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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
7
A plumber explains that they assess the required service before performing work. They do not charge for initial planning or head work, only for time spent and materials used. A free review of the plumbing needs is offered.
Joseph G. Van Lent spent today in Davenport handling affairs while Cc. E. Preston of Shelbyville Illinois called on business in Muscatine. Mrs. Irwin Tetrick left for Arden to visit friends, and Mrs. E Haigh journeyed to Nichols for a brief visit. Homer Black visited his aunt and attended the Muscatine Chautauqua, and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wright left for Cranston for a short visit. Mrs. W. H. Carl returned home after visiting Cranston. S. K. Howe returned from a month with relatives in Muscatine. Ben Gladstein came home from the western tour near Denver for health. Miss Anna Miller left Cone for home after visiting Mrs. W. E. Cone. Miss May Larrington brought her mother to Bellevue hospital for treatment. Foley's Urine Laxative advertisement notes its use and guarantees. Mrs. J. A. Thomlinson left New Holland for Barnes City after a Muscatine visit. Mrs. E. J. Whittaker left Lone Tree after a stay with the Kirk family. Miss M. Brennan returned to Des Moines after visiting in Muscatine.
Delayed news from Wilton Iowa lists residents and visitors heading to Muscatine for exams and chautauqua events, and to Davenport Clinton for Firemen's tournaments. Several locals depart for Muscatine to visit friends or attend lectures, with others visiting or transacting business in Davenport and Clinton.
The advertisement claims the kidneys strain impurities from blood and that Foley's Kidney Remedy makes the kidneys healthy. It asserts the product will remove waste from the blood and restore wellbeing, attributed to A. W. Morgan, Drugeist.
Will Carleton’s lecture drew a large audience with readings from The Chain of Success. The program featured Physical Culture classes, a Socialist talk by Dr. J W Crook, music by the Lyric Glee Club, and poems such as Greater America and The Mortgage on the Farm. A Crayon Recital and children’s activities followed, with praise for the chautauqua program and its moral lessons.
Letters from readers praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing irregularities nervous prostration backache and other female ailments. The notice frames the product as a thirty year standard remedy and invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Mass.
The performer visiting Muscatine this season expresses gratitude to Platform Manager Daggy for arranging stage settings. The setup provides a pleasing appearance and facilitates the entertainer’s performance.
After the paper hits the streets, people gather around the Journal tent and voice their opinions, expressing disappointment and accusing the boy of missing them.
Carleton, aged sixty three, urges embracing full lung capacity to extract air light and water and argues doctors would then be forced to sell Texas land to earn a living.
Tonight and the next three days promise continued entertainment and educational value as the event already raises sufficient funds to compensate the talent, marking a successful run. The gathering garners praise for its financial health and wide appeal.
Mrs M L Daggy may accompany her husband next year and take charge of kindergarten work. Possessed of a thorough knowledge of this department, which is now so popular at chautauquas, she will undoubtedly be most successful.
J W Crook draws spirited crowd during morning sessions as attendees challenge speakers. One man leaps up before others have seated, prompting a flurry of questions and quick exchanges.
Officials urge patrons to arrive early as the band performs and more attendees stream in ahead of the evening program. The ensemble will remain on site until the program begins.
Carleton finished the phrase Betsy and TIT are out at two o clock, waking a friend to read it aloud after dawn while he was twenty two years old.
Crook of Amherst Massachusetts and Dagev of Seattle Washington dispute the issue of battleships. The pair presents opposing views on naval power and strategy with no consensus emerging.
Delegations from Wilton West Liberty Columbus Junction and Town City plan to hear Minnesota's democratic governor who does things tonight amid a regional visit.
One hundred dollar reward for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo. Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists testify to Cheney's honor and ability. Hall's Cure taken internally, works on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Committees appointed by Trinity Church Club for an August 6 evening excursion. Ice cream and cake will be served by the Daughters of the King. Reception committee aboard the boat includes Dr. C. H. Sterneman and twelve others such as J. Carskaddan R. J. Lillibridge J. H. Pitchforth Henry H. Fack J. R. Reuling C. P. Malone R. K Smith Dr. G. D. Lezotte A. C. Ruckdeschel Amos Weidjing and Tom P. Wilson.
The town of Lone Tree paused as every business closed for John W. Jayne's funeral held yesterday afternoon at 1:30. Rev. A J Kempton of Muscatine's First Baptist Church conducted a fitting service. Interment followed at Lone Tree cemetery with pallbearers James Green William Sheppard Cal Wolfford John Poland John A Rowan and William Satherswaite.
Prof. Bangs and wife visited Nichols before moving to a new home. Mrs. H F Babbitt spent time with daughter Mrs Ed Stanton and family. Al Raimeson of Ohio and Fay Gay of Iowa City visited Mrs Alex McCullough and family and planned trips to Columbus Junction and Colorado. The Babbitt home hosted L D Miller and family. Harry Carney threshing locally. John Orr and wife hosted guests and Marian Chapman with Miss Grace helped cook for threshers.
Mr. and Mrs. George Bitterman and Mrs. Stamm visited Lincoln relatives from Davenport. Miss Minnie Haur, Miss Emma Burr and others spent time with friends in Lone Tree. Families from Muscatine and Iowa City visited kin here and nearby. Threshing began Friday and many attended Mrs. Herring’s funeral in Lone Tree.
Mt. Clemens is described as the mineral bath city accessible without changing cars via the Grand Trunk Railway. Free time tables and a descriptive pamphlet are available by writing Geo. W. Vaux A. G. P. T. A. 135 Adams St Chicago.
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