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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
8
A long reply column presents patient queries on stomach and bowel trouble, rheumatism, insomnia, obesity, and constipation. Dr Lewis Baker provides remedies, often urging self-treatment with tonics, tonics and powders, claiming cures for bed-wetting and various ailments, with addresses for correspondence and orders.
Local news item notes residents traveling to lakes and Davenport. Mentions Dr M A Barr of West Fourth abreat, Herold Morgan from Davenport on business, Mrs George Hagerman en route to Tipton for weekend, Mrs Gertrude Stutaman returning from Kalona, Miss Rose and Miss Mamie Meyers visiting from Sautailage, Missy Mary Martin from Wisconsin en route to Davenport, Florence Brossert of Fullport visiting family in the city, and Mrs Koepping hosting. Firefly Toon and Great Kudwetton Sale at Anderson Stores teased.
The Sunday School at East Hill All Saints Chapel will present a Christmas program at the church on Park Avenue during the week before Christmas. About fifty children will participate with choruses, songs, recitations and dialogues. The program will be led by Miss Daisy L eftler, Miss Blanche Custer, Bus’ stave Hunt-Smith and Mrs Eliott Hunt Smith, the superintendent. The event, in the evening, is expected to draw a large East Hill audience.
Ottawa reports Canada plans to build three top class battle ships at a cost of 5,000,000 pounds to bolster the British naval defense. Premier Horton outlined naval policy in a Commons address, noting Germany as a key driver and citing widespread public interest.
Advertises Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge as a treatment for worm infestations in children and digestive issues misattributed to indigestion. Claims to destroy parasites, restore digestion, and improve health with sugar added for palatability. Stresses widespread parental praise over eighty years and lists Dr. D. Jayne’s Philadelphia as the seller.
An advertisement touts MUSTEROLE as a fast remedy for backache, sore joints, muscles, and rheumatic pain. It claims pain relief via a mustard-based white ointment and lists benefits for bronchial issues, asthma, pneumonia prevention, and various aches. Includes order options and testimonials.
A report from Richmond describes a December conference where South Carolina Governor Blakes criticized for defending paramour Ignorance of Negroes. Governors Blaine and Gilchrist clash over constitutional rights, mob rule, and law enforcement, while speakers urge adherence to due process and justice for all.
Washington D C December report details A Mitchell Palmer attacking Ambassador Whitelaw Reid over Jefferson references to Thomas Jefferson during a House debate on October 21 at Welsh University. Palmer denounced Reid for misrepresenting the department and demanded accountability. Representative Lewin warned Reid could lose his post if the President did not act.
Des Moines reports G N Reed arrives to address the Iowa pharmaceutical association meeting. Reed says Wilson will name Sullivan to the cabinet and that Democrats statewide will back the appointment. All party factions reportedly pledge support for the selection.
Washington reports Attorney General Wickersham in his annual Congress submission defending the Packing Company dissolution as evidence of substantial restoration of competitive conditions in a large industry. He argues the Sherman Act remains adequate and opposes changes to specify unlawful practices while criticizing enforcement experience as not encouraging. He defends the Commerce Court and warns a shift to district courts would hinder justice, asserting current equity powers suffice to curb unlawful restraints on trade.
Benjamin Franklin Perry of Venango county Pennsylvania died at his daughter’s home on a Friday morning November 4. He was 85 years, 4 months and 12 days old. A nature’s gentleman, he was loved by family and friends for his cheerful, honest character. He married Margaret Crist on February 5, 1860. she died July 12, 1880. Seven children were born, with two deceased siblings. He served in Company B Thirty-fifth Iowa during the Civil War, later worked for Rock Island Railway as a bag wage worker for fifteen years. He leaves five daughters, twenty-one grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two brothers, and one sister in Pennsylvania.
A vintage ad touts Pape's Diapepsin for sour, gassy stomachs and indigestion. It claims relief within five minutes and promotes a large fifty-cent case from any drug store. The copy emphasizes fast, safe action and widespread sales.
A vintage ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal laxative and health tonic for all ages. It claims to prevent serious illness from early cold signs, relieve headaches and nervousness, and cut doctor bills by safeguarding stomach and bowel health. Endorsed by mothers and households nationwide.
Mrs. Caudle, Mrs. William Cramer, Mrs. Archie Kile, and Mrs. Arthur Waterman of Kansas attended the funeral. Taps sounded as neighbors lowered the coffin beneath pines in Greenwood Cemetery, with the town awaiting the roll call in the heavenly camp.
Major John C. Mallory U S A retired 69, suffering melancholia, jumped from the tenth floor of the Hotel Manhattan. He and his ill wife Miss Turnure of Aileen DC had been staying there two weeks. home was Newport RI. Mallory, West Point graduate 1863, born Pennsylvania, appointed from Alabama. Since 1891 retirement, he spent much time in Paris.
Des Moines Ia Dec 64 Es A B Cummins was called from Washington last evening by the untimed illness and growing weakness of his father He is expected to teach there Saturday morning His father was rallying a week ago when the senator left for Washington His condition grew weaker two days ago and has been steadily declining
A nostalgic 19th century style drug ad touts Syrup Pepsin as a gentler, economical remedy. It claims fifty cent and one dollar sizes, urges personal trials before pharmacy purchase, and offers free samples from Dr. Wm Caldwell at 415 Washington St. Mon Yeelle, Ti, with a guaranteed money back result.
A vintage advertisement urges defeat of catarrh with Ely's Cream Balm. It promotes a fifty cent bottle, claiming the balm cleanses and heals by delivering medicine through the nostrils to the head and throat to halt nasal discharge, congestion, sore throat, and coughing. It asserts permanent relief and social benefits.
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