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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
2
The ad promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the great kidney liver and bladder remedy claiming it cures many ailments from kidney trouble to skin eruptions. It urges readers to buy bottles at drug stores and offers a free sample by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY addressed to Muscatine Daily Journal readers.
The Royal Gypsy Concert company appeared at the Grand last night under the Y M C A and drew a large audience. Eight talented young women sang and performed with costumes and stage pictures from Toyland and San Toy. Walter Eccles delivered readings and imitated Ezra Kendall, drawing strong applause. the program featured gypsy ensembles and a refined mix of songs and readings.
In Muscatine the Democratic caucuses chose alderman candidates for four wards. Ward 1 tapped Charles Hahn after formal ballots, ward 2 nominated William Grossklaus, ward 3 backed Harry Hess, and ward 4 selected John Nietzel. Delegates for the city convention were also appointed.
Elder L E Hills of Marion Ia spoke at Leverich Hall on discerning god sent ministers. He argued true priests must be divinely called and ordained to Melchizedek or Aaronic priesthood, citing scripture from Mark Acts Hebrews and Peter to support authority and baptism practice. He warned against ministers not sent by God and emphasized adherence to Christ’s gospel.
A testimonial promotes Dr. Miles' Nervine as an effective nerve medicine for epilepsy fits convulsions and nervous diseases. It claims cures, urges readers to write for advice, and notes a Mooresville family report of seizure cessation after use in 1906. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana stands behind the product with a money‑back offer through the local druggist.
Advertising testimonial style notes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for dyspepsia weakness and low appetite. Patients from Nebraska Wisconsin and Pennsylvania report improved health after use. Available in liquid or Sarsatabs with a 100 dose price of one dollar, prepared by C I Hood Co Lowell MA.
This prose ad argues against internal medicines for skin diseases and promotes D. D. D. Prescription with oil of wintergreen glycerine and thymol as a cure. It claims skin bacilli cause itching and urges treating through the skin. MHaver camp's Prescription Drug Store offers a free booklet on skin diseases.
Col. F. W. Bishop left this morning for Washington Iowa to tend to business matters and will depart later for Burlington to continue business duties.
The Mothers' club met at Mrs. A Wigim's 403 West Second Street as Dr E B Fulliam lectured on Typhoid Fever its cause effect and treatment. Miss Elsie Fack provided music. He warned against brandy use and outlined diet hygiene care and disinfection measures to prevent spread.
A historical clipping notes that when certain actions are carried out strictly the disease tends not to spread beyond the initial victim, implying containment measures and cautious intervention by authorities. The fragment suggests concern over contagion dynamics and response protocols.
An advertisement promises to cure piles in 0 to 14 days with Paizo Ointment and guarantees relief from itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back refund. The product and price are noted as 50 cents.
Gene Maylone and wife and Clarence Shoemaker are ill with Dr. Cooling and Dr. Beveridge attending. No league meeting due to Miss Pearl Greiner’s grippe. Ed Padeski family visited Davenport. North Star literary succeeded amid mud. Jim Hickey sale set. Jim and Stacia to move to Muscatine. School program planned for final day entertainment.
An old advertisement promises relief from the grip using Brimoquine lxa tive and urges readers to call for the full name and look for the signature of E. W. Grove. The ad prices the product at 25 cents.
R. Nash of Rock Island toured the city yesterday as a business caller visiting local firms and meeting merchants.
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