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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
2
Advertises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the top remedy for kidney liver and bladder diseases. Claims dramatic, mild healing effects from a plant based formula. Offers free sample by mail and lists two bottle sizes with prices.
A large crowd attended the annual meeting at the First Presbyterian Church last evening. Officers elected include elders B Kemper Samuel McNutt E H King G D Baker J J Legler and Fred Beach deacons F P Sawyer and F C Shinnabarger trustees S P Sawyer Dr S G Stein E M Warner treasurer Phillip Stein assistant treasurer Dr S G Stein and clerk Dr E H King. The clerk reported a 275 dollar cash balance and overall strong finances.
A Muscatine Launch club meeting appointed a five member committee Archie Adams C P Malone Oscar Grossheim C P Hanley and Harry Asth alter to arrange the big launch races on July 4-5. The club will seek assistance from the Commercial club to attract spectators from nearby towns.
The government boat Perry Swain begins work on a 35000 dollar project at Buffalo Iowa to build dams clear obstructions and place shore protection along the riverfront. After completing Buffalo work it will move to near New Boston Illinois to start another 35000 dollar project for shore protection and harbor line.
Mrs Frank Hubbard of Nebraska Street is seriously ill at home after a hand injury. Doctors fear blood poisoning may develop and warn for prompt medical attention. The report notes the illness is linked to the recent accident.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless home treatment for piles. It claims instant relief, no surgery, privacy at home, mail order trial packages, and a 50 cent full box from druggists. The offer urges readers to request a free trial by mail.
A Capron New York mill worker, Charles Calhoun Jr., credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing a years long inflammatory rheumatism and nervous trouble after nine months of agony. He says three boxes brought walking relief and a full recovery by 1895. The brochure promotes the pill company and Blood Diseases pamphlet.
W F Krueger a well known Illinois farmer near Wrayville died last night after several years of illness. He came from Germany about 40 years ago, married Wilhelmina Kleist, and leaves ten children including Mrs George Mayhew Reynolds Ill and others living locally. Funeral from his home and German M E Church Wednesday morning.
At lodge No 304 last night a five member committee was empowered to buy a new clubhouse due to the Elks growing membership. The committee named is Wm. Grossklaus Elijah Baker Barney Schmidt Phil J. Mackey and Henry Zeidler. They aim to purchase a suitable residence and convert it into a club house.
The Muscatine township Democrats will meet at city hall Friday April 24 at 7 30 PM to nominate a township ticket and select delegates to the county convention for the June primary. Potential candidates include John B Hudson and ex Police Judge John A Rowan for justice of the peace and David Vanatta for assessor along with John Koehler for clerk.
A bold burglary in New Boston Illinois on April 12 between 2 and 3 am targeted William H Bangness a crippled and nearly blind veteran. Thieves chloroformed him to steal his pocketbook and all his money before realizing his pension is not yet due and arrives in May.
A testimonial ad promotes Dr. Miles' Nervine for epilepsy and nervous diseases, claiming cures through nerve strengthening. It cites a case from W. R. Allason in Mooresville North Carolina and notes returnable first bottle via local druggists.
Mrs Carrie McClun hosted the Fort nightly club at her Calhoun street home with a program including piano solo readings and a life sketch of Helen Hunt Jackson. The next meeting is set for April 27 with Mrs I A Nichols. Community updates note travel visits and arrivals from Greensboro Muscatine Cedar Rapids and Washington with social and church notices throughout town.
Miss Carrie Harden of Bowling Green Kentucky reports suffering from kidney and bladder trouble until Foley's Kidney Remedy provided relief with the first bottle and full recovery after the second. A. W. Morgan endorses the remedy for similar issues.
The Des Moines Tribune warns Captain Hull that delaying his return will leave him few fences left to repair in the corral, signaling potential loss of property or standing.
A Cedar Valley column notes visits by A J Latourette of Bayfield and Mrs Isie of Sterling. Miss Zella Stephens hosts friends Lulu Oepping Daisy Minteer and Gertrude McKillip. The Ladies Aid sewed 28 pounds of carpet rags. The Cedar Valley Methodist church was well attended with Rev James Boatman baptizing about forty.
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