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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
1
A vintage advertisement warns of kidney and bladder troubles causing frequent urination, back pain, headaches, and fatigue. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy, claiming natural healing properties and urging readers to request samples and buy bottles from Muscatine Daily Journal readers.
Mrs William Morrow leaves for Moline to spend the week with her daughter. Eva Walker of Keokuk arrives for extended visit with her brother Dr. Walker. Anna McCormick returns from De Witt. Margaret Fuller visits Rosa Danner. Anta Depeny of Glendon visits relatives. Mr and Mrs Ed G Morrow go to Hannibal for the holidays. J G G girls meet at William Thomas and plan next at John Brayton. Mae Neely visits Rock Island. A German youth group attends M E church services. Ladies Aid hosts dinner. W J Wylie Circle meets at Odd Fellows hall. Miller-Hahn family moves to Muscatine. Louis Schmidt visits village. Sam Goode and Robert Smith visit on business. Baby born to Mr and Mrs J Reynolds.
A. W. Morgan's drug store offers a free booklet by an eminent authority. It explains common skin and scalp diseases such as eczema pimples dandruff ringworm tetter prickly heat hives and similar conditions. The plain guide helps readers identify their problem and start simple home treatment to destroy the germ causing the disease.
Grand and petit juries for 1910 were drawn by the county clerk and summoned to appear January 17th and January 11th. The grand panel includes J. H. Pitchforth and 11 others from Muscatine and surrounding townships. the petit panel lists 28 names from wards and townships including John Boggs Jr and William Miller among many. The district court term opens the day before the grand jury is required to appear.
John Lawrence of East Seventh Street suffered a peculiar and painful accident while attempting to swallow a large piece of meat during dinner yesterday. The incident occurred at his home, and no further details are available in the report.
All physicians urged to prescribe Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood stomach kidneys and liver troubles. The patent lists ingredients like sarsaparilla stillingia yellow dock gentian wild cherry bark mandrake and dandelion among others. Proponents claim its unique formula provides healing power beyond other prescriptions. A patient reportedly choked on the remedy and Dr. Frank Halstead was called to help.
Muscatine's Humane society vows to curb horse abuse as winter cold and icy streets endanger animals. Officers warn drivers to shoe horses, avoid overloading hills, and blanket horses to prevent suffering. Legal penalties await violators under local law.
A.M. Tuesday night meeting looms as A P O N T a social branch of the Ancient Order of United Workmen seeks reorganization in Muscatine. Workers hall hosts a preliminary gathering to elect officers and plan revival of the once popular parade and public demonstrations.
An election of officers was held at the M B A meeting last evening. Eight new members were initiated and 17 applications were received. Officers named: President Dr E H King Vice President F T Thompson Secretary Eugene Barhard Treasurer L O Sleninger Chaplain H C Ingrahant Conductor Nettie O Lundt Warthman P J Berry Sentinel John Canum Trustees John Wilson C 4H Bran L C Cunningham
West Liberty reports a new carnation named the Mrs Fred Kranz carnation after Fred Kranz, a yearlong cultivation result from an Enchantress sport. The bloom shows sunset pink with deep rose, not yet for sale, with plans to produce more next year.
Sufferers of indigestion are urged to prefer a laxative tonic that tones the stomach and bowels. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a long tried remedy combining digestive ingredients with laxative action. Free sample offers are extended to readers who mail name and address to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Ti.
The advertisement extols Fels-Naptha for dissolving dirt in lukewarm water, unlike boiling which roughens fabrics. It highlights no steam, gentler washing, and longer clothes life, claiming the product cleans, protects woolens and colored items, and advises following wrapper directions.
Afternoon train to Chicago takes passenger toward Zanesville then Italy for marble business. Mrs Tripp and daughter return from Muscatine after visiting cousin Lewis Dress. Epworth League held an advertisement social at M E church basement. Mrs Erb Lodge travels to Downey to visit sister. T J Harris of Oklahoma visits town. Mr and Mrs Thomas Gray depart for California for months. Mrs Hannah Kerr to Chicago for extended visit and petit juror duty. O B Vail of Muscatine returns to farm. B I Metcalf of Nichols on business. Dean Bros ship two carloads cattle to Chicago. Mr and Mrs Donald Ripley guests at Martin Stinson home. Rainh Babbit family shopping in Columbus Junction. John Boggs family under diphtheria quarantine. V S Beck in Cedar Rapids on business. L M Cecil visits relatives in Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs Arthur Jean of Conesville visit Will Hankins. Jim Jean travels to Chicago. Mrs H H Owen ill with sore throat. John Will, Cass Hankins and Henry Rider deliver hogs to Nichols. Mrs Henry Krider and son Leland visit Muscatine.
Assertion that Pazo ointment cures piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. States product relieves itching bleeding and protrusion and offers refund if not cured. Mentions price 60 cents and promises relief for various pile symptoms.
Orono Iowa December 14 Will Brandon went to Peoria Illinois last week to visit relatives. 8. S. Buser returned to Muscatine on Sunday evening where he is
Mrs B E Hichelberger returns to her Arden home this morning after a brief stay with her parents Mr and Mrs J G Watts at 414 Fletcher avenue.
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