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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1907
Page
2
Mrs. Wm. Hohmann of Chicago describes chronic bronchial catarrh and severe cough lasting years. After failing other treatments she attributes her relief to Penuna, noting improved appetite and the ability to lie on her back and sleep through the night after three bottles.
City water workers quit a Sixth Street ditch job as extreme heat and a discovered dynamite bomb raised fears. The group, fatigued by sun and fumes, abandoned digging between Cedar and Walnut streets. While resting, they gathered found money including American currency, a Mexican quarter, and a Spanish coin from the fill, believed dumped with refuse in the hollow beneath the new street.
Victims of hay fever are urged to take Foley's Honey and Tar for immediate relief from difficult breathing and inflamed air passages. The ad promises instant relief and notes a yellow package, with A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second St as the source.
Government report by Superintendent Molis notes August precipitation of 5.35 inches, far above normal, with only nine clear days and mostly cloudy skies. River stage remained near normal as the month’s weather record is summarized.
The Iowa Central Railway offers daily sale until October 15 for very low one way tickets to California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho and Mexico. Rates are 15.00 below regular fare. Call agents for particulars or address A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
Mercy Muechle Blanton, who married Charles Blanton Thursday in Justice Coster's court, attempted death by swallowing carbolic acid at a Front Street resort. Doctors Norton and Dean treated her, saving her life after several hours of effort. She had lived in the city for months and was described as infatuated with her husband before discovering alleged indifference.
A note allegedly from Charles Haerter of St. Charles Mo. was found in a bottle afloat near Geneva Island on the Mississippi by Frank Holliday. The message dated July 24 1907 states the writer plans to die and asks the wife and children to cope. The bottle also contained receipts and a lumber contractor's documents linked to Haerter. Police will investigate.
Montpelier Iowa August 31 Mrs Padeskite called in Davenport Zella Moore of Buffalo visited Ruth Agar Friendship events include the thirteenth U S cavalry passing through town en route to Fort Sheridan on September 10 Victor Morris called Monday evening in Buffalo Chas Richards of Fruitland visiting sister Mrs Owen Carpenter Maxx Peterson family from Blue Grass with relatives Hazel Goodwin and Chester Davenport siblings visited Walter Davis Charles McCulley Ed Vance and Buck Thompson campers from Buffalo returned home Carrie Fridley did business in Davenport Robert Henderson of Wellman visiting friends Ed Eis family left for Blue Grass to visit Will Eis Spurge Pulse Cotter Saturday Sunday at home Tom Aga drilling well George Franklin hauled cattle to Davenport Joy Robinson of Wellman visiting aunt and uncle Herman Foser Mr and Mrs Conley from Hawver Ill stayed with Mrs Young Lottie Davis Monday caller in Buffalo Mrs Sprague business caller in Davenport Charles Fridley and wife Monday evening in Buffalo Mrs Frank Morris and daughter Merl left for Boynton Mo to spend a month Edith Webster Davenport visit Mrs Sammis caller in Buffalo Mrs Joe Morris and Lillie Davis business callers in Davenport
Sarah Berks takes Electric Bitters for headache and can now meet her social engagements at Hayovercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents.
In Stockton Iowa Aug 31 Jno Luetze a wealthy retired farmer aged 58 secretly wed Mollie Luetze 21 in Rock Island. News of the marriage spread by telephone as residents gathered for the event. The couple, planning a trip then return to Stockton will live in Luetze's Stockton home.
An ad claims hair loss results from tight hats and perspiration. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a direct cure that destroys the cause and allows natural regrowth. Sold by druggists, with samples for 10 cents and sizes 50 cents and one dollar, available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store in Detroit.
Five persons were injured in an automobile accident at Dayton eight miles east of Lafayette. A touring car carrying Mr. and Mrs. Don Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Ostendorf, and a chauffeur from Indianapolis skidded on a bridge, turned over, and Hawkins and Mrs. Ostendorf were pinned under the car for twenty five minutes. Hawkins suffered crushed legs and severe steam burns, while Mrs Ostendorf had scalp wounds. The remaining passengers were severely bruised.
Advertises Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup with a positive guarantee to cure constipation sick headache stomach trouble or any form of indigestion. If it fails manufacturers refund your money. A. W. Morgan 107 West Second Street.
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