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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1913
Page
2
An editorial style ad promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney trouble including back pain and frequent urination. It warns of serious conditions like Bright's disease, claims high efficacy, and offers free sample bottles and a booklet by mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
Report notes large sand and gravel heaps along the levee near Mestaut Street have diminished since last fall. Five hundred loads of river bottom sand and gravel were used for cement and concrete works and finishing homes, reducing the stock to meet local demand. Cordwood along the riverfront also decreased with winter sales, aided by mild weather.
The river at the town port began flowing yesterday afternoon after roting since Sunday January 12. A wide section near the town shore stayed open for over an hour before the river froze up again near the bank this morning, with expectations it will solidly freeze over the winter.
A brief ad notes babies troubled by croup and coughs are soothed by Dit Kings New Discovery. It markets 30 cents and 1 dollar sizes and cites Havercarep’s Prescription Drugs Store as a supplier.
General Secretary McNiel inaugurates a Gospel Team to conduct worship and stimulate religious enthusiasm among laymen. The 8 member unit from Muscatine plans excursions to nearby towns and will debut at Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church with brief addresses. The team includes Magers, Lawson, True, and McBride among its speakers.
Mrs John Beatty 18 dies in Moline Illinois four days after her husband Wigband. She formerly Miss Tilfe George of this city and lived here for years. A member of the Eastern Star she was active at the First Methodist Church. Funeral plans involve Muscatine relatives attending the service within four days.
A four year old boy suffers red spots and blisters on his face. Treatments include Outtern Soap and Cuticura Ointment with Wash. the face clears in about ten to twelve days without scarring. Dr. Arthur Haworth signs the notice dated January 10, 1912, promoting Cuticura Soap and Ointment with free samples by mail.
An advertisement touts Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound claiming cures for stomach, liver and kidney issues and general ailments. It markets 20 day and 25 cent treatments with a guaranteed return if unsatisfied, and asserts acceptance by druggists worldwide.
In Muscatine the funeral arrangements are set to take place at Greenwood chapel on Thursday afternoon. The brief notice confirms a local memorial service to honor the deceased with family and community attendance desired.
At a German Lutheran church meeting the Jugend Verein voted to donate 200 toward expanding the church’s new school hall. Funds from a piano purchase are reported paid, placing the society in good financial shape. The program featured German devotionals, English devotionals, music by Misses Elfars, and various German and English literary pieces performed by members and Miss Dora Haversman and Henry Sylvester.
The First Congregational church men’s Sunday Evening Club cooked and served their own repast in a warm gathering. A business session followed with several new members admitted. Prof Ira H McIntire, city school superintendent, will speak on Education on the first Sunday in February. Letters unclaimed list includes many names in Muscatine Iowa for week ending January 21 1912.
Postmaster R McNutt informs of new parcel post rules for foreign mail and domestic deliveries. Ordinary stamps now cover foreign parcels, while parcels post stamps apply to U S and possessions. Merchandise sent as first class must be sealed and branded first class to avoid delays. Cards printed on the message side may travel at parcel post rates. Packaging rules require secure lids on wooden boxes and careful lid removal to prevent loss.
Clifford Longstreth four years old of Sherehum Street died after slipping into a bucket of hot water while playing during his mother’s washing. He suffered severe scalds across much of his body, and doctors say recovery was unlikely. The accident drew wide sympathy for Mr and Mrs Wilbur Longstreth from their friends.
Jan 22 Wellman hosted a large gathering Wednesday to honor Grant Griffith and wife who lost their home by fire. Guests included Mr and Mrs Patterson and Wile Dr Miller and wife. Quilting activities and a dinner set gift followed. Nearby families Boyer of Clearfield stayed at Robt Dawson home. Newt Turnipseed visited Iowa City. Ed Herr planned a short stay in Inwood Kansas.
An old advertisement promotes Diapepsin as a fast remedy for sour stomach and gas, claiming it stops indigestion within minutes. It also touts Papea Tiopepsin as a gentle, inexpensive alternative that digests food and stabilizes the stomach.
Six year old Irvin Pearlman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerael Pearlman of 12 East Seventh Street, died yesterday afternoon after a four day illness caused by black diphtheria. Health officers were alerted and the residence placed under guard. The boy, pupil at Jaffarson school, showed symptoms Friday and died Saturday. Burial occurred this morning at the Jewish cemetery as the father, a paddler by trade, was not yet informed.
J G Walts at 414 Fletcher Avenue was honored on his eighty six birthday with a three course dinner at noon. Fourteen relatives attended as he and his children and grandchildren celebrated. He came to this county in 1858 and has lived here continuously since, eight years ago moving to Cheshire where he built a large circle of friends.
Lone Tree Iowa January 22 The Ladies' Ald society of the M B church will meet Wednesday with Mrs John Storms. Attendees will bring their own sewing and the hostess will serve a tan cent tea. A son has arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Worrell. Frea Potter, a Lone Tree boy who recently served as private secretary to Justice Deemer, has begun law practice at the capital. He is a son of W S Potter and a Lone Tree high school graduate. Mrs Boyce was called here Saturday because of the serious illness of her brother. Mr and Mrs David Morgan have shipped their household goods and are moving to Burlington this week. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised for constipation malaria headache and jaundice. Hevercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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