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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1907
Page
5
East Hill residents gather at Weed Park club to honor Mrs Hurlbut on her eighty seventh birthday. Relatives fill the clubhouse with asparagus and meadow flowers as supper and social hour follow a day of visits.
Columbus Junction Iowa news reports entry day on Tuesday as the district fair prepares to open in two weeks with all departments expected to meet standards. The death of Able Reynolds is noted with his remains brought to Fredonia for burial with his mother Mrs. Jane Reynolds.
An advertisement promotes ZEMO as a cure for dandruff. It claims the product destroys the germ causing the disease and stops itching instantly, prevents hair loss, and leaves the scalp healthy. Available from A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street and all druggists.
An ad-promoting note touts a home cure called Obl frut Compound Extract mixed with port wine or grape juice. It promises relief from chronic constipation, nerve debility, insomnia, and kidney issues, claiming permanent nerve-tissue rebuilding with no alcohol or narcotics.
A dump of social items from Burlington area residents includes oblique mentions of deaths, travels, and calls. The foreman Rey Reynolds died after a fall from a bridge and drowning. Families attend chautauqua events and visit relatives in Muscatine Letts Washington and Fairfield. Several citizens plan trips to Buffalo Kansas and Cedar Rapids to see relatives. Local clergy and lawyers are seen in town for business and church functions.
West Liberty Iowa readers are told entry day is today for the West Liberty fair with Wednesday opening and a large crowds expected. The program features a 2 49 trot worth 200 dollars and a roadster race with entries from Cedar Rapids Muscatine West Liberty and De Witt among others.
The Odd Fellows held a large meeting with high participation and adopted plans for ongoing sessions. Noble Grand Charles Spieth announced longer upcoming programs with 15 minutes at each meeting for questions on fraternal life. Next Monday marks the start of monthly smokers and guest speakers.
Announcement promoting the entire stock of Stet items with no obligation to buy. Customers are invited to view the new styles and explore offerings without pressure or commitment.
The Muscatine Chautauqua association holds its annual meeting at the public library at 7:30 PM. Stockholders on the guarantee list are urged to attend and raise policy questions as a new board is elected. Reports from President Chevalier Secretary Hutchinson and Treasurer Stein outline a strong year and finances.
A committee meeting unveiled a Labor Day program aiming to surpass past events. Balloon ascension led by Captain T. S. Baldwin tops the new attractions while races include a free-for-all pace and other events. Muscatine Launch Club will showcase morning exhibitions as local firms offer parade prizes. Next meeting Thursday will reveal further details.
Word from the Bear family reports they left the city last Monday in their auto and are visiting W. Danzeisen in Decatur, Ill., the Danzeisen Packing company president. They also visited relatives in Monticello, Ill, and Casner, Til, and plan to leave for Muscatine next Monday, August 26.
Word reaches the city of the death in Warsaw Illinois of John Kemmer aged 75. He was a brother of Mrs Winter of South Muscatine and the late Conrad Kemmer, and had long resided in Muscatine.
Dr. King's New Discovery advertised as a remedy for coughs and colds. Available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with price options of 50 cents and 1.00.
Mrs Mamie Hayes Krueger aged young woman dies at home in the Krueger settlement near Illinois City after a lingering illness. She leaves a husband two daughters and a son. Funeral services will be held at the Illinois M E church in Illinois City where she was a member.
Rock Island Ill August 20 The general passenger agency of the Acme Packet company under Captain D W Wisherd will move from Rock Island to Quincy The local agency run by C Mangan and Capt John Streckfus in charge of general maneuver will remain The boats J S and W W have many winter southbound bookings making the move to a farther south city advisable The office may return to Rock Island next year
Miner & Co Chicago Board of Trade markets list butter eggs poultry oysters cucumbers radishes rhubarb and greens with prices. Live market quotes show shippers rates for choice and rough cattle, calves, lambs, sheep, and hogs alongside grain, hay, and miscellaneous retail items across multiple vendors.
Local notices report Elmus Richards and several others departing for Davenport to visit and attend horse races and the Davenport races. The Baptist excursion sails Thursday August 22 on the steamer J S Boat at 8:30 am with tickets 50 cents adults 25 cents children. Mrs N Garrett and daughter Mrs John O Melia also travel to Davenport for several days’ visit with friends and relatives.
A promotional note claims no skin disease can endure the two gurmicides ZEMO and ZEMOTONE as germ killers. It cites E. W. Ros of St. Louis and asserts availability from all druggists, with A. W. Morgan listed at 107 West Second Street.
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