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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1907
Page
5
A Muscatine practitioner declares daily office presence for four years and offers electricity based treatment for rheumatism sciatica stomach liver kidneys and chronic diseases. He cites X ray equipment vibratory massage injections and eye tests and asserts honesty and reliability over traveling doctors.
Frank Holliday finds a large valued pink lustre pearl weighing 45 grains in Rock River while shelling. Jewelers estimate its value around four hundred dollars. The piece was later examined in Rock Island.
Thomas Nettlebrook long time South Muscatine resident was seriously injured in Cincinnati Ohio when a street car struck his leg after he slipped while boarding. He had his right foot amputated above the ankle and was taken to St Anthony hospital. He may be moved back to Muscatine when feasible.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills claiming to cure headache biliousness constipation and related ailments. The copy asks readers to try the remedy for 25 cents and notes Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
The Grand Trunk Railway System offers double track service and special low round trip fares to many resorts. For a tailored guide showing routes and fares, send your spending limit to Geo. W. Vaux A. G. P. T. A. at 135 Adams St Chicago.
Local churches outline Sunday observances with First Congregational noting 10:30 a m preacher Arthur Ryan at the Y M C A, 12:04 Bible school, 6:45 Christian Endeavor, 7:45 union service at the Methodist church led by Rev Mendenhall, and midweek prayer Thursday at 7:45 led by J H St John.
Dr. W P Stoddard of the Methodist church preaches the fifth Home Life sermon at 10 45 Sunday morning on The Home as It Should Be. An evening union service at the M E church features Rev Mendenhall of Grace Lutheran at 7 45. Classes at 9 and 9 45. Epworth League 6 45 led by Miss May Stoddard.
Sabbath morning July 28 I M Woolverton will preach at 10 30 o clock Union evening service at First M E church Mr Mendenhall supplies Grace Lutheran pulpit for the summer Presbyterian Sunday school at 2 p m Dr J T Martin superintendent Y P S C B E meets at 9 30 each Sabbath July August Strangers welcome to all services J N Elliott minister
Musserville M. E. Church schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. Epworth league at 6:30 p.m. preaching at 7:30 p.m. Sermon by the pastor to parents and children. Text from Exodus. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor P. M. Conant extends invitation to nonmembers.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at the corner of Walnut and Sixth invites all to 11 a.m. services on Sunday with the subject Love. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday testimonials and experiences meetings. Reading room at 116 Iowa Avenue open 2 to 5 p.m. All are invited.
The Sunday school will meet at 9:00 a.m. and the Christian Endeavor at 7:30 p.m. Attendance has increased since the time change. Visitors are welcome.
The timetable lists morning start at 9 50 a m with a prayer and sermon at 10 45 a m. Evening services are set for 7 30 p m marking the end of the day activities.
Grace English Lutheran Church lists Rev. George N. Mendenhall. Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship and sermon at 10 45 Luther League meeting at 7 00. No evening services.
Sunday school at 2 30 and preaching service at 3 39 announced for Fairport Church with afternoon worship following.
A letter from Mrs. M. Summers of South Bend Ind offers a free home treatment for rheumatism and related ailments. She claims the remedy removes uric acid from blood, loosens stiff joints, purifies the blood, and brightens the eyes, with testimonials from sufferers.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kaiser with children Edward and Florence and their chauffeur R Pendleton left this morning for a 1200 mile auto trip to St Paul. They will travel via Cedar Rapids follow Illinois Central tracks to St Paul visiting there and Eau Claire for several days then return via Chicago. The journey will take about two weeks.
Sunday school at 9 30 am and service at 4 30 pm. A union service of German churches will be held at 7 30 pm at the German Evangelical church. All are invited. J Jans pastor.
Services at Park Avenue Methodist Church July 28 include Sunday school at 2 39 and preaching at 3 30 by Dr Stoddard. This replaces the August 4 service when the minister is away. Everyone cordially invited. Bes sie Hoopes superintendent.
The Salvation Army announces Sunday worship at 11 a m and 7 p m with Sunday school at 3 p m. Weekly meetings run Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings in the hall led by Ens. Jensen and Lieut. Linden.
During the pastor's absence no preaching service will be held. Sunday school will meet at 10 30 instead of the usual time.
Trinity Church observes holy communion at 7 30 a m with other devotional acts noted in the service summary.
The event wrapped up with a grand late night celebration resembling a traditional street fair. After midnight the merry go round ran and youths paraded with various musical instruments, keeping campers awake and everyone enjoying a lively conclusion.
The Hebrew synagogue has been greatly beautified by a new coat of paint and interior renovations. A new brick foundation has been laid under the building, yielding a notable improvement in stability and appearance.
The city police are asked to watch for a large Stevens-Duryea touring car stolen by chauffeur Allison Fullerton at Farmington Connecticut several weeks ago.
An automobile with four cylinders and a colored canvas top was described. Fuller ton was last seen headed west, prompting a lookout for the vehicle and person.
City Recorder Gus Weis received a letter from G C Bailey of Belvidere Illinois asking for a suitable location for a moving picture show. Weis replied with a brief history of past moving picture attempts in the city.
The Rev Horace F Martin pastor of Grace English Lutheran church is in Seattle Washington visiting his parents and plans to return home on August 18th.
The Diamond Jo line steamer Quin cy passed up the river this morning bringing Quincy's arrival news to the riverfront.
About nine oclock the ship departs with a fair freight and an excellent passenger list. She will return the morning of July 31 at 11 30 for her trip to St Louis.
The drainage commission members George Lindle William Lieber knecht and John Kuebler filed their damage assessment recommendations to the judge via the county clerk. The sealed report has not been opened for public release.
An old health claim states many deaths attributed to heart trouble were caused by acute indigestion. The remedy suggested is Electric Bitters, advertised as easily curable. Trial price listed as 50 cents.
The note touts a new Jackson automobile as a winner and directs readers to Jackson Electric Supply Co for more information.
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