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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
2
At a Muscatine socialist party meeting three vacancies were filled. O C Wilson became recording secretary Lee Lang is financial corresponding secretary Ella McBride is treasurer J E Tetrick is organizer and J B Geary is literature agent. The group votes to cut dues to 30 cents and plans a Sunday canvass at 2 PM.
Washington September 4 farmers across the United States show interest in the April 15 1910 census of agriculture. The census bureau welcomes comments and has invited economists and agriculture experts from leading universities to review proposed questions and schedules to improve data accuracy. The department seeks cooperation from state colleges farmers organizations and agricultural officers to shape the census program.
A government test at the Kansas City stock yards reports that hogs inoculated with a serum discovered by Dr M Dorset show immunity to cholera. Twenty inoculated hogs remained healthy after exposure while thirteen non immunized hogs died. Researchers Baker Cooper and Niles will file a full report to the Agriculture Secretary.
At Turner hall the Maennerchor met for its annual election and meeting. President John T. Nester was chosen head of the society with William Eberhart as vice president and Henry Heinz as secretary. Carl Hess became treasurer after Herman Mahraun retired with thanks.
Emil Hamann of Stockton and Amanda Moeller of Walcott married in Davenport with Mayor George W. Scott officiating. The couple, well known locally, will reside near Stockton.
Ed Kol ascik and Ida Smart wed in St Marys church at 7 am. They will live on the groom's farm south of Riverside. Iowa conference opens Sept 8 in Springfield. Several residents and visitors attend trips and visits including Stotts, Meeks, Younkin, and Tremmel family updates. Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E S Fesler died and was buried.
Constable John Dun returns the Firefly to Muscatine after Walsh settles his hotel bill and collecting costs at the Commercial hotel. Walsh, arrested in Davenport on information from M P Bomke, paid the debt and left town, ending the prosecution.
Inclement weather forces the Columbia steamer outing by Laurent Couneil to be postponed from last night to next Tuesday September 7. The boat will run two trips at 8 and 9 30 p m. All tickets remain valid.
September twentieth marks the opening of the vaudeville season at the Family Theatre. After a summer of only moving pictures, vaudeville acts are expected to surpass prior bookings and bring classy bills to the Third Street play house as fall arrives.
Wilton Iowa September 3 Special Rev K J McAuley returns to pulpit after five years health related retirement He has been offered the pastorate of the Presbyterian church at Fulton Illinois and will begin duties at once He will move to Fulton with his family and friends wish him success in his new field
Word arrives that Miss Leah Coyle of 504 East Seventh Street has reached Chris tobal Panama and will stay about a year for a visit.
A testimonial touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nervous debility and related ailments in women. Mrs R P Taylor of Oakland Kansas describes severe symptoms, recovery after two years of illness, and ongoing tonic use. Pills claim to build blood and nourish nerves, with price details provided.
The funeral of Myrtle Avers was held at the Christian church in West Liberty with Rev. P. H. Green officiating. A large gathering attended, with a quartet performing and pallbearers named. Interment followed at Oakridge cemetery.
West Liberty residents and guests are mentioned in a social roundup. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Sanger and Rockafellow returning from Des Moines, Warren Weber visiting family, Winifred Siberts taking the Bedford principal post, and many others calling on relatives, attending funerals, and planning marriages in Iowa communities.
A brief ad-like note promotes Yello cornflakes highlighting a rich yellow corn flavor. Children are urged to try them for the genuine corn taste.
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