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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
12
A reader thanks Dr Kilmer and Company for guidance on kidney liver and bladder troubles as part of a series of heartfelt letters and health advice. The letter reflects gratitude and seeks continued remedies.
An advertisement for Swamp Root claims it relieves kidney related symptoms including frequent urination, nervousness, backache, and skin eruptions. It offers a free sample bottle and a book of testimonials from readers who found the remedy effective, urging readers to request by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton, New York, noting the Muscatine Daily Journal as the source.
West Liberty Ia Dec 28 Funeral rites for Mrs Elizabeth Walker who died Dec 24 at her son J M Walker north of town were held at 10:30 from the residence Rev George Furniss conducting. Interment in Friends cemetery with pallbearers George Hinkhouse William James Elza Moore Henry Swart Elmer Fairies C L Atkins. Born Ohio Apr 13 1826 she was married 1848 to Lewis M Walker and came to West Liberty in 1854. Her husband died fourteen years ago. Survived by two sons P L Walker Columbus Ohio and J M Walker near West Liberty one sister Anna Argo Arthur Pa and one brother Elisha Oxley Green Falls Mont. One brother Daniel Oxley preceded her in death. Various local notices follow.
The piece details turtle hunting as a winter occupation along the Mississippi and its sloughs. Hunters use hooked spears to lift buried turtles from muddy coves, sack them in gunny bags, stake the sacks, and ship the live catch packed in sugar barrels to eastern markets for sale to hotel clients.
Miss Sune Fisher returns to her Washington home after a brief visit with her sister Mrs. F C Shina barger at 1101 Mulberry Avenue yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Joan Lanfier of West Liberty visited at Mrs. Thomas Lanfier 402 Walnut Street and left yesterday afternoon for her home.
Mrs. L. C. Freyermuth and daughter Anita arrived in Muscatine on Friday evening to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Neubaur. Miss Bessie Barnes returns from Leverich Normal school for a brief vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Templeman and Mr. and Mrs. Cooper spent Christmas in West Branch with the Merridths. Mrs. Comfort and daughters Clara and Helen travel to Washington for a short visit. William Lampher of Carbon Cliff is visiting in town. The Kapfers and their children spent Christmas near Iowa City with relatives.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless home treatment for piles. It claims instant relief, no surgery, and a trial package mailed free by Pyramid Drug Co, with full boxes sold at 50 cents and assurances of permanent cure.
The article extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as strengthening the blood corpuscles known as Little Soldiers to fight disease germs. It claims the medicine is a unique blend of over twenty remedies with thirty years of proven worth and asserts no substitute is as effective.
James Francis O'Donnell, monologue actor, returns to Muscatine for a recital at St Matthias hall on Friday night January 21. The performance, presented by the Alumnae association of St Matthias school, features his reading and mimicry act Olla Padri da. A large audience is expected after his prior Muscatine success.
An advertisement claims Pazo Ointment cures itching bleeding prolapsing piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee. The notice states results are guaranteed or a refund is provided.
The Muscatine Launch Club plans its annual meeting on Monday evening January 3 at the club house. Officers for the coming year will be elected, and reports from the treasurer and secretary will be read. A trustee will also be chosen.
The Muscatine county board of supervisors with Rock Island railroad will build a model well drained road on the north side of the tracks from Muscatine to Fairport. Center raised for drainage and possible macadamizing at an estimated cost of 6000 dollars. Expansion toward Montpelier is considered but not finalized.
The executive committee of The Jackson Club will meet this evening at 8 o'clock at Horan and Devitt's office to report progress on arrangements for the banana benefit to be held at the Commercial Hotel on the night of January 6.
Eagle Lodge No 10 A O U W announces a March 1 1910 cutoff for its membership contest with prizes for top recruiters. First prize is a Morris chair, followed by a rocking chair, a mantel clock, silverware, and shoes. Cedar Rapids Lodge trails closely as both groups vie to be the largest in Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Ellis Parker Butler of Flushing New York formerly of Muscatine are the proud parents of girl twins born on Christmas Eve. Friends in this city received announcements noting the coincidence with Butler s stories in which twins figure prominently.
Uncle Sam announces spring examinations for railway mail clerks across Iowa. Jobs are for life with short hours, twice monthly pay, and annual vacation. Open to all young men with common education. scholarships offered this month. Apply to Central Schools Dept 6-23 Rochester NY.
Foley’s Honey and Tar is promoted as a safe cough remedy for children. It claims to prevent complications such as croup bronchitis sore throat and nasal congestion with no opiates. Sold by A W Morgan druggists urging parents to keep it on hand and refuse substitutes.
A 63 year old man from Mouth of Wilson Grayson County Virginia reports long lasting eye inflammation relief after trying several doctors and home remedies. He credits Cuthura Ointment with rapid improvement within a week and lasting results.
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