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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1909
Page
16
A claim that E RU SA is the only non narcotic lawful pile cure contrasts it with narcotic dope preparations. Supported by authorities and supreme courts, the ad asserts E RU SA cures piles with a money back guarantee and lists Muscatine pharmacists and stores selling it.
Mail and city activity show residents visiting for Christmas. Dr. Riemcke and Dr. Oliver run an office. Fay Wagner from Columbus Junction visits Muscatine. many depart for holiday visits in Letts Keota Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. Auto ads and local vendors feature candy gifts and Sunny South Shoes.
Muscatine Y M C A plans an open house on New Year’s Day with informal reception and athletic events. Secretary Mitchell has not finalized plans but promises music and entertaining diversions in the gymnasium to attract visitors.
West Liberty Iowa December 25 funeral services for John Gibson will be held Sunday at 2 PM from the M E church with Rev. Scoles presiding. Interment is in Oakridge cemetery. The notice lists numerous local residents traveling or visiting relatives for Christmas.
Mrs. Alex Blake assists her daughter Mrs. Chas Reese who suffers an eye ulcer. Opal Roderick visited Lucile Hank on Wednesday. Mrs. Charlie Knott and son Harry called on John McNamer Thursday. Albert Hank and family with Mrs. August Wehmeyer were mentioned in the Clifton notes.
Readers are informed that Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only proven cure for catarrh. The remedy is taken internally and targets the blood and mucous surfaces to attack the disease's foundation. Proponents offer 100 dollars for any failing case and invite testimonials.
An advertisement claims Lane's Family Medicine cures indigestion sour stomach constipation and headaches with near immediate effect. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent package from druggists or dealers and assures they will be glad to have been told.
Oakville records detailing residents returning from Colfax and Wilmot Kansas for rheumatism treatment and Christmas visits. Officials and neighbors from Eldon Toolesboro Muscatine and Wayland appear among visitors. The Farmers Institute runs strongly with excellent displays and speakers amid a large crowd.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette remarks that ten dollars per week covering rent fuel and food for a family of eight is a poor measure of a family's finances and calls it a faulty calculation.
Constable John Duncan removed two teams from the haymarket to the Robt. Kirk feed yard in response to concerns from humane society members about cold, blanketless horses. He warned more action if teams remain standing too long, with possible prosecution for neglect after reports of a team left on the square overnight.
Keota area residents share holiday plans and visits as Mrs Alice Clawson travels from Henry Illinois to join brother Art Swift and family for Christmas. Local students at Berea Kentucky and Quincy colleges plan trips and returns home for holidays. A horse accident injures Charlie Batterson, and several relatives travel between Illinois Canada and Colorado for Christmas.
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