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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1907
Page
7
A wall collapse under the Roach and Musser Sash and Door factory boiler room forced a shutdown. Crews rebuilt the basement and resumed full operation as water damage weakened the foundation. Nearby workers returning from river shelling report prosperity and ongoing labor.
ZEMO a scientific external remedy stops itching instantly and destroys germs causing skin diseases. Eczema yields quickly and is permanently cured by this medicine advertised by E W Rose Med Co St Louis Missouri. For sale by A W Morgan 107 West Second Street.
A collection of brief items noting visits and departures among local residents. Names include Dr. A. B. Clapp Frank Millage J W Potter Gladis Thompson and many others traveling to Davenport Fairfield Dubuque Chicago Knoxville Chadron Wilton and Grinnell with destinations for visits business and family.
A period piece asserts hair color signals traits and claims baldness stems from a germ. It cites Prof Sabouraud in Paris testing dandruff germs on a rabbit, then promotes Newbro's Herpicide to destroy the cause and cure the scalp. Sample offered for 10 cents and products sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Neighbors report a man seen wandering around the Eighth and Broadway area. Police were called last night but could not obtain a sighting of the individual, who locals suspect to be a tramp lodging in a vacant house nearby.
An article touts a drugless weight loss method called Rengo claiming a pound a day loss without harm. It warns against starvation and drugs, describes Rengo as a pleasant chewable remedy from natural extracts, and cites Detroit and Muscatine as sales points with mail order offers.
A charming dog, found stray with no owner tag, charmed city police and officials at the station. The well behaved animal stayed to greet officers, seeks a tag, but gains a permanent home if owners do not reclaim him.
Des Moines July 30 1907 average temperature for the week was slightly below normal showery days Tuesday through Friday with rainfall less than in the prior two weeks heav iest showers in the north central district the week ended with fair weather crops favorable overall corn near tasseling on well drained lands harvest work resumed hay damage reported some grain losses rust seen in oats and spring wheat may affect quality output likely to exceed current expectations
Dave Hoffman an old soldier and pioneer resident walked toward the Missouri river near Sioux City early this morning and his coat and hat were found on the river bank. Friends believe he carried out his threat to drown himself.
River forecast notes slowly falling stages over the next 48 hours from below Dubuque to Muscatine. Stations show varied readings with Des Moines Rapids at 5.4 feet and Muscatine at 9.4 feet. Local forecaster J. M. Sherier provides the update.
Muscatine residents plan to attend the Columbus Junction chautauqua from the 7th to the 15th of next month. A robust lineup includes Ren. B. Lindsey on The Misfortunes of Mickey, Sen. Jonathan P. Dolliver on public virtue, and speakers Taylor and Dubotte. The Innes band and Opie Reed readings enhance the program as Columbus Junction expects a large crowd and notable attendance from Muscatine.
Advert indicates ZEMO and ZEMOTONE as powerful germicides that destroy germs causing skin diseases and claim they always cure. Marketed by E.W.Rom Med. Co. of St. Louis with distribution through all druggists.
Mason City area lodges announce regular meetings with officers listed for Mason Lodge No 2 Washington Chapter No 4 Webb Council Royal and Select Masters De Molay Commandery Electa Chapter No 32 and others scheduling sessions on various Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays each month. Officers named include A W Scott S L Johnson W F McCoy G D Lezotte W H Graff Mrs Fannie Relmcke and Mrs August Othmer.
The Iowa Legion of Honor organized March 19, 1879 and reorganized May 22, 1901. Argus Lodge No. 17 meets the second and fourth Wednesday evenings in Maccabee Hall on Iowa avenue. Visiting members welcome. 8. V. Chenoweth, president. Mrs. A. C. Hopkinson, recording secretary.
Wyoming Lodge No. 76 Knights of Pythias meets every Friday at 7 30 in the KP building on Iowa avenue. Visiting brethren are cordially invited to attend. E. L. Kember C and LL Bibimeler K of R and S.
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