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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
7
An advertisement presents E RU SA as the only lawful non narcotic pile cure with claim that all ingredients are medically safe. It contrasts with narcotic Dope preparations and notes courts uphold the safer remedy. Local druggists listed include Rexall Store Havercamp Theo Reuchmann and others.
Mrs A J Mapes of Nichols shopped in the city while Mr and Mrs Walter Williams left for Washington IA. Amelia Bunn from Bridgman street joined Misses Jessie and Golda Pile for a Nichols visit. Several residents bought second-hand organs and phonographs at Hershey Buildings.
The David Bogard Clothing store showcases a patrons oriented upgrade with new display cases along the west wall offering full stock visibility. Two large shirt cases, advanced hat displays, and full length wall cases for overcoats optimize viewing. Skylights brighten the store creating a daylight effect with a remodeled basement for trunks and reserve stock. The alley extension expands the building to 140 feet, increasing showroom and basement space.
The annual bowling tournament of the Muscatine Commercial club is to begin soon after the holiday season. Arrangements are underway to resume championship play at the Commercial Club Bowling Alleys which will be popular.
A promoter urges readers to fill out a coupon and mail for a free trial of the Gauss Combined Catarrh Cure. The pitch promises to cure foul sniffing hawking sensations and restore normal breathing and a sweet breath, claiming to provide address details upon request.
Allegs are occupied at night as players train for the forthcoming tournament. Singles doubles and five man team events will be staged, promising a highly watched contest. About seventy five club members are expected to participate. Two private teams led by H J Chenneck and J H Mundt vie on the alleys with the best club players and strong scores.
Manager Brockman at the Family Theatre presents The Inconsistency of Lena a three performer playlet by Ida May Cheer Co a hit touring vaudeville bill with Stane Hayes Bob Connelly Couture Gillette and strong laughs tonight in Muscatine plus entertaining and instructive pictures Mrs G E Brackett and Miss Zelma Arineton of Columbus Junction visited yesterday
An advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicines herb tea as a quick remedy for indigestion sour stomach constipation headaches and backaches. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent package from any druggist or dealer to discover its benefits.
Final plans are underway for the dedication of the new Eagle Lodge No. 10 A. O. U. W. home. William M. Narvis will preside as master of ceremonies with grand lodge officers attending except Grand Foreman J. G. Harper. After addresses and music, refreshments and dancing follow in a remodeled, attractively redecorated hall deemed one of the region’s best fraternal homes.
Estimates of appropriations include eight thousand dollars for a launch and eleven thousand seven hundred dollars for salaries at the Fairport biological station. Treasury estimates note ongoing construction and possible additional funding if Congress approves a freshwater laboratory at Fairport, potentially America's first.
W. Co. A. NOTES reports the shirtwaist making class led by Miss Baird postponed its supper by one week. After holidays many new classes will start including embroidery, cooking, metal work, mission study, and personal workers classes. Registrations are now being received and the educational committee will meet Friday afternoon. The H. & B. girls will meet at game time, two. Mrs. W. A. Crowet returns home at Summit after a day in the city.
Pleasant Prairie society report from Ella Sissell’s gathering records Mrs Mullroy and Miss Hague shopping in Davenport Saturday. Ida Metzig improving fast. Geo Eisangelson did business in Muscatine Saturday. Cyrus Baker couple spent Saturday in Muscatine. Pearl Henke in Blue Grass Friday. No church Sunday due to weather. Sale at Heathel drew a crowd Monday. Anna Nelson left for Chicago after working at a local millinery.
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