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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
7
An advertisement claims thin blood weakens nerves and muscles and impairs organs. It promotes Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as restoring vitality and blood quality, noting weight gain during use. The pills cost 69 cents a box and are sold by A W Morgan Druggist and by the Dr A V Chase Medicine Co in Buffalo New York.
Miss T E Hordon of Nichols and Mrs Mildred Calvert of Davenport were in the city yesterday. J T Casey of Davenport, president of Prudential, also visited. Haver camp and Thormann Mfg. Co advertise goods. Franks Bowman offers new buggies. John Houseman recovers from illness. Mrs Austin promotes pancakes and pancake flour. Oliver Laxative Syrup and Eclipse Naptha Soap marketed locally. W S McKee moves in with household goods. Ellsworth Manley in orchestra at the Grand.
The Muscatine County annual poultry show closed with strong attendance despite low receipts from schoolchildren. Judge Shaner conducted thorough examinations with many birds scoring high. results list numerous exhibitors and bird grades across Barred Rocks, Wyandottes, Buff Plymouth Rocks, Buff Wyandottes, Buff Leghorn, White Leghorns, and other breeds from exhibitors in Letts, Camanche, Winfield, Nichols, Wellman, and Dallas City.
A druggists' firm promotes the Pyramid Pile Cure with a guaranteed positive remedy for piles. They claim wide pharmacy availability and provide a free trial package to any patient who sends name and address to start relief and recovery.
An advertisement for Pyramid Pile Cure touts a plain sealed wrapper sample and 50 cent boxes. It cites a Toronto testimonial from Mrs. J Bond and claims the suppositories ease swelling, soreness, and ulceration, restore mobility, and allow private at home treatment with no risk.
A fragmented record lists hens pullets and cockerels with varied percentages and codes. Names H A McGrew of Letts appears among animal entries, alongside numbers such as 8354 9214 9545 and 9414.
The Young People's societies of the German churches in the city are invited to join the City Union of Young People's Societies. It is expected several more societies will affiliate. Endowment of the hospital bed remains undecided and will be discussed at the next union meeting as the 200 day endowment nears expiration with the bed in near constant use.
The United States Voting Machine Company sues Winneshiek County Iowa for 6400 in federal court claiming a conspiracy to defraud the contract on 27 machines at 250 each. Supervisors contracted the machines, taxpayers objected, injunctions were issued and dissolved, and the machines were used in the recent election.
Advert announces Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a wonder cure for burns and wounds sold for cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with guaranteed quality.
The Thirty Three club at the YWCA rooms elected new officers for another year after a dinner served by YWCA volunteers. Judge D W Jackson was chosen president with Fred Beach and F S Batterson as vice presidents, W E Downer as secretary, and Dr S G Stein as treasurer. Dr F H Little spoke on Immunity and Heredity. Dr J L Klein gave a Current Events review.
Cameron President of Fair signals focus on a new law. The article notes the legislature may take up the measure this session to address the issue and seeks public support for potential changes.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds has rescued many children. The note promises guaranteed relief and lists prices 50c and $1 from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
East Hill and surrounding areas report a string of residents returning home after brief visits in the city. Notables include Cleveland Dodge near Pine Mills and Miss Anna McCaugin of Wellman who visited local friends yesterday.
Des Moines reports the Busse case prompts a push to fix the Iowa appeal process from district to supreme court amid two tied rulings. The six member court may grow to seven as cases show deadlock over fair trials and death penalties. Governor Cummins seeks a humane commute to life. Alta farmer Charles Cameron elected state agriculture chief amid department growth and leadership changes.
Melville M. Bigelow argues in the December Atlantic that economic concentration from capital and labor outpaces old common law. He calls for legal and political progress to match social change and prevent anarchy, urging a new weapon be forged as the old law has failed.
An advertisement extols Tobacco Specific as a safe tasteless remedy that removes all tobacco cravings. It claims the product can be added secretly to food or drink and may restore health by ending dependence on tobacco. Endorsed by testimonials from users including M. E. Smith of Rockingham Vermont.
An old advertisement offers a free treatment coupon for Rogers Tobacco-Specific. Readers are to mail their name and address to Rogers Drug & Chemical Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, to receive by return mail a plain packaged free trial of Tobacco-Specific. The claim states it has cured others and may cure you.
Thousands of testimonials praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for easing persistent coughs and colds. Users report relief from coughing fits, warding off pneumonia threats, and curing dangerous croup.
Keota residents and local ministers gathered at the Baptist parsonage to greet Rev Hastie and his wife. Speeches by Rev Coffman Giffen and Graham, plus solos by Rev Robertson and Miss Agnes Brown highlighted the evening. Community members shared updates on travels and visits, and a temperance meeting was held at the Methodist church. Stanley Stewart fought a cornfield coon with his coat, ending the animal in a dramatic capture.
Keota community brief highlights births visits and events across Keota Iowa and nearby. Mr and Mrs L Y Wickham and baby Marion come from Chicago for a sister in law's illness. Rev L F Davis continues evangelistic meetings in Kinross with thirty five accessions to the church. Oscar McNamee promoted to cashier in Ottumwa. Ladies of the W R C held a successful bazar clearing about 75. Geirge Diverbiss to visit Nebraska Kansas. Many residents travel to Chicago for livestock shows and markets.
Local ad promotes Electric Bitters for eye tin tongue coated poor appetite and constipation. Medicine touted as a tonic with a price of 50 cents available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Wabash Railway now runs through sleeping car service from Chicago to Hot Springs Arkansas. Departure is from Chicago at 11 30 a m daily and arrival in Hot Springs the next morning at 8 00 o clock. For full details request illustrated printed matter about J F H Tristram A G P A 97 Adams St Chicago.
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