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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder problems claiming it prevents heart disease pneumonia and kidney failure. It urges readers to request a free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton New York and to mention reading the offer.
The Colorado School of Mines basketball team fell to Company C, as locals surged in the second half to win 36 to 20. Strong defense and teamwork fueled Westerners’ late effort, but the militia held on for victory.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless at home treatment for piles. It offers a free trial package by mail from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan and sells a full box for 50 cents, claiming quick, permanent cure without surgery or doctors.
The article extols white blood cells as Little Soldiers fighting disease germs and credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with strengthening them. It claims a proprietary blend of over twenty ingredients, perfected for thirty years, offering a superior substitute.
Field goals listed for Gilbert Willet Lamar Volger Fuller Asthalter and Hayes with totals. Free throws show Willet making four. Referees Watson and McDougal.
The Cook Musser Company State Bank and Trust acquires the Hershey State Bank building on lease as it plans a two story new bank with second floor offices. Officers elected include P. M. Musser president W. E. Bliven vice president S. B. Cook cashier Ed C Cook assistant cashier Ed C Stocker manager of savings. Directors named Bliven Musser C R Musser Ed C Cook G M Titus S B Cook G A Funck. The savings department shows gratifying growth with capitalization of 250000 fully paid.
A disputed basketball contest ends when Muscatine players retire with two minutes left after YMCA official Johnson withdraws his team citing fouls. Wilton led 23 to 18 at the time. Officials’ tight calls provoked protests from Muscatine, with rough play erupting late and a sponging defeat.
Advertises Dr. King's New Discovery from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as a remedy for coughs and weak lungs. Claims a gruesome death from decaying lungs is a warning and touts 50c and 1.00 price points.
A chimney fire at 6:30 p.m. yesterday caused extensive damage to Harry Glatstein’s home at 615 Spring Street. The rear end, ceilings, floors, and furniture were burned and water damage affected belongings of tenants Mr. and Mrs. S. Mark. Officials estimate total losses around 1000 dollars. A five year old girl spotted the blaze and alerted residents. rescuers responded promptly despite heavy wind and smoke.
German Mechanics Aid Society held last night at Turner hall announced a dance and social session for January 9. An orchestra will be secured and dancing will follow a short program. Nine new members were admitted and four were ballotted.
Dr J W Kime of Fort Dodge spoke to doctors and nurses at Musser Library about early tuberculosis symptoms and detection. He noted 68 percent of Iowa cases are women, urged fresh air, described early signs including low morning temperature, dry cough, weight loss, night sweating, and chest changes.
The Tuberculin test is described as a positive method to detect whether a person has the white plague. Society efforts aim to secure early cases so that a cure can be more readily achieved.
William Daniels returns to Lone Tree after Christmas with family in Conesville. Elsie Owens of Morning Sun visits sister Mrs. Walter Min Cher. Anna Gay attends a friend's wedding as bridesmaid in Iowa City. Oral Cloyd of Ottumwa visits cousin Mrs. A M Gay. Walter Ingraham and family from near Letts spend New Year with relatives. Zelma and Clarence stay through Saturday. Mrs. Elmer Hawkins of Stanton visits. Randall Tipton from Muscatine spends New Year day at home. Louise Sears returns from Onslow and Clinton to resume teaching duties. A new girl arrives in town.
Mrs. L. M. Cecil and Miss Dollie returned Saturday from over two weeks with their daughter and sister Mrs. Chal McKee and family in Okmulgee Oklahoma. They reported a very delightful visit and good health. Charles James spent New Year’s Day with his parents in Cairo.
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