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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
2
The Y M C A and Y W C A announce a joint moonlight excursion on June 23 aboard the steamer Columbia. It promises one of the season’s most enjoyable events with a full moon, varied amusements, a program featuring local talent, and light refreshments served by both institutions.
Mr. B F Keiley of Springfield Indiana writes that kidney and bladder trouble worsened to the point of alarm. After taking Foley Kidney Pills for a few weeks his headaches disappeared and bladder function returned to normal, leaving him free of distress as a result. A W Morgan, Druggist.
Albert Sharkey of Fruitland Township departed last evening for St Paul to spend several days handling business matters.
An old ad touts TIZ for tired aching feet with claims it relieves sore sweaty and bad smelling feet, corns and bunions. It features a Chicago user testimonial, says the remedy clears pores and prevents limping, priced at 25 cents per box, available from Walter Luther Dodge & Co. in Chicago and sold by A. W. Morgan Pharmacy.
The Iowa Crop and Weather Service notes a week ending June 19, 1910 with five degrees above normal temperatures and no rainfall but abundant sunshine. Corn stands improved by replanting and overall crop progress is rapid though rain is needed in eastern and western counties. Small grains and oats show good progress. hay and potatoes advance toward market readiness. Geo. M. Chappel, Section Director.
Muscatine prepares for July Fourth with goods arriving including fireworks and firearms. Police patrols tighten as several runaways are narrowly averted and youths ignore a mayoral ban on dynamite caps. Arrests and prosecutions are promised for sellers and users to curb disturbances before the holiday.
A blaze in M. F. Eaton's wallpaper and paint shop on Chestnut Street between Front and Second streets yesterday afternoon destroyed over 300 dollars of merchandise. The fire, likely from spontaneous combustion, started in a pile of wallpaper. The alarm at 4:20 p m brought the Champions to extinguish it with three hose streams. Water filled several inches of the first floor. Mr. Eaton had no insurance.
Oskaloosa aims to secure a Hawkeye Pearl Button company branch by subscribing 6000 dollars in cash. More than 4000 dollars was collected yesterday and the remainder is expected soon. A building committee will oversee the construction of the new Muscatine firm branch facility. The Keokuk branch has operated successfully and similar prospects are hoped for in Oskaloosa.
The Reservoir park has been chosen for the Catholic social on the evening of Wednesday June 29. The affair is sponsored by the Young Ladies Sodality of St Matthias church and will be one of the most elaborate of the year with incandescent lighting and the Pauchet band.
River pilots report major obstruction as a government dam system and a large sandbar near Keithsburg hinder steamboat travel on the Mississippi. Dams are being torn out and the sandbar removed with best equipment as water runs low, raising hopes of easier passages between Muscatine and the tri cities.
In Wapello Iowa on June 5 Miss Ethel Glenn Cilley wed Earnest A Downs at the Cilley home five miles east of town. Rev Gerlach officiated beneath ferns and white carnations as Helen Reis played the wedding march. A the reception featured finger sandwiches chicken salad olives coffee ice cream cake and opera sticks. The couple, both from local families, are described as industrious and well suited for lifelong partnership.
An advertising plea urges frail women to treat constipation first to combat indigestion and fatigue. It promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic to regulate bowels, relieve headaches and dizziness, and claims free medical advice and samples via mail to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
Wapello celebrated Flag Day with decorations and a parade led by school children and local G A R members. Dr O O Kriege of Warrenton addressed a large audience after the parade, a ball game followed at the fairgrounds, and the day closed with a Morning Sun band concert. Rebekah convention visitors from Wapello joined Letts events.
The White Collar Line announces a spring schedule with Davenport Rock Island service on Wednesday Friday and Sunday at 6 30 p m arriving 10 30 a m Burlington service on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 30 a m arriving 9 15 the next morning. For more information contact Muscatine Ia agent Boat Landing Phone 49 W A Blair Manager Davenport Iowa.
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