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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
8
South Muscatine will send many residents to Rock River this spring, with several score already planning to go. The district notes renewed shelling activity near Oregon and Manzanita, while local families like the Aldermans and Newkirks face illnesses and travel.
Rev F E Jeffrey of India will speak on Scenes and Successes in India at South End mission on Tuesday March 24. The talk will cover Hindu customs and life, with Jeffrey noted as a leading Madura mission authority and organizer of a large Indian mission. No admission charged. collection to follow.
Word reached Muscatine that Mrs. Dearborn Munger aged relative of B E Law died Friday at her Decatur Illinois home. Law, living on Stewart road, learned of the death and noted her long ties to Muscatine and frequent visits to South Muscatine.
Mrs. George Baxter returns from six weeks with daughter in Rock Rapids. Numerous residents travel to Iowa City Wilton Muscatine Cedar Rapids and Chicago for family visits business and hospital plans. Milkmaids convention raises 50.90. Various arrivals departures and visits mark a bustling week in West Liberty Iowa.
An advertisement promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for epilepsy fits convulsions and nervous diseases. It cites a testimonial from W R Allison of Mooresville NC and notes druggists can refund the first bottle if no benefit. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
A Saint Louis era advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a cure for La Grippe and colds with claimed pneumonia protection. It notes prices of 25 cents for small and 50 cents for large bottles and states it is sold by druggists nationwide.
An Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store ad promotes Hyomei as a dry air inhalation treatment for colds catarrh bronchitis pneumonia croup and breathing issues. It claims a money back guarantee if ineffective and highlights ease of use a lung friendly pine and eucalyptus air and a $1 complete outfit.
Shiloh Day 46th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh to be commemorated in the city by patriotic groups on April 6. Veterans including Col. Benj Beach Col. J H Munroe and Capt G O Morgridge recall the 1862 clash at Pittsburg Landing Tenn. A committee meeting at Mrs Mayme Price’s home sets plans.
RAMBLERS and other makes advertised in good running order with overhauls and guaranteed condition. One two and four cylinder runabouts and touring cars freshly painted. Special bargain list of RAMBLER machines overhauled by makers. For service at reasonable prices contact THOMAS BEB. JEFFERY & CO. 1462 64 Michigan Ave Chicago.
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