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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
5
Division Commander Dilley urges formation of a sons of veterans camp in Muscatine. Shelby Norman Post members plan the group with 85 names listed after canvassing. previous attempts failed but organizers push to recruit eligible locals.
The article notes a push to establish a veterans camp in a large city lacking one. It states that only sons of veterans may join, and Muscatine has many eligible members, making a strong local organization likely to form.
An ad promotes D. D. D. Prescription as a cure for skin diseases focusing on treating the skin itself. It claims instant relief from itching and sores with a wintergreen oil based wash and notes a testimonial from B. L. Hipp of Phil Campbell Alabama. The ad urges trying one bottle and offers a free booklet from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
A. S. Wintermute files assault and battery charges against Seth Ague. A hearing is set for nine oclock tomorrow in Justice Coster's court. Wintermute testified that signs and actions by Ague's family near his home preceded the incident. He described placing a carpet on a rope as a dividing wall and said Ague tried to cut the rope and later struck him. The dispute stems from a weeks long family quarrel.
At a Musservville Methodist church Ladies Aid meeting hosted by Mrs William Stark plans were made for a Washington party next Friday night in the church with an excellent program and social time. A small admission will be charged though refreshments are free.
Mrs. Jessie Black of Cranston returns home this morning after spending several days visiting Fred Zimmerman of East Ninth Street.
After eight days of work Island farmers completed ice harvesting late yesterday. They stored a large quantity to cover next summer shipping needs as honeycombed ice and muddy roads threatened further work. John and Henry Figg oversaw the harvest for growers C B Vail T B Holcomb Hahn Commission J B Hoopes with extra supply possible if cold weather returns. Arthur Sweeney and Edward Coates visited Davenport. Mrs J E Hoopes improves. Charles Tibbitts returns from Davenport.
Washington memorial program honored Abraham Lincoln with addresses by Vice President Fairbanks Speaker Cannon Justice Harlan and Rep Dawson of Iowa. The event featured Lincoln home furniture from Springfield and praised Lincoln as a model American whose rise from obscurity inspired youth.
In his study of kidney disease, Dr. A. W. Chase argues 90 percent of cases stem from liver and bowel disorders. This led to his Kidney and Liver Pills, touted as the only medicine combining liver and bowel action for kidney health.
Dr A W Chase Kidney and Liver Pills claim to cure kidney and liver diseases when ordinary medicines fail. They address back pains rheumatic aches and urine deposits with a dose of one pill costing 25 cents per box. Mrs Mary Jones of Mt Vernon Indiana reports relief and a lasting cure. Sold by A W Morgan Druggist Buffalo New York.
The February issue of the Auro, Muscatine high school official paper, will publish early next week. Enlarged to 12 pages with a larger exchange column and several complete stories, it will be profusely illustrated with cuts received. The paper is student driven, growing in circulation and funded mainly by advertising from local merchants.
C. J. Mickish of Ottumwa Iowa traveling freight agent for the Milwaukee railroad has arrived in Muscatine to attend to business matters and solicit favors among local merchants.
The Roach and Musser Sash and Door plant gradually adopts a ten hour day as conditions improve. Yardmen and longshoremen start on the old schedule with other departments to follow once storage space allows. Delays in heavy timber delivery slow the new warehouse project, delaying full operation across all departments.
The Royal Gypsy Concert company, eight young women with strong ensemble work, will appear at the Grand Opera House next Monday evening February 17 as the fourth act in the Y M C A star course. The group, famed on major lyceum circuits, offers a varied program in evening dress and gypsy costumes with a musical director and a humorist accompanying each show.
Hyomei treated air is likened to mountain pine woods and is inhaled via a pocket device. The remedy claims to destroy catarrhal germs and cure respiratory ailments, with rapid relief especially at disease onset. Complete outfit costs $1.00 and is sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with a full refund guarantee.
Boston reports a surge of interest in L. T. Cooper of Dayton Ohio as he treats long standing deafness and promotes a stomach based cure. Crowded headquarters and heavy medicine sales mark a public frenzy with charitable acts already totaling a small fortune to aid the poor.
Brown visits Kalona as his mother recovers. Miss Bess Huskins and Mrs Laura Windess host gatherings around town. Frank Johnstone hosts visitors. W. A. Cobb visits Iowa City. Book Club plans Valentine social with program and refreshments. Montgomery Clark ill with lung fever. James Smid’s harness shop is broken into. $17 taken from cash register between six and seven o clock. rear window raised and door unlocked.
An advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery promises relief from coughs and colds. It notes prices at 50 cents and 1.00 and credits M Haverkamp’s Prescription Drug Store as the retailer.
Lands personally examined by J. E. Stevenson. Loans range from $500 to $5,000. Promises safety akin to U.S. government bonds. Call and examine at No. 209 Iowa Avenue.
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