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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1906
Page
8
A mix of city shoppers and visitors stops at Nespers Prescription Drug Store and other local outlets. Notables include F B Miller and M H Miller calling on business, D H Reece and D H Reeder in town on various errands, and Mrs. J K Macomber visiting Iowa City. Also notes on Pan cake flour from Mrs. Austin, fresh oysters, and Thormann Saws advertised.
A druggists company advertises a cure for piles available at high-grade pharmacies. It claims to relieve suffering temporarily and begin recovery with a free trial package sent to any patient who provides name and address.
A plan for Pyramid Pile Cure claims fast relief from swelling soreness and ulcers with 50 cent boxes. Mrs J Bond of Toronto praises the cure and a free trial offer is extended by Pyramid Drug Co from Marshall Michigan with nationwide druggist availability.
Express companies nationwide urge patrons to send Christmas gifts early to avoid peak congestion. Chicago superintendents issue a statement asking prompt package mailing with posters reading Do not pen until Christmas to help ensure gifts arrive before the holiday.
Rt. Rev. T. N. Morrison bishop of Iowa and his wife reached Gibraltar Sunday afternoon. The bishop stood the trip well and is reported in improved condition. A cablegram to Davenport conveyed the news and eased church anxiety over his illness while he seeks relief through travel abroad.
Mrs J Bert Cecil returned from Galesburg after a short visit. Rathbone Sisters elected officers led by P C Mrs Ora Vaught and other posts. Presbyterian Mite Bazaar planned in Miss Ada Himeltrich’s millinery. Louisa County Meat Producers elect delegates for Des Moines. Robert Newell leaves for Ainsworth Indiana to open a panitorium. K U T E society to meet with Miss Kittie Grimes. Derexa Rebekah lodge to initiate three candidates. J A Bigger, editor of the Wapello Tribune, spent Monday in Muscatine.
The Iowa Central offers round trip excursion tickets at one and one third fare for departures December 20 21 22 93 24 95 30 51 and January 1 with return allowed to January 7 1907. Details and folders available from agents.
Des Moines Bureau notes Republicans of Iowa’s Second District expect recognition in federal appointments amid a shifting pattern after Dawson’s influence and Temple’s potential, with Temple’s prospects linked to district lines and Hepburn’s stance. The report also covers a sensational railroad commission supplement urging regulation of elevator leases to curb price fixing and protect grain producers.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Schwin spent several days visiting with friends at Moscow and attended local events before returning home to Ardon. The trip highlighted social ties and regional travel during the season.
The Ladies' Aid society netted 90 at their bazaar and chicken pie dinner at the Commercial hotel despite bad weather. Several local residents are noted with health, moving, and visiting news. The Eastern Stars had a pleasant Thursday meeting with refreshments and a good time.
A. Hopson, postmaster of Fruitland, was in the city yesterday attending to business and returned home aboard the Firefly.
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