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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

2

Interstate meeting opens on Thursday in First Congregational

The American Sunday School Union interstate conference meets at the First Congregational church auditorium with about 100 delegates from Illinois and Iowa. The 3:30 pm Thursday session features Bible study led by W H Thomlinson and an annual address by Rev. Joseph Wells. Future plans include housing arrangements and entertainment for delegates.

The American Sunday School Union First Congregational Church Illinois Iowa Congregational Church W. H. Thomlinson Joseph Wells

Dynamite Wrecks Buildings and Wrecks Lungs

Dynamite wrecks buildings as effectively as cougas and colds ruin lungs. Cure them quick with Dr. King s New Discovery. Available at Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store for 50c and 1.00.

Dr. King Havercamp

Mrs Swan attends Clara Paisley marriage in Syracuse Kan

Mrs E M Swan returned home from Syracuse Kansas where she attended the wedding of her sister Clara Paisley. Mr and Mrs Frank Root of Cairo were visitors in Morning Sun. J M Lute traveled to Mt Pleasant to preach. Mrs J M Lute visits relatives in Eldon Iowa. Mr and Mrs T C Copeland and Willie visited Burlington. The first regular meeting of the...

Morning Sun Iowa E. M. Swan Syracuse Kan Clara Paisley Frank Root Cairo J. M. Lute Mt. Pleasant Eldon T. C. Copeland Willie Burlington

Gen Evra's Grocery Stocks Gold Medal Flour

SoraRonta notes the grocer carries Gold Medal Flour and GENEVRA brands, highlighting available baking staples.

SoraRonta Genevra

Dutch Market a Decided Success at Muscatine Church

The Dutch market at the First Congregational church assembly rooms drew a large crowd. Attendees wore Holland costumes with wooden shoes, booths displayed flowers bunting and red yellow pillars, and the candy booth was a standout. Net proceeds exceeded $100 for the church ladies’ social effort.

First Congregational Church Muscatine Holland

Dr Howard's Specific Promises Quick Cure for Dyspepsia

J J Havercamp promotes Dr Howard's specific at half price to test in Muscatine. The ad claims it cures dyspepsia constipation sick headache malaria liver trouble and more with sixty doses for 25 cents and offers refunds if not successful.

J. J. Havercamp Dr. Howard Havercamp

Visiting social notes from Rochester Indiana

Brady Ray and Blanche MHandley and Harry Margaret Harrieta Hunter of Tipton visited Ruth Nelson. Eva McGillivray has appendicitis with Dr Mason in attendance. Mrs John Miller and Mrs Will Fairley of Mechanicsville visited Mrs I C Wood. Mrs Vesper Heabner of Sugar Creek visited her parents Mr and Jack Lincoln. Mrs Sam Rice shopped in Tipton. Will Baker of Tipton dined with his brother S C Baker. Line City Aid Society served a 10 cent dinner at Mrs Hayes Rider for Thursday to 36 adults and children.

Rochester Brady Ray Blanche Mhandley Harry Margaret Harrieta Hunter Tipton Ruth Nelson Eva McGillivray Mason John Miller Will Fairley Mechanicsville I. C. Wood Vesper Heabner Sugar Creek Jack Lincoln Sam Rice

Muscatine Health Board reports September births and diphtheria cases

The Muscatine board of health released the September 1908 monthly report showing 41 births and 14 deaths. Diphtheria affected multiple residents, with quarantines issued and removed between August and September. Dr Hackett tallies 807 animals slaughtered and notes one milk license application approved after inspection.

Board of Health Fulham Muscatine Fulliam Iowa Wm. Gilbert E. Sixth St Third Ward John Brier Grandview Avenue Fourth Ward Wm. Brown Lucas Street First Ward Wm. Wallace Fourth and Linn Streets Frank Stohr Oregon Street Hewlaseras Ald Hackett Honorable C. J. Hackett

Cold and Grip Remedy Ad Promotes Bromo Quinine Cure

An old advertisement touts a worldwide cold and grip remedy featuring laxative bromide quinine. It claims to remove the cause of headaches and neuralgia and invites readers to call for the full name and look for the signature E. W. Grove. Priced at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Local Bank Promises 4 Percent Compound Interest

The bank offers four percent compound interest on savings and invests deposits in first mortgages on Iowa farms. It serves over four thousand community customers and provides prompt, accurate service, including Saturday evening hours for convenience.

Bank Officials Named in City Building Notice

J. Carskaddan president S. G. Stein vice president and R. K. Smith cashier listed for the First National Bank Building in a formal note.

Nat'l Bank J. Carskaddan S. G. Stein R. K. Smith

For Sale Cheap Iowa Farm Near Cedar Rapids

400 acre farm near Cedar Rapids listed at 85 dollars per acre after price cut. 380 acres fenced with woven wire, 140 acres bluegrass pasture, 30 acres in meadow, balance in crops. Nine room nearly new house, 3 cattle sheds, barns, double corn crib, wells, mills, water to feed lot, loan of 22 500 at 5 percent due in 1917. Cash required 11 500. Contact F S Pentzer Muscatine Iowa.

Iowa Cedar Rapids Illinois F. S. Pentzer Muscatine

Ainsworth Notes and Local Visits

A roundup from Ainsworth Iowa lists Ted Ford of Columbus City visiting his daughter-in-law Mrs. A R Tedford. Muscatine’s Mrs. Mart Neiswanger visits relatives here. W T Trotter attended a Des Moines postmasters meeting. A birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. D A Peterson. M L Miller travels to Texas to view land. Walter Crawford and wife from Rafael California spend time with locals. The Sullivan family heads home to Burlington after visiting. Nora Martin arrives from Chicago to see her father Jesse Marr. Eva Easter visits Crawfordsville for a short stay.

W. D. Curran Ben Hur S. E. Marshall J. F. Holiday Washington, D. C Nellie Estelle Butler Bert McKinley Wm. Butler Will Garvin Jane Iowa City McClellan Monmouth W. S. McClellan J. M. Morrison Chicago Mrs. Elliott Tarkio Miss Lenora Will Hungate Columbus Junction Gardner Wayland Dooley California E. H. Faris Louisa Des Moines R. P Presbyterian Church Fannie Marshall Frank Frazier Keokuk Frey Court Norma Charles Gawthrop Oquawka G. J. Tomlinson Republican Workers of the First District Burlington W. G. Wilson U. P. Synod College Springs L. B. Wickersham Salisbury Methodist Church Rowe Cox Wapello J. S. McGaw Beaver Falls Ainsworth Tedford Columbus City A. R. Tedford Mart. Neiswanger Muscatine W. T. Trotter Postmasters D. A. Peterson M. L. Miller Texas Nora Martin Jesse Marr Eva Easter Crawfordsville

Peace Congress Parade Features Greensboro Children

In Greensboro on October 13, schoolchildren marched in the peace congress parade past the reviewing stand with prominent officials, proceeding to the auditorium for services and addresses from several speakers.

Greensboro N. C Peace Congress

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