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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
2
In Muscatine Daily Journal an advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a leading kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims swift mild healing effects and a sworn purity certificate with every bottle. Offers sample bottle by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
An ad urges customers to send collars and shirts for perfect work and notes that appearance often reflects quality. It emphasizes careful cleaning and pressing service for linen.
United States Senator Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma delivered a highly praised Chautauqua lecture on social duties and the lives of Lincoln and Davis. He contrasted union and Confederacy origins, praised equality and national unity, and urged labor rights, tariff reform, and direct election of senators while praising Iowa’s congressional representatives.
At a special meeting in Des Moines on April 16 1909 all outstanding stock was represented to amend the Articles of Incorporation. The principal place of business moved from Muscatine to Pocahontas Iowa. M J Patten VP and Treasurer and H M Patten Secretary were authorized to sign and acknowledge the amendment.
Mrs Wm Aunt of Newark New Jersey describes severe eczema covering her body with painful sores and hair loss. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent her condition improved rapidly and she fully recovered, praising the remedy and inviting others to write for proof.
John B. Ratto, popular with Muscatine Chautauqua patrons, drew nearly three thousand for a solo impersonation recital despite cold weather. The Italian performer shifted from humor to pathos in readings like The Man Without a Country, portraying German Irish Italian Negro woman and other characters to broad applause.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for anemia caused by overwork or confinement. It cites Mrs Ida Keller of Tomah Wisconsin, detailing long illness, weight loss, weakness, and recovery after using the pills. Sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady NY.
The seller states their purpose in offering gas ranges is to promote gas use, not profit. They claim only top lines meet their standard and will not compromise to keep customers satisfied.
Mrs. Jane Smire of Toolesboro died Monday afternoon at Hershey hospital after an operation failed to save her life. She was 1847 born in Burlington PA and aged Iowa immigrant, lifelong Congregational member, wife of John Smire, mother of eight including Newton Cooper and Jossie Powell. Funeral set for Wednesday at 10 at First M E Church Toolesboro.
Wellman July 27 arrangements are under way for a rousing Old Settlers meeting on August 26. Dc M Booth sold his 160 acre farm to Mr Anderson of Keota for 125 dollars per acre and will move closer to town. Mesdames Adams and Hamilton attended the W C T U convention in Washington. Mamie Turnipseed returned from summer school at Cedar Falls. Fred Schroeder and family visited relatives in Marengo. Mrs Bidwell to Seattle exposition and Mrs Clarence Glides has returned.
Low fare tickets from stations on this railway to Seattle Tacoma Spokane Portland Victoria Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake City and many other western points on sale daily until September 39. Tickets good to return until October 31. Stop overs and routes available. Complete information on fares routes and folders free. F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
Miss Carrie Yoder buys millinery and stays with relatives in Cedar Rapids. Morris Leighton visits from Iowa City for a Sunday. Mrs L L Godlove spends Monday night with Riverside relatives. Jennie Nesmith returns to Tipton work. Grace and Elsie Lloyd return from a visit north of town. Everette and Irvin Curl attend a Washington street carnival. About 125 attend the union W F M S meeting at Mrs C C Gardners.
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets brace nerves banish sick headache prevent despondency and invigorate the whole system. The copy emphasizes health benefits and overall vitality for readers seeking relief.
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