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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
5
The ad argues for Kodol as a complete digestive aid capable of digesting all foods and easing indigestion. It claims undigested food damages the stomach, promotes gas and toxins, and that only Kodol provides full, liquid digestion from mouth to stomach, with visible proof in lab tests and personal relief.
South Mus residents head to camps along the Rock river near Oregon Illinois for the shelling season as many workers prepare to enter the business this summer. George Rink and Robert Carey ship their property to Rock Island and will begin work. Schmalz button factory resumes after a week shutdown with minor machine repairs and cleaning. Mrs Elizabeth Rink and Emma Rink return to Iowa City after visiting the Bostons. Minor improvements begin on the Jones property on Oregon Street.
Mrs Geo, long known locally, underwent an operation for appendicitis at a Tacoma hospital. The couple, who married recently, faced a period of illness with the wife in critical condition after the procedure.
Announcements highlight a ten hour shift resumed at the Roach and Musser Sash and Door factory to meet rising orders. The return to full time is not expected to change until next winter when the plant may close for the annual invoice. The note also covers church announcements and local social visits, including Easter sale plans at Hoopes hall and several residents' movements between Musserville, Washington, and Davenport.
Elena spearheads a community effort in the city recreation program. Local volunteers organize fundraisers and coordinate with the council to restore playground facilities and expand youth activities.
The 1908 models present girdle top extended hip high bust and long back to shape figures. No 291 in White Batiste and No 191 in courtil offer a long medium high bust corset for tall figures with deep bust gore and high quality hose supporters on front and side priced at 62.00.
Mrs. Alice Dillon died at her sister Mrs. P K Toohey’s home 500 West Eighth Street after a six month illness from stomach cancer. Born in Tipperary Ireland 74 years ago she came to the United States in the early fifties and lived in Muscatine 40 years ago before moves to Cincinnati Detroit and a return to Muscatine five months ago. She was married in Peekskill New York and her husband and two children preceded her in death. She leaves two sisters Mrs. P K Toohey and another sister.
Toohey of Muscatine and Mrs Ellen Davenport of Peekskill New York will have a funeral at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning from St Matthias church.
The Journal highlights a Van Camp Packing Co advertisement offering a free coupon for a ten cent can of pork and beans. Readers are urged to take the coupon to their grocer for a sample of the product.
Monday events include Mrs M W Stirlen's class at 7 pm with Mrs Theodore Kuechman 1115 Oak St and a Bible class at 7 30 pm hosted by Mrs W H Randleman 701 Grand View Ave. The German class also meets at 7 pm. Tuesday's schedule has a 3 pm session with Mrs Benjamin Hyink 716 E Eighth St for the district from Mad Creek to Mulberry and 6th to Eighth streets.
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