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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1907
Page
6
Due to warming weather the Y W C A gospel meetings will end soon as attendance drops. Rev P M Conant of Musserville M E Church will speak tomorrow with a large young ladies attendance expected. A musical duet by Miss Amy Hoopes and Miss Ivy Ryan highlights the program.
Rev. Arthur Fowler formerly served six years as pastor of the Muscatine church and now leads Calvary Baptist in Minneapolis. He will address a Sunday evening service at First Baptist Muscatine, recounting his Jamestown convention trip and return. Rev. Kempton will speak in the morning on his eastern journey and describe the Jamestown exposition.
Alvin H. Stimpson of Willimantic Conn. narrates his recovery after using Foley's Kidney Cure. After exhausting other remedies he claims four bottles cured him completely and he is now free from kidney trouble. A. W. Morgan, 107 West Second street.
The Jamestown exposition draws mixed reviews from Northern and Southern Baptists. Rev Judson Kempton reports a lively White House visit with President Roosevelt. The Jamestown fair is under construction with incomplete buildings, poor transportation, and limited exhibits. Governor Hughes is named vice president of the Baptist group. Grounds are plain and largely unfinished, with hopes for July activation.
River forecast notes a rising Mississippi over the next 48 hours from Dubuque to Muscatine. Readings list Dubuque Davenport Muscatine Des Moines Keokuk with varied heights and changes. J. M. Sherier, Local Forecaster.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes that politics remains a constant live topic in Iowa. The commentary emphasizes enduring interest in state and local races and issues shaping community debate.
A four year test on the New York Central in the New York Tunnel shows a signal that prevents wrecks on the most dangerous tracks. The system is presented as essential for all railroads to implement to improve safety nationwide.
A historical prospectus touts the Pioneer Cab Signal as a revolutionary railroad safety device. It claims to reduce wrecks, automate braking, and protect crews by signaling track conditions from locomotive cabs. The document asserts high earning potential, government consideration, and a stock offering at 25 cents with projected 50 to 200 percent returns.
Harry Tucker appeared before Justice Coster charged with intoxication after a fight at the Turf Exchange on Front Street. He admitted a dispute over three men but said he did not start the altercation. The judge sentenced him to fifteen days in jail for the damage and disturbance.
A Mrs M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers free guidance and full instructions for a home treatment claimed to cure leucorrhoea ulceration displacements and other female troubles. She asks readers to mail for details and mentions a cost of about 12 cents weekly to guarantee a cure.
Montpelier Iowa residents list callers and visitors from Muscatine Buffalo Davenport and Moline. Sam Eis shows improvement after injury from a section car handle. Frank Morris the local blacksmith returns to work in Montpelier. Local exchanges mention Mrs Hartman Lulu Myers and Mrs Sieh with daughters Julia and Mrs Morrie.
Mrs. Lowry returned to Davenport after a short visit. Victor Morris and Fred Morris called in Buffalo Tuesday. A hall dance is planned for Saturday evening May 25 with everyone invited. Mr and Mrs Sieh visited Fairport with Mrs Moots. Will Eis and Perry Cooper from Bluess were seen on the streets Sunday evening.
The Supreme Court case decided in favor of Dr. King's New Discovery in the dispute over cures for coughs and colds. The judgment highlights price points of 50 cents and one dollar. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store is noted in the decision.
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