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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1910
Page
10
An old newspaper notice describes back pain as more than muscular and points to kidneys as the common underlying cause. It warns that a heavy burden on kidney filters can trigger aches and sleepless nights, urging relief through kidney support amid exposures and overindulgences.
A Muscatine resident recounts backaches headaches and dizzy spells tied to weak kidneys. He praises Doan's Kidney Pills for quick relief and lasting improvement after trying many medicines. He cites buying them at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store and confirms prior public endorsement remains valid.
The Modern Woodmen Camp 106 marks its twenty fifth anniversary with plans for a large park celebration. A committee led by M W Stapleton J S Katz J D Knight J M Wallingford M O Briggs and A J Leydw met to finalize details. Races prizes tug of war and a band are planned. Attendees from nearby towns will gather at 2 PM for an all day event with supper at the park. No special trains will be run into the city despite expected large crowds of outsiders.
Mrs Frank Stewart, formerly of Muscatine and daughter of David Washurn, died last evening at her Washington Iowa home after a four month heart illness. She is survived by her husband Nettie Stewart and daughter Marian. Funeral is set for Friday at 3 PM in Washington.
An old advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for burns sores piles cuts wounds and ulcers available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
A crowd is expected in the city on July 18 for a community picnic drawing numerous visitors. Organizers urge arrival early to secure parking and access to activities.
The Presbyterian Brotherhood and the Ladies Aid Society joined for a successful lawn party beside the church. Japanese lanterns lit the lawn as Pauchet's brass band performed popular airs throughout the evening. Refreshments were served at flower-decorated tables, and organizers may turn the event into an annual affair.
Fruitland Iowa residents and visitors are listed as callers and travelers. S. L. Penrose and family from West Branch Iowa drop by. A J Johnson and son Clarence visit from Chicago. Gertrude Wiesel and Hazel Orr stay with Mr and Mrs A L Hoyt. T J Fitzsimmons of Kansas visits his mother. Mrs Geo Corwin returns from Muscatine. Allie Contriman and A J Johnson call on in Muscatine. Johnnie Kemp of Grandview visits Fruitland. Hazel Fletcher returns from Brown's Business College in Muscatine. Mrs Frizzell of Wapello visits D D Webster. C E Schillig calls on in Muscatine.
The passage notes that doctors often prescribe Latin labeled proprietary medicines until they are publicly advertised, after which they condemn them as unethical to prescribe. It highlights that many reputable physicians continue to prescribe standard remedies like Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, which they consider effective.
Miss E Fagen of Tipton Iowa visits E M Bakers family this week. Mrs Elmer Schutte spent last week with parents Mr and Mrs Philip Fuhr. Several from Illinois City went to Rock Island for the Sunday school valley at Long View park and report a jolly time though some feared rain. Wm Schmidt of Germany visited friends here. Mr and Mrs B Kelley spent days in Rock Island. Mr and Mrs J Sedam visited Fred Kelley and family. E G Morrow paints and papers the Buffalo Prairie French schoolhouse. Sullivan Ellsworth is sick this week.
A large audience gathered at the Grand Opera House for Bellevue Hospital Training School for Nurses graduation. Five graduates received diplomas and pins after a program praised for freshness and vigor. Rev J W Hackley spoke on The Measure of Man and the Thinker, followed by a banquet at the Commercial with speeches by E M Warner and others, and a toastmaster's remarks.
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