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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
4
J B Ruffner, a well known hotel owner, endorses Dr Shaffer after his health improves following treatment. He describes months of nasal obstruction and dry throat, notes a polyp removal, and says he now sleeps well and enjoys better health than in years.
The item list notes a 20 cent Presbyterian lunch Friday from 11 to 1, with multiple births recorded for May 14 to May 18 at East and Walter streets. It mentions residents traveling to Davenport and Rock Island for family, work, or reunions, hospital recoveries, and upcoming City Railway Park events with Hawes M W A activities.
The final session today closes the Colored Federation of Iowa convention in Des Moines where the by laws change, meeting news and program details are given. Des Moines selected as next meeting site and changes in organization name are reported with committees appointed and progress noted.
Delegate Mrs. Downey from Iowa describes reception at the world’s fair city and progress of clubs in multiple towns. Peoria and Bedford Mass clubs report clothing aid art teaching and funds, while the federation discusses name change to Colored Women’s clubs. Five new members join. coal and burial gifts recorded. Tuskegee tuition funded. art and needlework groups emerge. Des Moines forms home for colored girls and rescue houses arise statewide.
The Baptist church and Sunday school plan their annual trip to the Tri Cities on the Columbia steamship June 11. Many friends and patrons anticipate this enjoyable event.
Dr. Edward A. Steiner of Ames Iowa will fill the pulpit at the Congregational church next Sunday. The well known professor has many friends in the city and the announcement will be well received. He had planned to visit about two weeks ago but another engagement kept him away.
Washington report says Minister Conger may visit Iowa while his belongings are held in quarantine in San Francisco. A government telegram failed to reach him and he is currently believed to be in Kansas City, with a possible trip to Mexico once his goods are released.
Pickles olives onions all kinds canned and bottle goods smoked sturgeon at Boston Fish Market opposite post office.
Deputy Supreme Chief E. E. Sanderson plans the Friday night organization of Tribe No. 66 in Muscatine at Maccabee hall. The Ben Hur society, founded by General Lew Wallace, will establish its southeastern Iowa presence with this new lodge.
The article traces a rise of imitator breakfast flakes after Grape-Nuts, noting a dozen brands in mills and warehouses. It explains Grape-Nuts digestion and nutrition, warns that many imitations copy ads, and asserts authentic product quality from Postum Co. Battle Creek.
Clarence Whitman president of the New York Merchants Association met with President Roosevelt to press active U S involvement in the Equitable Life Assurance Society complications. Details of the conference were not released.
At Winona Lake Indiana on May 24 the General Assembly discussed foreign missions. The board report and Sabbath school committee report were read. It authorized investigating Justice Harlan's proposal for a central Washington church minister and will name a committee to report next year.
The Iowa Central Ry sells home seeker round trip tickets every Tuesday until December to Iowa Minnesota South and North Dakota and the Canadian northwest at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets last 21 days with stop-overs allowed. For rates contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
Channel catfish and fresh halibut headline a daily display alongside mackerel croppies white perch sunfish buffalo and smoked sturgeon at Boston Fish Market opposite. The list emphasizes seafood variety and availability for patrons.
On first and third Tuesdays of each month, to Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and other states. Stop-overs allowed and tickets limited 21 days. For rates, train times, call agents or address A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
Two doctors appointed to assess Princess Louise of Saxe Coburg report her mental condition as favorable. The May 24 dispatch from Paris notes the examination concluded well.
The First National Bank of Lexington Oklahoma closed today due to its inability to realize on collateral. The shutdown occurred in Oklahoma City on May 24.
Canton Ohio May 24 The Canton State Bank closed its doors today. The cause of the failure is not known.
Iowa Legion of Honor records show Argus Lodge No. 17 incorporated 1879 reorganized 1901. Meetings held on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings with visiting members welcome. Dr. C. E. Crow serves as president.
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