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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
5
A promotional claim highlights an internal treatment said to cure the drink habit rapidly without hypodermic injections. The piece praises the method as a marvel and the greatest invention since earlier cures, reflecting era cautionary enthusiasm.
A plain statement details a well known East Des Moines man who endured over two decades of heavy drinking and degradation before achieving a complete cure through internal treatment. The account emphasizes a decisive turn from ruin to sobriety and public testimonial.
Des Moines, Town, Dec 18, 1908. To Whom it May Concern This certifies a man’s long alcohol habit and his recovery through the Neal Treatment at the Neal Institute in Des Moines after prior pledges and relapse. The letter praises Rev Nugent and notes confidential admission, treatment details, and availability of contract information by inquiry.
William Cutcomb a longtime Columbus Junction businessman died at 9 20 this morning after a yearlong illness caused by dropsy He was born in Prussia December 11 1841 and came to America with his parents later living in Pennsylvania Muscatine and Columbus City He married Rosanna Dix February 22 1866 and leaves a wife two children Ralph and Mrs Ihe Stone plus siblings Charles Cass Nissen and Louise Willmering Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 pm at the United Brethren church in Columbus City conducted by Rev Calvin Foster
An odd, old-timey ad states a woman troubled by headaches and annoyances cannot be blamed for lacking angelic amiability. It touts Lane's Family Medi a herb tea as the thoughtfulness that strengthens the weak and restores health. Sold by dealers for 20 cents.
Mrs John Allen Parker, wife of a Wall Street broker, is charged with criminal libel and perjury in affidavits supporting a divorce defense. Mrs Samuel B Ellis, the complainant, accuses Parker of libel and perjury linked to a motion for counsel fees. Countersuit names Ellis as co respondent. Parker allegedly accused Parker of a statutory offense with a Austrian romance in Vienna.
James Wise, who escaped from the jail in Leon, Iowa, was arrested at Albany Missouri. He faces both state and federal warrants for swindling in connection with forgery charges.
The Musical Union Orchestra earned ecstatic praise as the most successful concert of its thirty-year history. Critics hailed its finish, dynamic control, and ensemble coherence under Mr Grade. Soloist Miss Tunnicliff, a rich contralto from Moline, impressed with German diction and expressive range, signaling professional concert plans.
Mrs Kate Waters of Lenoir North Carolina credits Cardui the woman's tonic with restoring her strength after a two week wash cycle. She says she feels stout as a mule and urges weak women to try Cardui for relief from headaches backache and other ailments. The Chattanooga Medicine Co invites requests for its Home Treatment for Women booklet.
After a strong turnout last night the audience urged continued support for the orchestra. The program featured Director Charles S. Grade and a full roster including J Panchet Miss Richard D V Jackson and others with Stella Richard on piano.
W J Moylan announced plans to convert his 209 third street room into a modern cash grocery, discontinuing flour and feed sales. J A Te Strake will run the flour branch next door, while Moylan preserves existing contracts and retires with confidence and reliability for the new venture.
A man who gave the name Hugh G. King and said he was headed to Milwaukee and Davenport appealed to police for assistance. Over seer of the poor provided a ticket to Davenport as he traveled from Arizona, where he was injured in a railroad wreck.
Attorney General Byers announced his candidacy for nomination as congressman against Congressman Walter I. Smith in Des Moines Iowa. Byers identifies as a progressive Republican and aims to challenge Smith in the upcoming race.
In Moscow Iowa on December 30 over a hundred spectators watched Kid Herman of Muscatine defeat The Rubber Kid of Minneapolis in three falls. Herman led 9:05 in fall one, Rubber Kid equalized at 11:00 in fall two, and after 15:11 of the deciding period Herman finished with a bar and chancery hold. A Muscatine delegation traveled by special train to Wilton. Eis refereed with Finley and Carrison as timekeepers.
Dana Crawford remains seriously ill in Millersburg. Several local families report illnesses including Winona Wakeland and Leonard Miller with tonsillitis. Visitors and movers pass through Iris Lodge 267 and Des Moines Nursery agent John Hays. Christmas events occur at M E church Presbyterian and L D S chapel with 10 cent admissions, plus a large Christmas dinner at R J Menny's. Families relocate goods, farms change hands, and local sleighing and cattle movements are noted around December 24 to 28.
Old Clifton Indiana dispatch notes Miss Myrtle Knott visiting in the latter part of the week at the home of M. F. Murray, indicating social activity in the community and local connections.
A vintage health ad urges moderation after big meals and promotes Cascarets as a nightly aid for digestion. It claims the product works while you sleep and notes a weekly box at 895 Cascarets, with nationwide availability and high sales.
George Murray of Capron Oklahoma visits his parents the Murrays. Kemp clan and Orville visit near Cairo. Mrs Bretz and Windmeyer of Nebraska visit Albert Hanks. Clifton pupils hold a Christmas program with attendees. Margaret Huston from Yankton Dak. visits family west of town. Mary Tennison and two boys from Muscatine visit over Christmas at Albert Hank’s. Charles Graves visits Alec Blake’s. Robert Baird and wife entertain. W. I. F Marston family hosted by Cairo residents. Charles Knott family visit T L Waltman. George Murray leaves for Davenport to visit relatives. Joe Warthman is seriously ill west of town. Albert Hank's family visit Dan Wehmeyer near Gladwin with Mrs Wehmeyer and two daughters.
Remains of F. D. Mendenhall interred today. The funeral of J. D. Mendenhall, brought from Massillon Ohio, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Greenwood chapel. The Episcopal service was read by Rev A. L. Boss, rector of Trinity church. Pallbearers were selected from the Masonic lodge.
Transcriptions of transfers show Kaufmanns to F E Kaufmann and Lane heirs to W R Jayne. Plassey Xavier and Mary L to Mary B E Rankins at Smalley’s Addition Muscatine. Quier Arvine C to Theon G Quier at West Liberty. Laur e Luse to John Deman in West Liberty. Various parcels in Muscatine County and surrounding areas transferred for nominal sums with several lots in Fletcher Deshler subdivisions and Smalley’s Addition, values ranging from 1 to 2000 dollars.
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