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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1910
Page
2
Clinton reader Lena Gresham credits Cardui with relief after three years of female inflammation. Seven bottles reportedly outperformed four physicians, with the tonic urged for women’s pains and general weakness. Readers may request a 64 page home treatment book from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
The Muscatine County Sunday School Association outlines its forty first annual meeting in Wilton on Friday July 8 with Rev. F F Fitch of Des Moines among speakers. The program features talks on temperance methods, Sunday school problems, and training workers, plus installments by local clergy and a Wilkinson quartet. Officers include President F M Ziegler and Miss Emma Manlove as secretary treasurer.
Samuel Faler aged seventy two died from injuries after a runaway accident in Creston two weeks ago. He was a well known local figure with a wide reputation across the country. A summer cold can develop into bronchitis or pneumonia if neglected warns readers. Take Foley's Honey and Tar to loosen cough and heal air passages.
The school board reported this summer’s repairs will be minor, about half as extensive as last year, with little painting. A possible change in high school recitation room locations was discussed after Miss Alice Hunter protested basement quarters lack light and ventilation. The commercial department may move to the building’s top floor.
William Koester died from injuries after an auto crash between Gladbrook and Tripoli while George Schoel led four land buyers from New Hampton. Ash Mason is badly injured and may die. The four other travelers from Gladbrook escaped with minor injuries as the rear wheel broke while the car was going fast.
The county auditor warns that a commissioner reports favoring vacation of a public highway starting east of the northwest quarter of section 24 in township 76 range 4 west and linking to the center line, with a 50 foot wide road parallel to the railroad right of way. Objections or damage claims must be filed by noon July 20, 1910, or the road will be vacated and relocated.
Mrs Emil Kranz chosen Pocahontas head for the year and Mrs Isabelle Norton named delegate to the Grand Council meeting at Ottumwa in October. New officers include Winona Helen Purcell Powhattan Fred Reay Prophetess Nellie Sowers and trustee pianist Mrs Elsa Lorenzen for eighteen months.
Rev F L Mahle of Peoria Illinois arrived to attend the quarterly conference of the German Methodist church. He delivered an address on Father forgive us as We forgive those who trespass against us from the Lord's Prayer. The meeting proceeded with routine church business.
An advertisement claims when digestion fails the bowels derange and the liver and kidneys congest, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets restore health. Easy to take and effective, they are sold by all dealers.
The county farm undergoes extensive repairs planned by the county board of supervisors. New roofs and foundations are being installed on multiple buildings. An addition is added to the stables and the main building receives alterations to improve appearance and function.
The Jackson school board elected Hi C Roland as principal to replace the late Mrs Anna C Kennedy. Roland, currently principal of Le Claire school, has held multiple prior posts including county superintendent of Davis County and work at Southern Iowa Normal and Drake. Other vacancies were placed with the teachers and text book committee for action.
Board reads annual truancy data from Truant Officer Charles H. Kern noting 565 cases investigated in the past year. May report lists 92 cases. year totals include certificates, doctor clearances, age 14 quitters, expulsions, and administrative referrals.
Mrs P K Willard and Maya left for a new home near Crook last Wednesday evening. Col E I Dunham traveled from Missouri visiting friends in Wapello and nearby towns. Mrs Walter Warren and daughter from Chicago stayed at C B Childs home. P A Bretton visits Danville and Corydon this week. Ladies Aid of fifteen attended an ice cream social at Toolesboro. George Reddick welcomed a daughter born May 30. F E Sosa from Davenport visited his parents. Mrs Mark Ray and baby visited Herman Illinois last week.
Do you wonder that women who use Fels Naptha Soap in Winter or Summer are able to do their washing in one half the time with one fourth the work required by the old way. When you try it yourself, follow directions printed on the red and green wrapper.
A concert by local talent is planned for June 13 at the First Presbyterian church to raise funds for Hershey Hospital. Mrs. F H Little directs the program under Hershey Hospital Guild supervision. City residents show strong interest in the hospital’s work and are urged to attend. Hospital Sunday observances by three churches were not a success with small collections reported.
Mr B F Kelley of Springfield Illinois suffered kidney and bladder trouble with dull headaches and painful urination. After using Foley Kidney Pills for a few weeks, headaches ceased, bladder function normalized, and distress faded, according to testimony relayed by A W Morgan, a local druggist.
The report lists contributions from several churches including Colonel Hare Circle with 5.00, First Presbyterian 30.99, Congregational 0.85, and First Methodist 5.96. Other churches will take up collections tomorrow or later.
The White Collar Line announces a tri weekly service with Davenport and Rock Island departures on Wednesday Friday and Sunday at 6 30 a m arriving at 10 30 a m For Burlington departures Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 30 p m arriving 9 15 next morning Information available from Muscatine Ia agent Boat Landing Phone 49 W A Blair Manager Davenport Iowa
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