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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
6
A testimonial style health notice praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for indigestion and related stomach and bowel issues. George C Rankin endorses it as helpful for digestion and general health. The ad claims gentle action, broad use from children to the elderly, and a 50 cent to $1 price with guaranteed results.
The city council set for June 18 faces a contest for city attorney between incumbent M. W. Stapleton and rival L. J. Horan, with H. G. Thompson also rumored as a candidate. Both sides court supporters on the council while two Republicans hold swing votes. If no clear majority emerges Mayor Schmidt would cast the deciding vote in a potential long showdown.
A large crowd attended the Oriental reception at the First M. E. Church parlors last evening. The room was decorated with oriental goods, flags, and Japanese lanterns. More than 50 people dressed in costumes representing nations from Korea to the Philippine Islands. Missionary booths explained work. Japanese tea room served tea. Music by Mrs McColm and others accompanied the event, praised as highly successful.
An ad explains Van Camp's beans are made by two boilings then baking with tomato sauce and pork. They claim 245 degree live steam oven for 90 minutes yields mealy, digestible beans free of preservatives, with nutty flavor, superior to dry baked beans.
Mr and Mrs George Pitchforth longtime Journal circulation manager and wife Miss Florence Gould with children Harold Ralph Ellsworth Grace Sanford and Mrs C F Schmalz depart last evening for Tacoma Washington to visit relatives and friends They were escorted to Columbus Junction by Mr Schmalz Pitchforth plans to return about July 10 with the rest of the party undertaking an extended visit
Charles Calhoun Jr of Capron New York, once bedridden with inflammatory rheumatism and nervous trouble, reports relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He was cured after three boxes, began walking, and has remained well since 1895. The pamphlet Diseases of the Blood explains the treatment and pills are sold nationwide.
West Liberty on June 9 reports numerous local residents and guests taking trains to Muscatine Grinnell Iowa City and Burlington. People mentioned include Leta Atkins Isabelle Green Sarah James Margaret Anderson Mildred Luse Irma Evans Ary Hill Nina Reeves Mary Ball Mabel Anderson Mary Anderson Alma Nichols Clara Rockafellow Maude Rockafellow Elizabeth Longbotham Stella Silver Miss Col entries note visits to relatives and long weekend trips with several families hosting or meeting travelers.
Advertisement urges choosing Van Camp s baked beans as superior value and nutrition over cheaper brands. Claims 47 years to perfect the product, promotes nutty flavor, convenience with canned supply, and pairing with ham. Includes a local notices section listing residents and upcoming events in West Liberty and surrounding areas.
ZEMO is advertised as a scientific external treatment that stops itching and destroys germs causing skin diseases. The pitch claims rapid relief and permanent cure and lists E W Rose Med Co of St Louis as origin with A W Morgan at 107 West Second Street as a seller.
An advertisement proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills cure headaches stomach liver and bowel trouble from chronic constipation. The claim targets relief across multiple systems and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller for 25 cents.
Mrs Nettie Hendrickson of Prairie Grove near West Liberty Iowa died Monday afternoon from heart trouble. She had just finished Monday’s washing when she complained of a headache and died within minutes. Born March 22 1858 near Iowa City she moved to a farm in 1869 and lived in the area since. She married Abner Hendrickson about 1881 and is survived by a daughter Mae Brown. her husband died in 1898. Funeral plans not announced.
The Rock Rapids Reporter characterizes Cummins's defeat as a sad spectacle, reflecting disappointment in the outcome and its broader implications for the race or event.
Local seller touts a fresh line of rocking chairs in Muscatine showing models with fine finish and a wide price range from $2.25 to $4.50. The copy promotes quality and value to attract buyers.
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