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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
5
Des Moines dispatch outlines Iowa Republican caucus meetings across districts in the run up to the six week election. County chairs and district committees plan speaker tours and literature distribution to mobilize voters and counter Bryanism, free silver, and free trade.
The Marmola Prescription Tablets claim to reduce fat at a rate of up to a pound per day without exercise or dieting. Priced at seventy five cents per case, they promise pleasant taste, no stomach upset, and no wrinkles, claiming identical composition to Marmola. Request by mail if unavailable from local druggists.
Rev. T C McKelvey of Pittsburg will start a series of meetings at United Presbyterian church in Columbus City on Monday September 21 at 7 30 pm with an afternoon session daily. A new water well near the power house yields a large, cool supply, improving local water access.
Miss Amy Lee of Burlington has been secured as physical director of the YWCA local association and will arrive next Monday to begin fall work. A Burnham School graduate in Milwaukee she will organize classes and schedules from Monday through October with new gym plans and frequent examinations for entrants.
The YMCA plans a Tuesday membership drive with a supper by the ladies auxiliary. Teams have been named to lead recruitment efforts with Rev W H Thomlinson and 11 others on Team 1 and six additional rosters for Teams 2 through 5 listed. The event aims to boost local YMCA membership through a coordinated rally and contest.
Rev. M Payton lists church events for next Sunday with preaching at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Sunday school begins at 2:30 PM.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Schiek of Indianapolis left for Chicago at noon for a week’s visit. They had been guests of Frank Schiek of 504 East Seventh Street.
An advertised flesh forming remedy claims it builds solid flesh and boosts strength by aiding assimilation. The tablet product, sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store in Muscatine, offers a personal money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Muscatine Independents host Rock Island Three Eye league in three day games at fairgrounds park. Island team arrived today and will play locals this afternoon as big crowds gather. Local manager spends heavily hoping for strong turnout and possible Ed Fils pitching on Sunday.
J S Dale of 1227 Smalley avenue remains unchanged after a fall at the Hershey bank building on Wednesday. His arms show slight movement but legs are paralyzed due to spinal injury. Dr J L Klein attends him at Bellevue hospital.
Olive Branch Iowa September 18. Al Spencer from Muscatine passed through Sunday toward Letts ville. Fred Pantel near Fairport stays a few days with his brother Chas Pantel and family. Lem Dickerson near Grand view also passed through.
Heenah Wis Sept 18 For the first time in the Eastern Wisconsin Methodist conference there were no applications for positions as pastors in the district. The conference cited a shortage of young ministers ready to replace those who retire from the churches each year.
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