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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
7
A bustling Muscatine page lists visitors from Davenport West Liberty and Wilton along with train arrivals on the Firefly Wilton and Milwaukee lines. It notes Poultry butter eggs and hides buyers at 619 East Second St and records a Masonic lodge meeting with a Master Masons degree and social afterward.
Five year old Charles Fitzgerald son of Mr and Mrs George Fitzgerald living on Nebraska Street was struck by the Independent Malting Company wagon as he crossed Oregon Street near Musser’s office. The wagon passed over his foot and a horse stepping on his breast caused severe lacérations to the stomach but no bones were broken. He was treated at home by Dr E B Fulham and remained in fair condition.
The Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association calls a 1906 convention October 9-10 in Minneapolis at Nicollet Hotel. Mayors and commercial groups from St Louis to headwaters are urged to send three delegates, credentials required, with rail fare talks pending and dues payable to the association treasurer.
A tomato wagon owned by F. M. Mosier of Sweetland township bolted when a switch engine passed, smashing through street crowds and into the kraut shed at the Heinz pickle plant. The team and wagon sustained little damage as the rear axle broke and two bushels of tomatoes spilled. No injuries were reported. Local notes update residents in East Hill about travels and visits around town.
Mrs J W Lewis and Miss Erma Lewis of Yates Center Kansas left this morning on the Western for Barnes City where they will visit relatives and friends during the trip.
The text promotes diarrhoea as a reliable remedy for all loose bowels and notes that all druggists sell it. It presents authority of druggists and appeals to general readers seeking a solution for stomach issues.
A vintage ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for bowel trouble. The copy highlights a 25 cent price and cites Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the place to buy.
Fairport notes show Wm and Edw Eisley of Green Valley Indiana visiting cousin Mrs Showers. Mr and Mrs Morris left for Des Moines to attend the state fair. Mrs Kennedy of Missouri visits sister Mrs L Sylvester. Miss Goldin Showers returns from Davenport visit. Mr and Mrs Schellhorn go to Muscatine. C Leach S Steffy C McPike and R Reeves visit friends in the countryside.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the sole germ destroying antidote for dandruff and falling hair. It urges weekly scalp care, claims scientific discovery, and notes availability through Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store and Detroit based The Herpicide Co. Sample offer requires 10 cents in stamps.
Mrs. F M Smock and daughter Martha seek eye care in Iowa City. Roy Turnipseed and Ray Hulse spend the week at the Washington Chautauqua. Charles Yeager passes through Keota en route to Crawfordsville or Sigourney Chautauqua. Mrs J F Robertson attends Washington Chautauqua. Will Clemons and two Helena visitors stay with Mrs J B Faris. Roland Neal returns to Detroit City Minnesota to resume teaching. Mrs D B Mason visits from Missouri. J J Arnold dies after months of illness.
Morning events include numerous Washington Chautauqua visits and local travel. Keota mourns the death of Mrs. J S Stoutner, age eighty two, with funeral services held Thursday. The community records student moves and new staff arrivals at local schools and notes on several families visiting relatives and attending the Chautauqua circuit.
August 30 report notes Mr. and Mrs. Nick Smith visiting the Wagner home from north of Cone. Addie Adams spent Sunday with the family. Edna Carey was ill earlier in the week. Charlie Littrel visited Etta Littrel in Fredonia. Mike Wagner and family from Muscatine county called on Isaac Wagner. Willis Littrel conducted a business visit nearby. Mrs. H J Bedwell and Mrs. Earl Bedwell attended the West Liberty fair.
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