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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
6
A testimonial from E C Odell of Morrison Illinois claims eighteen months of inflammatory rheumatism vanished after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad asserts the pills boost blood and nerves, cure various conditions, and are safe without habit forming drugs.
Adjutant General Thrift issued orders for regimental schools with Muscatine named as the Fifty-fourth regime nt headqu arters. The instruction will start by February 15 with 22 officers attending. Attendance at the annual inspection is to be compulsory with only surgeon certificates excusing absence. Inspection results will be rated from excellent to poor. Capt. James E. Whipple becomes surveying officer for Fifty-fourth Infantry.
Advertisement claims chronic constipation leads to serious ailments and that Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures it by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels. It promises immediate relief without nausea or griping and urges refusing substitutes. A. W. Morgan endorses the product.
Riverside Iowa February fourth reports the poultry show drawing nearly 200 entries from Kalona Letts Montezuma Lone Tree Nichols West Liberty Wellman and Cedar Rapids. R H Hertzman operates a successful incubator as dozens of chicks hatch in winter. Large daily attendance and satisfaction mark the event with premiums to be awarded Saturday. M E Sunday school members met at Catherine Carr.
A wartime style advertisement asserts Dr A W Chase Ointment cures eczema with first applications easing itching and sores shrinking until disappearance. It lists price 50 cents a box and dealers in Buffalo New York Dannemora and other locations with a testimonial from Ed Kenelly praising cure and no recurrence. Sold by A W Morgan Drugist.
A Monday evening gathering bid farewell to a family departing for Iowa City. The event included singing and games, with wishes for their new home. Other notes mention Mabel Tremel's illness and various local residents’ health and moves. Fred Mace bought the I F Scott place for 1000 dollars.
An advertisement proclaims that any 12 year old girl can bake delicious lemon chocolate and custard pies using OUR PIE preparation now sold by most grocers. It promises full directions on each package and urges buyers to order several boxes to impress friends.
Large audience attends at Trinity Episcopal church as Rev W Wilkerson the Bishop of Wall Street outlines a mission to deepen religious life, seek the lost, and extend Christ's grace. He urges daily prayer, sincere hearts, and sanctification beyond mere forgiveness.
The Iowa State Drainage association convenes at Fort Dodge from February 11 to 12 with national speakers. H. W. Thomson speaks on Greene County drainage, and Iowa State College officials discuss unsolved drainage problems and road drainage. Jacob A. Harman also presents as county delegates plan to attend.
Evangelist William A Sunday preaching in Bloomington Illinois reports a total of 4066 converts after two large gatherings. Thousands attended the tabernacle as 43 converts joined on the first day and 203 more on the second. Speeches and collections drew applause with coins tossed to tellers from distant supporters.
A Chicago firm promotes D D D Prescription for instant eczema relief using oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine. The ad invites free samples and directs readers to Havercamp's Drug Store in Chicago for pamphlets and a sample by mail.
The Wilton sophomore class enjoyed a bob tail ride and supper at Arnold Jacobsen’s home. Farmers' Savings Bank directors were elected and the meeting date moved to the third Monday in January. A dinner party at I. L. Wright’s featured carnations and painted place cards. Purity Chapter initiates two new candidates and plans a box social to fund a piano. Rev N A McAulay conducted the funeral for C W Norton at the Presbyterian church.
West Liberty High School lost to Iowa City 26 to 19 in a hard fought basketball clash at Iowa City Friday night. The game featured physical play described as the roughest of the season with a full lineup of players including Berry Keppler Sangster and Metzik among others. Referee Hazard and umpire Hands oversaw the match as foul baskets counted for West Liberty.
An advertised claim states chronic constipation caused a serious breakdown and that Dr King's New Life Pills cure headaches stomach liver and bowel trouble. Advertisement lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with price 25e.
Wapello Iowa February 4 Delegates from Louisa county will gather at the courthouse on Saturday March 7 at the hour to elect nine delegates to the Iowa state convention in Des Moines on March 18 1808 at 11 oclock am and to handle other proper business.
Edward Hucke of Wellman and Rev. and Mrs. P. M. Conant of Muscatine arrived for short visits with relatives in town. Mrs. Mary Whitmer of West Liberty and Mrs. John Weaver traveled to Iowa City for a few days of visiting. E. C. Coon of Washington came for the funeral of C. W. Norton.
List of letters in Muscatine Iowa for week ending February 4 1908. Men's list includes Olen Biglow Joe Buckling Tom Flood Clarence Hall Robert Keating W Linder Alberta Martz Mr Mavison Julius Ober haus Royal Manufacturing Co Co G Shaw Rex Smith Frank Snave ly Walter Snyder Mr Spellman Ralph Stammers Wm Stehr William A Stermer Louie Tiecke Wm Van Dolen. Ladies' list includes Miss Sylvia Bennett Mrs Inez Burnett Miss Florence E Dolsen Miss Olga Weismann Miss Worley. Readers asked to state advertised when claiming. R S McNutt P M.
An endorsement from A. W. Morgan promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues and irregularities that are within medical reach. The notice highlights its claimed effectiveness.
Two weeks of revival meetings at the West Liberty Methodist church culminate in sixty baptisms on Sunday led by Rev. Joseph R. Hanley. The service omitted a sermon as most of the morning was spent in baptism and some converts will join other churches due to cold weather.
Mrs V G Robertson addressed the M E church on Park Avenue with a large gathering last evening on the topic What is in Thine Hand Dr J C Willits will lead tonight. Lloyd McCoy of Davenport returns home after visiting his parents on Washington street.
A cure now available for dandruff with ZEMO. The product claims to destroy the germ that causes the disease and stop itching instantly. For sale by A. W. Morgan at 107 West, with AJl Druggists carrying it.
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