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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1908

Page

2

Perecol Athletics Club at AASH Forms Girl’s Association

At a high school meeting yesterday afternoon twenty five young ladies signed as charter members of a Girls Athletic Association. Officers were elected: President Miss Ethelyn Salisbury Vice President Miss Lillian Sweeney Secretary Treasurer Miss Ida Weaver. Dorothy Kelly chair of Suit Committee Leota Randleman chairs Equipment Committee. Name chosen for the club postponed pending further consideration.

Girl's Athletic Association Rall Ethelyn Salisbury Lillian Sweeney Ida Weaver Dorothy Kelly Leota Randleman

Muscatine Men To Represent City In Des Moines Rifle Shoot

George Luckhardt Fred McDou gall Charles Robinson and Corporal Richards left Muscatine for Des Moines to represent Muscatine militia Co C at the state rifle shoot. All state companies compete and Muscatine hopes to win prizes after last year’s success.

George Luckhardt Fred McDougall Charles Robinson Corporal Richards Muscatine Des Moines Muscatine Militia, Co. C

One of the Essentials of Happy Homes Highlighted

The article extols a broad knowledge base for health and happiness and promotes a trusted product. It endorses a well known laxative Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a proven family remedy manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by leading druggists worldwide.

California Fig Syrup Co

Death of Dr. Dippy Frank Swimm After Drug Debauch

Frank C. Swimm known as Dr. Dippy died at 38:30 this morning at the police station after months of heavy drinking and drug use. He had been hospitalized at Bellevue, escaped, and was recaptured by Chief Vannatta. A New York brother wired for his arrival and care. Swimm, about 45, had recently moved from New York and faced an estate in the east.

Frank C. Swimm Muscatine Dr. Dippy Bellevue Hospital Vannatta New York Swimm

Prizefighter Faces Court After Front Street Brawl

In Muscatine an indoor-looking boxing bout spilled onto Front Street when Harry Shepard was knocked out by a police officer. Officer Springborn seized Shepard’s prize and brought him to the station, with Judge Howe to decide under Marquis of Queensbury rules. McCloskey, Shepard’s second, also fell to the officer’s blows.

Muscatine Harry Shepard Shephard Springborn Kid Noble Hare’s Hall Kid Noble

Alabama strike failure hurts Bryan's cause in South

Des Moines dispatch reports Alabama coal miners' strike collapse under Democratic governor’s orders, aided by operators' housing control, tents torn down, and labor lacking political power. John P. White cites the outcome as a setback for Bryan and labor aims amid Democratic dominance and potential effects on national labor policy.

Des Moines Alabama John P. White Iowa Mr. White Congress South Bryan Labor

Pink Pills Aid Growth in Anemia Stricken Girls

An article touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as effective for anemia in growing girls. It cites Miss Esther E Durbin of Davenport Iowa describing severe fatigue faintness stomach pain and breath shortness before using the pills. After about a year she regained strength and health and recommends them to others. The pills cost 50 cents per box or six for 2.50 from Schenectady New York.

Esther E. Durbin Main Street Davenport Iowa Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Company Schenectady

Line of Duty and Bosses Liability in Southern Legislation

The sentence debates whether employers liability law will strengthen under southern Democratic influence, questioning how political control shapes worker protections and industrial accountability.

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with Pazo Ointment

Advert shows Pazo Ointment claims cure for Itching Bleeding Protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee. Price stated 50c.

Hallowe'en Social Draws Alumni for Farewell to Peck

Muscatine Business College alumni plan a Halloween Mask social on October 31 led by Miss Sue Browning and Prof. W. D. Peck, who recently sold the college. Dealing's orchestra to play, grand march to begin, prizes for best masked characters, decorations and refreshments, small admission charged.

The Muscatine Business College W. D. Peck Sue Browning Miss Browning Professor Peck

A Valuable Food Sealshipt Oysters Rich in Food Value

The article extols Sealshipt Oysters as nutritious, light, and easily digested with versatile prep options. Freshness is key, as oysters are sealed in airtight containers with ice to prevent water contact. Displayed in a white porcelain case with the blue Sealshipt mark from vendors H Bishop & Son Ogilvie & Caple George Eitman Hinkel & Flannery.

H. Bishop & Son Ogilvie & Caple George Eitman Hinkel & Flannery

Uniform bill transitions to regular rates for shippers

Advices from Chicago report all railroads in the official classification territory will notify shippers that from November 1 the new uniform bill of lading issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission will charge regular rates. Ships may reject the new bill but risk liability under common and federal law, with a 10 percent higher charge. Railroads order vast print runs to supply forms to ensure wide adoption and require exact language and color coding for order notify and straight shipments.

Chicago Interstate Commerce Commission United States

Paid In Full at Grand Opera House Chicago

Wagenhals and Kemper present Eugene Walter's Paid in Full at The Grand on Monday evening. The play has run five months at the Grand Opera House in Chicago and two seasons elsewhere, signaling strong reception for American life drama.

the Grand Wagenhals and Kemper Eugene Walter Grand Opera House Chicago

Paid in Full shines at Astor Theatre in New York reviews

The Astor Theatre hosts Paid in Full by Eugene Walter to widespread applause with critics calling it a triumph. Ronald Wolf of the Morning Telegraph praises its direct honest storytelling and lack of star power or flashy gimmicks. The cast includes Lea Streeter leading a carefully chosen company, delivering real characters and human life on stage. Meadow-Brook Farm by W F Mann also noted as a lasting piece.

Astor Theatre New York Chicago Jim the Penman Ronald Wolf The Morning Telegraph Eugene Walter Walter Hampshire St Holden Jane Sim Smith Tim Slocum Polly Bird Billy Bates Lea Streeter W. F. Mann Meadow-Brook Farm

Meadow-Brook Farm Opens at Grand Curtain Friday Night

The curtain rises on Meadow-Brook Farm at the Grand this Friday evening for patrons with seats. The play unfolds on a New England farm near Cathedral Hills in the state.

Meadow-Brook New England Cathedral Hills New

A Stubborn Cinderella at the Grand

The musical comedy A Stubborn Cinderella comes to the Grand on Wednesday. Characters are named after a Chicago University classmate of authors Frank R. Adams and Will M. Hough and play with those traits. Acts span the Chicago campus, a railroad wreck in the southwest, and an orange fete at the Coronado Beach Hotel in California. Four intertwined love affairs drive the plot.

Frank R. Adams Will M. Hough Chicago University Southwest Coronado Beach California

Songs Titles Highlight Stage Show with Seat Sale Details

The musical lineup includes When You First Kiss the Last Girl You Love and None but the Brave Deserve the Fair. Sale of seats opens Tuesday at 9 a.m. Prices range from fifty cents to $1.50.

Adam

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy

Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications, internal remedies are needed. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Marketed as a genuine prescription from a top physician with tonics and blood purifiers, it promises dramatic cures. Testimonials offered free. price five cents per bottle.

Hall BP. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

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