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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
2
An old advertisement notes many people show kidney issues with cloudy urine, back pain, or frequent urination. It touts Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy, claiming quick relief, and offers sample bottles by mail from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
At First Baptist church parlors a Mystery of Names program entertained about 150 attendees. Members of the young congregation, including Jessie and Josephine Stirlen, Mae Kent, and Arthur Piening, orchestrated songs, readings, and numbered slips leading to couples pairing off in a playful wedding-inspired mock finale. Six old maids and six old bachelors explained why they never married before a social close with games and refreshments.
Mr F G Fritts of Oneonta New York writes that his little girl benefited from Foley's Orino Laxative and believes it best for constipation and liver trouble. The letter also extols Foley's Orino Laxative as mild pleasant and effective and a fine spring medicine for women and children, cleansing the system and clearing the complexion.
West Liberty Ia April 1 Mrs Susan Bradford celebrated her 87th birthday Tuesday March 39 at the home of Mrs Mary Webster East Fourth street. A large number of friends visited sharing refreshments and gifts. Several locals and visitors were noted including Mrs Ohls mother of Mrs Thomas Franklin who will celebrate her 91st birthday next July.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a medicine of merit with over twenty remedial agents. It promises cures for scrofula eczema anemia catarrh nervousness fatigue dyspepsia and loss of appetite and claims it builds up the system. It offers liquid form and Sarsatabs chocolate tablets.
Mrs Clark, formerly Miss Lottie Hartley, will visit Iowa City friends until Monday. Miss Mabel Hawk, an S A S student, hosted by the James sisters. Numerous residents including Mrs C L McIntire, Charlie Montgomery, Lydia Kimball, and Dr C B Kimball hosted or visited in town. Bertha James teaches near West Liberty and Elsie Lamborn visits Calhoun street aunt. Ernest Kerr and family occupy the Warren residence recently vacated by Hiram Elzey.
An advertisement extols Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble and warns against imitation make alternatives. It claims the genuine product has no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package by A W Morgan.
The will of the late Mayor Barney Schmidt was filed for probate in the County Clerk’s office. Anna Schmidt was named special administratrix with bond set at 38000 dollars. The estate is valued at about 20000 dollars. W W Richards was appointed administrator of the estate of Mrs Barbara Bernius with a bond of 14000 dollars.
A brief testimonial claims biliousness malaria and constipation are quickly relieved by Dr King’s New Life Pills available at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
A Wells Maine note from A G C Libby describes long travel and two nervous prostrations. The piece urges building the nervous system with Dr Miles Restorative Nervine to restore harmony and health, promising a money back guarantee if no benefit.
Yeoman lodge finishes a four day bazaar at the Nyenhuis building with a crowd enjoyed by all. Net proceeds are reported as a neat sum and plans are under way for a mid May moonlight excursion by the Yeoman ladies band in Muscatine. The band has 14 members and will provide music for the event.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a rapid cure for coughs colds and lung issues. It promotes a 50 cent bottle and a one dollar bottle available at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Concord residents spread a Sunday visit list with Hafners Wagner Corton and Cavanaugh families hosting relatives and friends. Fay Wagner returned from assisting at the Laird home in Ainsworth while Maude George visited from Washington. Other callers included Lucy Allen from Columbus City and Geo Vince near Cone visiting Noah Wagner.
About 2000 threshermen and machinery men are expected at the Iowa Threshermen's association meeting April 20 21 and 22. The Commercial club secured the auditorium for sessions and will host a parking area for machines. Governor Carroll will welcome attendees with L A Martin replying Attorney General Byers will discuss highway and road laws and Henry Wallace of the rural life commission will attend. A 40 piece band will headline the opening session at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Wellington hotel.
Mrs Geo Spratford returns home to Hills Iowa after visiting daughter Mayme Mills. A Des Moines Orphans Home boy will live with Mr and Mrs D H Smith. Mrs F Stockfleet and Mrs C Passmore with Pearl visit Mrs Wm Mills. Ed Knott from Fredonia visits sister Mrs Wm Mills. Stockfleet and son Will plan Kansas trip for health. Gill farm buyer Mr McMeans arrives with goods. Horace Koff to remain bachelor. Roy Cohorn hosts a well attended dance. Mrs S S Schwitzburger and Mrs H Age visit Muscatine. Mrs Geo Foster returns from West Liberty. Violet Star visits father Jim Star. Evelyn Mills recovers from grippe. Green Thompson to work for Guy Flater this summer.
South Un ton reports Mearl Heabner visiting Wilton for school. Mrs. Wm Wiese spent time with sister Mrs Roy Snider. Frank Baker and John Heabner attended Killian and Asmers horse sale in Wilton. Harry Woodhouse and Stella Norman wed at the bride’s parents home. A W Chamberlain sold a horse to Will Herr. J D Williams sawed wood. Roy Snider bought a horse at C C Fryberger sale. Mart Slater has mumps. Chas Marolf has a sick horse.
John Valet visited Muscatine on Friday. Mr and Mrs Art Cole of Cedar Rapids stay with Mrs Coles parents Mr and Mrs John Valet. Mr and Mrs Wm Wiese Jr of Atalissa visited Roy Snider Sunday. Ethyl Karns has the mumps. A E Perkey and family of Moscow spent Sunday at John Valet's home.
This advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly cures dangerous diseases arising from colds or grip attacks and counters pneumonia tendencies. It emphasizes suitability for similar ailments and notes it is for sale by druggists.
Muscatine Iowa seeks sealed bids for printing and binding the city council proceedings covering March 19 1909 to March 17 1919. Bidders must state price per page and provide thirty copies with ten bound for bidder. Proposals due April 1 1909 at 7 30 p m with council option to reject all bids.
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