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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
4
Health propaganda urging Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood and strengthen white corpuscles to fight infection. Claims 40000 cures in two years and promotes spring and fall use for various ailments. Author John Raymono from Jersey City endorses liquid and Sarsatabs with 100 doses for one dollar.
Born to Mr and Mrs Otto Huff man on East Ninth street a daughter last night. Born to Mr and Mrs C Cunningham on East Ninth street and Mulberry avenue a son yesterday afternoon. The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club meets Tuesday at Mrs Myrtle Kirk east Hill. Mrs L McKee of Conesville arrives tonight to visit her son County Clerk W S McKee East Seventh street. Iowa farm mortgages for sale Titus Loan Investment Co 213 Iowa Ave. Knights of Columbus buttons available at Besten lehner's drug store.
The report lists multiple college games with results in progress or final, including Pennsylvania 17 Lafayette 0 first half, Harvard 17 Carlisle 0, Princeton 0 Dartmouth 0, Villa Nova 14 West Point 0, Yale 4 Brown 5 first half, and others among Northwestern Purdue and Wisconsin Minnesota matchups.
A newspaper notice invites readers to propose a name for a new beauty spot along the East Hill car line near the Weed estate grounds in Muscatine. A $25 prize in gold awaits the chosen name, reflecting the planned residential district with winding drives and broad streets.
Maximillian Harden in Die Zukunft calls on Emperor William to abdicate or end international provocations. He repeats his demand after the Kaiser’s interview with a British statesman and the Casablanca incident, claiming the public supports such denouncement and that opposition notes the emperor’s absolutism.
Los Angeles November 7 Roosevelt selects Edmund Heller a 26 year old Riverside California youth to accompany him into the wilds of Africa next March impressed by his explorations in strange lands.
William D. Cornish of New York, second vice president of Union Pacific Railroad and director of several firms, was found dead in his bed at the Auditorium Annex in Chicago. Heart disease listed as the cause.
Advertisement from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store touts Electric Bitters as a fast remedy for stomach liver and kidney trouble. The ad implies quick relief and promotes a 50e price point.
A local Muscatine church votes November 22 to choose six delegates from the Iowa conference for the national United Brethren church in Canton Ohio May 1909. Among the eighteen candidates are Mrs. Fred Giesler and Rev. J. C. H. Light.
Dr. E. B. Fulham spent 255.50 or more than half his term salary to win a seat in the state legislature from Muscatine county. The largest item is 200.00 donated to the Democratic campaign fund in Muscatine county. Other candidates for county or township offices filed statements today including H. H. Will township trustee and C. H. Lemkau township clerk with no listed expenses, and supervisors George J. Lang 36.11 A. C. Noble 35.00 M. J. Shellabarger 35.00.
At a Fraternal Aid meeting Bloomington Council No 175 reported rapid membership gains Muscatine lodge climbs to sixth in the jurisdiction over two months The Pasadena plan prompts a national lodge contest with a grand prize for the branch enrolling the most new candidates from Sept 1 to Jan 1 1909 Locals aim to initiate 1000 more members before January 1 1909 followed by a social session after business.
About twenty five Laurent Council members will travel from this city to Clinton Iowa for a large initiation. They depart at 5 30 over the Rock Island, connect at Davenport with the I and I Interurban, and return late Sunday night. A class around sixty will be initiated with several hundred knights expected overall.
Mrs Sophie Eastman daughter of Carter Harrison and sister of his successor was arrested at Buck Shoals near Asheville North Carolina on a state law violation claim for two adults living together unmarried and not related. The warrant was issued by a country magistrate and the case was continued to November 19. Eastman sues Col McBee over Buck Shoals purchase funds and alleged misinvestment by him.
Figures from the county auditor show Republican B. F. Carroll leading in Muscatine County by 102 votes over Democrat Fred E. White. The totals are unofficial and may change when the board of supervisors canvasses the votes on Monday.
W D Harris as receiver for R D Stevens and Co Wilton filed in district court a report showing merchandise disposed of and approved. The court ordered payment of a 500 dollar note and a 1412 dollar note to F A Duffe the plaintiff. Harris was allowed 150 dollars for services to date by Judge Jackson.
News from Tokio reports the steamer Taish Maru drowned 150 people after sinking in a storm off Etoro island near Hokkaido. Only 29 survivors were saved from a 674 ton vessel crowded with fishermen and passengers.
An advertising notice urges readers to invest in Iowa farm mortgages through the Titus Loan and Investment Co at 213 Iowa Ave. It claims government bonds are not safer and offers loans sold in amounts of 100 dollars or more.
The Colonel Hare Circle women announce a memorial service at 11 am tomorrow at Mrs. Frank Warfield's home 112 West Second Street. The ritual will be observed during the tribute to departed members.
The US court of appeals held that the 5 percent Spanish war tax on legacies and distributed shares over 1000 must be paid to the government. The ruling applies to estates of testators who died between March 2, 1901, and April 2, 1902 nationwide.
The Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren church announced committee assignments for the annual chicken pie supper and sale on Wednesday November 11. Table groups list members by number with women named. kitchen, fancy work and apron, and candy table crews are also specified.
Mrs. Sylvan Plumley hosted the Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church on Friday afternoon. The next meeting is announced for November 12 at the church parlors.
The Degree of Pocahontas enjoyed a social dance at their hall on Iowa avenue Friday night. Pauchet's orchestra furnished the music.
Miss Frieda Schwab of Jefferson Street was the guest of honor at a Thursday evening surprise party given by friends and neighbors.
The Ladies' Aid society of the German Methodist church elected officers yesterday afternoon. President Mrs Millett, Vice President Mrs Romann, Secretary Mrs W C Schultze, and Treasurer Mrs Leibbrand will lead the group. The next meeting is Friday November 13 at the church.
Thirty members assisted Mrs. Emma Krone of Newell Avenue in a Friday birthday observance. A sewing bee followed with gifts of chinaware for Mrs. Krone and souvenirs for guests. The next meeting is set for December 4.
Mrs Charles Spieth of Ninth and Orange streets entertained 25 friends at her home last evening for her birthday anniversary. Misses Agnes Spieth and Mabel Kranz presented a brief program, cards were played, and a dainty luncheon was served.
On Monday evening the M. B. A. lodge will hold a social in their new Yeoman hall quarters. A short program will be presented followed by refreshments. All members and friends are invited to attend.
The Electa chapter of the O E S will hold its regular meeting Monday at 7 30 PM in the Masonic hall. An initiation is planned during the session.
Wheat prices rose on dry winter belt conditions and strong foreign cables led by Budapest with gains around 1 percent. US buyers responded to Ohio crop hints signaling weaker December results, with major names Bartlett and Armour among lead supporters. corn followed up with 3 to 4 percent gains and oats opened higher as hedgers and shorts covered.
Prices were steady to higher on moderate sales with a quiet but stubbornly strong tone in the provision market. Northwest advices described a bullish trend as receipts were nearly nil due to a poor quality crop. Hog arrivals were down several thousand, prices about five cents lower at the yards, while lard sales faced pressure from foreign demand. Commission houses held investment orders in ribs and pork as local shorts covered.
The Carey family home near Swan Lake Manitoba burned yesterday. Mrs Carey five children and Miss Gillespie a school teacher staying overnight died in the flames. Carey was badly burned and not expected to survive. The fire started when coal oil was used to light the kitchen fire. Other sleepers in the house were suffocated in their beds.
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