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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
2
Kidney trouble issue touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder problems. It claims rapid relief for back pain uric acid and Bright's Disease and offers a free sample bottle and booklet by mail with address in Binghamton New York.
County Clerk W. S. McKee reports only 12 marriage licenses issued so far this December. He cites maidens’ shyness and a buoyant year as reasons, predicting the month will record fewer marriages than in recent years, with leap year closing next week.
A. W. Morgan druggist advertises Foley's Orino Laxative claiming it cures chronic constipation and stimulates the liver. It purports to reenlate the bowels so users need not take purgatives continuously and urges natural action.
The Muscatine Elks lodge plans a two day charity drive delivering Christmas dinners clothing and coal to about 65 needy families. Around $250 will be spent this year with aid targeted via a committee selecting the most deserving residents.
The text urges physicians to prescribe a proprietary Hood's Sarsaparilla blend claiming it cures blood stomach kidneys and liver. It lists ingredients like sarsaparilla gentian wild cherry bark and mandrake and promotes Hood's as superior to substitutes.
Last night the Jackson club executive committee selected the banqueting committees for the January 7 event at the Commercial hotel. Invitations have been mailed to Hon. Claude Porter for the U S Senate and Rabbi Finescriber of Davenport. A December 30 meeting will review invitations and ticket progress.
A druggist named A. W. Morgan urges readers to try Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. He argues it costs no more than unknown preparations and has a forty year record of cures.
Nichols Iowa December special reports a 29 to 25 Nichols A C victory over the Nichols Giants in a hard fought game. The championship chase heats up with two more games planned to decide honors. Schedule shows Mystic Five at Lone Tree Cedar Rapids Big Five at Nichols Wilton Davenport Iowa City games through January 16.
A testimonial ad claims Dr Miles Nervine quiets irritated nerves and restores sleep without opiates. Mrs May Scott of Indianapolis recounts long sleepless agony and relief after using one bottle, noting improved rest and strength. Miles Medical Co announces pharmacist return policy.
The First Congregational church choir prepares a Christmas service next Sunday. The pipe organ is completed and accepted. Special organ pieces include the Gloria from Rockwell's Mass in D and a setting of Shout the Glad Tidings.
Fort Madison, Iowa, boat builder Corsepius tests a 100 horsepower motor boat capable of 33 miles per hour and plans a longer model with even more power. Rumors hint rival clubs and syndicates aim to challenge Corsepius at Burlington races July 4 and 5.
Local notes from Nichols Iowa on December 24 report residents visiting Muscatine Davenport and West Liberty. Mrs L R Vantuyl and Mrs M S Albright attend business and shopping while Miss Katie Flater recovers from hospitalization. Community plans a union Christmas tree and markets a new Bell telephone directory.
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