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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1909

Page

5

Soap Made From Refuse Animal Fats Common

The article notes that soap is frequently produced using cheap refuse animal fats as a primary ingredient.

Local boxing prelim to open Friday night wrestling card

A six round boxing curtain raiser precedes the Kid Ruff Anderson wrestling match at the armory Friday night. Thomas Burrows and Earl Henderson, two capable local boxers, will spar six rounds. A second preliminary features a wrestling bout between two seasoned local fighters. Strong interest builds toward a large crowd for the athletic event.

Armory Hall Thomas Burrows Earl Henderson

Mahaska Nation Hero Mahaska Statue Unveiled in Oskaloosa

A statue of Mahaska is unveiled in Oskaloosa honoring the Iowa leader who helped found Mahaska County. The ceremony recalls early county formation in 1844 with remarks on white and Native American history and the legacy of local pioneers.

East Hill Glore resident H. Kneese gravely ill at 68

W. H. Kneese of 1015 East Ninth Street, Muscatine longtime resident and Civil War veteran, is seriously ill with cancer and expected to die soon. Elia Blakeslee is ill at home. Homer Hampton of Park Avenue was taken to Bellevue hospital for an upcoming operation.

W. H. Kneese East Ninth Street Muscatine G. A. K. Post Mr. Kneese Kneese Fast Hill Elia Blakeslee Homer Hampton Park Avenue Bellevue Hospital

Muscatine Braves Join Mahaska Day Celebration in Oskaloosa

Almost seventy Muscatine Braves travel by special train to Oskaloosa for Mahaska Day. E G O'Brien Iowa’s great Sachem attends with Davenport delegates. More than twenty Muscatine candidates will be initiated at tonight's exercises as the statue of Chief Mahaska is dedicated.

Musquitine Tribe Order of Red Men Pearl City E. G. O’brien Iowa Davenport Oskaloosa Muscatine Mahaska

Weird game as Giants bow to Cubs in scramble

Chicago world champions beat the Giants 4 to 3 in a chaotic contest. New York let Moran and Hofman stage a comedy double steal for the winning run in the ninth inning. The game, likened to Merkle’s baserun blunder, drew sharp crowd reactions.

New York N. Y Chicago Giants Moran Hofman Merkle Sox Ill

Y W C A Notes Evening Millinery Class Update

The Millinery Class is postponed to this evening at 7 o'clock to suit most members. The Browning Class meets at 6 45 this evening. High School Branch girls enjoyed a Bird Walk this morning, a weekly Wednesday activity weather permitting. Mission Study Class gathers for a picnic supper in the gym at 6 o'clock Thursday with class work at 6 30.

Browning

Making Ends Meet Reflects Crisis Facing Manufacturer and Worker

The piece argues the recurring problem of making ends meet for manufacturers, business leaders, and workers. It notes that surplus energy and savings have sustained people in good times, while those without such reserves struggle when times tighten.

Senator pitchers overwhelmed as Sullivan’s team wins 5 to 3

Three Senator pitchers were picked clean yesterday and Sullivan's kids captured a 5 to 3 victory on the South Side. Frank Smith, unchallenged, benefited as opponents began issuing walks freely. the line was easy for Smith.

Sullivan South Side Frank Smith

Baseball scores from major leagues and minor leagues

American League results include Chicago 5 Washington 3, Detroit 16 New York 5, Cleveland 1, Boston 5. National League games show New York 3 Chicago 4 and Boston 8 Cincinnati 10 among others. Three I League notes Bloomington 0 Rock Island 1 Springfield 5 Davenport 1 Central Association results Burlington 9 Jacksonville 8 Ottumwa 1 Waterloo 8 Hannibal 11.

Pittsburg Chicago New York Philadelphia Cleveland Ivreé St. Louis Washington Central Association Pet Hannibal Ouiney Tso Keokuk Nan Burlington Kewanee Ottumwa Waterloo Jacksonville Pet Rock Island Springfield Peoria Davenport Decatur Dubuque Ano Bloomington Cedar Rapids Detroit Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Cedar Rapidg Keokuk Quincy Hannibal

Matchups Across Major Leagues Highlight Busy Schedule

Washington at Chicago. Philadelphia at St. Louis. New York at Detroit. Boston at Cleveland. Chicago at New York. Pittsburg at Philadelphia. Cincinnati at Boston. St. Louis at Brooklyn.

American League Washington Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis New York Detroit Boston Cleveland National League Pittsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn

Statue of Chief Mahaska Unveiled in Ceremonial Row

The article recalls Mahaska’s modest character and a moment with Martin Van Buren at the White House. It notes that Mahaska greeted two great men with a handshake and introduces six chiefs, setting the historical scene for the unveiling.

Mahaska Old Appanoose White House Martin van Buren

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