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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1911
Page
2
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims vegetable herb composition and a sworn purity statement with every bottle available at drug stores in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes.
A prompt sample bottle offer from Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York invites readers to request a free mail order bottle and a booklet on kidneys. The Muscatine Daily Journal is asked to be mentioned in the correspondence.
Frank V. Curry was elected chief of the Muscatine fire department by a large majority at last evening’s annual election at city hall. John J. Brown was chosen as first assistant chief and Louis Faulhaber as second assistant. Brown and Faulhaber were elected after formal ballots with Curry declaring the winner for chief.
Postmaster R S McNutt and Assistant Frank Walker finished tallying all classes of mail at Muscatine for April. The 478,470 pieces handled by clerks and carriers marked the first complete local report of its kind requested by Washington. Incoming mail numbers were also recorded.
A vintage ad promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle, effective laxative for headaches colds indigestion pains constipation and sour stomach. It urges buyers to choose the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product with the company name on the front.
Middle aged and elderly people use Foley Kidney Pills for quick and permanent relief in kidney and bladder troubles and irregularities. A. W. Morgan.
Muscatine delegates, chosen at a June 5 meeting, will push to host the Iowa State Federation of Labor convention in 1912, with Des Moines and Cedar Rapids supporting Muscatine. The assembly also resolved strong opposition to Congressman Pepper’s bill for compulsory military training in high schools.
Muscatine begins decorating for the G A R encampment with decorator Martin in charge. National colors will festoon fronts of stores and public buildings including the county building. Street decorations will start late in the week as merchants support an elaborate red white and blue display.
Public caution against dangerous depilatories notes that pasty preparations containing Sulphide of Barium cannot be absorbed by skin. It promotes De Miracle as a safe liquid hair remover that is absorbed, non poisonous, and leaves no residue. Readers urged to request a 52 page booklet with physician testimonials from De Miracle Chemical Co.
Thirty-three rural graduates receive certificates of attainment from Superintendent M. F. Cronin at the high school on June 22. Four more may join after special examinations. The listing includes Grace Goddard Bloomington Two, Gladys Shellabarger Bloomington Two, Helen Simpson Lake Two, and others from Bloomingon, Sweetland, Moscow, Wilton, and nearby townships.
Sweetland Methodist Church will observe Children’s Day next Sunday with a morning program by the Sunday School department. The lineup includes anthems, scripture readings, prayers, violin solos, many recitations and songs by boys and girls, a Lily drill, duets, and a closing benediction, with Ella TeStrake and Miss TeStrake among the featured performers.
Mrs. Albert Bennet departed for her home in West Liberty this morning after spending the past days in the city as a guest at the home of Mrs. Andrew Diercks.
A Pasadena letter dated March 9 1911 from C H Ward Drug Co and C L Parsons endorses Foley s Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient non narcotic cough remedy for children. It notes it relieves colds without nauseating effects and does not disturb digestion. Get the original Foley s Honey and Tar in the yellow package.
Secretary Sumner of the state board of health reports April mortality in Iowa fell from March. total deaths 1898 in April vs 2145 in March. Typhoid up to 17 from 11. infantile paralysis 3 vs 1. organic heart trouble 174 vs 212. pneumonia 208 vs 280. tuberculosis 144 vs 150. Other diseases also declined.
Sealed bids for building the Atalissa Independent District No. 1 school house will be received until June 27 at 8 p.m. Plans and specs available by contacting John B. Van Horn within 10 days. Bids must include a certified check of $800, and the board may reject any or all bids.
Dr. H. L. Husted the city health physician urges parents to register a newborn within ten days. The law requires birth registration at the city health physician's office.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Muscatine Iowa Independent School District until noon June 10 1911 for building an addition to the Franklin School Building Plans and specifications may be inspected at the Secretary's Office No 407 German American Building Muscatine All bids due to the secretary by the date listed The successful bidder must furnish bond The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids Building and Repair Committee by H Umlandt Chairman
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