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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
12
Local notes mention Nesper’s continuing fountain service through winter due to high patron demand. Other items list visits, furniture and fur robes at Bilkey’s harness shop, real estate sub division plans on East Hill, and several residents traveling to Davenport and Lone Tree for relatives and business.
Muscatine residents are urged to name a new subdivision with emphasis on female involvement. The ad promotes a community contest while noting local events including church services and shopping tips. Other lines push cautious spending on farm mortgages and insurance payments, and mention a fire insurance inquiry.
The S S L club met at the rooms last evening to plan winter activities including Bible memory work and travels. Friday meetings will continue at the rooms with a vesper led by Rev. Light, part of a series on John 3 16. Special music features soloist Mrs J H St John and Y W C A quartet. Ellinwood Bible talks start Wednesday afternoon at the Congregational church. Fellowship club resumes meetings November 17.
The steamer Helen Blair completed its last trip down the Mississippi, docking in Burlington for winter quarters after a season noted for heavy freight traffic and light passenger lists. The Eloise of the White Collar line also departed Burlington-Keokuk for Rock Island to winter, as river navigation nears closure with near freezing temperatures and favorable freight rates offered by Carnival City Packet Company.
The Muscatine Maennerchor presents an evening program on Friday November 27 at Woodman Hall with local artists and selections by Pauchet's Orchestra and the Maennerchor. Features include Miss Helen Block Mrs Julia Einhausen M P Goff E M Walker Prof Julius Pauchet and recitations and solo numbers among others.
Des Moines hosts a three day central district meeting where the American Anti Saloon League promotes local option campaigns while criticizing the Mullet Law as crooked and hindering temperance work in Iowa. Leaders vow broader statewide action after Illinois success and urge adherence to evangelization over strict enforcement.
The bank invites new customers to open a savings account while highlighting four percent compound interest. It touts 28 years of community service and emphasizes safe, conservative banking with accommodations for wage earners.
The Barger and Barrows market highlights premium oysters with a focus on Select and Standard varieties. Local buyers praise consistent quality and flavor. Handles and vendors emphasize freshness and reliable supply for restaurant menus.
Rev. Jacob Heinrichs of India gave an engaging talk at the German Baptist church last evening. He described the work among the Hindoos and shared his experiences as a missionary to India.
Sufferers with lung trouble find hope as Dr Kings New Discovery offers relief. Available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents and one dollar.
In the entry from the 1st National Bank Building J CarskAddan is listed as President S G Stein as Vice President and R K Smith as Cashier in the local business directory style listing.
Des Moines businessman N. F. Sturgess will address the YMCA Mens meeting at the Family Theatre about his Holy Land experiences and his talk Six Months Among the Shepherds of Palestine. An orchestra and high school quartet join the service followed by a Bible Study on Speer principles of Jesus led by J. G.
Stockholm experts negate a Labrador find claim about Prof. Salomon A. Andree, the Arctic balloon pioneer. Nathorst Ekholm and Nilson say the balloon could not have landed in Labrador and doubt the story’s factual basis.
Life-lorg Bondage To dyspepsia, over complaints and kidney troubles is needless. Electric Bitters is the guaranteed remedy. 50c. Havercamp's Prescription Drug.
Religious work secretary Mitchell notes pride in naming the new Muscatine subdivision described as the beauty spot.
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