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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
7
A compendium of short notes lists visitors to the city from Wilton Letts and Columbus Junction, business matters in Davenport and Colum bus Junction, plus local commerce entries, cafe meals, and a wood sale. It notes several residents traveling for visits, family arrivals, and ongoing shop and sash company activity.
In Milwaukee on February 22 Packey McFarland defeated Fred Welsh of Pontypridd Wales in a fast lightweight bout. McFarland dominated most rounds with sharp lefts and rights and pressured Welsh throughout the match despite Welsh staying game and bleeding from a cut above the eye.
An old belief in yearly or remorse pledges to halt drunkenness is challenged as ineffective. The text promotes Orrine as a guaranteed cure for alcohol dependence, with a money refund if not effective, advertised as discreet and mailed from the Orrine Company in Washington, D C, at one dollar per box sold by A W Morgan.
At the Mt. Pleasant Iowa midyear meeting February 22 the Keokuk Medical College proposed affiliation with Iowa Wesleyan University. A committee including President Jenkins and Drs. Dorsey and Laforce presented the case, noting state board exam requirements and a six year combined program as advantages. A committee was formed to study and report at the next meeting.
An old advertorial urges mothers to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for sluggish thoughts headaches dizziness and fatigue in teenage girls. It claims the remedy aids nature during puberty and helped three generations transition from girlhood to womanhood.
Mrs Ellen M Olson of Kewanee Illinois reports in a letter that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her backache sideache and regulated her menstrual cycle after doctors advised surgery. The advertorial note promotes the remedy as a long standing standard for female ills and invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
Members of Company C were inspected at the armory by Major Sibley and Captain Whipple of the 53rd Infantry I N G. Most men attended the drill and gear check with Major Sibley pleased with the effort. Captain Norton praised the boys and predicted a good percentage after mark averaging.
Wilton students enjoyed a Colonial themed social at the college home with mock receptions by figures like George and Martha Washington and Uncle Sam. Winners Rininsland and Kiser claimed prizes in guessing contests. refreshments followed.
A commercial baseball league may be launched in this city next summer. Well known amateur stars promote the movement and say it will be a go. Large companies and plants including Citizens' Railway and Light are eligible. Games on Sundays and holidays, with possible Wednesday evenings after 6.00. Six teams expected.
Dr J C Willits of the First M E church spoke to Jackson school pupils yesterday afternoon. Readings recitations and poems about George Washington filled two rooms as upper and lower grades performed. He also spoke of Abraham Lincoln and shared engaging stories of their lives.
S Noyes veteran editor of the Washington Evening Star died after 5 30 last evening at the Hotel Raymond Pasadena surrounded by family he had been ill for some time and remained alert to the end.
An advocate explains charcoal cleanses stomach and bowels, freshens breath, boosts complexion, and acts as a safe cathartic. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are praised for health benefits, available at drug stores for twenty five cents a box, with a Buffalo physician endorsing daily use. Send name and address for a free trial from F. A. Stuart Co.
Local residents made short trips and visited friends yesterday and today. Names include Blanchard, Dwyer, Lang, Meyers, Lamp, Hendersons, Collier, Jacobsen, Burrows, Olive Burrows, McGuckin, Plitt, Klein, and Rynerson as they traveled to Davenport Muscatine Rock Island West Liberty and Rock Island for business and social visits.
Miss Helen Fickler from Iowa City spent Sunday with her parents. Miss Jessie Winslow from West Liberty called on Mrs. Fred Evans and Mrs. Alfred Marclf Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Buckman of West Liberty spent Monday with their son Emmett Buckman and family. Miss Bessie Hudson of Iowa City visited Sunday with her parents. Glenn and Otto Marsteller and Miss Clara Marolf attended a party at George and Nellie Scott in West Liberty Saturday night. Al Irwin visited Emmett Buckman Sunday.
J. E. Stevenson advertises first mortgage farm loans from $500 to $5,000. Lands personally examined by the lender. Describes loans as safe as U. S. government bonds. Call and examine at No. 209 Iowa Avenue.
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