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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1909

Page

2

Iowa Medical Society set for 42nd annual Bellevue meeting

Delegates from all Iowa sections will gather at Bellevue Hospital for the 42nd annual Iowa State Eclectic Medical Society meeting led by President E B Fulham. Clinics, demonstrations, and major minor surgeries directed by Prof John D Robertson and Dr A J Weaver will run Wednesday and Thursday May 20. The program features over thirty physicians across topics from infectious diseases to obstetrics and electrotherapeutics with a banquet to close.

Iowa State Eclectic Medical Society E. B. Fulham Bellevue Hospital John D. Robertson Chicago Fulham B. C. Minkler M. D Des Moines E. B. Ellingson Calmar V. C A. J. Weaver Muscatine L. E. Eslick Rockwell City Geo. F. Severs Centerville E. H. Harris Grinnell H. V. Brown Griswold E. C. Macy Pleasanton

Eagles to Initiate Near 100 Members at Turner Hall

The Muscatine Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles plans a large initiation Tuesday at Turner Hall with about 100 new members. A final organizing meeting is set for Eagle Hall on East Second Street. The Davenport station convention runs August 3–5 with Muscatine likely to send a large delegation and participate actively.

Order of Eagles Turner Hall Eagle Hall East Second Street The Eagles Davenport Muscatine Aerie

Franklin Buys Our Panitorium in Sole Ownership

C. E. Franklin purchases the remaining interest from partner Chas. Purdon, becoming sole owner of the Panitorium. The business has doubled in a year, with plans for improvements including an electric massage machine and a new hot water plant to enhance patron comfort. The shop will be renamed Frank's Panitorium and Barber Shop, with Purdon staying on for now to handle external work.

C. E. Franklin Chas. Purdon Frank Purdon

Iowa County Superintendents Propose School Reform Agenda

Des Moines meeting of Iowa county superintendents adopted resolutions urging reforms. They seek Iowa Teachers' Association backing in November to simplify laws, expand rural supervision, create training schools, standardize examinations, and improve funding and facilities.

Root Juice Miracle Claim From Peoria Man

A Peoria resident describes long illness and failed treatments before using Root Juice. After six bottles he reports restored appetite, sleep, and full health, claiming the product cured his multiple ailments. He notes the price as one dollar per bottle, three for two dollars and fifty cents at Morigan's drug store.

Peoria A. J. Donovan Morigan

Last Euterpean Program Closes Season With Studied Figures

The European Fraternity presents the final program of the season in the high school auditorium tonight. The event features Schubert Keats and Corot characterizations with music by Misses Voet Richards Wagner and Legler and others. The program includes piano pieces readings and an orchestral portion before adjournment for intermission.

Wilbur M. Derthick Schubert Gertrude Legler Keats Vivian Johnson Corot D. J. McDonald Helen Voet W. L. Meyer Cornet C. A. Mull Miss Caroline Richard Messrs D. VY. Jackson Geo. Chase Carl Schmidt Raymond Ribak J. Schmidt Clarnet F. Manhardt Clifford Knight

Committee Plans School Reform Push With State Aid

The text outlines a committee led by A M Deyoe and including R H Belknap Mary E Hostetler E E Kuhn and R R Hunt to push for changes in school operations. Riggs offers full time campaign support starting next winter but superintendents delay action and will seek backing from the Iowa State Teachers Association when it meets in November.

A. M. Deyoe R. H. Belknap Mary E. Hostetler E. E. Kuhn R. R. Hunt Riggs Iowa State Teachers’ Association

Electric Park Opens for Season with Open Street Cars

Open street cars return for summer as Electric Park opens Sunday under lease to Sodini Amusement. Hundreds visit the grounds despite chilly wind as Paudiet band concert and dancing entertain afternoon and evening crowds. The season continues with a vaudeville style program and moving pictures in the auditorium tonight.

Electric Citizens’ Railway & Light Company Sodini Amusement Company Paudiet Vaurdeville

Old Soldier Elmer Kingsbury Dies at 65 in Cedar Falls

Elmer Kingsbury of East Third street Cedar Falls died after heart failure at 65. A Civil War veteran of Co. G 35th Iowa Volunteer Infantry he served gallantly and attended the regiment’s last Muscatine reunion. He bore his regiment in transferring the old battle flags from the arsenal to the state house.

Ella McCullough East Third Street Elmer Kingsbury Cedar Falls Kingsbury Co. G 35Th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Muscatine Arsenal Statehouse

Gold Dust Dish Washer Claims Superior Cleaning

An advertisement extols GOLD DUST as a sanitary dish washer that cleans beyond the surface, digs deep to remove hidden dirt, kills germs of decayed food, and sterilizes while ordinary dish water leaves residue and odor.

Citywide Alley Clean-up Ordered in Muscatine

Alderman Holmes announces a city wide cleanup of alleys in Muscatine after a police order, with costs charged to adjacent property owners. The effort, aided by most city workers, aims to remove dirt and clean paved alleys, potentially taking days to complete.

Muscatine Holmes Vannatta

Agnes Carter Returns From Davenport Visit

Miss Agnes Carter of East Eighth Street arrived home this morning from Davenport where she spent several days visiting friends.

Agnes Carter East Eighth Street Davenport

Notice to Electric Light Contractors in Muscatine 1909

Public notice from the Muscatine City Recorder invites sealed bids by May 20, 1909 for five years of electric street lighting. Bids address price per lamp per year from sunset to sunrise with options for 480 watt alternating current lights or 320 watt magnetite lights. Specifications available at the City Engineer's office. bids require a $500 certified check and potential $2,000 bond. city may reject all bids.

City Recorder Muscatine Iowa

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