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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
7
Campaigns by L T Cooper claim the stomach governs health and that his remedy cures chronic indigestion in 90 days. Chicago and Boston residents praise relief from pain, headaches, and appetite loss after using Cooper’s medicines sold by Havercamp's Drug Store.
A parade of city visitors stops by from Ainsworth Humbird Letts and Des Moines. Advertisements push Sleepy Eye flour Rocky Mountain Tea and real estate loans as residents drop in for shopping, business and visits with friends.
A long feature explains Valentine’s Day origins from Roman and Christian roots. It notes the postal surge of valentines, the varied materials and prices, and the shift from ancient games to modern tender missives. It cites Pan, St Valentine, and historical authorities, tracing February 14 as the focal date.
An urchin of a sales line notes that Electric Bitters quickly dispose of the functions of stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels. The product is priced at 50 cents.
J 5 Garnes returned from Chicago with cattle. Mrs Ed Rynearson is ill. George Havernagle of Cedarbot tom visited Henry Kramer's. Mrs Harry Frars and Miss Vina Dykes of Muscatine visited Ed Rynearson. Mr and Mrs F B Burnside of Sweetland visited Mrs M Hoopes. Will Dallas ill but improving under care. J S Garnes entertained Sunday. Kent of Muscatine moved into Richmonds tenant house. Rynearson helping Fisher move to Illinois. Bloomington youths serenaded Reuben Denton and bride then had an oyster supper at Ed Dougherty's.
A. Fuller of Davenport returned to his home this morning following a day spent in the city on business.
An advertisement proclaims ZEMO as a cure for eczema with instant itching relief and germ-fighting action. It claims permanent cure and urges readers to buy through Druggists or E W Rose Med Co of St Louis, with A W Morgan in town listed as seller.
County supervisors from Muscatine Louisa and Johnson convened in Iowa City with auditors to establish Drainage Ditch No 7 using the old Davis ditch as a base. Expenditures estimated at 8000 to 8500 dollars plus bridge costs funded by counties. Louisa county expects the greatest benefit across two miles. Muscatine about 240 acres. Johnson a small adjacent area. Notices to taxed property along the route will be issued soon.
Iowa City February 7 three of Johnson counties oldest residents are dead Mrs C C Swartzendrubber 75 dropped dead after breakfast Mrs Catharine Schneider and Thos Connor aged 89 who had lived here more than fifty years Connor born in Ireland the day Victoria was born His five children include Sisters Mary Valerian and Mary Irene of Chicago William E Schneider a longtime county official is also a son of Mrs Schneider.
Iowa City reports that twelve degrees will be conferred on February 22 as six departments finish their semester. Recipients include SB Asquith of Harlan George Galloway of Dunlap Y B Grobb s of Beresford and W W Weitgenant of Ossian among others.
An article argues that medical training often fails to cure dyspepsia and urges doctors to rely on Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims tablets fix the root of many ailments by addressing digestion, and offers a sample package by mail from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall Mich.
City and county tax list shows Fruitland township residents owing $25 or more. Road tax must be paid in full with the first half of taxes. regular tax may be paid in half before April first or become delinquent and due in full.
Mrs Eva Keefer Pisel born Knox county Ohio February 1869 died at her home near Atalissa Iowa February 2 1908 aged 38 years 11 months and 24 days She married William Pisel February 26 1902 and had three children Kazel Maurice and Ethel She joined the Church of Christ in Killbuck Ohio at age 16 and remained a member until death She leaves a husband three children her mother and one brother with a father a brother and sister previously deceased.
Mrs. Geo Dittmer is seriously ill with grippe and complications with Dr Keger of Walcott attending and a nurse from Davenport. Gus Wills of Plessis visiting relatives. Jergen Riessen closing sale Friday February 7. locals attended Marx Harde funeral in Walcott. Masked events planned by Reins. Ethyl Bohnsack home from Wilton College. numerous local social visits and a 21st birthday celebration for Henry.
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