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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
2
A customer gratitude letter to Dr Kilmer and Company highlights kidney liver and bladder troubles. The brief note reflects the common vintage medical mail order consultation style, emphasizing relief sought from persistent health concerns.
An old style medical ad touts Swamp Root as a remedy for various ailments including kidney trouble and skin eruptions. It promises a free sample bottle and an information book mailed to readers who mention the Muscatine Daily Journal.
Mrs Elizabeth Walker died at her son J M Walker's home north of West Liberty after a brief illness from paralysis. The funeral was held Sunday at 2:30 from the residence with Rev George Furniss officiating and interment in Friends' cemetery. She was born Ohio April 1 1826, married to Lewis M Walker in Belmont county in 1848, moved to West Liberty in 1854. Survived by sons P L Walker of Columbus Ohio and J M Walker near West Liberty, plus sister Anna Argo of Arthur Va and brother Elisha Oxley of Green Balls Mont. Her husband died fourteen years earlier.
Mississippi river habitats support diverse occupations from carp seining to clam shelling and turtle hunting. Turtle hunters begin as waters cool, probing for sheltered underwater haunts then hauling trapped reptiles in sacks to sugar barrels for eastern markets. Miss Sue Fisher returns home from Washington after visiting relatives on Mulberry and Walnut streets.
Friday afternoon a ness visitor arrived with Mrs. L. C. Freyermuth and Amita Freyermuth visiting in Muscatine. Miss Bessie Barnes returns from Leveriedh Normal school in Alascntine for a brief vacation. The Templeman and Cooper families spent Christmas in West Branch at the Merri dith home. Comfort family with Clara and Helen sail for Washington for a short visit. William Lampher of Carbon Cliff visits friends in town. Kapfer family and three children spent Christmas near Iowa City with relatives.
A vintage advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as painless and safe to use at home for piles. It claims instant relief, no surgery, and full cure with a trial package mailed free. Readers are urged to send name and address to Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan for a free trial and later purchase of a full box from druggists.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as strengthening white blood cells called little soldiers that fight disease germs. It claims a proprietary blend of over twenty remedies with a thirty year track record and warns there is no substitute.
James Francis O'Donnell the monologue actor will perform at St Matthias hall on Friday January 21 presented by the St Matthias school Alumnae association. He will present Olla Podrida an evening of mirth and mimicry likely drawing a large Muscatine audience after his prior successful visit.
An advertisement promises to cure itching bleeding protruding or blind piles in six to fourteen days using PAZO Ointment with a money back guarantee if not cured. The offer repeats the 6 to 14 day timeframe and price.
The Muscatine Launch club lists an annual meeting for Monday evening at the club house to elect officers for the coming year and read reports from the treasurer and secretary. Officers from the past year include Commodore W F Bishop Vice Commodore Dr F H Lit Bear Commodore A C Adams Treasurer Dr P F R Halstead Secretary Harold J Asthalter Fleet Captain Carl Brain. One trustee will also be chosen.
Mr and Mrs Ellis Parker Butler of Wlushihs formerly Muscatine welcomed twin girls born on Christmas Eve. Friends report the event as timely given Butler's noted tales featuring twins, likely to heighten local discussion of twins in his stories.
Uncle Sam announces spring examinations for railway mail clerks across Iowa. The job lasts a lifetime with short hours, semi monthly pay, and annual vacation. Thousands of appointments expected. common education suffices, city or rural applicants welcome, political influence unnecessary. Free scholarships available this month. Write immediately to Central Schools Dept. G 23 Rochester NY.
The board of supervisors with Rock Island Railway plans a model road between Muscatine and Fairport on the north side of the tracks. The concept includes raised center for drainage and possible macadamizing at an estimated cost around 6000 dollars. W P Brady of the company supported the plan. residents between Fairport and Montpelier hope for extension, but no definite action.
The executive committee of The Jackson Club will meet this evening at Horan and Devitt's office at 8 o'clock to report progress on arrangements for a banquet at the Commercial hotel on January 6.
Eagle Lodge No. 10 A O U W launches a membership contest with prizes for top recruiters. First prize is a Morris chair, followed by a rocking chair, mantle clock, six silver knives and forks, and $4 shoes. By March 15 1910 over 100 new members are expected and Cedar Rapids Lodge trails in the race to be Iowa’s largest. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for children's coughs with no opiates.
A reader recounts two years of severe eye inflammation resisting home remedies and several doctors. After one week on Cutieura Ointment, eyes improved significantly and nearly healed within two weeks. Now sixty-five, the speaker praises Cutieura and hopes others are aided as he was. G B Halsey Mouth of Wilson Grayson Va Apr 4 1908.
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