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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1908

Page

4

Poultry Show Entries Near, Roach & Musser Ball Planned

Community notices announce poultry show entries accepted until Saturday night with four cash prizes. The Roach and Musser Hose Co plans a Thanksgiving mask ball at the Armory on Thanksgiving night with four cash prizes. Joseph Bilkey offers a $7.50 lap robe prize for poultry entrants. C Otto's Sons promotes meats and minis, while J E Stevenson offers financial services. Eva Maurath of West Second Street is reported ill.

Roach & Musser Hose Co Armory Joseph Bilkey Eva Maurath Henry Schaefer West Second Street

Local Machinery Mix At Frank Ashcraft’s Item

A Good Combination Fairbank's engines Red Jacket pumps and U. S. separators are shown at Frank Ashcraft's on East 2nd Street, highlighting a display of industrial equipment.

Fairbank Red Jacket U. S Frank Ashcraft’s East 2Nd St

Thanksgiving Linen Auction Promises Bargains

Two lots for tomorrow will fill the department with eager buyers. Lot 1 offers 20 new linen pieces including union linen and mercerized damask at yard values of 50 65 and 75 cents, reduced to 38 cents tomorrow only. Matching napkins also discounted.

Mask Ball at Armory Hosts Four Cash Prizes

Roach and Musser Hose Company plans a Thanksgiving evening mask ball at the Armory with four cash prizes. Investment notes and butter brands appear in the surrounding text, including Lily brand butter and Otto's Sons. J. E. Stevenson advertises farm loan investments and invites calls for examination of these investments at 209 Iowa Ave.

J. E. Stevenson Iowa Ave

Hendrix Smith Case Moves Rapidly in Court

Vera E Smith underwent rigid cross examination by Attorney Carpenter Mother and left the stand around 3 PM exhausted but resolute. Ida Smith, Vera’s mother, testified about Vera’s employment at the Hendrix farm and related details as the trial progressed faster than anticipated.

C. A. Carpenter Vera E. Smith Ida Smith Daugher Vera Hendrix Farm Miss Smith

Police search for 13 year old boy missing from Muscatine

Harry Archer 13 disappeared from 331 West Front Street yesterday at 7 45 am after telling his mother he would seek pine wood jobs. Mrs Kate Archer implored Chief Vannatta and police to locate him as officers watch for any trace, though the mother suspects he did not leave by car. No trace found by late afternoon.

Harry Kate Archer West Front Street

Special Train Arranged for Wilton Game Thanksgiving

The Athletic association of the local High School arranged a special train to Wilton on Thanksgiving evening for students and supporters to attend the season opener against Wilton High School. The train is expected to depart around 6:00 to 6:30 PM and return about 10:30 PM after the game.

High School Athletic Society Wilton The Athletic Association Wilton High School Muscatine

Taft Wins Indiana Plurality By 10 731 Votes

Indianapolis November 24 official returns show Taft with a plurality of 10 731 in Indiana. The report highlights Taft's lead amid statewide tallies.

Taft Indiana Indianapolis Ind

Simple hot water bath cures eczema say reader

A Chicago Record-Herald reader reports a home treatment for eczema and related skin diseases. Dissolve a teaspoonful of pure hot water, bathe the affected skin for 20 minutes twice daily, using fresh warm solution each time with pure drug from sealed packages.

Chicago Record-Herald R. H. Burnham

New Senator Promises Action on Interstate Rates and Resources

The new senator pledges to seek changes in interstate commerce law to remedy what he views as unwarranted discrimination against his state in railroad rates. Governor Cummins speaks on conserving natural resources and vows to serve with a single motive the people’s interests.

Cummins

Surprised by Carnegie tariff stance on steel

Judge Gary declined to discuss Andrew Carnegie's Century article arguing tariff removal for steel products. Wall Street could not grasp why a man of Carnegie's position would advocate such a policy, with speculation he might foreclose on early bonds if younger.

Wall Street New York Gary Andrew Carnegie Carnegie

Conductor Killed Between Two Cars In Iowa Accident

Mason City Iowa November 24- Special O D Allen age 50 years a Northwestern conductor from Belle Plaine was killed yesterday evening at Scarville between two trains. He was thrown against a brake beam and the top of his head taken off. Death came instantly. He leaves a wife and two daughters.

Mason City O. D. Allen Northwestern Belle Plaine Scarville

Stellwagen Named Inaugural Head by GOP Chairman

Washington November 24 Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee announced Edward J. Stellwagen as chairman of the inaugural committee. Stellwagen is described as a leading capitalist of the district.

Stellwagen Washington, D. C Hitchcock Republican National Committee Edward J. Stellwagen

Bryar's sister weds in Chicago affair shocks Des Moines

A Chicago dispatch says Charles Slater secured a marriage license to wed Mrs. George A. Foremanan, sister of John Bryar Cummins' private secretary. She had been divorced from her husband in Des Moines on November 1.

Des Moines the News Chicago Charles Slater George A. Foremanan John Bryar Cummins

Railroad Men Meet in Denver Organizes New AFL Department

The American Federation of Labor creates a railway employee department in Denver and completes its organization after a brief session, adjourning to reconvene in Chicago. This establishes a new affiliate for railway workers within the federation.

Denver Colo American Federation of Labor Chi

Rail unions elect officers in annual meeting

H. B. Perham is named permanent president of the Order of Railway Telegraphers and P. J. Flannery becomes secretary, at the second Monday in January gathering of the two unions.

Cago H. B. Perham The Order of Railway Telegraphers P. J. Flannery International Association of Freight Handlers

Special Invitation To Y M C A Reception Attended

A city wide invitation goes to all church men's clubs for a reception at the local Y M C A building this evening. International Y M C A secretary Harry W. Arnold will speak and his address will be a feature. The Thomas orchestra will provide the musical program.

Harry W. Arnold International Y. M. C. A Thomas Orchestra

Noted Educator Dies in Monmouth Illinois

Miss Katherine Hutchison daughter of Prof J C Hutchison of Monmouth Illinois died after months of spinal sclerosis. A graduate of Monmouth College class of 81 she taught widely at Albert Lea Minnesota Abbott Academy Massachusetts Moody Institute Massachusetts Tarkio College Missouri and Parsons College Iowa where she served as dean of women before resigning due to health.

Monmouth Ill Katherine Hutchison J. C. Hutchison West Hutchison Monmouth College Albert Lea Minn Abbott Academy Mass Moody Institute Tarkio College Parsons College Iowa

Carnegie Urged to Appear Before Ways and Means

Chairman Payne of the House Ways and Means Committee telegraphed Andrew Carnegie in New York urging him to appear this week and provide information on the iron and steel industry and tariff schedules.

Washington, D. C Payne House Committee On Ways and Means Andrew Carnegie New York City

Government declares hoof and mouth disease at Livonia farm

Government experts visited a Livonia township farm near Detroit on November 24 and confirmed the cattle disease as unmistakably hoof and mouth disease.

Michigan Detroit Mich Livonia

Northwest gale warning from Chicago weather bureau

The local weather bureau issued a storm warning for the Lake Michigan region. A southerly to southwesterly gale is expected tonight, shifting to a northwesterly wind by Wednesday.

Chicago Ill Lake Michigan

Positive Cure for Dan Druff Advertises ZEMO

A vintage advertisement claims ZEMO stops itching instantly and cures dandruff or itching scalp. It says ZEMO destroys the dandruff germ and prevents hair loss, giving hair a glossy color and a clean healthy scalp. Sample requests directed to E. W. Rose Medicine Co. in St. Louis and a local dealer listed at 107 W and St.

Zemo E. W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis A. W. Morgan

Birthday Surprise for L M Dallmeyer in Concord Township

A Saturday evening gathering at the Dallmeyer family residence honored L M Dallmeyer's birthday anniversary. Friends and relatives attended, sharing games and refreshments. Guests included L B Lee and family, John Richley and family, Herman Lange and Carl Winning of Muscatine, John Shaughnessey, and several Dallmeyer relatives.

L. M. Dallmeyer Concord Township L. B. Lee John Richley Herman Lange Carl Winning Muscatine John Shaughnessey Lock M. McDaniel Dora Dallmeyer Kate Salmon Mabel Dallmeyer Elmer Smoke Lois Dallmeyer Harland Dallmeyer

Court of Honor lodge hears growth talk and plans social

At the Court of Honor lodge meeting last evening state manager R. T. Cameron delivered a short talk on the growth of the order. Plans are being made for a social session next Monday evening.

Court of Honor Lodge R. T. Cameron

Five New Members Initiated at M B A Lodge Meeting

Despite heavy weather last night the M B A lodge drew a large crowd for a meeting. Five new members were initiated and two ballots were conducted.

M. B. A. Lodge

Electa Chapter Social Set For Next Monday Evening

Electa Chapter No 32 O E S will hold a social at their hall next Monday evening per agreement reached at last night's session.

Electa Chapter

Pythian Sisters Set Regular Meeting for Tomorrow Evening

The Pythian Sisters will meet in regular session tomorrow evening. Officers to be elected at a later date will be nominated.

Pythian Sisters

Thanksgiving Services Planned at Trinity Church

Thanksgiving Day will be observed at Trinity Episcopal Church with a communion service at eight o'clock and morning prayer at seven nineteen o'clock, featuring an address by Rev. A. I. E. Boss.

Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church A. I. E. Boss

Assistant Secretary Here in Muscatine

B F Armstrong assistant secretary of the treasury department under Leslie M Shaw visited Muscatine today on business. He will depart for his Chicago home this evening.

Shaw Muscatine B. F. Armstrong Chicago Treasury Department Leslie M. Shaw

Two Boys Die in Amusement Duel Accident

In Marquette Michigan on November 24 13 year old Robert Warren was killed during a hunting trip by 15 year old Robert Miller. They pretended to duel with guns claiming the weapons were empty but Miller’s gun contained a shell striking Warren in the head and killing him.

Marquette Mich Robert Warren Robert Miller Miller Warren

NoCredit Seen For Quiet Player Says Night thinker

A reflective remark notes that sometimes a man feels unseen for his presence and effort when he lies awake at night. The quote emphasizes the struggle for recognition despite being there.

Woman's society entry debated with cash requirement

A social row focuses on whether a woman seeking entry into society must pay cash. The stance suggests financial contribution as a gatekeeping measure, reflecting class norms in recruitment or debut events.

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Fair Oaks Western Realty Co. (Inc Wallace @ Gates Baltimore Chris Otto John A. Robbins Ira Frye McArthur Street C. Otto C. E. Richard & Sons Post Taste Singers Postum Cereal Company, Limited Battle Creek, Mich the Batterson Stores the Mask Hall Christ Hendrix-Smith Carpenter Job McQuesten & Sawyer Company Bryar Men's Club J. K. Tyler Oph. D. Fice Trinity Church Muscatine Produce Co Wilson Shoe W. Journal East Second St Titus Loan & Investment CO Iowa Avenue
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