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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1905
Page
10
An old Muscatine Daily Journal advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It claims to ease rheumatic pain back liver bladder and urinary troubles while correcting frequent urination. It offers free sample bottles and a book by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and asks readers to mention the paper.
Revival services are being held in East Hill with planned meetings announced. Local church leaders say attendance is growing and expect continued sessions through the week.
The Muscatine Turks were defeated 9 to 7 by a Eliza, Illinois team in front of over 200 spectators. Manager Fred Odell invited others to challenge the Turks as the squad plans to play next Sunday at Sandy Grove.
Washington Bureau reports growing talk that Secretary Wilson may seek Iowa's governorship in 1906 as a grand jury probes a cotton scandal in the agriculture department. Indictments loom over figures and paid tips. Wilson faces personal pressure and a grand jury summons for books and documents.
An elderly man in South Muscatine was struck by a street car this morning. He was found at the scene and authorities were notified. Further details on his condition or identity were not immediately available.
South Muscatine news reports a crowded session as members from First and Musserville Friends plan to attend a quarterly meeting at West Branch starting Saturday. Local society notes include the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society sewing afternoon and Hayes Hall dances tonight and next week. Emmet Karr fainted on a Muscatine North and South trestle while fishing near West Front street and was narrowly saved by Motorman Bloom.
A call for strict pure food laws argues against adulteration and substitution in foods. It promotes Malta-Vita as a pure grain product, claims it contains wheat barley and malt, and notes its price at 19 cents per package with wide store availability.
The article assesses potential shifts around Secretary Wilson as President Roosevelt may retain him or replace him with a reformer to unite the Agriculture Department. It explores Wilson's age, past influence with farmers, possible gubernatorial bids in 1906, and cautious stance on tariff and reciprocity politics amid Iowa factional divisions.
An old advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure dim eyes coated tongue poor appetite and constipation. 40 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Rev. Dr. T. D. Ewing, former president of Parsons College and pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Fairfield, died at his Corning home after years of poor health. He previously held both church and college duties before relinquishing them, and was succeeded as Parsons College president by Dr. A. C. Smith. Funeral arrangements in Fairfield are pending a date.
Rev J P Nesbit conducted communion services at Harrison United Presbyterian church on the Sabbath. J Selzer is constructing a building opposite Talbots clothing store to be used as a repair shop. Mrs Hamilton and Mrs Christie of Morning Sun are noted in the incomplete item.
Colorado Springs relatives leave for home as Supt. Dornan heads to Vinton Iowa. Monmouth Illinois student Eva Smith visits, raffia and basket instructor Atchinson arrives from Washington Iowa. Mrs. Cunningham and Jennie greet T. McClement family. McClintock hosts Mrs. McConnell and daughter. E. V. Simons visits from Winfield, Iowa. Burlington visitors Teuscher come Monday to stay with A. P. Hensleigh. J. C. Trumbull of McKeesport plans camp with C. D. Trumbull family at Columbus Junction for chautauqua. Reverend Meyer ill. sermon by Powellson from Mt. Pleasant. Powellson preaches at union service in United Presbyterian park. Gene Harris returns from Rock Island with three friends for a few days at home.
Oakland Iowa observers a busy Sunday with numerous families visiting relatives and neighbors. Arthur Swails sustained a serious ball game injury while playing Sunday. Several residents including Frances Hill, Ora Morse, and multiple families spent Sunday at various neighbors' homes and farms around town.
Customers praise Bucklen's Amnica Salve for cuts burns and wounds with a 25 cent guarantee. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes its effectiveness.
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