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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1906
Page
10
A report notes that inscriptions on the monument should match established historical data. Officials seek exact wording to reflect dates events and personages accurately. The article emphasizes precision in commemorative text and calls for review by historians and custodians.
The battle inscription for the Iowa 15th and 16th Volunteer Infantry at Shiloh faced Civil War era objections, with Gov. Cummins, Secretary Taft, and aides negotiating through years of hearings. Final wording credits the regiments with fighting at 10 oclock and details their formation, actions, and casualties at Pittsburg Landing on April 6 1862. The process exposed interdepartmental politics and archival debates.
A testimonial touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a remedy for weak hearts with symptoms like shortness of breath and palpitations. The speaker B R Lansing of Rensselaer, NY credits the product with restoring his health after prior medical treatment failed. The ad claims a druggist guarantee and money back if the first bottle does not benefit.
Advertisement notes arnica salve by Bucklen claimed to cure cuts burns and wounds. Product promoted by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store and priced at 25 cents.
Bert Hoelsch er of Keota transacted business in Sigourney. The winter lecture series ends March 19 with Dr. D. L. Fox speaking on A Neglected Cavalier. Henry F. Wagner traveled to Martinsburg on professional business. Mr and Mrs W D Beatty moved into Ritzinger property in the northwest. Ritzinger moved to the Stevens farm east of town. J D Palmer of the Indiana Bridge Co. was a business caller Thursday.
The last day of this term is Friday March 30 and spring vacation begins March 31. Many teachers will attend the Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association convention in Ottumwa with the full convention starting April 6. School resumes Monday April 2 as classes break for the break and students pursue outings, back work, or jobs.
The Keokuk county bridge gang will finish a new steel bridge started last fall on the South Skunk river. Stephen Schilling, age 85, died at his home near the town north edge last Sunday. funeral planned at the family residence next Saturday with no arrangements yet. Sam McKain of Thornburg visited the city Thursday. Cap E Miller and Miss Porter plan an excursion to the state agricultural college at Ames on May 26. Miller may speak at Cornell University in Ithaca in the near future. Martin Reinert resigns from the democratic ticket leaving a vacancy. The Woman's club opens its next meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Louie Kracht. Rev C L Cooper of the Anti-Saloon League will address churches in a 7:30 Sunday union meeting at the Christian church. The Mystery of the Old Tower, by the Mistletoe Lyceum Bureau and local children, will be presented soon. James A Rentfro, respected veteran, was adjudged insane and sent to Mt Pleasant. friends hope for speedy recovery.
Several youths attended closing exercises at Me pine school house last Friday. Local residents share news of returnees from Muscatine and a 88 year old Mrs Pierson’s illness. School directors elected in district No 6 include Geo Kramer and E C Miller. Walter Hoag returns from Missouri with bride, planning to establish home on Mrs King farm. No services due to stormy weather.
West Liberty Iowa residents attend dinners sales and visits in town on March 17 with events including a Presbyterian dinner netting 35 dollars. Horse sale at Gibson’s barn drew a large crowd with thirty three horses selling for about 3000 dollars. Post office inspector A A Paisley appointed. O E S lodge to hold regular meeting with initiation. Various residents travel to Cedar Rapids Davenport Davenport and Chicago for visits and business.
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