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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
6
An advertisement extols Kodol as a liquid digestive aid that digests all food completely, promising quick stomach relief and rest. It warns against tonics and pepsin-only products, notes the product is prepared by E. C. DeWitt & Co. in Chicago, and promises a money-back guarantee with large bottles.
Miss Bessie Miller directs rehearsals for a sacred cantata by the Mulford Congregational church Sunday school choir set for May in South Muscatine. Solos will be offered and parts assigned next week as preparations intensify for what promises to be a notable musical event.
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Randleman marked fifty years of marriage with relatives and friends at their 611 Bismarck street home. The Muscatine couple received many presents as flowers were displayed and a musical program followed by a generous repast.
Mulford Congregational church organized a men’s club after a meeting called by the pastor. Officers elected include President John Bloom and Vice President J G Richley. First regular session set for April 22 with an out of town speaker, local participants, music and refreshments.
An advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as painless purifiers to prevent abdominal surgery. The ad notes price at 25 cents and credits Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
Committees for the annual Easter Sale of the Ladies Aid Society of Musserville Methodist church were appointed at yesterday afternoon's meeting. Ice cream, sale, and candy stations will be led by named members. the event set for Friday April 17 in Moopes hall on Oregon street. The society was hosted by Mrs. P. M. Conant on West Sixth Street with a social to follow.
Regimental Quartermaster Captain Harry Kern presents figures to Adjutant General Thrift showing Muscatine as a cheaper site for the 54th regiment summer camp. He argues savings via shorter rail and boat travel, noting 26 miles versus over 900 miles to Davenport or Burlington, and proposes mobilizing in Muscatine then boating to Burlington if needed.
The Lenker residence two miles north of Moscow hosted the wedding of Mabel Lenker to Albert D. Nienaber of Durant Ia with over 80 guests present. The ceremony featured Lohengrin and a Mendelssohn wedding march and a three course supper in white and pale green. The couple will live on the Nienaber homestead and were showered with gifts.
Spring blood tends to be laden with poisons as the liver and kidneys bottleneck. Dr A W Chase Kidney and Liver Pills promise to purify the blood by stimulating these organs and cleansing the digestive and excretory systems. Each dose costs 25 cents. available from A W Morgan and other dealers in Buffalo New York.
A. W. Morgan praises Foley's Urino Laxative for women and children noting its mild action and pleasant taste. He claims it is preferable to violent purgatives and says it cures constipation.
The G A R post in Wapello presented a strong program with ministers J E Newsom Arthur Long S B Ross and Chas Blanchard making brief addresses. High school male quartet directed by Emma Ellis provided music to general acclaim.
Dated notes from Dana to Wapello Chronicle area show J C McMath and son Vincent at district court with Arthur Mewhirter case witnesses. numerous locals travel to Burlington, Chariton, Letts, Muscatine, and Oakville for business, family visits, or estate matters. A new girl arrives in South Wapello April 7 1908. cemetery auxiliary plans a market April 18. hunts near the home place yield ten brants and two ducks.
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