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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
4
Society column recalls a Madam Brewster scene where a millionaire client mocks dieting and shares a so called fat control receipt. The note suggests a mixture of Marmola cascara peppermint water claimed to reduce fat and promises a pound loss per day when taken after meals and at bedtime.
Local notice promotes first mortgage farm loans with investor and borrower call to action. Encourages contacting J. E. Stevenson for financing options and investment opportunities related to Fair Oaks.
The Woolworth five and ten stores announce their annual holiday opening with an event on Friday from 3 to 6 and 7 30 to 9 30. Music by an orchestra will accompany the reception.
Frank Ashcraft's on East 2nd Street showcases Fairbank motors, Red Jacket pumps, and U. S. separators as a unified equipment lineup for industrial use.
Marshalltown Times Republican discusses a case or opinion about Mrs Gould and a $70,000 yearly income, highlighting financial strain or critique. The piece weighs expectations against reality and questions fairness in earnings. It presents contrasts between public perception and personal circumstance.
A note from Liss mentions muffins made using Gold Medal Flour, praising the bake and the flour’s qualities.
In Savannah on November 26 the race reached midway with six leaders listed as cars 14 8 6 19 15 12. Car 9 driven by Fritz Erle and Franse Muller crashed into a tree on the tenth lap, demolishing the car and injuring both drivers, one seriously.
Van Atta and Elfers Commercial school team travels to Cedar Rapids for afternoon and evening games. Y M C A squad to Lone Tree to play Mystic Five and Lone Tree Independents. Meteors head to Nichols for Athletic Club five game tonight. Wilton Wilton High School contest opens season for local students with 6:30 train departure and expect about a hundred fans. Senior League opens at Y M C A gym with Giants beating Sox 19 to 18.
An 19th century advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a superior remedy, claiming it destroys fewer lives than stomach liver and kidney diseases. Sold for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Arch Reed departed Eliza Illinois Tuesday for Texas where he will make his future home. Mrs Nellie Colberg and sister Elsie Swisher visited with Millard Miller and family last Thursday. Funeral of Mrs Tobias Mosier held at Union church November 17 with Rev Puffer officiating and interment at Eliza Creek cemetery.
Philadelphia hosts the Cornell Penn contest a pivotal eastern showdown. Western support backs Cornell while the Carlisle Indians meet St Louis University in St Louis as part of a full day of games. Other matchups include Notre Dame Marquette De Paul Carroll Wabash Nebraska Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Washburn Vanderbilt Sewanee Knox Lombard Drake Ames St Ignatius St Viateurs.
The Grand rents Clarence Bennett’s production of A Royal Slave for next Sunday. The show portrays life in Old Mexico during Maximilian’s era and features a thrilling plot plus a romantic love story.
A Saturday matinee and night show presents Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin by Wm. Kibble's company. The senior company promises a dignified interpretation with two bands Siberian hounds Shetland ponies and a large cast. A noon parade will precede the performance.
James A. Herne’s country life drama Shore Acres endures with strong public appeal Archie Boyd stars in the leading role in this city at the Grand on Friday evening A daughter of the late Mr Herne is among the supporting cast the production boasts an elaborate scenic presentation for the season
The Stetson troupe presents Uncle Tom’s Cabin with updated depictions of plantation life including cakewalks and buck and wing dances. The company performs at the Grand Saturday matinee and night with Topsies, Marks, Uncle Tom and Little Eva appealing to audiences amid a brisk schedule.
An early 20th century ad touts Rengo a fat reduction remedy sold by The Rengo Co Detroit Michigan. Claims include rapid one pound per day loss and safe consumption without harm. Persuasive notes claim nerve strength improved digestion and wrinkle reduction with trial packages and local Muscatine mention.
Over half a century the play has engaged audiences and grandparent grandchildren alike. The Stetson company, its scenery, specialties and accessories, is described as the greatest and best numerically in America.
The show place for Muscatine has been moved to Fair Oaks. Officials announced the change, stating Fair Oaks will host events and exhibitions formerly planned at the previous venue.
The engagement of Eugene Walter the playwright and author of Paid in Full and The Wolf to Miss Charlotte Walker of South Carolina who stars in The Warrens of Virginia has been unofficially announced in Pittsburg. The marriage is expected in the city this week. The romance began when Belasco commissioned Walter to write a play for Walker and blossomed during the summer.
Berlin reports German military critics dismiss invasion as likely while not excluding the possibility if the British fleet is preoccupied. They express war doubts but acknowledge potential landing in England if fleet is elsewhere.
A reflective piece imagines Fair Oaks in the coming spring, evoking blooming landscapes and peaceful scenery. It highlights the area’s natural charm and invites readers to anticipate the season’s gentle renewal.
A monster boned turkey draped in the American flag was sent to Mrs William H Taft from the Philadelphia Domestic Training Institute. The gift, prepared by students, accompanied a letter accepting the offer to prepare the Thanksgiving meal.
At the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs William Hoffman Fourth and Pine streets the marriage of Miss Mabel Hoffman to Dr L L Jeffers of Hampton Iowa was performed by Rev J N Elliott of the First Presbyterian church Witnesses were close relatives A wedding dinner followed The bride a prominent city figure with Iowa University Latin instructor background and post graduate study at Illinois The groom a Iowa State University dental surgery graduate practicing in Hampton They will be at home to friends soon after departing on the 3 20 train for Hampton
Miss Anna Rankin daughter of J Rankin of Muscatine now residing in Chicago wed Charles Brandecker yesterday at 4 pm Rev C Young of Oakdale Episcopal Church officiated Witness Mr Rankin of Muscatine who left for Chicago Monday Rankin is well known in Muscatine where she worked as a stenographer Brandecker is chief accountant in the Chicago office of the Wisconsin Railroad His father is a Milwaukee resident The couple will live at the Colonial hotel in Chicago.
An enthusiastic meeting of Irving Temple of the Pythian Sisters was held last evening and officers to be elected at next Wednesday evening's session were nominated.
Mrs. Lee Werner is confined to her home due to illness in Grandview Iowa Navy 26. Jas Guthrie and family visited Wapello and spent the day with Mrs Guthrie's parents Mr and Mrs Guthrie. Emory Chatfield was a Muscatine visitor Saturday. Miss Ruth Bridges of Washington spent Sunday with family in Grandview.
Local druggists tout D D D Prescription as an effective eczema cure. Letters from Higginson Drug Co Wichita and others report cures and strong sales impact. Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store notes wintergreen thymol glycerine formula, simple wash, quick itch relief and broad skin disease use.
Word was received in Muscatine shortly after noon today that Miss Marie Ashley and James A. Fletcher, both of Spokane, Wash., but who formerly resided in this city, were united in marriage this noon. Both have many friends in Muscatine, who will be pleased to learn of their nuptial event.
About 40 young people attended the Epworth League event at the Henry Koenig home on Park Place. Readings and games provided entertainment before ice cream and cake were served.
Mrs. William Aderman hosted the Ladies Aid Society of Grace English Lutheran Church yesterday afternoon. The next meeting will be held at the church parlors.
Miss Clara Luetdke and Charles E. Tice were married today at St Marys Church parsonage with Father J J Grieser officiating. The couple has many friends in Muscatine who will be glad to learn of the union.
E. Kelly Sr. of West Sixth Street was delightfully surprised by many Van Nostrand Saddlery employees last evening. Guests enjoyed cards and an oyster supper in a festive gathering.
The Yeo men will meet tomorrow evening at 7 30. A class for adoption, refreshments and a short program are planned. Members are requested to assemble promptly for the session.
Numerous moves and visits noted in Columbus Junction and vicinity. D. M. Bridges and wife, families from Columbus Junction travel to Muscatine. births announced for Bert and Mrs. Thompson. extended weekend visits among Schleichert Krahl Gipple Hughes and other local households. Regular business trips to Muscatine and Wapello occur alongside property sale by Elias Michael and purchases in town.
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