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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
6
A vintage advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin cures sour stomach and all forms of indigestion within five minutes. It describes symptoms like heartburn belching and nausea and promotes the remedy as safe and effective with a 50 cent price at pharmacies.
A look at the Heinz Company in Pittsburgh highlights clean production and honest materials. The baked beans are scalded, baked, and packed in corrosion proof tins with hermetically seald seams, producing up to one hundred thousand cans daily as demand grows.
Attendees at the Bijou night witnessed a top lineup hosted by Manager Gollos. Ed die Leslie drew repeated encores with his impersonations and a $500 weekly earning claim. Mlle Carrie delighted with musical numbers, especially sleigh bells routine. Barnes and Crawford offered new, funny sketches and proved a standout pair.
A printed card by A. W. Morgan druggist certifies that all druggists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, and prevent serious illness including pneumonia and consumption. The genuine product is in a yellow package with no opiates. Refuse substitutes.
Miss Essie Donahue visits aunt Mrs Everet Kistler. Frances and Kathryn Marston spend Saturday with Mrs John Pence. Pearle Potter on sick list. Local families including the Kistlers Kimball Gifford and Denning share visits and calls in Buffalo Prairie and Georgiana.
The St Matthias Catholic school boys' department staged The Exile a five act drama at Grand Opera House to an audience of several hundred. Strong performances included Charles Logan as Lord ONeil and Anson McNulty as Leonardo with a well staged production and well dressed cast. The event earned high praise for its realism and the Sisters of Charity were credited for arranging and supervising the cast.
Port Allen dispatch reports Prof. and Mrs. C. W. Bangs of Springdale as of March 17. Details are sparse in the fragment, noting their names and origin without further events or context.
An ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe stomach remedy for heartburn indigestion and related symptoms. It recounts Mrs Knight of Bellview Tennessee who was helped after five years of distress and claims the product is gentle, pleasant tasting and suitable for children and those who cannot tolerate harsh laxatives.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh cure that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot address. F J Cheney & Co. endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin of Toledo as trustworthy. Cure taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Vince Tic per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In Illinois City on March 17, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sedam hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. James Sedam. A church fundraiser at Mrs. C. C. Crabtree’s home cleared over $7. Residents and visitors noted include Frank Brayton, Vida Brayton, Joseph Carlisle, Mary J. Brown, Katherine Brayton, Ed Peppers, Eva Elliott and Laura, John Heath and family, Chas Sedam, Miss Austin, James Johnson, Coleman Brayton and daughter Vada, and Lulu and Maude Morehead visiting John Hahn’s home and area households.
In Concord on March 17 Mrs D O Loy of Watage Ill visited her sister Mrs S Lowe and family. Mr and Mrs Robert Carey of near Fredonia celebrated marriage wishes. Mr and Mrs Frank George and son Frank Le Roy of Fredonia visited. A dance at the McNamer home was well attended. Various residents were mentioned visiting and recovering from illness. Measles confined Geo Williams noted.
Democratic caucuses will be held Wednesday night in all city wards to select delegates for the county convention at the court house Saturday at 1 30 p m. Township caucuses will choose rural delegates in Fulton Lake Moscow and Sweetland with meetings set this week. The county convention aims to name 16 delegates to the state convention in Cedar Rapids on March 26, which will elect Iowa’s representation to the national convention in Denver on July 7.
The Cedar Valley report notes a box social at the M E church on Wednesday evening March 18 for Epworth League funds. Local residents Mrs J L Smith has suffered flu illness. Several neighbors visit and small social activities are listed with visits among Grigg Passmore Chesbro and Blizzard families.
Miss Mamie Bliven and Robert A. Carey were married at the home of Rev. C. L. Wilson in Columbus City. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bliven and the groom the elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Carey of Fredonia. Congratulatory wishes go with the couple.
An advertisement praising Washburn-Crosby Gold Medal Flour for its high gluten content and healthful bread results. It urges trying a bag and guarantees satisfaction.
A well known fact asserts these two germicides destroy the germs causing skin disease and always cure. Promoted by E.W. Rose Med. Co. St. Louis and sold by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
Sunday events include visits among Blivens Lowes and Browns across Letts Fredonia and Columbus Junction. Neighbors trimmed the highway hedge, while families shared church and house work duties and joined relatives for meals and Sunday afternoon calls.
An old advertisement touts OUR PIE lemon pie mix praised for easy use and consistent results. It claims the product yields two large pies per pack and retails at 10 cents, promising to replace the old home recipe.
Railway timetable lists eastbound and southwest routes with train numbers for Davenport Chicago California Washington Kansas City Ft Worth Dallas and freight and mail services. Passenger No. 402 arrives at 7 10pm and freight arrivals noted. Westbound Passenger No. 401 leaves at 2 15am and freight at 8 30am daily except Sunday. Agent underscored.
Wilton trains run daily on the Muscatine line with departures from Muscatine No 504 at 6 23 am No 505 at 8 00 am No 500 at 10 15 am No 501 at 12 35 pm No 502 at 3 20 pm and No 503 at 5 30 pm Wilton branch trains daily except Sunday.
A fragmentary timetable lists trains No. 5 No. 1 and No. 3 between Muscatine Round House Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction and Ly Risteck Junction with connections to Iowa Central, R. J. & P. and other lines. Services run daily except Sundays for some trains and vary by destination, with specific departure and connection times noted.
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