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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
7
Sara Rose Terrill argues home attire matters more than party gowns. She prescribes practical, washable outfits and long sleeve aprons to protect clothing, plus oil cloth covers, sleeves from old stockings, and water handy for dishwashing. The piece urges cheerful spirit, efficiency, and shared effort in housekeeping.
Maude Allen’s revival of Grecian dances captivates nationwide audiences barefooted in loose Grecian costumes. A Grecian dinner for the Four Hundred showcased the trend as prominent youths engage with the art form amid debates on war and school fraternities. Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, wed to Princess Eleanor, stabilizes his Balkans realm, ruling from a grand castle in a still volatile region.
A collection of practical home hints instructs on organizing cooking tools with wall hooks, cleaning with borax or soda, using charcoal to freshen air, treating white spots on dining tables with camphor, preventing boilovers with butter, blowing air during sweeping to reduce dust, and using rubber lids for milk bottles to save time.
A long handled crochet hook kept in the bathroom helps pull lint and hair that block the toilet outflow. This small addition supports the home’s cheer up schemes and makes maintenance easier.
The West Liberty Christian church announces Sunday activities including Bible school at 9 30 a m and services at 11 a m 11 30 a m and 2 30 p m with topics The Cry of the City Home Missions The True Purpose in Life Other events include Junior Endeavor at 2 30 p m and Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Prayer service and teacher training Wednesday at 7 30 p m Local residents travel to Davenport Muscatine Iowa City and Cedar Rapids for visits and events with many names and small notices of arrivals departures and purchases in the community.
Mrs Louise Lewellyn of Powell South Dakota testifies that Dr Miles' Anti Pain Pills relieved her dreadful headache after her son Frank Snyder provided a dose. The ad claims 25 doses cost 25 cents and promises relief with minimal after effects and a druggist guarantee to refund the first package if not beneficial.
A simple lemon on the kitchen table helps keep hands white and remove stains when used regularly. For a stubborn stove area, scrape soap from under the nails before starting to scrub. Apply soap around the nails to prevent unsightly discoloration.
The CrwReness Malford Congregational Church at Hershey avenue and Main street schedules rally day at 9 a.m. worship at 10 30 a.m. with the theme Co Laborers With God and a Y P 5 C E service at 6 p m on Did Paul Teach Socialism Lead is Elda Nietzel and Catherine Liebbe. Evening preaching and praise at 7 p m under Did Paul Teach Socialism. All are invited to special music. Weekly events include choir practice Tuesday 7 p m Bible study and Brotherhood meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth. Thursday 7 30 life of Christ Cana. Attendance praised.
Pastor C A Dettmers leads the German Congregational Church with Sunday school at 9 15 am and morning service at 10 30 am on Heart Protection. evening service at 7 30 pm Going to School. Y P Co E meets 7 30 pm with Dettmers as leader. Monthly Christian Endeavor meeting Tuesday. Ladies Aid monthly Wednesday afternoon hosted by Mrs J Teufel. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 pm. Regular evening services Sundays 7 30 pm starting September 27. All welcome.
Sunday school rally in morning at 10:30. Parents and children to enjoy a bright hour with a fine program. Morning service at 11 with pastor sermon. Y P S C E meets at 6 30 in the lecture room. All young people urged to attend. Union evening service at 7 30 in the tabernacle with Bishop Oldham of the Methodist church preaching. J N Elliott, Pastor.
The First Congregational Church conducts a morning service at 11 o'clock followed by a rally day program framed by the Sunday activities. The event invites participation from the congregation and community members.
A fragment notes a duty that must be faced directly and cannot be postponed. The line implies a decisive moment when avoidance ends and action begins.
The program lists a morning school session with recitations songs and brief addresses followed by a rally service open to all. An evening gathering for youths at 6 30 will set plans for the year and an evening preaching service at the tabernacle features Bishop Oldham of the Methodist Episcopal church delivering an address.
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with preaching at 10:55 a.m. by J. G. Mitchell Y M C A religious secretary. Junior B Y P U meets at 3 p.m. in the Sunday school room. Young People's meeting at 6:30 p.m. Union tabernacle service at 7:30 p.m. preacher from the church. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Corner of Sixth street and Mulberry avenue hosts Sabbath school at 9 45 with J C H Light minister. Woman's Missionary society observes annual Woman's Day at 11 with offering for the board. Y P C U meets at 6 30 led by Jno Frermuth. No evening service due to union tabernacle services.
Bishop W. F. Oldham will speak at the Hirst Methodist Episcopal Church at 8:45 p.m. with other services as usual. A union service at the Sunday tabernacle at 7:30 p.m. will feature Bishop Oldham and extend a cordial invitation to all attendees.
A vesper service hosted by W. Co. A. opens at 3 30 with all girls expected to attend.
A light hearted column advises organizing routines and dressing well to keep mood upbeat. It emphasizes positivity and a sunny outlook as a lifestyle habit.
Women are invited to attend with leader Miss Hoover. Solo by Miss Frances Maye Chambers. Social tea at 5:30.
Do not let a bad cough or cold drag on until chronic seek relief now Take Chamberlain s Cough Remedy for prompt relief Sold by all druggists
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