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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
8
A stream of brief items notes residents leaving for West Liberty and Columbus Junction, visits in Muscatine, Davenport and Wilton, and local moves. Several individuals depart for business, nursing or family visits while local services advertise A B C Family Tea and eye care.
Inclement conditions force the cancellation of Franklin and Garfield school picnics planned for today. Franklin upper grades finish work and enjoy a vacation day while primary grades dismissed early. Garfield will hold all classes tomorrow.
Mulford Congregational church schedules a Children Day program by the Sunday school class. The event features a numbers choir and chapel quartet with multiple songs recitations and blessings for the children.
N. Graham left the city this morning for his Bayfield home following a visit with friends in town.
An 19th century style remedy touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children as relief for feverishness headaches stomach teething disorders and bowel regulation while claiming to destroy worms and cure colds in 24 hours. It emphasizes pleasant taste harmlessness and over 10 000 testimonials and urges purchase from all druggists at 25 cents and to avoid substitutes.
The ad promotes Kodol as a remedy for weak stomachs claiming it digests all kinds of food and relieves indigestion symptoms. It guarantees a dollar bottle with money back if not beneficial and notes the product is made by E. C. DeWitt & Co. in Chicago.
A compilation of visits, moves, and minor events across Columbus Junction Iowa and nearby areas. Mrs R H Stapp heads home to Indianapolis with plans to meet in Chicago and travel to Michigan City. J B McElwain buys 80 acres near Mesa Arizona for 9500 dollars and relocates with family in September.
Washington reports warn of looming Mexican instability as President Diaz nears retirement. General Bernardo Reyes gains army support for vice presidency, prompting mass banishment of officers to remote postings. Diaz backs Ramon Corral for vice presidency while Reyes positions for the presidency, raising fears of disorder and revolutionary potential.
An 8100 reward notice markets Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive cure for catarrh. It alleges constitutional treatment is required, claims effectiveness by cleansing blood and mucous surfaces, and offers $100 for any uncured case. Endorsed testimonials urged, with sales through Druggists at 75 cents.
The article discusses Mexico's power struggle after Diaz with Reyes as an influential but constrained figure in Nuevo Leon. It warns civil strife and possible revolution are likely without decisive action, noting deep American investment and the risk of U.S. intervention if Mexico destabilizes.
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