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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
10
Miss Dolly Dainty declares love for James but laments poverty and inability to afford a hired girl for washing. Anty Drudge urges immediate marriage, claiming Dolly is strong enough to wash clothes the Fels-Naptha way.
The advertisement touts Fels-Naptha soap as an easy washing method that reduces rubbing and boiling, avoids steaming suds, and minimizes odors from cooking soiled garments. It claims clothes last longer with gentler care and highlights the red and green wrapper.
Uncle Sam announces spring examinations for railway mail clerks across Iowa. The job promises lifetime tenure, short hours, semi monthly pay, and annual vacation. Thousands of appointments expected. common education suffices. no political influence needed. Free scholarships offered this month. Apply to Central Schools Dept 6 23 Rochester NY.
Miss Leila Gladstone a trained nurse residing at 21114 Cedar Street fell ill with diphtheria after tending Mrs Roy Cochran and her children south of West Liberty. The Cochran household suffered heavily with two children dying. Mrs Cochran is recovering and Gladstone is past the critical stage.
Fredonia Iowa residents share holiday visits with relatives in Muscatine Letts and Wapello. families travel to Chicago and Minneapolis. A community meeting is planned at the post office Saturday at 1 30 to discuss building a new elevator with local citizens urged to attend.
A Foster Baptist church gathering led by Dr. J. B. Smith and Rev. C. E. Bryden drew attendees from Muscatine. Dr. Smith preached on The Way of the Transgressor Is Hard after a 30 minute praise service with Frank Sample singing Only a Sinner Saved By Grace. A prayer meeting at 7 and the 7 30 service were planned. Attendees from Muscatine included Miss Bessie Scott and Grant and Frank Sample.
Local residents attend funerals and family gatherings as December events fill Columbus Junction and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. M W Klotz return from Wilton for a funeral in honor of C Van Zandt. Ed Hanft’s service planned at United Brethren church in Columbus City. watches and parties noted at Mossberry and Mossberry’s watch party. many relatives visit from Sheridan Wyoming Ainsworth Morning Sun and Des Moines. Various trips to Cedar Rapids Muscatine and Aberdeen planned or completed for relatives and friends between Wednesday and Friday.
Piles is a feared disease but easily cured at home with Pyramid Pile Cure. A painless trial package is mailed free, followed by a full box for 50 cents from druggists. No knife or doctor needed, and results claim to be rapid and permanent. Send name and address to Pyramid Drug Co., 92 Pyramid Building, Marshall, Michigan, for the free trial.
Ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as superior among tonics, noting it blends more than 20 ingredients and outperforms cheaper imitations. Warns buyers against substitutes, urging purchase of Hood's in liquid or Sarsatabs form.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McCune and daughter Hazel returned Wednesday morning to Belle Plaine from a Christmas visit with Mrs. McCune’s sister Mrs. N. T. Hendrix.
Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as the best and safest cough remedy for children. Advertisers claim it wards off croup bronchitis sore throat and nasal congestion at first sign of a cold. It contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended to keep on hand with no substitutes.
DeWolf Hopper brings The Matinee Idol to Muscatine Grand Opera House on Tuesday night January 11. The seasoned comedian leads a strong cast with striking scenery promising one of the season’s best musical comedies. Hopper’s fan appeal and guaranteed engagement indicate high quality winter performances for Muscatine if supported.
S100 reward offered for any case Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. Cure claimed to reach blood and mucous surfaces, strengthening constitution. Testimonials available. Address F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists, 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A lively Eagle Court A P O N T met at A O U W hall with several initiations led by Walter S Cohn who treated all present to a sauerkraut lunch. Impromptu speeches followed from J L Giesler W S Cohn F R Halstead W M Narvis Fred Beitel and W B Fuller. Next session set for Monday with a large class. Fred Walton deputy grand master will attend the Des Moines deputies meeting today.
Miraculous in the extreme was a head on wreck of two Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul passenger trains in Ottumwa Iowa last evening. No one was injured and only roadmaster John P Burke of Cedar Rapids suffered a broken right arm from a rail fall while aiding the wreck. Both engines were demolished and a baggage car partially destroyed.
The Muscatine County Teachers association announces a program at Muscatine High School on January 15. Morning sessions cover The Library and the School, payoffs of teaching, rural schools, primary reading dramatization, and school ethics with open discussion. Afternoon features music by Muscatine High School girls, a vocal duet, and Prof Walter S. Athearn of Drake University delivering The Philosophy of Punishment.
Conesville Iowa locals share holiday their visits with kin and friends. Miss Dollie Jones of Iowa City and Miss Jeanette Nolind of Muscatine spend time at homes in Conesville. A Christmas wedding unites Mattie King and Hiram Jarrard Jr. with family present. More visiting relatives and a hospital consultation wrap the season in community news.
Nichols Ia December 30 Mr and Mrs Elmer Eichelberger and family visited Sunday from across Cedar, sharing a quiet afternoon and catching up with neighbors in the small town.
Miss Dol lie accompanied relatives home for a short visit. Martin Stinson and S. Buser and family were Muscatine visitors last week. Mrs. Dean returned from Muscatine after Xmas with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins and Mr. and Mrs. Tarpyn spent Xmas in Burlington. Maud Stinson is improving. Manza Neff’s friends note steady recovery from a severe injury. Eva Krider had Xmas vacation from Burr Oak school. C. B. Vail lost a fine horse shot by a careless hunter. Will Reid is very ill. Dr English of Cone attends. Frank Tarpy ships baled hay to Burlington. Beulah Cecil and children visited from Ottumwa.
Advertised as a stomach and liver stimulant that regulates bowels and cures habitual constipation. Claims link chronic constipation to appendicitis risk and includes a testimonial from W. W. Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee and a note from A. W. Morgan, a druggist.
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