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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
2
An advertisement touts Peruna as a cure for catarrh of the bladder stomach and kidneys. Testimonials from N Y and Omaha claim lasting relief and restored health with improved sleep digestion and vigor after Peruna use.
Pine Creek notes include Fred Lowry of Montpelier buying cattle in town. Weather delays Children’s Day at New Era. Nellie Nagle and Lyle visit Muscatine. Rose Sissel returns from West Liberty teaching stint. Mrs Lieh Jr and Nel lis shop in Muscatine. O Dealegg returns to Wilton from New Era. Ira Reeves ill. Crow closes school in district No. 1. A robust man values work. L C Rodgers of Branchton Pa. laments injury and inability to work, praises Foley’s Kidney Cure. — A. W. Morgan, 107 W Second St.
Government officials opened bids in Rock Island and awarded two contracts for river shore work. Captain Kirchner of the Percy Swain will repair from Davenport to Burlington for 40 000 dollars and Captain Fetter of the Gordie Eastman will cover Burlington to Quincy for 44 000 dollars. The projects aim to create a permanent six foot channel with rock and brushwork.
County Superintendent Witter left for Biloxi Mississippi this afternoon due to the illness of his son Louis A. Witter He was reported critically ill with typhoid fever. Professor R W Leverich will oversee the institute in his absence.
Grand Trunk Railway System operates the world’s longest double track from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls. The Grand Trunk Lehich Valley line extends from Chicago to New York via Niagara Falls. Descriptive literature and time‑tables available free on request from Geo W Vayox A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago NL.
Board discussed admitting parochial school graduates to cadet teacher class and deferred a manual training department. Resignations from Principal Spicer and Miss Small were accepted. Robert Corlette moved to Jefferson building. Numerous summer improvements approved across multiple schools including plumbing, wiring, boilers, doors, roofs, and grounds.
Rev J N Elliott D D pastor of the First Presbyterian church has been asked to give the address at the commencement exercises of four schools near Wrayville Illinois on Friday June 21. Graduates and teachers have organized an elaborate program for the occasion.
An advertisement claims Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills cure childhood nervous troubles tied to exhaustion. A Buffalo case from Mrs Mary Ballett describes a daughter once 21 years old now improved, sleeping better, steadier, with stronger eyesight and overall vigor after using the medicine. Available through A W Morgan in Buffalo.
Final arrangements set for the Y M C A junior camp at Kinkora Beach next week. Thirty Monmouth department members along with Clinton delegates will form the largest camp in state history with Glen Davis and Howard Hackett in attendance. Schedule includes early wake up drills, Bible study, camp work, swimming, and camp fires with strict discipline and supervision throughout.
J B Ruffner a prominent local hotel operator reports improved health after Dr Shaffer treated a nasal polyp and administered further care. He credits the treatment with restoring sleep and overall well being after years of nasal breathing and dryness problems.
West Chester residents Asa Johnson and others visited. Delegates traveled to Dubuque for an encampment. Cattle shipments, family entertainments, and visits occurred. A holiness meeting began near M Porter's grain elevator and local painting projects moved forward.
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