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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1907
Page
2
An old ad promotes ZEMO a clean external liquid from E. W. Rose Med Co St. Louis Missouri claiming to cure eczema and pimples by drawing germs to the surface and destroying them. It directs readers to contact A W Morgan 107 West Second Street and to request a sample from the company.
Muscatine Launch club outlines dedication of new clubhouse on August 22 with afternoon river cruises, an evening reception, dancing and illuminated parade with Japanese lanterns. Fleet captain Alexander Grossheim to oversee cruises. races for Labor Day and Burlington Regatta discussed including handicapped events and a 14 mile B B A to Oquawka chute course with multiple prize categories.
An advertisement promotes Rengo a fat reducer claimed to be harmless and effective. It asserts rapid weight loss without wrinkles and compares it to candy. Available at druggists for 1.00 per box or by mail from the Rengo Co Detroit with free trial offers. Local note mentions A W Morgan Drugist in Muscatine.
Muscatine County Poultry association held a meeting at John Robbins’s office to arrange a November 12 to 16 exhibition. Committees were named for catalog publishing, ribbons, and hall selection. The Ralston Purina Mills provided a big silver cup as a special prize for the show.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is sold with a positive guarantee to cure constipation sick headache stomach trouble or indigestion. If it fails the manufacturers refund your money. A. W. Morgan 107 West Second Street.
Residents of Muscatine can glimpse the Daniels comet before dawn as it grows brighter nightly. Scientists photograph its luminosity and track its path between Hyades toward the eastern horizon, with August promising clearer views without a telescope.
The article notes gatherings and visits around Arden near Wilton with families at plays and funerals. It mentions Miss Nettie Betts’s funeral, Wallace’s show drawing a full crowd, and campers at the Junction chautauqua. Local residents Abbie Bridges and Mamie Ferguson are among those visiting relatives in Muscatine and Eliza. A tragedy struck near Muscatine with the accident involving Clarence Healey.
Wellman report highlights B R Stenninger nearing completion of a modern home with furnace and bath. Mrs O E Klockenteger ill for a week. Chas Starr and wife visit from Cedar Rapids. Local residents attended a chautauqua in Iowa City. Pearl Gardener and a California bride visited relatives. they will live in Newton where Mr Gardner works. Mamie Shillig on a month vacation. A J St John ill at home. Susan Gardner camping with Mt Pleasant youths. Pearl Gardener and wife of Newton visited relatives here.
A Walton drug advertisement promises immediate breathing relief from hay fever and inflamed air passages with Foley's Honey and Tar. The note warns buyers to seek the genuine product in a yellow package and supplies A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second St as the point of sale or endorsement.
Wm Bloom of Muscatine visited his sister in law Hugh Wigim in Ardon. L E Downer and family visited Grandview with Mrs Beck. Dave Legler shipped two car loads of corn last week. Frank Byrne arrived from Ottumwa on No 8 and stayed with his mother. Ray Downer returned home after four weeks away aiding relatives.
A Salem Ohio woman testifies that nightly sleep loss and daytime nervousness vanished after using Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills. The ad claims the pills restore restful sleep, steady nerves, and general vigor, priced 60 cents a box and sold by A W Morgana with Dr Chase Medicine Co Buffalo New York.
Resolutions from Shelby Norman Post No. 231 Grand Army of the Republic honor Joseph Fessler who served in the Civil War and endured Andersonville prison. The post notes his patriotism, calmness in battle, and enduring respect of friends, and asks for publication and a copy to the widow.
Mrs Kep ler and son Archie visited in Iowa City over Sunday. S Strinkler went to Iowa City to spend time at chautauqua. F P Freise left for Seattle after his brother's wife died. Mrs Nancy Adams and daughters Emma and Hettie of Chicago visit Katona area. N Grady J Kaufman and Mr Jones left for a Dakota trip. Mrs J Shillig attends Chautauqua in Iowa City. A Parker and family hosted at T Fredrick home. A Z Rawson and wife travel to Olathe Colorado to visit relatives.
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills promise rapid relief with no opium or narcotics and no harsh after effects. Tested by J N Bush of Watervliet New York who endorses the remedy for prevention and cure of headaches. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee for the first package, 25 doses for 25 cents. Niles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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