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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
7
Brief items from Muscatine and nearby towns list visits, travels, sales, and errands. Mentions Rev H F Martin in Fairport, Dr Clapp at 205 E Second, J Shoultz in Muscatine, Miss Ella McCampbell from West Liberty, Harry W Huttig returning from Chicago, and multiple residents traveling to Kansas City and Keota. Also notes Roach and Musser selling black wood, ice cream sodas at Candy Kitchen, and rail matters discussed by railroad officials in town.
The Tri M club of Park Avenue M E church will host a social at Weed Park Club House to raise funds toward the furnace debt of the church. About $35 remains unpaid on a $100 donated furnace, and club members expect a large crowd. Arbor Day program at Lincoln school previously held indoors due to rain. East Hill locals list various residents visiting or returning home from nearby towns.
Local tobacco dealers report a surge in tag saving as the American Tobacco Company expands a nationwide exchange program. Tags from brands like Master Workman and Old Statesman can be redeemed for gifts such as an English Steel Razor for 50 tags, with dealers stocking presents to meet rising demand.
The article portrays organic disturbances of the feminine system as a firebrand on women’s nerves, causing frantic irritability. It claims such conditions can be fully overcome by taking a specified remedy.
Mrs Mary Wood of Christiana Tenn and Mrs Wallace Wilson of Thompsonville Conn praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving severe female troubles and nervous misery. The ad claims it has cured thousands and invites letters for advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
Five hundred veterans attended as twelve flags and guidons from Iowa regiments and independent companies were handed to the state in the capitol rotunda. Governor Cummins did not receive them, delegating to Lt. Gov. Garst. The event marked ten years since Iowa mobilization and honored units from four infantry regiments the signal company and two batteries.
The Graduate Nurses association of Muscatine was organized by city nurses at a home meeting on East Second Street. About fifteen members will meet the first Monday of each month for programs and lectures by doctors. Officers elected include President Mrs May Howard Vice President Miss Sarah Small Secretary Miss Elizabeth Trafton Treasurer Miss Josephine Te Winkle Historian Miss Carolyn Dean.
Sealed proposals will be received until 12 a m May 6 1908 by the building committee of the Independent School District of Muscatine Iowa for the erection of an addition to the Lincoln school building and for plumbing and heating of the entire building Plans and specifications viewable at the architect H W Zeidler Muscatine Iowa The board may reject or accept any or all proposals or any part thereof W S Hill Chairman Building Committee
A special session of the Ministerial association is scheduled for Monday at 10 o'clock at the Y M C A to arrange the baccalaureate service during high school graduation exercises. Additional matters of importance may be discussed.
Mrs. Jos. Kinsley transacted business in Muscatine Tuesday. Misses Bessie Casabaum Bertha Casabaum and Curtis visited Emmie and George Pantel Monday evening. X Eisele called in Muscatine Tuesday and Wednesday. Celia Nicklas returned home after visiting her sister in Muscatine. Chas Pantel and son George called on friends in Muscatine Thursday. Joe Lorber passed through Thursday. Chris Scholdeik did business in Fruitland Tuesday.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative, claiming it cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dosage increases. It emphasizes natural action and physician approval, urging purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup brand from leading druggists.
Gladwin Iowa residents share visits with relatives and friends from Industry Muscatine and Oakland. Rev W E Stockley arrives from Industry for a few days. John Wittman returns from Muscatine after a short visit. Frank Blanchard visits Muscatine. Everett Strong from Muscatine visits Sue Youcum. Will Hines and Nettie Jonsin of Oakland spend evening with Mrs Thos Garard. Oliver Hartman returns from Muscatine after visiting Tamas Cherwinker.
Illinois defeats Iowa 2 to 0 as John Buzsick debuts on the mound with six strikeouts and a run scored. Wind hampers batters. Illinois pushes runs in the second and fifth innings while Iowa is held to four hits. Iowa to Chicago for a game with the Maroons.
A. W. Morgan touts Foley’s Urino Laxative as best for women and children due to mild action and pleasant taste. It is presented as preferable to violent purgatives and claimed to cure constipation.
The Henderson Drug company has leased the Houdek building vacated by the German-American bank and will move in by mid May. Floors will be lowered, interior repainted, vault removed, and the space transformed into a modern business quarter with new showcases and fixtures.
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