kittanning Armstrong Co Pa died April 15 1907 aged 80 years 9 months 25 days She married John Neff January 21 1847 to this union six children two sons and four daughters survive her husband and one son and one daughter preceded her in death Living children include Mrs W P Summers Ord Neb Mrs W J Richardson Rock Island Ill Mrs Laura Bopes Edgington Ill Robert Neff Holyoke Colo who resided with her at death
Cedar Rapids police report Frank Krejci was struck and killed by a Northwestern passenger train as it entered the city. The body was badly mangled and appears to show he was asleep on the track. His wife reacted in frantic distress upon seeing the corpse.
A feature lists gardening books and periodicals available at the Muscatine library. It highlights the New Cyclopedia of American Horticulture and a table set aside for gardening volumes, with numerous articles and issues across major journals cited for readers interested in lawn and garden care.
A Lewistown woman Anna R Palmer testifies that Dr Miles Nervine relieved her nervous ailments after failing to improve with a physician. She reports immediate sleep and eating gains after trying the remedy and credits Heart Cure for further recovery. Miles Medical Co advertises a guarantee refund if the first bottle fails.
Frank W. Crane argues in May Recreation that a busy year lies ahead for motor-boating with rising interest in practical power craft. He notes a past era of paper-weight racing hulls is ended and yacht clubs now enforce safety rules and genuine cruising boat quality to protect occupants and enhance reliable performance.
President Charles W. Needham of George Washington University argues in Leslie's Weekly that there is no tainted money and that good money remains valuable wherever it is used. He contends money itself cannot be morally corrupted by users, while acknowledging tainted individuals exist and should be defended against bad conduct.
Assistant District Attorney Train of New York County recounts the Patrick case in the May American Magazine. The tale focuses on Rice the aged millionaire and conspirators Patrick and Jones, whose intricate plot ultimately unravelled. The article underscores the moral weight of the opening quotation about the Devil as author of confusion and lies.
A simple shade substitute uses a nine foot post set in ground two feet deep and two seven foot crosspieces topped by a welded tire ring. Attach a fast growing grapevine at the post and coax it to fill the ring. As the vine grows it forms a natural shaded canopy.
Captain Frank E. Evans writes in the May Metropolitan Magazine about how Uncle Sam protects and advances interests worldwide through a fearless and capable American force. Marie Hall offers Episodes in the Career of a Violinist, a vivid profile of the celebrated performer and her musical insights.
Notice from A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street stating Foley's Honey and Tar Vor coughs allay colds and lung troubles and are not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as they contain no opiates. Safe for children and adults.
The Iowa Central Railway announces its first popular excursion of the season to Minneapolis Saint Paul on Saturday May 18. The train departs Elrick Junction at 7 52 p m arriving Minneapolis 8 25 a m and Saint Paul 9 00 a m Sunday Return tickets on any train until No 6 leaving Saint Paul 7 25 p m and Minneapolis 8 00 p m Tuesday May 1 round trip four dollars fifty cents See flyers or contact agents for details
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