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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
2
A six year old girl suffered two months with hives and sores from scratching. After trying doctors and remedies, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment relieved the itching and cleared the disease. Mrs. Geo. L. Fridhoff from Warren Michigan praises the treatment.
A testimonial from Mrs. Maxwell of Woodside Long Island in 1908 praises Cuticura remedies for a child's severe skin condition. She details raw, bleeding itching and states one cake of Cuticura Soap and one box of Cuticura Ointment cured him like magic and recommends the products to friends.
Lincoln Illinois judge Lawrence B. Stringer, a noted Democrat, asks Chevalier to change the Muscatine Chautauqua subject to Greater America. Stringer, 42, a law graduate, has held Illinois offices and led the 1904 governor nominating race.
An old style health column urges readers to consider kidney trouble as a major cause of illness. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy and offers a free sample by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York with options to buy fifty cent and one dollar bottles at drug stores.
West Liberty residents and visitors circulate through town on trains to visits in Cleveland Muscatine Iowa City and Centerdale. Several households host relatives including Mrs Harriet Warren Mrs Mary Judd and Mr J D Potter with extended guest stays and visits noted.
Mrs. William Haupt and two daughters left Friday for Rock Island to visit her parents Mr and Mrs J Breede. Mr and Mrs George Norton and children returned from Iowa City after a brief visit with friends.
S100 reward offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. Internal use targets blood and mucous surfaces to destroy disease foundation and bolster constitution. Proponents back the claim with testimonials and Toledo address F J Chenery Co. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Nellie M. Heppe, a lifelong Muscatine resident born July 27 1877, died after more than five months of illness at Park Place. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Heppe and is survived by three sisters Mrs Henry Lemkau Mrs Riley Wisherdt Miss Anna Heppe and brother Rev William Heppe of Wichita Kan. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
A druggist Mr. A W Madigan touts ZEMO as the most successful and meritorious external lotion for eczema and all itching skin or scalp diseases. Readers are invited to try a sample and view photos of cures.
A would be burglar cut the plate glass window at McQuesten and Sawyer's Hardware Store around 2 am. Capt. O'Brien and Officer Caster arrived to pursuit but the thief fled through alleys, escaping capture.
Judge Jackson presided yesterday as Nettie Olin sought $227 for services rendered to the late Winiston Otter. Jayne and Hoffman represented the administrator J. H. Baker in the case brought against the estate.
A Davenport Times item reports a man requesting release from an Iowa penitentiary to place his perpetual motion machine on the market. The piece notes the prison may be ill suited for him, but argues that should not prevent him from running at large.
Mrs Annie Myers, who set fire to her step daughter’s house near Winfield and was sentenced to a long prison term, seeks clemency from Gov B F Carroll. Her case involves testimony by Iowa alienists that she was temporarily insane at the time amid petitions from Mount Pleasant and other authorities.
T W LeQuatte resigns as vice president of the Chicago advertising committee believing Iowa offers greater progress, especially in larger cities. Former Muscatine schoolteacher, born in Rock Island county, becomes advertising manager of Successful Farming in Des Moines. well known to Muscatine residents.
Miss Leona Timmerman of Lone Tree visited Lincoln during the week. Chas Petry and family hosted many friends on Sunday. Philip Weiss and family from Attalissa visited Geo Stemm. Louis Haur of Downey visited Claus Wiese. Miss Minnie Hauri spent time with her aunt C Wiese. Anna Lutze visited Lone Tree. Mrs Lena Meyer and Erna went to Davenport for an extended visit. Mr and Mrs Jos Horn were visitors in Solon.
Urgent warning against ignoring kidney and bladder symptoms with risks of fatal diseases due to uric acid. Promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills from E. C. DeWitt & Co of Chicago offering a free trial box by mail.
On a Davenport to Muscatine train a crowd of Muscatine men harassed J. S. McKee and E. L. Orr with insults tied to their anti bootlegging work. Captain O'Brien intervened at Chestnut and Front, Orr reached his Clinton Street home, McKee to the Commercial hotel, no arrests reported.
Morning Sun residents share visits and travels with relatives in Iowa and other states. A horse show and fall festival plans emerge from a business meeting at the News-Herald office as the band concert draws crowds each Saturday. A July 7 wedding in Osage links Fred M. McElhinney and Sarah Nixon, with Rev. M M Cooper returning to preach at the Presbyterian church.
The report lists church activity in Morning Sun including a returnee to the Morning Sun church after twenty two years. Miss Lula Davis will teach Honey Creek school next year. Delegates from Morning Sun attend the Epworth Leagues convention in Wapello with officers elected for the year and delegates named for the General Convention at Monmouth. The Keokuk Presbytery U P church Young People’s Union held a two day convention in the city with sixty four delegates, officers elected, and many attendees listed.
Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as a cure for persistent coughs that resist other treatments. The note warns against untried remedies as delays may let a cold settle on the lungs and cites A. W. Morgan, druggist.
North Concord Iowa residents share weekend visits with relatives and friends. Floyd Johnston and family from Indian Creek called on S L Johnson’s family. Miss Mary Vince stayed with Ettie Wagner. Grandma Barker travels from near Letts to John Barker’s home. Clare Wagner returns home after time with friends near Lone Tree. Mrs Henry Maysonholder listed as sick. Dr Darrow of Columbus Junction attends. Henry Lupton spent days with relatives in Davenport.
Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful feet and ingrown nails and eases tight shoes. It claims instant sting relief for corns and bunions and offers trial packages and mail orders. Sold by druggists and shoe stores.
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