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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
2
An advertisement claims kidney disease underlies many sudden deaths and promotes Swamp-Root by Kilmer as a quick remedy. It describes kidney trouble causing aches, urinary issues, and systemic weakness, urging readers to try the product and request a free sample and booklet by mail.
The Farther Lights society of the Baptist church postpones its annual missionary entertainment to the third week in March due to revival meetings at West Hill chapel led by Rev. J. B. Smith. A program will be offered, though not yet completed.
Advert crowed offering Dr King’s New Discovery for decaying lungs coughs and weak lungs priced at 10 cents and one dollar. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store sells the remedy.
The Muscatine county Jones criminal case nears a jury after delays surpassing prior trials. Prospective jurors faced peremptory challenges. several indicated opinions but could still consider the evidence and impose the death penalty in certain cases.
Advertising copy highlights Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic that builds up blood quality and quantity to strengthen immune defense. It claims to cure scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness dyspepsia and general debility while boosting the whole system.
A court session closes with Mr. Kranz signaling hesitation to testify further while not facing formal challenge. Dr. W. Rowan receives a peremptory challenge at the end of the afternoon session, indicating ongoing jury selection developments.
EB Goodloe of Dallas claims a cure for malaria and biliousness with Dr. King's New Life Pills priced at 25c and sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
An amateur contest for boys and girls under 18 will be run by the agricultural extension department with Iowa State College’s Farm Crops Department. Special premiums await at local and state corn shows for corn grown by youths. For details contact B. W. Crossley, Iowa State College, Ames, Ia.
Announcement states a navy recruiting station will be located in Davenport Iowa during the coming week. Naval officers will operate from the post office building and enlist all qualified applicants. It is noted several Muscatine boys may visit with intent to enlist. the navy emphasizes trades and higher pay for skilled workers.
Supreme President R. A. Moses of the Fraternal Bankers' Reserve society spoke at the Muscatine lodge last evening on fraternalism. The gathering included a social hour and refreshments, with Moses departing for Clinton to visit that lodge tonight.
Local U B church members await the annual Cedar Rapids district conference in Gladbrook Iowa with Rev J C H Light's Muscatine pastorate likely at stake. Bishop William Weekley will preside and Rev Light travels March 16 for events March 17 22. U B Men's Club meets March 10 with Rev Thomas Osborn delivering the principal address and the young ladies serving the banquet.
Sherman Wingerter filed a case in district court yesterday asking for a divorce from his wife Eva Wingerter alleging she deserted him some time ago.
The Muscatine Poultry association schedules November 22 to 26 for its annual poultry show during Thanksgiving week. A judge has not yet been announced as talks continue with several candidates. One new member joined, and another meeting will seek a final judge and firm up exhibition plans.
A typical Chinese street scene will be recreated at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle next year. The streets of China will feature natives living as they do in their Far Eastern homes.
The annual senior and junior championships of the National Amateur Union of America will be held in Seattle next year. The exposition is building a large athletic stadium for all events and returning Olympic contestants will also attend.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless home remedy for piles. It claims instant relief, a private at home cure, and a full box for 50 cents after a free trial package mailed to the applicant.
Christine Stoeffler died at 10 40 p m at 706 Climer street after two weeks with pleuritic pneumonia. Born in Germany June 24 1836 she came to America in 1858 and married Fred Vodegel of Richmond Indiana later moving to Muscatine. Her husband Mr Gottlieb Stoeffler survives with a son William Vodegel and daughter Mrs Fred Krone, both of Muscatine. one son and daughter preceded her.
Wapello reports visitors from Chicago Oakville and Glenavon with plans to return abroad. The Christian Endeavor held a box supper boosting the Presbyterian church treasury. Louisa county supervisors addressed drainage district 8 and routine business. Union meeting at the Methodist church features multi church programs. Local moves include Lon Moore renting a farm and Rev Falcon of Mexico attending.
A Cranston Iowa gathering at Frank Addleman’s home featured many neighbors and families. Attendees included Ed Thomas family Chet Estle Boggs Brookhart and Williams households with teachers and local tradespeople. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a late departure, followed by a second surprise at John Williams home with pie and music.
An advertisement touts S S S as a permanent cure for Contagious Blood Poison. It argues curing requires removing all poison from blood and warns mineral treatments only suppress symptoms. Claims S S S, made from roots and herbs, cleanses blood and cures lingering mineral traces, with free home treatment book.
David L. Thomas died Wednesday night at his mother’s home near Cotter following an bowel obstruction operation by Dr. Leipzeiger of Burlington. Born in 1880, he was the son of Dennis Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas and leaves a brother John G. Thomas and sister Mrs. Joe H. Jones. Funeral at Zion Congregational church Friday at 2 PM. Burial Welsh cemetery.
A vintage drug ad touts Electric Bitters as a guaranteed remedy for stomach liver and kidney diseases, claiming the bubonic plague destroys fewer lives. Sold for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Many major U S universities will be represented in Seattle next year with tents set up on the grounds. Students will locate each other through university registers in the large tent city.
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