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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1908

Page

7

One Way to Retain Health, Cooper Advocates Digestion

L T Cooper argues that modern overfeeding has left the stomach chronically deranged and that rebuilding digestion is the sole path to general health. He cites converts like E M Howey of Binghmton and claims Cooper's New Discovery cures stomach trouble after three bottles. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store notes the medicines' strong record.

L. T. Cooper Cooper E. M. Howey de Russey Street Binghamton, N. Y Mr. Cooper Havercamp’s

Local News Highlights Muscatine Social Notes and Travel

Multiple residents and visitors are mentioned in Muscatine as they travel to Oregon Illinois Algona Iowa Seattle Washington Trenton Missouri and Washington IA. People include Mrs F S Meeker J D McCleary A G Bestenlehner J W Larew Clement J Welch Mrs J F DeCamp Mrs E H Klepper Dr Clapp J H Crow and others with brief visits, shopping trips, and plans to remain with relatives or study away from home.

Wheel of Love shines with Gilmore at Grand

Paul Gilmore delivers a standout performance in George W. Hobart’s The Wheel of Love at the Grand. A crowded Muscatine audience roared as Gilmore, supported by an excellent cast, carried the brisk comedy with wit and energy. The plot follows Jack Hartley, a Texan in New York seeking vengeance in a land deal, who is forced into posing as Eleanor Grayson’s husband, uncovering a tangle of identities and a caddishly deceitful Maxwell partnership.

Paul Gilmore George W. Hobart Mr. Gilmore Muscatine Gilmore Jack Hartley New York Thomas Maxwell North Eleanor Grayson Texas Samuel Grayson Maxwell Hartley Horace Sinclair Grayson Eleanor

Eczema Now Curable Claim At Havercamp Drug Store

Advertisement asserts eczema can be cured especially non congenital forms using wintergreen oil in the D D D Prescription. It promises instant itch relief upon application and promotes D D D Soap and related products at Havercamp's Drug Store 302 East Second Street.

Havercamp East Second Street

Wilton Social Roundup Includes Visits and World Tour Event

Miss Stella Mooney returns to Davenport after visiting her aunt Miss Celia Russell Rev J E Corley heads to St Louis with plans to visit Illinois Miss Kate Creitz of Tipton spends days with her mother Mrs R Creitz Mr and Mrs Charles Matthews Davenport visit their son Don Stibelt Agnes Wickes Davenport calls on her father F C Wickes A world tour party tours continue with a staged journey from Union Station to Ireland Holland Japan with music and Dutch refreshments noted in festivities

ZEMO Promises Quick Clean Skin Cure

An advertisement touts ZEMO as a permanent remedy for eczema and pimples. The product is described as a clean external liquid that draws germs to the surface and destroys them, claiming clear healthy skin. The notice invites samples from E. W. Rose Med. Co. and lists A. W. Morgan in St. Louis and on West Second Street as sellers.

ZEMO E. W. Rose Med. Co St. Louis A. W. Morgan West Second Street

Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promises Help to Women

A historical ad-style piece extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ills. It cites testimonials from Mrs Louise Jung of Detroit and Mrs Emma Wheraton of Vienna West Virginia, claiming relief from weakness, pains, and nervous symptoms. The copy urges sick women to write Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for advice.

Lydia E. Pinkham Louise Jung Chestnut St Detroit Mich Emma Wheraton Vienna W. Va Mrs. Pinkham

Weather favors farm work in Iowa as April warms

Des Moines reports the week ending April 20 brought unusually favorable conditions for farming with above normal temperatures and ample sunshine. Rainfall was light, seeding of small grain nears completion, corn plowing high, oats up in the south, and fruit prospects improve though northern stock remains in poor feed condition.

Des Moines Appanoose Des Moines River

Ainsworth News Briefs Include Local Moves and Death

Ainsworth Iowa residents report visitors from Columbus Junction and El Paso Illinois. Bert and Alva Sands buy the B S Sturdivan farm east of town for 115 dollars per acre and take possession March 1 1909. Will Clegg dies at his brother Alex Clegg’s home and is buried at Winfield. J A Marsh contemplates relocation and other residents share news of visits and work plans.

I. B. Hammers el Paso W. A. Nelson Nelson Bert Alva Sands J. H. Farris Washington Joseph Roman Will Clegg Alex. Clegg Winfield C. A. Sprague S. A. Chambers T. J. Easter Robert Maxwell Orville Thomas la Plata David Democratic Committee Will Mitchell J. A. Marsh

Japanese Theme At Nicolaus Home Tour Delights Guests

E Nicolaus home guests enjoyed an Oriental display with lanterns fans and pillows arranged throughout. Hazel Cummings served rice and Mrs W A Cooling Mrs Bertha Morrison and Miss Edna Smith dispensed tea in Japanese maidens attire. The tour ended at the United States home of Geo Woodhouse where President Roosevelt Secretary Taft and Mr Cortelyou greeted visitors. A Philippine boy displayed curios while the M E ladies received compliments for the entertaining event.

E. Nicolaus Hazel Cummings W. A. Cooling Bertha Morrison Edna Smith United States Geo. Woodhouse Roosevelt Taft Cortelyou M. E

Local Social News From Morning Sun Area April Events

Activities include Mrs. Milton Honeyman leaving for Emerson Iowa. Mrs. J H Holiday rode to Burlington. Mrs. Fred Elliott and Philip left for Ohio. Dr. C D Trumbull traveled to Hopkinton for a communion service. Reformed Presbyterian minister will preach, with Sabbath school at 2. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Wade Gillis visited, Sorosis hosted a reception, Easter program at M E church, various visits to and from Morning Sun residents. School board re elected teachers with pay raise.

Morning Sun Milton Honeyman Emerson J. R. Willison J. H. Holiday J. F. Holiday Burlington Fred Elliott Philip Ohio C. D. Trumbull Hopkinton J. S. McGann Reformed Presbyterian Church M. E. Church Jones Wayland E. H. Faris Wm. Kilpatrick Wyman Wade Gillis Mt. Pleasant R. Maxon Woman’s Foreign Missionary’ Society Burlington District Wapello Harry Robertson Columbus Junction Robertson W. W. Cilley Mediapolis Mary Vertrees C. A. Clarke J. M. Lute Maquoketa

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Health Benefits

Advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for stomach liver and bowel troubles. It claims quick gentle relief and health benefits including improved digestion, blood purification, and fewer doctor bills, citing testimonials from a Bruceville postmaster and a Bash engine engineer.

Dr. Caldwell Ridgill Bruceville Tex Burns Bement Caldwell Caing

Family Visit Ends as Schoepps Depart for Davenport

Mrs. L. Schoepp and her son Fred erick left Davenport after a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph George, departing for home last evening.

L. Schoepp Frederick Rudolph George Davenport

Local Social Roundup Includes Visits and Travel

Oliver Wallace plans a summer home addition in Winfield. James Porter visited Washington last Thursday. Missionary convention attendees included Mrs. Will Anderson and others at Wapello. Mrs. Patience Sherfey of Muscatine visited J. E. Adams home. Harry Stickly will work as night operator for the Milwaukee Road in South Amana. Mrs. James Clegg and Blanche Adams were Washington visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Donaldson and Misses Beth and Stella Wilson spent time in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hall returned from wintering in California. Mrs. Dr. B. F. Martin of Chicago visited Berdie Rankin in Washington. Dr. A. J. Laird and J. H. Pearson were in Washington on Saturday business. Beulah Easter visited Marshall Edmondson for Sunday. A Friday aid society social netted about 20 dollars for parsonage painting. Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Spessard returned from Cedar Rapids with millinery goods. Spessard opens next to the dental office this week.

Oliver Wallace Winfield Kansas James Porter Washington Will Anderson C. R. Stearns O. D. Chapel George Carson Wapello Patience Sherfey Muscatine J. E. Adams Harry Stickly South Amana Milwaukee Road James Clegg Bert Donaldson Blanche Adams Lola Paul D. A. Cassel Minnie Williams Lewiston Ill Harry Cassel Beth Stella Wilson Richard Hall California B. F. Martin Chicago Berdie Rankin A. J. Laird J. H. Pearson Beulah Easter Marshall Edmondson Aid Society E. W. Spessard Cedar Rapids

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