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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
4
The strongest guarantee of quality rests with the Leach Chemical Co and its stated commitment. The association of names underscores trust in the firm’s products and standards across markets.
Virgin Oil of Pine offered through druggists in sealed vials or percent bottles. Warns against worthless imitators using assumed names to hide responsibility. The wrapper name is advertised as the guarantee of a pure compound that can break up a cold in 24 hours and cure any curable cough.
Properties uses and directions with every vial Leach Chemical Co outlines how to identify components and apply guidance. The notice emphasizes safety and storage requirements for each product and provides handling precautions in clear steps.
Local items report Mrs. Mary Sylvester of Fairport and B F Taylor of Davenport in the city, a March 16 birth at Hershey hospital, and various residents traveling or visiting. Maud Ballington Booth announced for Tabernacle Friday evening. muslin undergarment sale at Lilly’s starts tomorrow. property sale on Smalley Avenue from John A. Robbins to E. F. Swartz. others visiting friends, traveling to Rock Island and Peoria, and church events in Davenport and Burlington.
Dr A Galloway and secretary G W Hawley were arrested on charges of practicing without an itinerant license. They paid a $25 city license and promised to leave Muscatine, refunding $12.50 to one patient, and bound over to district court with $500 bonds each. Multiple local notices follow.
Morning Sun notices list W A Glasgow leaving for St Louis after visiting parents Mrs and Mrs J W Glasgow. Burlington resident Susie Mehaffy attends Mrs A M McCaughan funeral. Kathryn and Annabel Marshall visit Mt Pleasant. Nettie Johnson returns to school near Conesville. Ed Selzer visits Winfield. Rose Wright Eva Lee and Dott Sterrett head to Cedar Falls for Iowa State Normal. Sorosis group meets with host Inez Mellinger. Mr McDaniel and daughter visit Grandview. Rev J S McGaw travels to Davenport. Mrs A H Whitaker and Albert Bowser visit with Jas Bowser family. Ladies Missionary Society meets with Miss Alice Sligh Thursday.
The Allison faction urged a tariff revision plank to protect American producers with duties aligning costs of production at home and abroad. Delegates backed Taft for the Republican national convention and supported Senator William B. Allison for re election. The morning featured heavy tariff debate with expectations of a heated resolutions committee meeting while John T. Adams shifted slate timing to favor Frank W. Simmons.
Local election officials advance the vote on a public measure amid divided citizen input. Campaigns sway residents with concerns over cost, services, and governance. Ballot details and polling locations are expected to be released by city clerks.
An advice piece promoting Alpen Seal as a health aid for women. It claims monthly pain relief and overall vitality, detailing a recipe with Black Haw and Aspen Seal, to be taken with water before, during, and after the menstrual period. The text notes private use and emphasizes a calm, healthy complexion.
John Thede and Florence Schoemaker of Wilton wed at 9 30 this morning in the county courthouse. They were attended by H Thede and wife of Wilton. A reception followed at the Thedes home. They plan a Boulder Colorado visit with the bride's parents H C Schoemaker formerly of Wilton. Thede is a Wilton businessman and Schoemaker has taught near Moscow. Congratulations come from many county friends.
Chicago police arrested Edward Dunn and Henry Nelson on a Lake Shore train after they allegedly tried to swindle Patrick Brophy out of 4000 dollars by promoting a fake wrestling match to be held in South Bend Indiana. Authorities suspect the pair also fleeced J B Cavanaugh in Davenport Iowa of 37500 dollars on a separate fake bout.
Iowa farm mortgage loans at 6 percent touted as safe as government bonds by J. E. Stevenson. No cost for collecting interest. Address 209 Iowa Ave.
Rev. F. DuMontier Devall rector of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Chicago will deliver an address at a special Lenten service at Trinity Church this evening He is a pastor of a leading western church and an engaging speaker and is an old classmate of Rev Ross both graduates of St Stephen's College at Annadale New York
The Twentieth Century Club held its regular monthly gathering at Mrs. J. W. Eells home on West Second Street. Mrs. Marcia White presented a capable paper on Irrigation. Mrs. Mary E. Shammo spoke on Our West India Possessions. Mrs. J. E. Hoopes contributed an instructive paper on Secret Service.
The Colonel Hare Circle invites Shelby Norman Post and all veterans to celebrate the Shiloh battle anniversary on April 6 at the G A R hall. A fine program will be arranged and all patriotic citizens are invited.
Westminster Guild of the First Presbyterian church met in the church parlors for a session last evening. After the business meeting a social time followed with Miss Conner offering several recitations and Miss Gertrude Legler presenting several piano selections.
The Major John Circle Sewing Society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Isabelle Norton’s home for a profitable session. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at Mrs. E. B. Lewis’s residence at 616 East Sixth Street.
The Women’s Relief Corps Industrial plans a meeting at the G A R hall on East Second Street tomorrow at 2 o’clock. Members are urged to attend as much work awaits completion.
The Epworth League of the First M. E. Church will hold a penny foot social at the church parlors this evening. All are invited to attend.
The Davenport District of Congregational churches announces its annual meeting to be held at the First Congregational church on April 6 and 7 in connection with the dedication of the new edifice. Speakers include T. C. MacMillan Rev. Milton Hilton Rev. Malcom Dana Mrs. Ada Vose Woodbury Rev. Charles A. Moore Rev. Wilson Denney and Rev. A. N. Hitchcock.
C. C. Kaufman sues Dana Smith and Chas. Hendersos for 155.66 on a note once owed to J. J. Case Co. He also sues Dan Smith and Bessie Smith for 484.66 on separate notes. J. G. Kammerer represents the plaintiff.
The regular meeting of the Brotherhood of St. Paul at the Methodist church was held last evening. I M Woolverton spoke on The Poet of Methodism and a brief business session followed with plans made for future programs.
Effie Trautman sues Willis D. Trautman over title to Nichols Iowa lots in a case before Judge D W Jackson. Plaintiff is represented by H M Madden while defendants are represented by E P Ingham and Thomas Brown.
A reader is advised that biliousness malaria and constipation are quickly overcome by taking Dr Kings New Life Pills sold at Havercamy's Prescription Drug Store.
Born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mc Daniels of Culver street, a son weighing 111 pounds.
Major Smith of Des Moines commanding officer of the Salvation Army in Iowa is due March 25 to inspect local quarters oversee work and arrange removal. A special service will be held that evening where he will deliver an address.
Columbus Junction residents and visitors are noted in a roundup of social and civic activity. Surveyor Kremer and Auditor Baker attended from Wapello, E. R. Lacey and F. M. Mossberry went to the state convention inDes Moines, and T. A. Raymond and son Ralph visited from Albia before heading to Washington.
A ladies group in a southern city published a small book with recipes and tips for cooking, housekeeping, and toilet secrets. A popular formula for clear skin uses Eppotone dissolved in hot water, then mixed with Rose Water and Cologne Spirits, to be applied morning and night.
Expressing sincere thanks and deep appreciation for kindness and sympathy extended during their bereavement. Mrs Louis Greenway Wm Greenway and Family.
Webb Council No 18 R S M calls a meeting Thursday evening March 19 1908 at 730 o clock all members requested to attend per order T I M
Honest invitation from the Orrine Company to cure drink addiction via confidential correspondence. No. 1 secret treatment and No. 2 voluntary option offered at $1 per box. Sold by A. W. Morgan, druggist, Washington, D. C. Leading druggists endorse Orrine.
A physician advises Mr and Mrs H to consult a physician for the cough and lung check, warns against a patent eczema lotion, and prescribes a citrox treatment for the eruption. A note to seek a dentist for a probable jaw abscess from a dead tooth.
Mrs John Newkirk residing on the island is seriously ill at her home with pneumonia.
Mr and Mrs A G Young from the Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown arrived in the city last evening to visit for a period at the home of their daughter Mrs R W Carter at 1212 Wisconsin street.
Delegates from Litchfield Illinois at the twenty first district Republican convention in Cannon support unanimously the choice of Cannon as the presidential candidate and were instructed to vote for him at the Chicago convention.
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