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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
5
An advertisement urges women to suspect kidney issues for backache dizziness and fatigue and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a gentle remedy. It cites Mrs Emma Shields of Muscatine Iowa praising the product after lasting kidney related pain and difficulty in lifting and stooping.
The Grand Opera House announces Sunday performances beginning September 27 featuring the Hickman Bessey Company. The Bowery Girl will be staged both afternoon and evening as the first Sunday attraction, with manager Salisbury optimistic about strong patronage and future Sunday shows.
Manager Salisbury announces W. B. Patton in The Blockhead set for Saturday with matinee and night performances. Patton’s act is praised as clean and entertaining with skilled company and a clever, witty comedy tone. Seats go on sale Friday at 9 a m.
Muscatine baseball management plans to divide tomorrow’s gross receipts between the Independents and the Church League Champs to bolster next year’s season. Aiming for stronger turnout, eight teams will join the league after an earlier start, with funds used to buy new equipment. Kane’s star pitcher McKee will start for the churchmen, whose amateur squad promises a competitive game.
Judge Howe reserved ruling after the Garland speeding case concluded. A. S. Garland faced charges of exceeding the speed limit with his automobile and the trial ended without an immediate verdict.
William Tucker and Tiecke Edwards were arrested after excessive drinking on West Front Street. Tucker pleaded guilty before Judge Howe and received a thirty day sentence at Davenport, remarking he may return to jail sooner.
Yesterday afternoon, Judge Howe took the matter under advisement and is expected to render a ruling in a few days.
J G Mitchell of the local Y M C A announced a fall winter series to address the men of Muscatine. The lineup opens next Sunday at Family theatre with Bishop W F Oldham, a noted Methodist bishop. Subsequent speakers include Geo D McDill, J A Whitmore, Harry Monroe, Dr Ira Landrith, Dr Hanson, D W Potter, C M Ellinwood, W M Parsons, Bradford Williams, J S S Damron, W H Feilingham, and others through December 27.
A soap coupon promises a large 10 oz Beach Floating White Castile Soap and a pound package of Key City Borax Naptha soap powder at no cost.
The Rock Island County Sunday School association holds a strong program at Port Byron Indiana with morning sessions from 8:30 to 11:45 including devotions lessons missions reports and a problem conference. The afternoon features prayer praise and a business session with music by Mrs. Sidlinger and others.
The snippet lists music by C. E. Schenck and a 4:00 consecration service led by C. E. Schenck, with Miss Trent noted for a solo. This suggests a church program including vocal solo and a consecration ceremony.
The case against Peter Jensen of Stockton charging wife desertion was dismissed by Judge Howe due to insufficient evidence. Jensen was arrested two weeks ago and released on bond pending today’s hearing after an investigation failed to support a conviction.
The county attorney dismissed the action after evident t le evidence surfaced.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Salve as a healing wonder for serious lacerations and wounds and claims it prevents blood poisoning. The copy references Avercamp’s Prescription Drug as the product line or endorsement.
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