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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
5
Advertises Dr. Nott's Cuban Hair Restorer to turn gray hair, beards and eyebrows darker with guaranteed refund after three bottles if results are not as stated. Promotes Nott's Hair Tonic for growth and scalp health, with daily use and aseptic care emphasized. Sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Tony Kapach, found resting in Chief Vanatta’s office, is arrested on suspicion of breaking into the Bayfield depot Monday night. He admits being in Bayfield but denies burglary, claims he walked to Nichols, and faces ongoing investigation with Sheriff Benham.
Miss Hoover leaves for Indianola to attend the state convention of YWCA workers. The event runs through Sunday with a strong program featuring speakers of national repute and national board members. A Hallowe en party is planned for Saturday ghost night with refreshments and games. Junior classes meet Saturday at 2 pm with gym time and classwork from 3 to 4 pm to plan fall activities and the junior party.
Special cars provided by the Citizen Railway and Light Company will run at 11 30 tonight to transport those who attend the Baptist Young People's Hallowe en social at the Weed Park Club House to their homes.
The piece traces Halloween from its seventh century sacred roots tied to All Saints Day to a modern secular celebration. It notes pagan and medieval beliefs about spirits, compares it to Walpurgis Night, and explains current observance as a night of sports and practical jokes for the socially inclined.
A traveling man praises Root Juice at Morgan's drug store claiming a decade of agony from gastric ulcers and kidney pain ended after five bottles. He says meals and daily life improved dramatically and urges orders via A. W. Morgan's Drug Store with shipping on receipt of price.
Fifty members of the lodge attended the second performance of the Family theatre as guests of manager J. C. Sodini, marking a celebratory evening at the venue.
Former Muscatine resident Anna Catherine Krouse died yesterday at her daughter’s home in Moline at age ninety six. She lived in Muscatine for fifty years after moving from Germany and was married to Christian Krouse, who died eleven years ago. Survived by four sons and five daughters, the funeral will be Sunday at 11 in Fairport Iowa with interment there.
Muscatine will be represented at the Iowa Nebraska football game to be played at Iowa field tomorrow. No special arrangements are planned for fan accommodations as no coordinated action has been taken. Many will depart Muscatine via Wilton at 6:25 and 10:15. Return trips aim for the Elmira branch 5:10 train, with possible Rock Island rail adjustments to handle the crowd. Local travelers may use Riverside connections on return.
Millersburg Illinois reports a temporary school closure from October 21 due to fears of diphtheria. Classes resumed Monday morning after the holiday. Teachers visited Aledo and Viola during the break. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Wakeland on the 24th. The L D S Aid society met and quilted at Mrs. Emma Murdock's on the 22nd. Mrs. Cora Gilmore shopped in Aledo on the 21st. John Allen and Master Burrell Murdock visited Aledo on the 23rd. L R Hyatt and Plat Miller were mentioned in the notes.
On a business trip near Ferdinand the 20th. Plat Miller bought a Jersey cow from William Tyler on the 21st. Mrs. Marquis of Buffalo Prairie visited friends here on the 23rd. Marjorit Hyatt suffered a severe indigestion the 20th with a hard spasm. Dr Chaver attended her. Elder Hackett held L D S chapel meetings with good interest and Edwards river held baptisms and services on Sunday. Elder Bryant assisted. Wm Allen visiting from Duncan township joined local L D S services. Mrs. Mary Allen visited Ada Hyatt on the 23rd. Rev Chatters of the M E church visited members on the 23rd. George Allen repaired a cistern for M D Murdock on the 26th.
Mr and Mrs L Spilg of 710 East Seventh Street learned from Montreal that Mrs H Kline and two children detained at the United States immigration office have been released and are traveling to Chicago to locate. The Russian family faced a contagion inquiry for one boy before release. Senator J A Sabath Congressman A F Dawson and Secretary Oscar Straus helped secure the woman's release.
Chicago notes mention a woman joining her husband and father, while Gold Medal Flour is praised for pastry use.
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