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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1906
Page
7
Say yes and try Liquozone at our cost with a free full-size bottle. The ad touts a gas derived germicide claimed safe for users, offering $1,000 reward for any disease germ it cannot kill and promising mail-in orders paid by the company.
Plain notice inviting new users to cut out the coupon and write full address for a test of Liquozone. States that any physician or hospital not yet using the product will be supplied for a test.
Local notes list residents and visitors in Pearl City including Arthur Stutsman from Summit, Mrs. Chris Hetzel from Davenport returning home, Miss Mabel Marshall from Wilton, and many others on weekend travel.
Muscatine coverage reports a Sunday full church with Rev. Judson Kempton delivering a sermon on life eternal. Four youths were baptized after the service as others began in the right path during the post meeting. The Davenport Association Mid-Year Rally runs Tuesday to Wednesday with devotions, addresses by Rev. Mills and Dr. Fowler, and sessions on youth and society.
Rev Adam Schwimley of Iowa City spoke to a well attended Y M C A men’s meeting on the Joshua and the promised land from Old Testament parallels to modern life. A special musical program complemented the event with Rev Judson Kempton of First Baptist addressing the boys.
The Muscatine School District electors gathered for the annual meeting to oversee district affairs. Attendees reviewed finances, approved a schedule of reports, and discussed upcoming fiscal plans and school program updates.
The annual electors meeting of the Independent School District of Muscatine convened at City Hall with Z. W. Hutchinson presiding. Treasurers’ report approved after discussion. board authorized to move surplus to other funds, contingent fund debated. ventilation concerns at Washington School raised seeking summer remedy.
Relieved and cured skin conditions that itch and burn on face head or body described. Ointment sold 25 cents in drug stores or by Kenyon and Thomas Adams New York.
Pastor of First Congregational church leaves for Iowa City to assist in installing Rev. Horace L. Strain as pastor of the Congregational church there. He will speak this evening at the conference on the subject Measuring the Ministry.
Fort Wayne Indiana March 12 Congressman Newton W Gilbert announced he will resign his seat to accept a judgeship in the Philippines offered by the President.
The Arden school election at No. 4 elected Andrew Healey as erector for the year. Local residents Andrew Healey and George Daut Jr visited Muscatine and Williamsburg areas. Miller Riggs and Wilson Riggs shipped cattle and hogs to Chicago. Downer & Schwin won a lumber contract for a new barn. The Burlington Road Sewing Circle postpones to March 28 due to bad roads. Numerous residents visited relatives in Muscatine and Cranston, with several trips and social visits noted.
Washington letter notes Senator Dolliver aims to create a civilian board of respected men to hear shipper and railroad grievances in commercial centers. The board would reveal facts publicly and have no legal power, reducing reliance on the Interstate Commerce Commission and pressuring fair rates. The piece cites Standard Oil routes through Connecticut as a case highlighting through rates and local charges affecting independent oil firms.
An advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for backache, menstrual pain, and female disorders. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Cottely, urges readers to seek its relief, and invites letters to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
The piece argues Standard Oil controls railways to deny fair joint rates, hindering independents. It suggests compulsory joint rates with standardized constraints to prevent discrimination in rate setting.
Riverside Iowa items report B J Codtlove returning from Kansas relatives. A son born February 25 to Mr and Mrs Chas Hahn in Wyoming Indiana. F F Ladd visiting Peru Indiana. Mamie Saradel back from Cedar Rapids millinery trip. Ladies Aid of M E church met at Mrs W J Lew. Frank Ammbruster with friends in Iowa City. Mrs Chas Chapin and son Cecil back from Nichols visiting Mrs T E Davidson. Mrs S E Younkin operated on in Cedar Rapids hospital. Shoe in critical condition. L W Critz and wife moving to Carnduff Canada. M E Sunday school teachers to meet at W H Cress home. M B Green to Iowa City for the day.
Terrible disaster of nervous breakdown caused by dyspepsia is averted by Electric Bitters. 50c guaranteed at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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