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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
9
The article notes slow vote counting at the upcoming primary with a push to have ballots for U S senator governor and lieutenant governor counted first and the results telephoned to Davenport papers. County auditors request discretionary cooperation from election boards to speed news delivery.
Major John Circle announces its delegates for the forthcoming 19th annual convention to be held in Cedar Rapids next month. The selection sets the group on path to represent local interests at the regional gathering.
The 1906 report by Physical Director Johnson shows gymnasium class attendance reached 9 246 with 799 sessions, up 3 266 from last year and higher than any previous year. Enrollment gains and more sessions drove the surge, as the Major John Circle of the Ladies of the G A R plans Cedar Rapids convention attendance with seven delegates and two past presidents. Memorial orders urge gatherings at Greenwood chapel and the W A C tabernacle for grave decoration and memorial services.
Muscatine delegates to the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women returned home last evening from Buxton Illinois where sessions lasted several days. Mrs. Alice Thompson of Muscatine was elected treasurer and officers include President Mrs. C B Lewis Davenport First Vice Mrs J Walker Marshalltown Second Vice Mrs F Mitchell Burlington Recording Sec Mrs H M Woods Des Moines Corresponding Sec Mrs Demont Buxton Next meeting set for Ottumwa in 1999.
Social notes from Buffalo Prairie Illinois describe visits and family gatherings across the community. Names include McGrew Vanatta Potter Fisher Kimball Marple Eckhardt and others with travel to Muscatine Rock Island and Illinois City. Local farming activity features John Lovewell shearing sheep for area farmers.
Short note highlights Gold Medal Flour praised by Penelope and Veronica, emphasizing quality and preference in a light, promotional tone.
Most Muscat stores will stay open all day on Decoration Day with many factories closing for the holiday. The Tabernacle exercises were considered but shops will remain open while some factories shut down for the day.
ZEMO is presented as a scientific external remedy that stops itching instantly and destroys skin germs. The ad claims quick relief and permanent cure through this remarkable medicine available from Druggists and A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street, St. Louis.
Wapello Iowa notes include Geo S Issett family back from Davenport, Eastern Iowa Building and Loan reps in town, Ethyl Shipton Pritchette visiting from Plattville, and graduation plans for Verna Volmer. Local clergy seek district conference, line up July Fourth, and regional figures attend campaign events.
A stream of notices covers marriages and licenses, illnesses, travels, births, and moves. Names include Parker Everts Ada Mathew I. E. Brown J. L. Campbell Ed R. Trites Chas Cook Zell Wright and Mattie Hunt with details on illness school appointments and drainage talks in Des Moines county.
Depositors and clients are urged to use the Her shey State Bank noting its long experience and competent management. Officers promise prompt and efficient service and extend a cordial invitation to open accounts and conduct banking business.
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