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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1910
Page
2
The Baraca Class at First Baptist met to discuss growing attendance and forming a Junior Baraca class with two members assigned to research the plan. They also talked about sending a delegate to the World Baraca Convention in Jamestown New York starting July 7, and improving classroom comfort with new electric lamps.
A. W. Morgan, Druggist, reports Foley's Kidney Remedy may be given to children with admirable results. It is said to stop bed wetting and is recommended after measles and scarlet fever.
Charles Markee of Muscatine visited Wilton on Saturday. Richard McSwiggin came from Davenport for Sunday with his father R J McSwigin. Edward McCartney traveled to Muscatine for a brief Sunday visit. Miss Lillian Hucke returned home after three weeks with relatives in Louisiana Missouri. Hugh Berry arrived from Muscatine for a Sunday at home. Kenneth Madden, staying with L N Ayres, went back to Muscatine Saturday. Rev N A McAulay and daughter Nellie, from Lyons Iowa, will spend a few days with friends. Mrs C Dornseff returned home after two weeks visiting Monticello Iowa.
The piece describes Fathers Day as a new annual holiday following Mothers Day and notes Labor Sunday proposed by the American Federation of Labor. It cites Samuel Gompers and church leaders supporting a designated Sunday before the first Monday in September for labor-focused sermons and activities.
An old advertisement touts TIZ foot remedy as curing sore feet after two treatments for Mrs Crockett of Jeffersonville. It claims rapid relief and a lasting cure by drawing out poisonous exudations, with boxes sold at 28 cents, recommended by A W Morgan Pharmacy in Chicago and others.
The Young Ladies Sodality of St. Matthias church hosts a Catholic lawn social at Reservoir Park with Pauchet's Band providing a program including Home Coming March Overture and Trovatore. Electric lighting is being installed and stands prepared for an event praised as a standout among church socials. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended by dealers.
At the Muscatine Launch Club meeting on June 27 the club ordered a lock on the porch gate and keys for members at 25 cents each. Only members can obtain admission cards for female family members, and ladies must show a card to enter. nonmembers are barred from the clubhouse.
At a Davenport board meeting Acme Packet directors moved to replace the burned J. S steamer for the summer schedule. They estimate the loss at 50 000 dollars and will advertise bids to secure a large vessel. Meanwhile river traffic suffers as low water halts the St Paul and delays the Sidney, complicating upper river trade.
The Democratic County Convention meets at the Muscatine county courthouse on Saturday July 2 1910 at 11 a m to select delegates to state congressional and judicial conventions and to fill vacancies. It will adjourn to 1 30 p m if held in the county house as required by law. H G Thompson secretary I S Pepper county chairman.
West Liberty Iowa June 28. Mrs Irey C Kling and daughter Mrs Earl McCoy of Chicago stay with Mr and Mrs Sam Mitchell for several days. Capt O E Strong of Waterloo visits and returns. Florence Steen of Muscatine visits the Hardin home. Mr and Mrs Phil Bailey go to Muscatine to visit relatives. Emma Steen of Menlo visits her brothers Fred and John Steen and plans Wilton and 4th of July visits. Nettie Bortz and Gladys of Iowa City visit S W Hormel. Mrs O E Brooks of Iowa City visits West Liberty friends. Mrs Alice Parker returns from Cedar Rapids. Ella and Mary Huff of West Branch shop in town. Mrs Emma J Creese and Myrtle depart for Atalissa. Mesdames Sheets Loyd and Roy Sheets depart for Cedar Rapids followings relatives.
In a dated testimonial Ellsworth Dunham of Hiram Maine recalls his mother suffering severe scalp eczema with hair loss. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment she experienced relief in six months and her once damaged head grew hair again. He also cites his own winter foot eczema improvement after similar use.
A garbled testimonial references P T Barnum endorsing Cuticura Remedies as highly effective from his medicine chest. The text adds unclear advertising lines about products and a drug store, with portions unreadable or distorted.
The report lists numerous residents traveling to and from towns like Iowa City Muscatine Davenport Ames West Liberty Keosaugua Truro and Atalissa. People visit relatives attend events and host guests while family members plan trips to Denver and Indianapolis.
Lame shoulder is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles and responds quickly to a free application of Chamberlain Liniment. This liniment is not only prompt but also agreeable to use. Sold by all dealers.
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