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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
2
The Anamosa Penitentiary quarried stone offers free crushed rock to Iowa cities for paving with only freight costs to be paid. The state board of control believes road improvements could be materially aided, as prison quarries appear large enough to supply many municipalities.
Elkader June 9. The largest hog in Iowa of its breed belongs to L Hunsberger. The Poland China boar weighs 1100 pounds live and is described as a remarkable specimen. Hunsberger is a leading breeder in eastern Iowa and has shown the animal with great interest.
A farmer seeks to grow Poland China hog size, citing a boat owned by Peter Mouw of Orange City who bred the hog. Mouw previously owned the largest Poland China hog at the St. Louis fair and is said to own the largest Poland China hog alive.
An advertising blurb hails Dr King’s New Discovery as a great king of cures for coughs and colds. It promotes the remedy as quick, safe and sure with prices 50 cents and one dollar and lists Havercamp's Description Drug Store as the supplier.
Leonard Neyens living on a farm two miles west of the city was knocked unconscious for seven hours after a vicious kick from a horse just unhitched. One hoof struck his face and another lacerated his thigh. two doctors treated him and his condition improved with no serious developments expected.
J G Mitchell former Y M C A religious work secretary chosen by the Muscatine board to replace Hugh Jameson. O E Johnson re elected physical director. Board approves 300 for gym improvements and extends pool use to women with W C A access two mornings weekly and a swimming instructor.
The Wapello region reports social visits and travel notes. George Graham visits his parents in Wapello as the Louisa County Board of Supervisors holds its regular monthly meeting. Various residents travel to Columbus Junction, Burlington, Iowa City and Minnesota lakes for visits and recreation.
Iowa weather and crop service notes corn area up five percent above the prior average and two percent ahead of last year. Wheat is six percent poorer, oats down twelve percent, while hay and potatoes show small declines overall.
Conesville residents travel from Fairfield Arden Columbus Junction and Muscatine for teaching, visiting relatives, and attending graduation events. Anna Gay Grace Stickney and Anita Jean finish teaching terms while families visit, spend weekends, and celebrate graduations with kin in Cedar Falls and Muscatine.
An advertisement promotes Parisian Sage from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store claiming it cures dan druffs stops hair loss in two weeks and grows new hair. The copy touts a non greasy formula and urges purchase of 50 cent bottles locally or by direct order from Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo N Y.
Mrs. Kate Ellman reports Banner Lodge, Degree of Honor, plans to move to new quarters in the old Company C armory after July 1. Officers for the coming year were elected and scheduled for installation on July 13 with Mollie Wiles as Past Chief of Honor and Wayie Niebling as Chief of Honor among others.
The baptism by immersion at Nichols on Sunday was followed by visits to mail carrier Hummel and family. Dr. Smith of Red Oak Iowa visited Jake Estle's home north of town. Hazel Wilson from near Letts stayed with Mrs. F. G. McCullough. Mattie King travels to Jerome Indiana for a week. The Minchers Alvaro and Elsie Owens spent Sunday with relatives in Morning Sun.
Many charges against patent medicines lack foundation and are unfair. The piece cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy used in thousands of homes, saving families money and serving their needs when physicians are unaffordable.
Police in plain clothes conducted a midnight raid on Will McCloskey's cabin at Linn street foot of riverfront finding a blind pig in operation with six patrons present. McCloskey confessed at jail while others were released after giving names to court witnesses. Officers hid near the door and rushed in as patrons exited, securing beer and whisky from the room.
Miss Ethel Foster and sister Della visited West Liberty relatives and Cedar Rapids friends before returning to Columbus Junction. Mrs. Sarver and son Alli son plan to visit. Alma Lewis visited Ainsworth relatives. Mrs. E Summerville returned from Moline with nephew Herbert Owens. Ab McBride returned from Town City to visit his mother. Mr. and Mrs. James Onstendorp of Nichols visited Tuesday.
West Bend trader J N Phillips bought Shorthorn cattle from Johnston Brothers. Attorney F M Mossberry bought the Dr D W Overholt home, taking possession December 1. Mrs R W Owens and daughter Gertrude visited Kansas City and Cone. Elizabeth Jones returned from Williamsburg. Wickwire visits Little Rock and Cedar Rapids for Coe college commencement. Lee Mishler and S A Files group traveled to Muscatine and North Liberty. A Wescott and Cedar Rapids trip on business. S O Potter visited Cone. Mrs M R McKean hosted. John Allruth on business to South Dakota. William Knott to plant four thousand cabbage plants. Hinton family from south of town visited Letts. Mrs A N Kelley and son Norval to Wapello. Rebekah Lodge convention there. W F Org returns from Cone. New button factory framework raised. completion target July 1.
A copied testimonial promotes Root Juice as a universal cure with claims of relief for stomach and kidney issues. The letter from L. F. Pratt of South Bend Indiana extols the product and a local Morgan's drug store sells it at one dollar per bottle or two for two dollars and a half.
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