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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1908

Page

5

Cake sale nets twenty two dollars for Mulford church

The Ladies Aid society of Mulford Congregational church held a sale at George Ellman grocery on West Second street raising over twenty two dollars. The event inspired plans for another sale in a few weeks and the sale report will be given at Wednesday’s meeting.

Muscatine Ladies’ Aid Society Mulford Congregational Church George Ellman West Second Street Borgstadt’s Bertha Borgstadt House Street Borgstadt Mae Richley Ruby Spence Mirle Easterly Lean Zeng Goldie van Duren Freda Baker Louise Schaeffer James Talley New Boston, Il South Muscatine Fredonia

Island Ghy Club Plans Fast Boat Rivalry on Mississippi

Rock Island boatman Edward Brien has drafted plans for a forty foot sixteen cylinder aluminum motor launch and seeks Rock Island launches club backing. Ernest Corsepius of Fort Madison, owner of Minnie C II, to field a new 190 horsepower racing craft inspired by his current flyer. Corsepius remains a prominent figure in motor boat circles as he eyes fastest boat status and rivals the Dixie II champion.

Ernest Corsepius Fort Madison Mississippi River Island City Boating Association Rock Island Edward Brien Minnie C E. Corsepius Waters Corsepius Dixie II

Large Muscatine Crowd Attends Haywood Lecture in Davenport

A substantial Muscatine contingent led by Lee W. Lange attended the William Haywood lecture at Suburban Park in Davenport on Sunday afternoon. The rally drew a large, successful turnout from the area.

Muscatine Davenport William Haywood Suburban Park Lee W. Lange

Skating Halted on Muscatine Slough This Winter

Muscatine residents learn skating on the slough is canceled due to drainage work and falling water levels. Contractors cut the bar at the upper end, leaving the slough about four feet deep as of now.

Muscatine Muscatine Slough Musserville Clarence Republic Metal Ware Company H. A. Davis Davenport George McAvoy Sampson Street Joseph Gartmeyer Grandview Avenue May McGavisky West Liberty W. O. Spears St. Cloud Minn Atalissa James Lathe Lindon Ill Grace Mitchell Mae O’harrow Near Nichols South Muscatine Elmer Gray Columbus Hotel Columbus Junction

Root Juice touted as miracle cure arrives in Ottumwa

A traveling visitor reports Sargents Drug Store selling Root Juice claimed to cure stomach bowels liver kidneys indigestion constipation rheumatism and nervous weakness. The remedy, priced at 1 per bottle or three for 2.50, is set to appear at A W Morgans Drug Store at 9 am Saturday drawing crowds.

Ottumwa Sargents Drug Store A. W. Morgan

Funeral service for Mrs. John Kobes held inland

Funeral services for the late Mrs. John Kobes of Lucas street were conducted this afternoon by Rev. Menning of the Dutch Reformed church. Pallbearers named were Jacob Brokema Henry Sywassink Benjamin Sywassink Fred Vanderploeg John Van Gent and John Te Strake. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.

John Kobes Lucas Street Menning Dutch Reformed Church Jacob Brokema Henry Benjamin Sywassink Fred Vanderploeg John van Gent John Te Strake Greenwood Cemetery

Ladies Suits and Coats Fall and Winter Line

The advertisement showcases fall and winter ladies suits and coats praised for artistic lines design and workmanship. It guarantees faultless fit and correct style with materials that speak for themselves. Suits range 10 to 30 dollars Coats 5 to 35 dollars.

Family returns from Philadelphia music study trip

Dr. E. B. Fulham and his two daughters Misses Hortense and Gertrude traveled to Philadelphia to enter a conservatory of music. They arrived home today after spending several days with friends and relatives during their fort.

E. B. Fulham Hortense Gertrude Philadelphia Conservatory of Music Fort

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