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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
2
A Philadelphia Public Ledger item recounts a Lowland Scotland classroom joke. A teacher asks a boy how his mother would pay four pounds of tea at one shilling six pence per pound. The boy answers that they can only afford one shilling two pence and would ask the seller to note the amount. The exchange ends with the boy implying his mother would not meet the cost.
Tourists in Italy marvel at uses for lava from Vesuvius. Naples and surroundings show lava in streets staircases statues and even jewelry. Guides profit by selling cooled fragments to visitors while the lava’s vast sheets evoke a shoreless sea of dull black that shimmers purple.
Berlin dispatch says the German foreign office denied Washington’s report that Baron Speck von Sternburg, ambassador to the United States, would resign due to ill health and that there is no plan to recall him this autumn.
The administration vetoed sending an entire battleship squadron to the Pacific coast as a precaution over Japanese trouble. No additions will be made to Pacific naval forces.
Athens reports more than 100 persons drowned after the Lithos river overflow inundated Trikkala in Thessaly yesterday. Rescue work proceeds as authorities assess the disaster and aid displaced residents.
Advertising copy for Stoppeca claims dangerous coughs colds and sore throats are quickly cured by Dr King’s New Discovery sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents or one dollar with a guarantee.
Martha A. Shiflet a Wilton resident from Cedar County passes away at her home at 6 pm after a brief illness of stomach troubles and complications. She was born December 20 1843 near Lafayette Indiana and moved to Iowa in 1852. Her survivors include her son A C Shiflet a Creston area businessman and other relatives. Funeral at M E church in Wilton with Rev G W Pool officiating. Interment Oakdale cemetery.
Joseph Fessler of 107 East Sixth Street suffered a fractured collar bone when a pony frightened during a barn exit caused a runaway last evening. Gabe Bowman and Fessler were driving. Fessler was thrown, Bowman escaped injury, and medical aid took him home.
The German E church in Pine Mills held a well attended children’s day program with flowers, songs, prayers, recitations, duets, and instrumental music. Participants included John Kemper, Celia Anderson, Edith Kemper, Freda Kemper, Cora Kemper, Myrtle Pantel, Leigh Pantel, Andrew Anderson, Mrs Lenudtka, and Mr R Bennett. A collection was taken by Leigh Pantel and Andrew Anderson.
A note explains that the remedy labeled Bromo Quinine is a laxative named product. The original Cold Tablet appears in a white package with black and red lettering and carries E. W. Grove's signature. Price listed is 25 cents.
Blooming ton churches children day program drew large attendance in fine weather. Visitors included Miss Lindley and families from Muscatine and North Star School closed spring term with songs and recitations. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilford of Muscatine attended the event and John Negus hosted guests. A newborn son brought congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Meyers.
Aledo Illinois reports corn in good color and stand though small it should grow quickly with continued warmth. Judge Connel, longtime resident and William and Vashti college trustee, died last week. M E church reopens after painting and carpeting. Abdothih school closes with 21 graduates. F M Taylor re elected for next year.
An advertising blurb promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for serious bowel trouble urging readers to ward off illness. The message notes the price of 25 cents and identifies Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
Advertises Rengo as a natural obesity remedy claiming fast fat loss without harming the body and with health gains. Proclaims heart degeneration risk relief and vitality boost. Sells at $1 per box via The Rengo Co Detroit and offered free trial by mail. Muscatine druggist A. W. Morgan carries it.
Charles Porter aged 23 son of Mr and Mrs William Porter of a seven son family drowned while bathing in Evans pond about a third of a mile east of Mystic Iowa on June 20.
Soap advert touts JAP ROSE as a bath soap that lathers freely in hard water and all water types. It highlights its strength for hard water use and lists distribution through Kirk's druggists and grocers.
Columbus Junction Iowa June 20 picnic crowds filled the chautauqua grounds and Cone lake area. Sunday school children and families visited relatives, with many residents and visitors sharing meals and outings. Local residents and visitors, including Miss Anna Mulhern and Mr. M Crouch, noted for the upcoming Aug 7 15 chautauqua event, were seen in town and about.
Secretary Taft left Kansas City this morning for Ottawa where he will address the Chautauqua assembly this afternoon. En route to the station he visited Dr Legal for a throat treatment described by the physician as very ordinary. Taft appeared well and said he felt fine.
While touring the United States on a concert trek the great Russian pianist Artur Rubinstein encountered Barnum's circus on the same route. A guard, noting Rubinstein's striking presence among snake charmers and acrobats, asked if he belonged to the show. Rubinstein replied in a fierce growl that he was the show.
A Cosmopolitan writer praises women known as old maids, saying they have done more for humanity and individuals than others and that God sends them to perform essential, overlooked tasks.
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