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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
2
Public health notice on kidney disease promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy. It cites rising kidney disorders, lists symptoms from frequent urination to back pain and fatigue, and offers free sample bottles and a booklet by mail from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
The First Methodist church Sunday School held its annual meeting with many members present. Howard Woolverton was named Superintendent, with J H Kendig as First Assistant Superintendent and Mrs J E Rowe as Second Assistant. Other officers include Nellie Downer secretary and L O Stenninger treasurer.
Advertisement promises cure of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. PAZO Ointment offered for 50 cents with guarantee and return policy implied.
The State Historical Society records the 50th anniversary of Iowa's 1906 constitutional birth with a detailed volume by Prof. Benj. F. Shambaugh. Frontispiece shows Peter A. Dey. other portraits include Samuel Wallace Burham J Scott Richman and John Henry Peters.
An old ad claims Laxative Brom Quinine removes the cause and urges readers to request the full name and look for the signature of E. W. Grove. The price is listed as 25 cents.
Frank Atkin of Clearfield visits then returns home after a relatives’ gathering with Atkins and Miller families. Teachers plan to attend the Johnson County Teachers Association in Iowa City with A D Coffman presenting The backward child topic. Lone Tree Cubs beat Nichols 33 to 9 in a basketball game. Rosa Nicholson and George Jarrard wed at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev Black officiating.
The Y M C A annual banquet in Muscatine drew a large crowd with addresses by program leaders. Z W Hutchinson opened, W L Roach urged active Christian service, and speakers from Des Moines and Oskaloosa praised Muscatine's religious revival. A financial report showed strong gains and ongoing community programs.
Advertising copy touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as superior to relief funds for eczema. Testimonials from Mrs. Watttams of Carbondale Pennsylvania and Mrs. A Van Wreck of Paterson New Jersey describe severe skin suffering ending after using the product. The ad notes Hood's Sarsaparilla sold everywhere in liquid or Sarsatabs with one dollar per dose.
The YWCA board held its annual meeting yesterday at the association headquar ters and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs M W Stirlen chosen along with vice presidents for devotional business educational and social departments and other key posts including treasurer and secretaries.
A partial 1907 YMCA summary highlights class sessions per week total enrollment and attendance figures. It notes 600 beds in use, 115 daily building visits, 3 men rooming in the building, and 95 class sessions with 26 total enrollment. It also references 8 employments secured and 18 attendance at a boys camp, plus 3,800 attendees at Sunday meetings by the Yokes Fellows Band.
A 12 year old girl can make lemon chocolate and custard pies using OUR PIE preparation now sold by nearly all grocers. Full directions on each package. Pie is an everyday article, not a luxury. Order a few packages today and you will be pleased and tell your friends.
Pine Mills on Tuesday saw visitors from Blue Grass with Mr. and Mrs. McGarry staying with Mrs. S. Irwin. Charlie Hentzel shingled H. Wunsche's barn. Wm. Hartman visited Blue Grass and later called on James Letts. Nick Angle of Durant conducted business, and Charlie Nicholson of Blue Grass with his Nebraska brother visited Mrs. Josie Daniels recently.
Miss Rose Grunder of Wilton returned to her home yesterday afternoon after visiting Robert Findley of 498 Mann Street for several days.
A testimonial endorses Dr Miles Nervine for epilepsy fits convulsions and nervous disorders urging readers to seek advice and try the medicine. The letter from W R Allison of Mooresville North Carolina claims the product stopped seizures after June 1906 and notes a refund option via local druggists.
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