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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1908

Page

2

Walh Democrat Rally Goes On Despite Rain and Mud

In Moscow Iowa on October 27 the Democratic meeting proceeded with P. J. Mackey Dr E B Fulham and several county candidates speaking though Eugene Walsh failed to arrive after his car got stuck in mud. The event featured brief talks and a generally harmonious mood.

Moscow Eugene Walsh Congress P. J. Mackey E. B. Fulham F. W. Eichoff W. H. Graff H. C. Asthalter M. F. Cronin John Beimford John Schoultz

Piles Cured With Pazo Ointment Bid for Quick Relief

An advertisement promises cure of itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days with Pazo Ointment or a refund. The offer mentions a 50 cent price and guarantees relief.

Musical Comedy at Family Theatre Sets High Vaudeville Tone

Heats and Flowers an eight-artist vaudeville company performs as first part of the week at Family Theatre. Grace Koehler and Pearl Victoria shine in singing and dancing novelty. Rockway and Conway deliver a strong original comedy sketch.

Family

Magnates rename Olympic Theatre to Music Hall under J J Murdock

J J Murdock buys the Olympic Theatre and converts it into a London style music hall in Chicago. The change sparks debate on vaudeville’s peak and potential rebirth with foreign lines and American ideas integrated. The move draws Muscatine readers traveling to Chicago to see evolving entertainment.

Muscatine Chicago Olympic Theatre America Murdock London

Cedar Valley Social News Sees Local Visits and Farm Work

Edward Hendricks called on business in Muscatine Monday. Muscatine visitors included Mrs. Arthur Hoffman Mrs. Ralph Lillibridge Mrs. C. R. Musser and Miss Emma Parkins who called on Mrs. Henry Miller. Weekend guests at F. H. Frater home were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Grigg Jr. and son Lesley. Harvey Barnhart hosted dinner for Chester Grigg and Bernice of West Liberty. Mrs. F. L. Grigg visited near Nichols with her mother Mrs. J. G. Croutcup and returned home Sunday. Florence and Letha Mintere and Lyle of near Atalissa spent Sunday with Mrs. H. O. Age. Ruby Runyon Edna Stephens called on S. Schweitzburg Tuesday. Wm. Hendricks from near Muscatine helped his brother dig potatoes Tuesday. Mrs. Hugh Beggs and daughter and granddaughter traveled to Charles City for extended visit with Mrs. Ben Meeks. Sarah Swain, recently ill, attended church Sunday.

Cedar Valley Edward Hendricks Muscatine Arthur Hoffman Ralph Lillibridge C. R. Musser Emma Parkins Henry Miller Wm. Grigg, Jr Lesley F. H. Frater Harvey Barnhart Chester Grigg Bernice West Liberty F. L. Grigg J. G. Croutcup Near Nichols Grigg Florence and Letha Minteer Lyle Near Atalissa H. O. Age Ruby Runyon Edna Stephens S. Schweitzburg Wm. Hendricks Near Muscatine H. J Hugh Beggs Chas. Staley Thressa Staley Charles City Ben Meeks Sarah Swain

New Milwaukee Road Extension Opens Northwest Mineral Lands

The Milwaukee Railroad extension to Butte Montana opens a vast mineral and farm area in the northwest. Engineers built a bridge every mile to secure ideal gradients. The line crosses the Musselshell River 115 times over 117 miles and reaches North Dakota, South Dakota, and Washington corridors, enabling a wheat boom that could reshape world bread supply.

Milwaukee Railroad Butte Montana Great Northwest Wallace Hoffman Denver Times Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Musselshell River Missouri River Mobridge South Dakota Puget Sound Missouri California Black Hills Colorado St. Paul Dakotas Seattle Tacoma

Hood Sarsaparilla Offered In Liquids or Sarsatabs

Advertises Hood sarsaparilla available as liquid in usual form or as chocolated Sarsatabs. Package offers 100 doses for 1 dollar.

Hood

Onions and a Prominent Man’s Bet in 22 Years

A remark from twenty two years ago notes a territory’s claim that not a peck of onions could be raised. The line reflects early skepticism about local agricultural potential and the enduring debate over land productivity.

Are You Only Half Alive Kidney Sickness Ad Card

Advertisement claims kidney trouble leaves people 50 weak and exhausted. Foley's Kidney Remedy supposedly restores healthy kidneys and vitality. A. W. Morgan, Druggist, urges refusing substitutes.

Foley S. A. W. Morgan

Local residents travel for meetings and visits in Muscatine area

Mrs I L Wright and Mrs L C Kiser left for Des Moines to attend a Grand Chapter of the O E S meeting as Purity Chapel delegates. Many locals including Miss Cecelia Russell, Mrs Elizabeth Kaufmann, and J B Blackwell were seen visiting or returning from nearby cities with relatives and friends.

Stella Mooney J. Wilmot Meyer Elizabeth Kaufmann Muscatine City Ella Moynahan Geo. Dawson Lyell and Bruce Will Wacker W. D. Harris Harry Nicolaus Iowa City Anna Sessler Clara Marcis Margaret Davidson Davenport Will W. A. Cooling Geo. J. Lang West Liberty Jesse Stutler Rock Island Will Daley Stoops John Dice J. Scott Blackwell Garvey Farrell

Social Notes From Sweetland Iowa Oct 26

Mrs Sibley of Chicago visits cousin E Y Pace in Sweetland. Frank Longstreth and Miss Anna Van Camp from Muscatine attend church. Various locals travel, visit relatives, and attend services. Robe stolen at a dance.

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