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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1906
Page
4
Dr. McNutt dentist for sale three good second hand sor ries. F Bowman advertises Muscatine soap Eclipse Naphtha best laundry soap. 100 Sweet Mary cigars $1.50 best in America by C T Gremmel mf r. Buttermilk this afternoon Sanitary Milk Co bring your buck ets Corner Cedar and Third. Phone 389 M.
Carl Paetz six year old son of Mr and Mrs Albert Paetz sustained a severe accident on Moscow road while playing in a hay mow. He slipped and fell breaking his left leg in three places. Dr E B Fulham set the fractures and he was made as comfortable as possible. Best cheese in the city at the Cheese House 211 W Second St.
John Kobes returned to this city from Grand Rapids after visiting. Last Sunday he conducted three services in the Reformed Dutch churches of Freeman Michigan.
Major Ralph P. Howell of Iowa City named by Republicans in the eighth judicial district to oppose Judge Byington the Democratic incumbent. Howell serves as judge advocate of the Iowa National Guard. The nomination was announced in Iowa City on July 25 with emphasis on Howell’s military and legal background.
The notice highlights Barger's at 420 Mulberry as the city's coolest spot for ice cream, signaling a standout local venue for residents and visitors seeking frozen treats.
Mrs. Young of Clay City New York nearly poisoned herself but was saved by Dr King s New Life Pills from Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store. The product is priced at 26 cents and marketed as a remedy for poisoning caused by constipation.
The Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest and on the first and third Tuesdays monthly to the south southeast west and southwest. Rate one fare plus $2.00 with liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates and details contact agents or A. B. Cutts G. P. & T. A. Minneapolis Minn.
Havana filled cigars named White Swan and J. O. ic are advertised with an invitation to try them, indicating a product promotion from a Havana source.
Chronic headache not cured by pain killers is linked to slipped or twisted spinal bones and contracted muscles. Osteopathic treatment aims to adjust these defects and remove the headache by addressing the root cause. Consultation and examination free.
Rev. Nugent of Des Moines heads tomorrow's Chautauqua with The Philosophy of Civilization. Dr Edward Burton McDowell presents an illustrated Panama Canal story. Roney Boys join in afternoon and evening concerts as Seton Indians and Mrs Swift lead morning sessions on American authors and Roosevelt.
A local minister recounts a five year illness described as la grippe leading to nervous prostration, weight loss, and near collapse. After starting Grape-Nuts with cream, his appetite and strength return, he regains weight, sleeps better, and resumes duties. He endorses the product as a rebuilding food and points to the Potum Co. endorsement and the little booklet The Road to Wellville.
Fairport Ridge on July 25 reports Herman Budzene and sister Nellie visiting as Muscatine callers. Mrs. Mitchell and Mary of Colorado visit Mrs. Gatton. Feastal family at funeral of Mrs. Grete. Adam Brossart Jr and Will Hoff man spent a short visit in Muscatine. Locals went to Wyoming Hill to see the soldiers Tuesday evening.
Dr A R Hoover and wife of Muscatine will travel from Davenport to Chicago then Boston and depart on the fifth of next month for seven years in Turkey and Central Asia. They will work with the American Medical board aiding poorer classes and travel across central Turkey and parts of Central Asia. After seven years they plan a leave and may return to Asia to continue his chosen vocation.
Muscatine produced Eclipse Naphtha soap promises whiter laundry than any other soap. The slogan urges readers to give it a trial for superior cleaning results.
O E Beizhthal a brakeman on an eastbound freight survived a fall when the top of a high car hit by the east river bridge knocked him down but he landed on a lower car and reached the caboose. He was treated by Dr J L Overholt and returned home to Eldon with his wife and two children. The town gears up for the Columbus Chautauqua opening next week drawing crowds from surrounding areas and beyond.
Mannon Illinois July 25. E L Essley and family and Mr and Mrs David Noble of Chiczizo visited relatives near Mannon on Wednesday. Dr J C Furlong of Weaver West Virginia joined his wife and son who have been visiting since June. Albert Willitts and family of Ainsworth Iowa visited his parents over Sunday. Dana Godard of Perrytown and sister Myrtle Austin visited relatives near Mannon. The social Saturday evening was well attended with many from other places. Scott Stevens of Sunbeam visited friends in Mannon on Sunday.
Wilson shoe store offers a free bottle of white cleaner with every pair of white canvas oxfords purchased during the Twist er sale.
Henry Meyerholz a longtime farmer and stockman near Wapello Iowa died July 24 1906 at his old homestead after 44 years on the place. He helped organize the Wapello State Savings Bank and served as a director. Born June 19 1827 in Oldenburg Germany he emigrated to the United States in 1851 and settled in Louisa County. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from the old home with Rev J P Hebner officiating. Interment Mallory cemetery.
Miss Glen Kremer and Miss America Beane attended the chautauqua in Muscatine on Monday. Ada Himelrich visited her sister Mrs. F. B. Ochiltree in Morning Sun Sunday. Mrs. H. A. Plitt and son Gladstone are visiting with Mrs. Ditmon of Muscatine and attending chautauqua. Mrs. E. D. Shipman and son Walter Edgar spent Monday and Tuesday with them. Clara Barr visits relatives and friends in Columbus Junction. Lizzie Hurley leaves for Chicago today to visit relatives and will tour Michigan before returning home.
Miss Gertrude Sy Wassink and Clara Phillips with Ed De Powell visited the Montpelier soldiers encampment. Local residents Mrs. Lewis of Philadelphia and Miss Fannie Smith and Miss Schubert of Rock Island visit Otto Fitchner’s home. Joan Kemper returns to Fairport Ridge. Helen Olander and Lillie Alteneder visit Sunflower Ridge. George Roth of Muscatine visits Wm Nagle. Mike Missel travels to Fairport. Er McGee of Sunflower Ridge calls at Otto Fitchner’s. Ms Wassink attends Sam Jones lecture at Muscatine Chautauqua. Death mourned by Fred Crow’s sister-in-law in Muscatine. Conrad Brandt, ill, shows improvement. Emma Brandt and Lydia Kretschmer visit Muscatine on business. Culture club debates education vs money, affirming education’s value.
The notice promotes tonight's want ads as the people's bargain table with cost at one half cent per word in advance payment required.
Journal classified ad notes a satin skin cream marketed as a handy healing household remedy priced at 25 cents. It features a repeated plea that the ad is too late to classify in want ad sections.
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