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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
2
Sore tired feet can be eased quickly by TIZ claims to draw out poisonous exudations and reduce swollen feet to normal size. Thousands report wearing shoes a full size smaller with comfort. Sold at druggists for 25 cents or directly from Dodge & Co. Chicago. Morgan's Pharmacy endorses it.
Dr. Ira Woods Howorth spoke on Ideals to a good sized audience, arguing that ideals shape life for individuals and nations. He urged lifelong displacement of lesser aims toward noble work, praising industrial education and the three ways of earning a living, ending with a parable about keeping focus on a higher aim.
A vintage advertisement promises to clear pimples and liver spots in ten days using Binter Complexity Tablets. It claims the product purifies blood to remove the cause, offers a money back guarantee, a sale through A W Morgan, and a free trial box from Binter Laboratories in Chicago.
The Woodmen Hall Court of Honor lodge held a large open meeting with a standout performance of The Spinster's Convention. Mrs. F A Timm starred as the lodge president, with many members taking roles such as Josephine Green and Calamity Jane Higgins. Cast list includes Mrs H Miller Mrs O Kruger Mrs C Schmeltzer Mrs Lindler Mrs JL Mootz and others. Professor Makeover played by Thomas Kennedy.
Guy Baker, a Lone Tree liveryman, awaits arraignment after a court set bond of 20000 dollars. He claims self defense in the fatal injury to Oliver P. Driver, saying Driver threatened him with a knife before Baker struck with a board in a barn dispute over money and a laprobe. An autopsy may follow and an inquest could be ordered.
The advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a premium hair tonic that stops dandruff and itching, strengthens hair, and imparts luster within weeks. It claims universal appeal among women with Auburn hair and promises money back if not satisfied, with price fifty cents and mail order options from Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo NY.
The advertisement claims Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets brace nerves banish sick headache prevent despondency and invigorate the whole system now available at all dealers.
With warm weather cottagers occupy Geneva Island cottages for the first time after a dry spring. The river's low stage leaves ground unusually dry and motor boating becomes popular as many pleasure crafts fill the river each afternoon and evening.
Foreign and domestic letters for named individuals including Myrthia Jackson Sarah McDonald Bel Philips and Salvatore Cullotta are declared ADVERTISED. Recipients or agents should respond promptly per notice from R. S. McNutt P. M.
An unnamed famous expert states fat is unused energy and promotes a home remedy using Marmola caseara aromatic fluid extract and peppermint water. The recipe claims safe gradual weight loss with no diet or exercise, available at drug stores in sealed Marmola packaging.
Simon Engman a farmer five miles northeast of town fell twenty five feet from a barn rafter while adjusting screens. He suffered a broken arm two fractured ribs facial lacerations and a badly bruised shoulder. He received medical care and may be unable to work for about a month.
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Muscatine Iowa post office for the week ending June 14 1910 includes a mens list with names such as W A Baldwin Dick Blakeslee Fred Casper W H Coler T M Cooner Edward Franklin William Goodwin Jacob Howell and others and a ladies list beginning with Miss Julia Dal.
Mrs. C. H. Barnes of LaHarpe brings the body of her daughter Mrs. June Watson from Boulder Colorado. She arrives with her bereaved husband and young son who will stay for the funeral. Miss Clara Marolf of East Liberty resumes teaching in Cedar Falls after visiting her parents.
A long list of West Liberty and area residents traveled to destinations including Iowa City Muscatine Davenport Moline and Chicago. People visited relatives attended graduations and school events and accompanied others on multiple trips with family and friends.
Notice states Pine Tree Lumber Company renewed its corporate existence for twenty years from June 24, 1910 at a regular annual stockholders meeting held May 4 1910 in Muscatine Iowa. All stock voted affirmatively except a fractional share not represented. Authorized capital stock remains five hundred thousand dollars all paid up. Dated June 9 1910. Peter Musser president Drew Musser secretary.
Notice states the corporate term of the First Trust & Savings Bank of Muscatine Iowa has been renewed for thirty years from February 4 1910 and amended articles declare the bank a savings bank located in Muscatine Iowa with eighty thousand dollars capital fully paid a board of eight directors and officers president vice president and cashier and stockholders private property exempt from corporate debts J Carskaddan president R K Smith cashier
An ophthalmic practitioner offers strengthening of weak eyes improving vision and correcting refractive errors. Services include treatment for persistent headaches caused by eye strain and straightening cross eyes with artificial eyes available. Visit 209 East Third Street before buying spectacles.
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