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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
8
The West Liberty portion covers funeral plans for Mrs. Elizabeth Merridith and a stream of short visits, travels, and social events. Residents attend lectures, visits to Iowa City and Muscatine, and meetings of the Union District Agricultural Society, with noted arrivals and departures across town.
Emil Ascher a Chicago glove retailer family man fears accepting an inheritance worth more than a million dollars due to the impact on his happiness and those of his eight children. His long lost uncle died twenty years ago in London, and the fortune was found only by chance after a worldwide search.
Annabel recommends Gold Medal Flour for pastry work, addressing Geraldine. The note emphasizes using the brand for best results.
Waterloo police arrested a negro suspected of being desperate after finding a thirty eight calibre revolver and a letter naming Edward Middleton of Muscatine. The suspect, once housed at Anamosa reform school, denied the notes and was jailed after a search.
Edwin Brown and wife visit Hartford Michigan relatives while townsfolk aid Vernie Booth by digging 60 bushels of potatoes for his injured leg. Local moves include M Dods in South Dakota and Everett Lewises settling in Leighton. The Otho Wilson estate farm 50 acres sells at public auction Oct 24.
Oscar and Ida Drake visited their cousin David Grey in Fulton township. Miss Ria Dallas of Chicago visits Locust Grove school where Miss Ryan keeps charge as Annie Geertz remains ill. Bloomington F M S&S meets Thursday at 2 pm at Mrs. Louise Winnemore's. several local visits and farm updates. Bloomington C E society plans a social at the E F Hoag home.
Miss Iva R. Pahl and Charles F. Fix united in marriage in Davenport on October 7. The bride wore cream mohair with lace and white roses. bridesmaid wore white lawn. After the ceremony a wedding supper was held at the bride’s parents home in Blue Grass. The couple will reside in South Dakota.
Salt Lake City Utah October 13 Bryan is pressed to answer questions in a public address. The report notes that if Bryan were elected his administration would face scrutiny and voters seek clear policy stances from the candidate.
Senator Beveridge faulted the administration plan and pressed Bryan to answer pointed questions. He asked if Culberson would back the franchise plan to curb trusts and if Rayner Daniels and Bacon would support the plank. He also urged a public poll of Democratic senators and questioned whether a president should be elected with near universal party opposition.
A promotional appeal claims catarrh germs ruin nose and throat health and threaten mental vigor. The ad touts Hyomei as the guaranteed cure, offered by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with a $1.00 complete outfit and guarantees for bronchitis asthma coughs colds and hay fever.
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