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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
7
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm heals a lame shoulder whether from sprain or rheumatic pains. It urges free application and vigorous rubbing each time and promises a quick cure, sold by Williamson Drug Co.
Mrs. William Bell visited in Derby on Wednesday. Mrs. Nancy Law left Tuesday for two weeks in Pocahontas with her daughters. John O Connor returned to Melrose after three weeks with his daughter Mrs. J A Sullivan in Charlton and Mrs. Sullivan accompanied him. Don’t forget the millinery opening at Mrs Josephine Walkers today.
Local residents reported weekend and early week visits spanning Ot tumwa Des Moines and nearby towns. Names include Rose Moorehouse H.B. Horner Arthur Dalin and families, Fred Ambelang, James Boland, William Gill, Allen Fluke, Levi Fluke, Mrs. O Grady, Glenn Curtis Henry McCullough Richard Crocker, C B O Dell, Marcia Hayes Willie Brown, Ralph Brant, Gus Anderson, Raymond Lewis, Andrew Smith, F M Baker, R L Wright A L Benadon Daisy Grover Farber Jos Burdess and others. Out of town attendees joined funeral travelers Frances Swegle Harriet Brimmer W B Householder Pearl Diefendorf Nellie Ernest Roy Wilson across multiple states.
The page lists Chamberlain's Salve as a remedy for itching and sores with a 25 cent price from Williamson Drug Co. It also records social visits among Ottumwa and Chariton residents including Mr and Mrs Ed Knipe, Mrs W E Welch and daughters, and D M Fisher visiting in-laws in Chariton. An ad for Foley's Honey and Tar touts cough and consumption relief, mentioning H T Patton Co and a note about Farley visiting Lucas.
A local shoe retailer hall becomes a hub as shoppers flock for new arrivals. The ad prompts residents to visit Hall's for a wide range of footwear and deals.
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