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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
2
A promotional piece extols Peruna as priceless for health and shares testimonials from Miss Lillie C. Martin of Shelbyville Tennessee and Miss Helen Sauerbier of St. Joseph Michigan praising relief from indigestion and cold related ailments after using the remedy.
Milwaukee resident Mrs. F. E. Henderson reports she used Peruna after repeatedly catching colds that settled into head catarrh. She cites better general health and immunity to cold exposure, noting improved appetite and overall well being.
Dr Hartman and assistants report success creating Peruna tablets. Each tablet equals one dose and helps objectors to liquid medicine. Mrs Josephine Holst of Portland Oregon notes relief from throat catarrh in two weeks and complete cure in a little over two months.
At City Hall the Democratic township convention drew 27 of 72 delegates. County Chairman I S Pepper opened proceedings noting no authority to nominate, only to suggest names. Pepper announced Herbert was nominated by Pepper at the meeting chaired by Mr Thompson.
Thompson was unanimously chosen chairman with John P. Breen as secretary. House rules were waived and the first ballots declared informal, but leaders gathered a name and the ticket was carried by acclamation. Assessor David Vanatta Clerk Claus Lemkau Justices of the Peace John A Rowan Henry Small Constables Herman Elfers Herman Tadewald Township Trustees Adam Wigim D F Sullivan John L Knopp
An early 20th century medical ad promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for burns rashes and piles. It claims quick relief for skin sores and guarantees the product at 25 cents from Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Fruitful Sunday gatherings noted as numerous families and relatives, including Fred Mewes and Emma from near Illinois City, J McNall and Nathan Hesser, Sarah McKillip from Muscatine, Wm Van Dorah, F Feldman and families, S J Schell and W Hessler, David Noble, Emma and Bessie, Mabel and Esther Kleist, and G Hubbard with O Spitznagie, visit relatives across nearby towns.
Mrs. J. C. Willits, who has spent several days with friends in Davenport, returned home last evening.
Col S G Hill Camp No 25 S of V organized at the G A R hall with R U Thompson as commander in the presence of over 200. Thirty four signed, thirty two mustered in. Dues set at three dollars a year with initiation one dollar and a quarter year dues. Officers installed by Division Commander Lewis A Dilley.
Roadmaster Dell Schuyler and a crew installed a new 74 lb rail switch at Sixth street and Mulberry avenue for the Citizens' Railway and Light company. The switch is described as modern and is part of a weeklong track improvement project along Mulberry avenue. A second such switch may be added at Iowa avenue and Second street.
Congregational Young People hosted a social in the church dining room last night. About 75 attended and enjoyed a box supper and various games, with all reporting an excellent time.
The ad claims spring weakness stems from poor blood nutrition and promotes Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a blood-building restorative. It asserts pills nourish heart nerves stomach liver kidneys and other organs, with stimulants offering only temporary relief. The product is sold by A W Morgan Druggist and carries the signature of A W Chase M D on each box.
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