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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement warns that kidney and bladder troubles cause frequent urination night-time awakenings and back pains. It promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy, claims it cleanses kidneys liver and bladder, offers sample bottles and a free book, and cites Binghamton New York as the address.
John TeStrake of West Third Street plans a two story brick warehouse 75 by 20 feet on his lot. The old landmark building will be dismantled and a new grain and feed storage structure erected. Contract letting begins soon with work expected to start by March 15.
An advertisement promises a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable case of catarrh and cites testimonials from local druggists WaShipInG, KINNAN, MARVIN and others. It explains Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and sold by all druggists. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Delayed dispatch from Wapello notes the Stone brothers passed navy physicals in Davenport and depart for Norfolk on March 5. Other items include visits by Ed Wilson and family, a two month Galesburg New Boston Davenport journey by Mrs Snively and daughters, a farm move by Mrs Eva Fitzsimmons, birth of a daughter to Charles Pfifer, North Dakota deer heads shipped to Ed Shew, Chicago visitors to the Berkshire home, twins born to Joe and Mrs Schmeiser, travel by Ray Dewey and family from Kentucky, and local church women planning a March meeting led by the Christian church group. Dr. A M Rogers will vacate his house to Norman Jamison soon.
The Muscatine Public Library board met in regular session with President Titus presiding. Trustee Busch resigned from the finance and grounds committees prompting expectant replacement from the fourth ward. The librarian reported 4580 books issued, 24 days open, average daily circulation 191, with 357 peak and 84 low daily circulations. Funds show 90.65 in public and 209.49 in private accounts. Bills totaling 107.31 plus others were approved and a donor letter for a photo book of Muscatine was approved for thanks. The meeting adjourned after routine business.
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE re moves the cause to get the genuine call for full name and look for signature of E. W. GROVE 25c.
Veronica states our chef endorses Gold Medal Flour exclusively, signaling a premium quality preference and brand loyalty in menu choices.
Most people need a laxative at times and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is recommended for children women and the elderly. It is a mild effective laxative that avoids harsh tablets and is guaranteed to work or money back. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles from your druggist and widely trusted by families.
Personal testimonials from Mrs. J. T. Williams and Mrs. A. Van Wyck praise Hood's Sarsaparilla for curing years of eczema and itching. The ad notes hospital treatment failed before use, claims rapid relief, and lists product forms and pricing from C. I. Hood Co.
The Young Ladies Sodality of St Matthias church gathered at St Matthias school for an evening with a brief program including piano selections by Florence Hahn and a solo by Felicitas Mackey. A piano duet by Julia Fuller and Clara Fleitz followed, then a guessing contest concluded the enjoyable event.
Mrs J A Wheeler of Wellington Ohio credits D D D oil compounded with glycerine for her complete eczema cure after six doctors failed. She used about four bottles and remains cured a year later. Store Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store 203 East Second Street offers D D D products and a free skin care pamphlet.
Muscatine Trades and Labor assembly met last evening to announce a moving picture show at the Grand Opera house on March 20. The event will feature a union label instruction meeting under the Boot and Shoe Workers union and has no admission fee or collection.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine laxative branded as the “World over to Cure a Cold in One Day” with a claimed signature by E W Grove and a price of 25 cents.
A late night fire alarm near the Koehler fish market prompted Cham pions firefighters to respond, but no fire was found in the area. The incident was ruled a false alarm after inspection showed no blaze.
Miss Ella Long of Burlington returns home from visit with cousin Miss Sadie Brewington. Mrs. Emma Crees and daughter Myrtle leave for Davenport to spend days with relatives. Mrs. D F Fenner and Mrs. T B Fish depart for Belle Plaine after visiting Sat terthwaite. Myra Potter travels to Clinton then Chicago. Raymond Fitzgerald visits Iowa City. Mr. and Mrs. J M Rice arrive from Davenport to settle in Cedar Rapids. Anna Newbour returns from Atalissa after visiting Julius Honke. Rev F H Lehumann and Alma of Atalissa spend afternoon in town. W B Miller family move from Downey to West Liberty into Ad dleman property. Thomas Hogue visits from Cedar Rapids for Sunday with his uncle.
Mrs. James Cooper arrives from Crowly Louisiana to assist with sister Susan Webb. Families and friends from Iowa City, Downey, Wilton, Cedar Rapids, and West Branch visit, travel, or plan stays. France Fesman and Agnes Bundagel wed in a Catholic ceremony this morning in Moscow. William Shelby of Chicago returns for business. George Baxter reports good health and plans a move to El Reno Oklahoma to visit his son Chester.
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