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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
2
Advertises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver bladder remedy. Claims warnings of kidney trouble and Bright's disease, urges trial with sample bottle offer and free information book, directs readers to Muscatine Daily Journal and Binghamton New York address.
Francis MacMillen, famed American violinist, comes to Muscatine on April 1 at the Grand opera house. He brings soprano Rosina Van Dyke and pianist Richard Hageman, both highly noted, for a concert praised by listeners who heard him before.
Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. Removes pain and inflammation and provides relief for sufferers.
Carl Parchert was found guilty of willful neglect of duty and sentenced by Judge C W Rowan to dedicate his life to helping others. Harry Horst defended, but the evidence was strong. The trial at First Baptist church drew a large crowd with many witnesses and musical interludes.
J W Hoopes defeats J W Riggs by 96 votes for school director in Muscatine as D A Demorest wins treasurer unopposed and D B Mackenzie reelected. Total vote rises to 556 from 169 with precincts limited to one city hall polling site. Partners say Riggs ran without consent. Hoopes partners celebrate as board convenes next week.
The Rev. W. L. Childress will address the United Brethren church men’s club at its regular monthly meeting. His topic is A Yard and a Half of Sunshine. After the meeting, the women of the church will serve a banquet.
Mrs. Carey Ball died in Sonora California after an appendicitis operation. She was 24, eldest daughter of George Baer of West Sixth street Muscatine and married to Carey Ball in May 1906. Her remains will be brought to Muscatine for interment.
At a Company C meeting held last evening, the unit decided to split into three divisions to conduct indoor rifle practice. Captain W. S. led the discussion and confirmed the plan.
An old advertisement argues Van Camp's baked beans and pork offer superior flavor and digestibility. It touts whole Michigan beans, hand selected, and tomatoes ripened on the vine, baked with sauce for 90 minutes at 245 degrees. The message claims faster, tastier meals and savings in time and cost.
Van Camp Packing Company Norton selects Lieutenant Jee and Second Lieutenant I Pepper as leaders of the Tee divisions. After drill a brief business meeting was held but no important matters were transacted.
An old ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine and instructs readers to request the full genuine product by calling for the full name and looking for the signature of E. W. Grove. The price is listed as 25 cents.
A telegram from Elgin announces the arrest of Nelson Winans a former retail grocer of Elkin Ill in Marshalltown. Winans left Marshalltown about a week ago and was heard from at Elgin a few days earlier.
A druggist A. W. Morgan cautions that Bright’s disease and diabetes begin with a slight irregularity and recommends Foley's Kidney Remedy to be taken at first signs of danger. The notice emphasizes early treatment to prevent serious illness.
Muscatine plans a new industry the Boyington Machine Company from Toledo Iowa to scale and manure spreaders. The Commercial club votes a $100 assessment to support freight and site costs and expects 75 workers starting with potential growth.
Judge Frank Feichelberger of Bloomfield was injured by a fall on a sidewalk near the Iowa Central depot and Continental hotel in Centerville. He broke his left arm and is confined for about three weeks at the Continental hotel. Beatrice WINIFRED: Gold Medal Flour is best for pastry.
An old advertisement touts ZEMO as a cure for a disease with claims it destroys the germ and stops itching instantly. It promises preventing hair loss and a clean scalp, marketed by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
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