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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
6
An advertisement promotes Dr Miles Nervine claiming sickness stems from a weak nervous system. It cites testimonials including John James of Riverton Nebraska and offers to refund the first bottle price if no benefit. Miles Medical Co urges druggists to stock the product.
Evangelist William A. Sunday, ill with grippe, spoke at Bloomington tabernacle amid a heavy snowstorm to over 5 000 worshippers. A total of 3 230 converts were announced, with 166 in last night’s Bloomington gathering. Sunday will proceed to Decatur for a February 10 series opener. He also teased a men only talk on liquor policy and helped boys from a normal home with street car fare.
Physicians advise hot lemonade made from California lemons to help prevent or combat Grip. Lemons are best taken straight but honey as a sweetener is also acceptable.
Captain George Ball of Company I Iowa City has formally announced his candidacy for major of the 54th regiment. Six of the 12 companies have pledged support, and Ball enjoys strong backing from his own unit who say they will advocate for him fully. An Iowa City paper notes other contenders Captain Kulp of Davenport and Major Wetherell of Des Moines as the race develops.
Foley s Honey and Tar stops coughing and helps heal the lungs to prevent pneumonia complications. The genuine product has no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. A. W. Morgan, 107 W. 2nd St.
Gray's band a new group at Lone Tree secures city council support and use of City Hall for practice twice weekly until the concert season opens. Officers elected include President George Kile, Secretary John Lenz, Treasurer Roy Bulechek, Director W F Gray, Manager Chas Smid, Librarian Chas Rife.
Gladwin is abuzz with visits from Davenport and Grandview. Mr and Mrs Fred Lee spent Sunday with Thos Garard in Gladwin. J C Zimmerman from Grandview visited friends here. Roy Garard of Washington visited his father Thos Garard. F S Yocums moved household goods to Muscatine for new work with Fret Block. Jake Yeel returned Thursday from an extended Missouri visit.
Columbus Ohio Feb 1 Denis O Sullivan Irish actor and singer died today after an appendicitis operation Business manager Frank Winch of May Hosmer Co. notes the stage loses a leading exponent of Irish drama and song The actor with a rich baritone and engaging presence had recent New York engagements and planned a coast trip before heading abroad again
A vintage ad touts OUR PIE lemon pie mix as pure, convenient and capable of producing two large pies per package. It claims thousands of satisfied customers and a lady endorsing the product over traditional home preparation. The ad highlights cost at 10 cents per package.
A. Hunter will return to Cranston to spend Sunday with his parents. He attends school in the city.
An authority urges drinking water as a health remedy and presents a home prescription with Fluid Extract Dandelion and other compounds. It advocates plain vegetable treatment and using Dr King’s New Life Pills for liver and bowel regulation. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store markets the product.
New York report traces Cassie Chadwick alias Mary McKee a onetime con artist who preyed on rich men across major cities. She forged checks and used check manipulation schemes linked to the Golden Age company and American Touring association. McKee, born Minneapolis, 50 years ago, used society access and a Bertillon prior record to fraudulently extract funds.
Advertisement claims Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels. It promises restoration of natural action and quick relief without nausea or griping. Refuse substitutes. A. W. Morgan.
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