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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
2
Advert describes Kodol as a remedy that digests all foods like a healthy stomach. It claims rapid relief with a dollar back guarantee and notes dosage and bottle size. The copy mentions E C De Titt & Co of Chicago as the makers.
M. McDonald of Bayard issued the first order as Iowa G A R department commander after election at Fort Dodge encampment. He thanks comrades and lists delegates to the Salt Lake City national encampment August 9.
Drugist Mr. Morgan touts ZEMO as a premier external lotion that stops itching instantly and claims it cures eczema and all itching skin conditions. He invites customers to request a sample and view photos of cures displayed with the product.
Former Muscatine pastor Rev. John C. Willits, now leading the First church in Decatur Illinois, spent yesterday in the city visiting friends and attending to business matters.
Wapello Iowa prepares for a two day pow wow on August 19 and 20 to honor old residents with a homecoming. A tent will be set up and committees for program advertising privileges baseball and bands have been formed headed by F H Hesse H A Keck J D Deihl J A Bigger and others.
A Des Moines Register feature reprints a letter from former Iowa state senator Samuel McNutt detailing his 1870 bid to amend the Iowa constitution to allow women to vote and hold office. He notes the failed committee report ended the first equal suffrage effort, and cites later suffrage advocates including Folk, Belmont, and Colby.
Advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild liquid laxative suitable for women and children. Claims to ease constipation, indigestion, and related symptoms, with gentle action and stomach liver bowel benefits. Offers free test bottle upon request and medical guidance from Dr. W B Caldwell at Monticello Illinois.
Booklets announcing the Muscatine Chautauqua fourth assembly are printed and available. Headquarters open Saturday at Musser Library to push ticket sales with canvassers urged to apply early. The home base will operate daily until the event.
Muscatine religious leaders from the Ministerial Association returned after an all day fishing trip, late due to engine breakdown on the cruiser Princess. Chaperoned by M. W. Stirlen, the clergy included Rev. J. N. Elliott, Rev. J. B. Smith, Rev. B. C. Preston, Rev. W. B. Ireland, Rev. W. H. Thomlinson, Rev. J. C. H. Light, and Rev. M. Payton.
Thomas Sharp born 1839 in Morrow county Ohio near Cardington lived much of life there. A Friends and M E church worker, he married Sarah J Johnson in 1863 and Almira Scribner in 1871. He died May 7 1909 at age 69 in Cardington with funeral services held May 10 at local churches.
Miss Clara McSwiggin departs Wilton for Rock Island to spend a week visiting relatives. Miss Ella Trendal arrives from nearby in this delayed update.
A mother from Burnt Cabins Pennsylvania recounts using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills to treat her two and a half month old son’s severe infant eczema after failed doctor treatments. She states the regimen cost only a dollar and a half and fully cured the child, with a photo showing his clear skin at fifteen months. Depots and prices are noted.
Addison obituary notice appears in the Morrow County Independent Cardington edition noting a death and memorial details. The brief item provides the deceased name and location with standard public notice language.
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to soothe tired feet and fit tight shoes. It claims relief from aching, swollen, hot and sweating feet, corns, and bunions, with a 25 cent price and free trial offer via Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy, New York.
The steamer Columbia departed at 8 30 this morning carrying 325 teachers officers and scholars from the Methodist Sunday school for Linwood. They spent the day playing games and enjoying a picnic supper. Return trip leaves at 5 and arrival home about 7 with a moonlight excursion for the Bankers Reserve lodge to follow.
Yesterday afternoon Prof. B. E. Yoder superintendent of the Fairmont Nebraska schools reached Muscatine traveling by bicycle. He left Nebraska eight days ago bound for Topeka Indiana. Prof. Yoder has taken a novel way of spending his vacation.
Davenport and Muscatine residents enjoyed short visits and Sunday stays with relatives and friends. Notables include Miss Anna Christensen and Miss Ella Dice hosting visitors, Otto Marticke of Moscow, Ruth Baker returning to Muscatine, and Prof. W A Pye arriving from Muscatine for a weekend visit with his wife. plusieurs Kept names and places across Davenport Muscatine West Liberty Tipton Clinton LeClaire South Wood.
Transcriptions by G. M. Titus show several transfers: John M Cromer and wife to Victoria Everett land in section 28 township 78 range 2 for 625 dollars. William J Burk and wife to Harriett C Mapes west 1 1/2 acres of outlet 5 in E 1/2 SE 1/4 section 34 77 for 1,800 dollars. John S Nietzel and others to Anna B Rosenmund lots 8 and 9 in subdivision of outlet 16 subdivision of sections 2 and 3 township 76 range 2 for 1,750 dollars. E G H Beyer and others to James A Irwin land in section 12 township 78 range 4 for 1,088 dollars. Henrietta Becker single to Minnie E Birkett lot 6 Peasley's addition to Muscatine for 1,925 dollars.
The funeral for the late John B. Hudson will be held Wednesday at 2 30 o'clock from 213 East Fourth Street. Dr J N Elliott pastor of the First Presbyterian church will conduct the services.
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