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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1909
Page
2
A Baptist warning urges vigilance on unripe foods and hydration while stressing that constipation raises germ infection risk and can heat the blood. It promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a better long term laxative than salts, with gentle effects for all ages and priced around 60 cents to $1.00.
West Liberty Fair association releases the forty seventh premium list for August 23 to 26. The event promises strong races and stock judging with purses totaling hundreds of dollars and roadster and pacing events. Officials include President J L Peters and Secretary W H Shipman.
Oliver D. Wolfe and Miss Anna Bossow were married at the First Presbyterian church parsonage by Dr. J. N. Elliott. The couple, formerly of Muscatine, will reside in Davenport with groom Walter Wolfe and his wife of La Crosse in attendance.
A three-member team from each ward was chosen by J D Fulham J J Engel and Henry Stellrecht to present a petition for direct vote city officers to the city council. The group aims to secure council consideration for the 2 200 voter petition and was formed after a Saturday mass meeting. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised for curing bowel complaints worldwide.
A testimonial from C Burkhart of Chambersburg Pa recounts dramatic eczema relief after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. The writer recalls misdiagnosis as ringworm by doctors, progression of the disease, and complete recovery with Cuticura, noting continued use for healing and recommending the products. The ad promotes Cuticura as a full external internal treatment with pricing and distributor Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston Mass, and offers free cuticura book.
Members of the Beta Iota Phi society prepare a week long camping trip to New Boston bay. The group sails Wednesday aboard a local launch or the Helen Blair and brings two tents with ample gear for at least seven days. Participants include Stewart Narvis Harold Purdon Edward Roach Robert Wallace Albert McKee Elmer Steinmetz Warren Davis and Clark Barnard.
A fire started in the kitchen of John Ireland’s country residence about a half mile south of Atalissa Iowa yesterday afternoon. Mrs Ireland was inside as flames spread, neighbors helped move furniture but the home was lost. Value about 2000 dollars, partially insured. Cause believed from kitchen stove flue.
Ice supplies in Muscatine are secured with local dealers contracting for future shipments. Officials say no ice famine will occur this summer as dealers draw from both local cuts and outside sources. The article notes reduced local demand from saloons and contrasts state funding for the Iowa National Guard with prior years. Uncle Sam allocates $36,000 for equipment and supplies this year, with separate amounts for ammunition and camp and rifle promotion programs.
Mrs Rue Stebbins petitions Volney Stebbins in district court seeking separate maintenance alleging abandonment on August 7 1909 and requesting 30 dollars monthly permanent alimony 59 dollars temporary alimony 50 dollars attorney fees and an attachment writ against defendant’s goods. The couple married in Muscatine in July 1908 and separated August 7 1909.
The Columbus Junction factory began operations this morning with 32 machines active as some were still being fixed. Local residents and visitors include Miss Mary Davis from Cotter returning home from Ixonia Wisconsin and Dr. F Green of Waterloo. The town's ball team faces Washington today and tomorrow in Washington while Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis visit relatives.
Residents return from visits in Rock Island and Burlington as Miss Atcheson heads to Washington and Miss Culp prepares for surgery in Iowa City. Church activities include midweek prayer meetings at German Methodist and United Brethren, Kensington club gathering, and a Burlington excursion by boat.
First Methodist Church holds midweek prayer Thursday at 8 pm. Grace Lutheran Ladies' Aid meets Wednesday afternoon, Luther League Button club in the evening. Social planning session August 25th at 7:30 pm. First Presbyterian Church hosts midweek prayer Tuesday at 7:45 pm with the topic The.
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