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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
6
Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store offers Hyomei outfits for catarrh with a full guarantee. It claims Hyomei cures by antiseptic inhalation reaching nose and lungs and does not upset the stomach. Each dollar outfit includes a pocket inhaler and promises refund if not effective.
Liberty Missouri January 16 Supporters of Company E Shenandoah 55th regiment I N G betting on Muscatine to win after Co E suffered a surprise defeat in Shenandoah. Crowds packed the armory as $1 000 circulated with odds on the game. Muscatine led 46 25 final with Lillibridge Fuller and Kautz starring for Muscatine and Baker Marinvale Castle Johnson for Shenandoah.
An early advertisement highlights Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sores burns and injuries. The listing mentions a prescription store and promotes the product as a remedy for common ailments.
Muscatine basketball beat William Jewell College 32 to 26 at Liberty Missouri then planned to face the Kansas City Athletic Club in Kansas City. The game featured tight space on a 25 by 70 foot floor and saw Muscatine lead 19 to 15 at halftime with Kautz making 17 of 24 fouls.
Colonel Guy E. Logan estimates the cost for a full Iowa guard regiment to join regular army maneuvers at Fort Riley Kansas next summer. Assistant Secretary of War Oliver informs Governor Cummins Congress may fund pay and transport as part of 1908 9 military establishment. A new commissioned officer in the regular army is announced from the War Department.
The Commercial club bowling doubles finished with Otto and Flannery leading at 949 net. Ed Fishburn posted the tournament’s high individual for three games at 531. E. W. Smith and Meerdink are second with 879. Five‑man teams and next rounds are listed with captains and players.
The second Commercial League night at the YMCA gym featured notable results. Button Cutters defeated Huttig Emploes 29 to 9, while Bakers trailed Printers 48 to 4. Clerks beat South Muscatine 31 to 12 in the evening’s most exciting contest.
The department informs the governor of Iowa that he will name a National Guard member as a candidate for competition in July. The choice will come from among Guard members named by Governor Cummins.
The United States is the richest nation, with visible assets totaling 1.59 trillion dollars, according to careful figures from American Industries. Britain’s visible assets are listed at 500 billion dollars.
The article notes one fifth of the world's money held by the United States and details earnings for 22 million workers averaging 636.36 dollars annually, plus per capita wealth of 1768 dollars. It cites 6 million farmers, farm wealth 7.412 billion, livestock 4.875 billion, and mining 3 billion, ending with optimism for 1908.
Ula Brown arrives from St Louis to visit father Cr Brown and friends. Miss Gertrude Bersch of Muscatine visits aunt Mrs Rininsland. Various locals travel to Muscatine Ames and Iowa City for business or visits. The M E Ladies host a chicken pie dinner. Wilton Crescents plan basketball in Columbus Junction.
Advertisement notes la grippe coughs can lead to pneumonia and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy that heals and strengthens lungs. Claims the product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package with a warning to refuse substitutes. Signed A. W. Morgan of 107 West 2nd Street.
Laurel Hill residents and visitors share a flurry of small-town events. Ira Romig returns home to Muscatine after visiting grandmother Mary Kiomig. Thomas Raynor and family from Wilton visit local friends. Brothers Arthur and Harry Brenner travel from Muscatine to see relatives. Rev J Corley and Mrs Corley of Wilton are hosted by Mr and Mrs Andrew Cockshoot. Fred Boch returns from a western Iowa ramble. Clarence Bailey of Perry visits Charlie and Joseph Bailey. Norton and H Johnson attend a public sale in Tipton. Mrs Blance Du Bois returns from Muscatine after time with her mother. Mrs George Angerer and daughter Margaret recover at home after a freight train accident. Minnie Jasperson visits Moscow after time with Miss Adella Cockshoot.
An advertised claim says abdominal surgery is avoided through Dr King’s New Life Pills, described as painless purifiers, sold at a 2ic store.
Charles Sed dam and family left for Rock Rapids Iowa after a stay with his parents. Mrs Dunker of Moline visits relatives. Warn Sed dam heads to Rock Rapids for business. A No. 8 telephone line meeting was held at J M Carlysle's. A 79th birthday party for William Simpson drew relatives including Lou Stull Serra Blanchard and the Frances and Van Dorah families. White Lily school entertains Friday with a box social inviting all. W J Wylie Post and Circle installed with a dinner and war stories. Emma Frances celebrated her 18th birthday at Charles Frances home with a $5 gift and many guests.
Lone Tree gossip lists residents moving to new homes including the Lingo Lux and Skolnik families, John Rife and family, with neighbors and relatives visiting from Muscatine Davenport Cedar Rapids and New Richland Minn. Eva Underwood and Frank Morse connections noted. Will McCullough ill with appendicitis. Fred Palmer guests from Davenport with brothers Lester and Devere. Mr Bradley of Mitchell Dak arrives.
Meetings at the Methodist church continue with strong attendance and high interest. Next Sunday the second quarterly gathering will occur with presiding elder Dr. Boatman in attendance to preach.
Miss Fay Lewis of Aledo visited friends from Friday to Sunday. Miss Marietta Boruf left for an extended visit in St Joseph Missouri. Henry Beverlin shell and delivered corn to Fred Gowdy who feeds cattle and hogs. S S Boruff and wife with Fay Lewis and Everett Boruff dined with M O Boruff family. Fred Shoppa lost a fine horse last week. School opened Monday with about the same students taught by Miss Sue Thornton. Several from here attended revival at Joy Presbyterian church. Earl Boruff was a business caller in Aledo Saturday. Miss Katie Spence visited Joy friends Saturday and Sunday.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is promoted as a remedy for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring natural bowel action. It claims to be non nauseating and gentle to take without causing griping. Advertisement signed A. W. Morgan at 107 W. 2nd St.
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