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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
8
Washington June 22. New Indian affairs commissioner Robert G. Valentine faces the task of guiding 300000 Indians to self help. He must oversee economic and social advancement while managing the vast responsibilities of the federal Indian administration.
An old time farmer can now phone for prices and orders easing work and travel. The piece promotes Dr Nott s Melon Seed Compound sold by Havercamp s Drug Store and touted as a remedy for stomach kidney liver and bladder troubles with a call for early use.
The article profiles Commissioner Valentine directing 6000 agents to shift American Indians toward self support through industrial training and white collar labor. It notes his belief Indians possess energy for work, his Harvard background, extensive field travel, and prior experience in banking and public service as he aims to prevent extinction and vagabondage by integrating tribes into white society.
A vintage drug store ad stating Most food is poison to the dyspeptic and that Electric Bitters cure dyspepsia liver and kidney complaints and debility. Price 50c. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Opened yesterday at the Chicago Gun Club grounds Ben Black of Nichols Iowa and Thomas Marshall of Keithsburg Illinois are entered. Black scored 80 yesterday while Chicago papers list Harry Marshall at 76 with uncertainty over the first name or if a different Marshall was meant.
Ottumwa based Dain Manufacturing may bring 1500 guests to Muscatine in late August or early September for its annual outing. The Retail Merchants and Local Trade Committee and city officials are weighing attractions and dispatching letters to coordinate trains and daylong activities for visitors and families.
An ad note claims Bucklen's Amica Salve quickly heals many bruises sores and burns with a suggested price of 25 cents. It emphasizes rapid relief and usefulness for common skin troubles.
Wapello Iowa hosts the Burlington district league convention starting Friday June 25 through Sunday. The Louisa County Normal concludes week one with high enrollment and successful classes. Local residents and visitors travel for events and picnics amid pleasant weather.
Columbus Junction Iowa residents C A Carpenter E R Lacey and E P Shellabarger returned from Lake Lida after a ten day outing. Herman Wilmering's team ran away after noon with a hay laden wagon but caused no breakage. Verne McWilliams heads to Harper to work for Ideal Lighting Co and Fred Hammond had a mule driven runaway while plowing last Friday.
A vivid defense argues Smopolitan Magazine is vital to the American mind, praising its twelve month appeal. It extols the publication as housing the best work from top writers and artists, appealing to every family member.
In a farm mishap a team turned into a wire fence causing a plow collision. Frank Hammond sustained two facial cuts and was taken to town for medical care. His son-in-law Fred Van Auken rode a cultivator nearby and was uninjured after being ejected. the incident occurred as the two plows crossed paths near the starting point. Families and neighbors from Muscatine to Davenport shared updates on Monday visits and travel.
Advertising copy urging readers to take Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder disorder including backache urinary irregularities exhaustion to regain health. A. W. Morgan, druggist.
The Journal notes indebtedness to H. J. Hendricks of near West Liberty for two boxes of fine strawberries. The berries are described as large ripe and juicy with Hendricks showing an enormous spring crop and evident skill in growing good fruit.
Miss Miriam Bliven completed her studies at the Academy of Oberlin College last week and has returned home for the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs W E Bliven at 216 West Third Street.
Dr. King's New Discovery advertised as a remedy for cold and cough to prevent consumption. Available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with pricing of 50 cents and one dollar.
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