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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
8
The Turn Verein meeting at Turner Hall drew record attendance. It approved several winter entertainments starting January with a drill and gymnastic exhibition similar to last summer's at Heidrich Park and several social events. A girls training class will be organized when arrangements are complete.
The Wilton Iowa Women s Club gathered at Mrs W D Harris home with a program including readings from The Merchant of Venice piano solos papers and arias of Venice plus a Maid of Venice select reading and duets. Local acquaintances travel and visits were noted including trips to West Liberty Ames Muscatine Cedar Rapids and Davenport among names such as Thos Raynor Ella Detchon Elizabeth Mahanna Clara Dodge Hattie Wildacin and Mrs J B Bloom.
Hundreds flocked to a drug store for Root Juice samples and a sale that followed as cures were reported in local names. A testimonial from Albert Timlick of Cantrell Illinois claims dramatic stomach relief after four doses and a bottle a day. The item notes the remedy’s price and regional distribution. It also mentions public notices of Roosevelt’s farmer support and a New York commission on country life expanding its outreach with circular letters and mail to farmers, ministers, and educators.
The article declares a commission will improve farm life to attract ambitious youths to agriculture. It stresses farming as the republics foundation and aims to make rural life more appealing rather than driving young men to cities.
LaPorte Indiana November 11 The Lamphere murder case halted when a second special venire was exhausted without a jury accepted by both sides. Officials expect the remaining jurors to come from the new venire ordered last night.
Constantinople November 11. The Turkish government has placed an order with Germany for 300 million cartridges for Mauser rifles. Delivery is to be completed within two years.
Muscatine crowd enjoys opening night of Rollaway described as a grand success with hundreds planning regular attendance for wholesome entertainment and pleasant amusement.
Muscatine society members filled the rink last evening with special music from a local orchestra. Numerous skating clubs and societies are forming for regular sessions, inviting friends to join the fun.
Public notice warns all visitors to read and follow the venue rules carefully to enjoy the amusement space and avoid violations or dismissal from the premises.
Prices for afternoon general admission skate sessions are listed with surface access and related fees. Details are unclear due to OCR garble but indicate per session pricing and access terms for skaters.
Private skate owners will be charged listed prices while we provide free care for their skates. The service includes oiling and minor repairs at no extra cost to the owner.
Saturday morning event offers free admission for children under 15 and their escorts. Skates cost five cents. event focus on high school and school attendants with entry for companions free.
The narrator argues money should serve self improvement and betterment. It condemns wasteful spending and urges saving through a conservative bank. It notes twenty eight years of community savings care and offers four percent compound interest with special accommodations for thrifty wage earners.
The Bank notice lists J. Canskaddan as President S G Stein as Vice President and R K Smith as Cashier at the 1st National Bank Building. The item presents the executive lineup and titles for the institution.
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