Neat living and local business notes in Muscatine area
Henry Thorman suffers a severe rheumatism attack at the saw factory. Arthur Bahr ends an eight week visit at his grandparents on Cemetery Road. New Panitorium club advertises cleaning services and delivery. County Treasurer Ed Stocker takes a day off amid a guppe case. Mrs Bahr recovers from recent surgery. Twentieth Century club meets for a reciprocity program at Mrs Stevenson's home. Vicksburg 1863 paper shown at the Journal office prompts curiosity. Charles H Gobble becomes Equitable Life representative in Muscatine County, the agency's first locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bahr
Cemetery Road
Charles H. Gobble
Muscatine County
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Gobble
Equitable Company
Muscatine
Peoples' Pulpit Column For Readers Use Set Aside
The Journal sets aside space for signed communications to express reader ideas. The paper grants free use of the column and intends no approval or disapproval of the sentiments aired.
Sporting Life melodrama hailed as greatest American production
The New York and Chicago press declare Sporting Life the greatest melodrama in America. It features twelve large scenic sets and work by notable artists. The Grand screens the big production next Wednesday January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporting Life
America
New York
Chicago
Homer F. Emons
Ernest Albert
John H. Young
Jos. P. Physioc
Gates & Morange
Hart & Becker
F. Platzer
Newmarket
Earl of Woodstock
Earl's Court
Hotel Cecil
National Sporting Club
London
Covent Garden
Epsom Downs
Derby
Faust Presented by Lewis Morrison at Grand
After twenty seasons and five thousand performances this production returns with the most elaborate costumes scenery and electrical effects yet. A new prologue by a talented dramatic author adds beauty to the show at Grand on Friday January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Morrison
Faust
Grand
The Mother's Favorite Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The Mother's Favorite Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised as pleasant and safe for children. It targets coughs colds croup and whooping cough and is claimed to contain no opium or injurious drugs while being suitable for babies and adults. Sold by J. J. Havercamp and W. C. A. Busch, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator Co
J. J. Havercamp
W. C. A. Busch
West Branch Notes: Convalescents and Local Updates
West Branch residents report gradual recovery among the sick. Walter Bingham plans to move to Canada with his 10 year old daughter to live with his sister. Orlando V. Edgerton, back from Jewell Junction, aided a Poultry and egg firm. Presbyterians hold evangelistic meetings all week with large Sunday turnout. Whooping cough affects several children but no critical cases. F Dean and Miss Alga Jensen were Tipton passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Branch
Walter Bingham
Canada
Orlando V. Edgerton
Jewell Junction
Presbyterian Church
Doctor Fulliam Defends School Board Actions
Dr Fulliam explains his opposition to extra janitor pay and evasion of rules. He cites prior vetoes, board decisions, and a later payment dispute as evidence of his stance against improper bills and the need for fiscal oversight. He denies seeking political capital and notes he alerted on a questionable claim and sought enforcement of rules. The letter ends urging careful oversight of school finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City School Board
South Muscatine
Hanley
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward
A vintage advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure at 75 cents per bottle. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo as proprietors and includes endorsements from wholesale druggists West & Tryax and Kinman & Marvix. Testimonies are claimed free and Hal's Family Pills are also recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Trvax
WaSpInc
Kinnan & Marvix
Hal
Early Closing Debate Sparks Clerks and Merchants Discussion
A contributed piece discusses the push for earlier store closing hours and the mixed public attitudes across clothing, dry goods, millinery, and shoe retailers. It argues that most business owners support shorter hours, cites fatigue and home life balance, and notes the general trend toward closing early while a few lines resist. The piece ends with a humorous anecdote about two men, a goose, and a roast.
Local notes from Fruitland Iowa early this week
Mrs. G H Corwin shows slight improvement while Mother Corwin suffers rheumatism. Mrs J C Freeman and Mrs W J Fitzsimmons are improving. Brooke lyn visitor helps care for Mrs Corwin. Local trades include fat cattle sale and log pilings ready for Kallenberger. Goose tale linked to a shooting match involving G D Rummery and Anderson White with payoff offered for a goose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitland
G. H. Corwin
Mother Corwin
J. C. Freeman
W. J. Fitzsimmons
Brooklyn
J. C. Beatty
John Will
Kallenberger
H. H. Funk
Ellen Walton
Mr. Hoffman
Muscatine Slough
Freyermuth
Anna
Will Richards
R. T. Hummel
Lydia E Pinkham Fruitvale Ad for Ovarian Health
Mrs Sophie Binns of Fruitvale praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing congestion and inflammation of the ovaries after eighteen months of weakness and pain. She credits the tonic with rapid improvement and full recovery after six weeks of use. The advertisement claims a $5000 forfeit if the letter is not genuine and urges women with menstrual and reproductive complaints to choose the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Binns
Young People’s Christian Temperance Union
Fruitvale
Bar
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Lopuiz Binns
Obituary for Mrs. Jas. Corbin of Muscatine Island
Funeral held at Island church for Clarinda Evelyn Telford Corbin born May 6 1850 Mercer county Illinois married James Corbin Christmas 1867 moved to Muscatine Island 1877. Died January 15 1902 after typhoid fever age 51. Survived by twelve children seven grandchildren. Member of Island M E church. life noted as devoted wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbin
Island Church
Jas. Corbin
W. L. Clapp
God
Methodist Church
Clarinda Evelyn Telford
Mercer County
Ill
Louisa County
Iowa
James Corbin
Muscatine Island
Mullen
Church of God
G. A. R. Hall
Fruitland
M. E. Church
Paul
Black Diamond Express Travels on Limited Time Route
Luxurious trains traverse the Lehigh Valley rail line. The Black Diamond Express runs on a limited schedule, with Stonover allowed at Niagara Falls on through tickets to New York and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Stonover
Niagara Falls
New York
Philadelphia
Promotions Bring Fresh Classes to Muscatine High
The second semester began Monday as pupils entered for the first time from the First Ward Third Ward South Muscatine and Parochial schools. The high school totals about 230 with more promotions to come next year will exceed prior enrollment Superintendent Chevalier notes no new pupils after February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Third Ward
South Muscatine
Leila Weidlein
Willie Hudson
Alexander Ogilvie
Jeila Thompson
Bertha Herr
Julia Rilker
Reulah Bennison
Estha Vetter
Worse Batterson
Helen Lezotte
Mirnia Kuhn
Edna Davidson
Mary Fairfax
Edith Stocker
Muscatine
Chevalier
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Tops Six Million A Year
U S buyers flood market with Cascarets candy cathartic boxes. sales trend toward eight million before New Year. Druggists offer 10c 25c 50c boxes with guarantee of cure and year round relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New Six Room House With Modern Improvements
Titus and Jackson offer a six room residence for sale featuring contemporary upgrades. Prime city area with updated plumbing lighting and finish work. Ideal for buyers seeking a ready to move in home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus & Jackson
Cure Constipation Forever With Cascarets Candy Cathartic
A consumer warning note describes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a remedy for constipation. It notes the product fails to cure and offers refunds through druggists.
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Daily Journal
Los Angeles
Susie Battey
W. Sth St
George Bros
John A. Robbins
Olds’ Block
Henry Thorman
Ed. C. Stocker
Henry Bahr
Twentieth Century Club
J. E. Stevenson
Dr. Crane
Vicksburg
Shiloh
S. C. Weris & Co
le Roy
N. Y
Karl
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Journal
Colpon
the Journal
Atlantic
Peoples’ Pulpit
Atlanta, GA
F. Dean
Tipton
Alga Jensen
DR. Fulliam
Ghronic
Hull
Beitie
the Lightning Medicine CO
Rock Island, al
2Nd Street
White
Rummery
Keifer
Ollie Komorer
Vira Dykes
Mabel Howe
Clara Fischer
Mabel Dykes
Nina Fisher
Mark Schmidt
Lottie Dauz
Jessie Johnson
Mollie Powelankey
Ella Dungan
Nellie McGaughey
Carl Gutzenhauser
Rap Caps
Lanse
Geo. H. Phillips
Commission Merchant Grain and Provisions
Rialto
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