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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1908

Page

4

Quail Hunters Active in Forge and Local Notices

Election returns at Bestenlehner's Drug Store and Go to Bestenlehner for results. Miss Ethel Huber, once ill at Bellevue, returns home. Dr E H King spoke on Ethics to Muscatine nurses at Hershey hospital. Iowa law loopholes allow market hunters to evade limits. last night’s meeting covered key issues. U B Ladies Aid to meet after prayer meeting at the church parlors.

Ethel Huber Illinois City Bellevue Hospital E. H. King Graduate Nurses’ Association of

A Ton of Gala Could Buy Nothing Better for Female Weaknesses

Electric Bitters praised as a remedy for female weakness, back pain, and kidney trouble by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as a suggested cure all at 50 cents.

Havercamp

Huntress Shot by Husband in Maryland Hunting Incident

Mrs. Small, a noted Maryland sportswoman and expert markswoman, was accidentally shot by her husband Joseph Small during a hunt at Cumberland. The bullet struck above the right eye and ranged down the neck, with no immediate report of the outcome.

Maryland Cumberland Joseph Small

Positive Cure for Dan Druff Promises Instant Itch Relief

An advertisement touts ZEMO as an instant antiseptic for foot itching and scalp dandruff. It claims to destroy the dandruff germ, prevent hair loss, and leave the scalp clean with a rich glossy color. Samples available via E W Rose Mortuary Co. and A W M wit at Morgan 107 W.

Zemo E. W. Rose Media Yorcine Co A. W. M Wit Morgan

Quail Season Opens Amid Sharp Market Hunting Concerns

Hunters flocked out as quail season begins with fair sport despite early cold days. Local sportsmen note a short season and rising protection for quail, while Iowa's season starts earlier than Illinois. Deputy Game Warden Barmeier criticizes market hunting and cites legal loopholes in state shipping laws that allow intra state transfer of game birds.

Iowa Illinois Barmeier

Young Ladies Circle elects officers at United Brethren church

The Young Ladies Circle of the United Brethren church met at Miss Hazel Haifleigh 494 Orange Street last night. Officers elected: President Leola Johnson Vice-President Bessie Light Secretary Hazel Haifleigh Treasurer Hazel Ellinwood Critic Winifred Giesler Social Committee Vina Fisher Hattie Parker Pearl Bitzer Superintendent Sue Erb. A china shower for Miss Hazel Bitzer, soon to marry Eldon Vanatta, followed. Oyster supper served.

Young Ladies Young Ladies’ Circle The United Brethren Church Hazel Haifleigh Orange Street Leola Johnson Bessie Light Hazel Ellinwood Winifred Giesler Vina Fisher Hattie Parker Pearl Bitzer Sue Erb

Election Night at Local Y M C A With Ball Game

The local Y M C A prepares for a crowd to view election returns. A first and second team basketball game is planned with a Western Union operator on private wire. A stereoptican will flash results on the gym screen as long as visitors remain, with refreshments available.

Western Union Telegraph Company

Eightieth Birthday Noted for Mrs Ruthenberg

Mrs C Ruthenberg of Bismarck Street celebrated her eightieth birthday yesterday with relatives and friends calling at her home. The afternoon passed pleasantly and refreshments were served. Numerous useful gifts were presented to Mrs Ruthenberg.

C. Ruthenberg Bismarck Street

Sven Hedin Returns From Tibet Exploration

Swedish explorer Dr Sven Hedin arrived in Shanghai on November 3 after completing his second Tibet expedition. He plans a stop in Japan before departing for London, en route to England.

London Japan Shanghai China Sven Hedin Tibet England

Successful Women of the Day Discussed at Club Meeting

Mrs. P. J. Barry led a Mothers' Club discussion on successful women in business. The talk highlighted many prominent businesswomen. Miss Gretchen Legler performed several piano selections.

P. J. Barry Mothers’ Club T. F. Beveridge Gretchen Legler

McDaniel 18th Birthday Celebrated On Halloween Night

William McDaniel marked his eighteenth birthday at his Burlington road home hosted by Mr and Mrs J W McDaniel. The evening featured games contests and an oyster supper for guests.

William McDaniel Burlington Road Hallowe J. W. McDaniel

Halloween Party by Saturday Evening Club

A Halloween night party hosted by the Saturday Evening Club at Mrs. Thomas W. Cherry’s home featured women in unique costumes and Jack-o’-lantern decorations with refreshments served.

Saturday Evening Club Thomas W. Cherry

Congregational Ladies Aid Meeting Planned at Church

The Congregational Ladies' Aid society will meet Wednesday at the church. All day sewing will be held and a business meeting will conclude the day's session at 3 o'clock. A full attendance is desired.

Congregational Ladies’ Aid Society

Inez Cooley Hosts San Souci Club Matinee Party

Miss Inez Cooley entertained thirty San Souci Club members and friends this afternoon at the Family Theatre. Mrs. D. W. Payne of Letts was the out of town guest.

Inez Cooley San Souci Club Family Theatre D. W. Payne Letts

Root Juice demonstrations boost sales at Muscatine drug store

The Root Juice show at Morgan's Drug Store draws many customers as officials report high demand. Testimonials praise relief from stomach and kidney pains with trials described as rapidly improving health. Demonstration ends next Saturday with pricing of one bottle at 1 and three for 2.50.

Morgan’s Muscatine Fort Wayne Muscatione Morgan

Letts Local Happenings Include Vacation and Visits

Miss Ruby Runyon will take a month’s vacation from school after returning home from Atalissa. Rev. A Schwimley of Iowa City preached at the U B church. C C Howell of Davenport visited friends. J F Weber of Ottumwa addressed a Griffin’s opera house audience on political issues. J F Chandler of Wapello was here on business. J H Letts brought in six cattle cars last week to feed. James M Brockway went to Iowa City on business. Arthur Letts visited Muscatine.

J. H. Letts James M. Brockway Iowa City Arthur Letts Muscatine

Wolgast Secures Coast Bout With Robinson November 13

Ad Folgast, who refused to meet Attel, is booked to fight Bubbles Robinson, a local lightweight, before McCarey’s club on November 13. Jeffries club officials argue Wolgast was right to decline. Freddy Welch and Abe Attel signed for their 15 round Thanksgiving fight, settling on 130 pounds at 2 pm with Attel receiving a bonus for facing the heavier foe.

Los Angeles Cal Ad Folgast Attel Jeffries Athletic Club Bubbles Robinson McCarey Jeffries Wolgast Milwaukee Freddy Welch Abe Attel Jeffries Club Abe Welch

Marriage would honor Duke Abruzzi alliance with Miss Elkins

Milan operates on November 3 with the Secolo reporting French Prime Minister Clemenceau called the Katherine Elkins and the Duke of the Abruzzi wedding a splendid democratic marriage that would honor royalty.

Miss Elkins Milan the Secolo M. Clemenceau France Katherine Elkins

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