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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
7
An advertisement extols Dr Price's Wheat Flake Gelery claiming it provides pure wholesome nourishment. It emphasizes natural ingredients and health benefits, promoting the product as essential to a healthy body.
Many residents depart for Davenport Perry Atalissa Wilton and other nearby towns for brief visits. Chicago Chicago area visitors arrive in Muscatine for a few days as part of a steady stream of social calls and travel.
Walter Mills spoke last night at the Grand Opera House on The Evolution of the Trust. He traced the trust’s history from family spinning wheels to corporate combines and warned that monopolies arise from market force, not malice, urging a plan to create an even larger trust to encompass all or be left with none.
Treasury Department notices sealed proposals due September 19 1907 for the complete construction of the United States Post Office at Muscatine Iowa. Drawings and specifications available from the Supervising Architect in Washington or the Muscatine Post Office. James Knox Taylor signs as Supervising Architect.
A home remedy claims to cure chronic constipation and rapidly build up weak nerves using a mix of Obitrut Compound Extract with port wine or grape juice. The recipe advises a dessert spoonful three to four times daily and asserts it contains no narcotics, alcohol, minerals, or animal matter.
The notice warns men over sixty face kidney and bladder disorders often from enlarged prostate. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy and cites Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri claiming relief at age 91 after two bottles. A. W. Morgan of 107 West Second St is listed as another witness.
Prairie Grove and vicinity report ample threshing machines as farmers struggle for workers. Tipton visitors Mike Robinson and wife stayed with the farmer’s parents. Charles McCann and Charles Swart toured to Iowa City for the Chautauqua. Nearby residents Jayne Markle Elmer Faires hosted visitors from West Branch and West Liberty. Families including McCann, Major Kirby, Ruth Majore and Laura Montgomery visited local homes.
An advertisement proclaims electric bitters as a guaranteed cure for biliousness and kidney trouble. The claim is presented by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as a priced remedy.
Des Moines hosts the sixth annual Iowa rural carriers meeting August 27 28 at the Commercial club rooms. Delegates from Ames Walcott Davenport and Nevada hear talks on roads mail service and the role of newspapers. Key figures include W R Spillman R M Fulton and C M Adams with social events planned.
Residents from West Liberty attend the Columbus Junction chautauqua with many couples and individuals listed among attendees. Local travel includes Mrs. W. R. Lane's return from Colorado and several residents visiting relatives in Iowa and Indiana, with states and cities named for various trips.
The wage earner, unable to work due to overwork and trembly hands, recalls steady recovery after using Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills. Fred Hoyt of New Brighton Pa reports sleep returns strength increases and improved vision enabling him to write again. Pills sold 6c per box by Dr. A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY and by A W Morgana Druggist.
Local society column reports Monday through Wednesday arrivals and departures in Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Guests include Mr and Mrs James Harris from Indian Territory, Miss Mae Landis from Davenport, and many families visiting relatives in Atalissa, Muscatine, Davenport, Columbus Junction, Chicago, Haswell, and Moscow with memberships and student officers noted.
Mr and Mrs H H Winder spent Saturday nearby. Frank Rutt and sons Chester and Floyd visited James Bale’s home. Zella Berkshire worked for J L Murray and visited near Conesville. Alma Frerichs was a Wapello caller Monday. Areas residents attended the Innes band event with Alma and Lena Frerichs, Mr and Mrs Reece Seller, and Bessie.
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