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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1908
Page
4
Name Contest Deadline Closes Tuesday Evening
Local brief notes announce the name contest closing at 6 p m Tuesday with 280 envelopes in and at least 20 more needed. Regular review of L O T M set for Monday evening November 16 at Yeoman hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeoman Hall
Beautiful Hair Tonic For Home Use Recipe
A home made hair tonic recipe promises better results than costly preparations. Mix half a pint alcohol with half a pint water add an ounce Beta Quinol shake well and apply. Optional use a pint of imported bay rum in place of alcohol and water for daily vitality and glossy hair.
Knights of Pythias Deputies Appointed in Iowa Districts
Grand Chancellor Ward Ferguson of Rolfe Iowa has named F J Willett of Davenport deputy for district 23 covering Scott Muscatine and Cedar counties. West Liberty moves to district 22 along with Iowa City Marengo Riverside. E A Patterson of Iowa City will oversee that district's deputy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Ferguson
Rolfe
Knights of Pythias of the
Domain of
Iowa
F. J. Willett
Davenport
Scott
Muscatine
Cedar Counties
Willett
West Liberty
Iowa City
Marengo
Riverside
E. A. Patterson
LaPorte Trial Proceeds on Motive for Gunness Fire
In LaPorte Indiana on November 16 Prosecutor Smith began presenting letters from Mrs Gunness to A K Helgelein about his brother's disappearance to show motive for Ray Lamphere's arson of the Gunness house. He also submitted documents for signature verification and will read the letters in court before the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Ind
Gunness
Ray Lamphere
Smith
Contest Announcement Opens Tomorrow at Six P.M.
A notice invites participation in a name contest with a deadline set for tomorrow evening at 6 o clock. It emphasizes a chance to win and urges quick entry. The event is promoted as open to participants seeking recognition through the naming challenge.
Son Born to Iowa Duchess in France
A cablegram from Paris reports a son born to Theodore P. Shonts’s granddaughter, the Duchess De Chaulnes, in France, announced in New York on November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
France
New York, Y
Theodore P. Shonts
Paris
Duchess de Chaulnes
Root Juice credited with curing long-term ailments in Muscatine
A Muscatine woman reports her husband’s dramatic improvement after using Root Juice, claiming relief from stomach and kidney issues, headaches, and bloating. The remedy, priced at $1 per bottle or three for $2.50, is sold at Morgan's drug store, with local residents noting similar health improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan's Drug Store
Name contest closes Tuesday for East Hill addition
The Western Realty company will close its name contest for the East Hill addition at 6 oclock Tuesday evening. Judges are J L Giesler J G Van Lent and Frank D Throop. Nearly 300 people have submitted names so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Realty Company
East Hill
J. L. Giesler
J. G. van Lent
Frank D. Throop
Exclusion Of All Asiatic Races Adopted By AFL Convention
Denver reports the American Federation of Labor convention adopting a resolution for the exclusion of all Asiatic races. The executive council also backs a study of Italian immigrant congestion and calls for a conference with the Italian government representative in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Searight Home Hosts Jolly Saturday Dance and Board Party
Luellen Searight’s home three miles south of Fruitland hosted a Saturday evening gathering with about thirty five guests. A four piece orchestra provided music for dancing and the host’s children assisted in entertaining. A short musical program featured Link Taylor on violin followed by a slumber party. Attendees from the city included Mr. and Mrs. George Betzold and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Geppner
Ada Macklin
Owen Hineman
Link Taylor
Will Bales
Walter Cratice
Roy Rowlin
Muscatine High School Aurora Literary Society Event
On Wednesday evening November 25 the Aurora Literary Society at Muscatine High School will host a social set with a musical program. A debate on the relative fatality of mince pie and fudge will feature Misses Margaret Oliver and Laura Schroeder for the judge and Will Randall and Clark Abbott for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Literary Society
Muscatine High School
Margaret Oliver
Laura Schroeder
Will Randall
Clark Abbott
McColm to Wed Miss Alena Davis in January
The engagement of Charles P. McColm of Muscatine to Miss Alena Davis of Hamilton Canada is announced. The wedding is planned for January 27 in a Canadian city. McColm is connected with the McKee Bliven Button Company and is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. McColm
Alena Davis
Hamilton
Canada
McColm
McKee & Bliven
Muscatine
Eagle Lodge card party and smoker at K of P hall
Members of Eagle Lodge No 10 A O U W will entertain friends at a card party and smoker Thursday evening Nov 19 at the K of P hall. Degree of Honor invited and all lodge members asked to bring a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainworth
Sunny South
John Hickey
F. W. Mingerson
Bellevue Hospital
Brothers
The
Degree of Honor
Eagle Lodge No. 10
K. of P. Hall
Home Steaders to Meet Tomorrow Evening in Yeoman
The regular meeting of the Home Steaders Union will be held in Yeoman tomorrow evening. The business session will be brief and followed by a social period with an attractive program. Refreshments will be served. A pleasant evening is assured and full attendance is desired.
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Yeoman H2l
St Margaret's Guild Hosts Social at Trinity Rectory
St Margaret's Guild will hold a social at Trinity rectory on East Fourth Street. All parish members and friends are invited. A short program will be offered in the evening and St Katharine's Guild members will help serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret’s Guild
Trinity Rectory
East Fourth Street
St. Katherine’s Guild
Marriage of Mrs Mary Groth and Henry Konig in Council Bluffs
Mrs Mary Groth and Henry Konig of Council Bluffs wed at 705 East Seventh Street in a ceremony conducted by Rev Hawkins. The couple plans to reside in Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Groth
Henry Konig
Council Bluffs
Jacob Martin
East Seventh Street
Hawkins
Degree of Honor Session at Julia Welch Home
Degree of Honor Industrial will hold a social session tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Julia Welch at the corner of Sixth and Spring streets. No sewing will take place. attendees may enjoy planned social time.
Surprise Party At Grandview For Harvey McCleary
About 40 young friends gathered Saturday night at Harvey McCleary’s Grandview avenue home for an enjoyable party. Games, amusements, and refreshments were served, making the evening a pleasant gathering.
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Harvey McCleary
Grandview Avenue
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee Meeting On Hope Street
The Colonel Hare Thimble Bee plans a gathering with Mrs. Joseph Biles on Hope Street tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock. A large attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee
Joseph Biles
Hope Street
Highland Noble Sewing Society Meeting Notice
The Highland Noble Sewing society will meet Wednesday afternoon November 18 at the home of Mrs. Elma Scott on West Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Noble Sewing Society
Elma Scott
West Front Street
Dorcas Society Meets Wednesday Afternoon
The Dorcas society will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs John Millar on Walnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dorcas Society
John Millar
Walnut Street
Cuban liberals sweep election in Havana
General Jose Miguel Gomez and Alfredo Zayas are expected to win Cuba’s presidential and vice presidential posts after an orderly election. Gomez likely carried every province as Governor Magoon praised the peaceful process and wide enthusiasm observed at polling sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomez
Alfred Zayas
Havana
Jose Miguel Gomez
Alfredo Zayas
Senate
House
Magoon
Foraker Vindicated by Standard Oil Attorneys
Cincinnati reports Senator Joseph Benson Foraker has been vindicated by Standard Oil Company lawyers. The oil trust issued a health bill in his favor and Foraker announced his candidacy for re election to the U S Senate from Ohio. Virgil P. Kline, Cleveland attorney for Standard Oil, states he never did anything for the trust for Foraker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Joseph Benson Foraker
Standard Oil Company
Foraker Replies to Hearst Charges on Oil Ties
Senator Foraker answers pre election attacks alleging inconsistency with public duties. He cites endorsements by M F Elliott of New York and Standard Oil ties dating 1909 to 1901 and includes correspondence and his letters asking for opinions on his Standard Oil connection. He references his reply to William Randolph Hearst’s charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline
M. F. Elliott
New York
Standard Oil
Mr. Foraker
Senator Foraker
William Randolph Hearst
Fate of 3 Known Bodies Found in Lake
White Hall Mich Nov 16 The fate of Deputy Game Warden J Salmonson Martin Salmonson and Deputy Sheriff Hazletine was confirmed by the discovery of their bodies in White Lake near the spot where their overturned boat had been found the previous night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Hall
Mich
J. Salmonson
Martin Salmonson
Hazletine
White Lake
Ruef Seeks Change of Venue in Bribery Trial
In San Francisco on November 16 Abraham Ruef asked for a venue change to a court in another part of California. Attorney Dozer filed an affidavit signed by Ruef claiming impossibility of a fair trial here. The court adjourned to permit counter affidavits as a large crowd gathered outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruef
San Francisco
Cal
Abraham Ruef
Dozer
Balloon In Short Flight Lands After 12 Hours
The racing balloon American started from Los Angeles yesterday afternoon and landed safely fifteen miles from the start at 3 30 this morning after twelve hours aloft and four course changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Patriotism as Defense Plea Cited in Chang Murder Trial
After delays the case of Whan Chang Korean charged with the March murder of Durham White Stevens, the American advisor to Korea's emperor, was called for trial. Chang is well represented and will mount a vigorous defense citing patriotic insanity as a potential ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Whan Chang Korean
Durham White Stevens
Korea
Chang
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