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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
5
A historical notice discusses risks to women employed in work settings. It notes standing long hours, cramped postures, and exposure to bad weather as factors that strain the feminine constitution. The piece argues women need more support based on numerous letters received.
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as restoring feminine health. Includes testimonies from Abby F Barrows and Lillian Ross praising cure of headaches back pain and fatigue. Claims thirty years of use and invites women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Rev Thomas Osborn arrives from Fairfield to begin his pastorate at the First Methodist Church in Muscatine bringing a record of successful assignments including Williamsburg Wellman Mount Pleasant West Church Agency Winfield and Fairfield prior to this posting.
Mulford Congregational Church on Hershey avenue hosts Bible school at 9 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. with The Word and sacrament, evening service at 7 p.m. topics include Church Attendance and The Laborers' Relation to the Church. First Presbyterian on Fourth street holds 11 a.m. worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 6:30 p.m. Y P S C E, and an evangelistic 7:39 p.m. service. Strangers welcome.
At Corner Sixth Street and Mulberry Avenue J C H Light preacher announces the Sabbath school annual rally at 9 45 with a short program. At 3 pm the Gleaners Band holds its annual rally with a program by the children. Christian Endeavor at 6 50 and an evening service at 7 30. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30. Kensington club all day Friday at Geneva Island cottage Mrs Fred Giesler. Teachers meeting Friday evening at Mrs Vanatta residence.
The Chicago Advance editor Rev J A Adams D D will preach at 11 AM and 7 45 PM at the First Congregational Church. Known for writings under Grapho he is regarded as a strong defender of the faith and a noted speaker.
C A zr pastor leads Sunday school at 9 15 a m followed by morning service at the German Congregational Church. Details suggest regular weekly worship and teaching schedule.
A reader letter describes quitting coffee after five years of nervous trouble and sleepless nights. After trying Postum, made correctly, nerves calmed and coffee cravings ended, with the writer claiming Postum’s superiority. The ad closes with the slogan There’s a Reason and a prompt to read The Road to Wellville.
George D. McDill international industrial department secretary of the Y M C A will speak at the Family theatre during the theatre meeting series opening Sept 27. He will address Oct 4 and confer with Secretary Mitchell on opening Y M C A branches in local factories.
The Ministerial Association of Muscatine will reorganize at the Y M C A meeting Monday morning. Several members have been transferred, vacancies filled by new ministers, and an election of officers will likely be held with a plan for future work outlined.
The Y W C A announces a Trolley Festival at Electric Park with free park admission. Supper will be served featuring Dutch dainties and foreign foods. Paudhet's band will provide music with streetcar tickets required for all day use.
10 30 morning service by Rev J Fath with an evening sermon at 7 30 in the German Baptist church Mr Fath to preach again in the evening Forward society gathers Tuesday evening at Reinhard Pil grim’s West Eighth street Young people invited Wednesday afternoon Ladies Aid meets at the parsonage Thursday evening prayer meeting at 7 30 all are invited to attend the meetings
Grace Lutheran Church presents a weekly timetable with events including Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 39 Luther League at 7 00 p m evening service at 7 45 p m confirmation classes Tuesday at 7 30 p m Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon prayer meeting Thursday at 7 45 p m all held at the church.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at Walnut and Sixth Streets offers services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with the subject Substance. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday evening meetings are at 8 o'clock. The reading room on Town Avenue is open daily except Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., and Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Rev L A Garrison D D of Pella Iowa president of Central college will preach both morning and evening Sunday. Morning service at 1055 a m Evening service at 730 p m Young People meeting at 630 p m Remember the prayer meeting on Thursday at 745 p m
Sunday school at 2 30 p m and service at 8 p m with daily gatherings except Monday. Good singing and music led by Capt Elsie Rogers. All welcome at the hall corner of Sycamore and Second streets with Ensign and Mrs Jensen in charge.
Arrangements for meals at the German Lutheran Aid Society set for Thursday September 17. The event will be held at 114 East Second Street.
Dr. John C. Willits delivers his last sermon in the Iowa conference to many who heard him at Eben ezer church eighteen years ago. He preaches near Mt. Pleasant at Wesley church as he ends a long Iowa tenure before his move to Decatur. He will visit his old home first, then begin his new charge on September 16.
Delayed notes from Wilton Iowa recount Frank Martins business trip to Muscatine Joseph Enderlee back from the Thirty fifth Iowa reunion Adna Miller leaving for Burlington Ottumwa to work line duties and relocate to Danville Mrs J T McElroy and Mrs Phil Smith hosted a Texas dinner party Mrs Wm Piggott visits Cedar Rapids for a week James Kelley of Adair visits Mae Latchaw teaches in Nichols and Atalissa Dr Wm Whiteis Iowa City on professional business Mrs Elizabeth Pratt of West Fourth street marked her eighty seventh birthday with family friends and a gifted rocking chair
The Muscatine Ministerial association will hold a meeting at the YMCA next Monday at 10 o'clock. All city ministers are urged to attend as the association will be reorganized. Rev. Pliny Fry serves as Vice President.
Rumors say Cedar Rapids Iowa City interurban may reach Muscatine via Sunny Side Iowa City with buyers of Morford and Horton farms linked to the project. Promoters seek a river outlet to cut freight costs and compete with rival lines while promising Sunny Side lots with a guaranteed route.
In Des Moines Iowa on September 12, Mrs Morris Stein and her mother Mrs Mary Bayard were released after charges of being fugitives from justice were dropped. Police Magistrate Stewart freed their bondsmen upon Chief Johnston's recommendation. The pair had faced $1000 bonds for a September 11 court appearance as investigators probe the Loudonville Ohio shooting of Morris Stein and his wife's aunt Hester Porter.
Mr and Mrs George Crippen formerly of Muscatine now of St Louis left today for home after visiting Muscatine relatives for a short time.
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