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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
4
The notice lists sample crops from Gulf Coast Texas and various merchants including Cul len's Candy Kitchen and Frank Ashcraft near Kemble Hotel. It also reports Sherman Strong of East Sixth Street suffers a painful bruise after his right-hand finger was crushed in a wringer yesterday.
Cullen's announces a sale of its entire stock of fresh candies with significant reductions. The promotion highlights extensive discounts across all varieties and invites customers to take advantage of the clearance event.
A gathering of prominent Democrats in Muscatine plus Nich Reed of Ottumwa and Mr. Page of Chicago, speakers' bureau, met at the Commercial hotel to review the political situation. Attendees included N S Pepper, L J Horan, and J F Devitt as they considered sending speakers to the Second district to back Mark A Walsh, with no firm decision. Page and Reed arrived from Burlington and left for Davenport later.
The Old Settlers association of Muscatine county drew over two hundred members to its meeting. After speakers E. F. Richman and W. S. Fultz, the group socialized and recalled bygone conditions. The business session re-elected officers: Gustav Schmidt president, Robert B. Baird vice president, and W. S. Fultz secretary and treasurer.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church held a January meeting with Mrs. W. E. Downer as president. They noted the Des Moines Branch meeting at Oskaloosa October 15 18 and discussed the new textbook The Nearer and Farther East by Zwemer and Brown.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the U. B. church met at Mrs. A. A. Keath on East Eighth Street with strong attendance and enthusiasm. Devotions led by Mrs. Keath, president Miss Mull spoke on The Philippines, letters from missionaries were read, and missionary news cards were used for a scavenger read. Treasurer Mrs. Hyink reported the group in flourishing condition.
Bullish market tone spurred by renewed war talk and higher overseas prices lifted wheat futures 1 to 2 cents. Berlin and Budapest gains, drought fears, and strong cash demand in the southwest supported a rapid rise with December over 101 and May at 104. Corn and oats followed a softer or mixed pattern as traders weighed government data and limited supplies.
Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal wound healer. The copy claims it treats wounds, sores, burns and injuries and is priced at 25 cents. The ad targets readers drawn by sensational shootings and injuries.
A run of fashion accessories includes belts gloves collars and combs in varied colors and finishes. Prices range from fractions of a dollar to a few dollars with selections like Green Navy Tan and Silver belts and 12 button Kid gloves plus French effect collars and carved back combs.
At Muscatine Business College rooms last evening the Browning and Peck Alumni associations announced final plans for a reorganization and party to be held there this evening. About 500 former students and friends are expected with Miss Mary Jarboe added to the program for a vocal solo.
The regular M W A meeting next Tuesday evening promises extra interest with a numbered clock prize for each member and a short program planned. All members are urged to attend.
Miss Mary E. L. Beattey and Joseph Freeman Hill will wed this evening at 6 30 at the bride’s home 604 East Eighth street Dr J N Elliott of the First Presbyterian church officiating Only immediate friends and relatives will attend.
A silver shower was held at the Duffie home on East Seventh street last evening in honor of Miss Mamie Duffie who will wed Eugene Schenkel on October 14. Music and games followed by light refreshments marked the event.
The Ladies Aid society of the First Baptist church will be entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs Henry Jayne at her Mulberry avenue home. All members and friends are invited. The First Presbyterian church group will meet with Mrs Henry Giessler on West Third street Friday afternoon with a good program and full attendance expected. St Matthias Industrial will meet tomorrow at the school hall to discuss plans for the November annual dinner and sale.
The Col. Hare circle will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at 7 30 o'clock. It will be held at the G A R hall and a large attendance is desired.
The Philathea class from Grace Lutheran held a pleasant social last night at William Windman’s residence about six miles north of the city, gathering neighbors for fellowship.
Last evening a meeting of the Daughters of the King was held at the rectory of Trinity Episcopal Church. The gathering proceeded with fellowship and discussion of parish duties.
Chicago Oct 8 uproar marked the Rock River conference as politics intruded into the session. Delegates shouted shame while others cheered in response to a bitter attack on Speaker Cannon over his stance on liquor. The meeting closed with the temperance committee report read amid tensions.
Edward Ferrier of East Fifth street sustained a painful injury yesterday afternoon at Huttig Manufacturing. While working near a planer a heavy plank wedged him against a brick wall pinning him. Frank Crone shut off the power quickly. Ferrier suffered severe injuries to his left side.
To Disso'. The tonic claims to cure stomach liver and kidney troubles and biliousness and malaria. Promises guaranteed relief. Available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug store for 50 cents.
Will Wright, a laborer on the new postoffice building, was injured this morning when a beam struck his head while workers moved a crane. He became unconscious and crushed his right thumb, with Dr. Weaver attending.
An ordinary attack of diarrhoea may be cured by a single dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Only in severe cases is a second or third dose required. It has a reputation of over thirty five years behind it and is recognized as the most reliable remedy in use for diarrhoea. For sale by all druggists.
James S. Sherman the Republican vice presidential candidate spoke to a large audience in Piqua. He charged the Democratic Party with endorsing more wild vagaries in its fifty year history than any other organization. The item also notes Theodosia: Gold Medal Flour claims to make lightest bread.
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