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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
2
An old style health ad emphasizes kidney health and urges readers to consider kidney trouble as a common cause of illness. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy and offers a free sample bottle by mail to readers who request it.
In Muscatine County District Court during the April 1908 term, A. W. Morgan registered pharmacist No 6651 applies for a permit to purchase keep and sell intoxicating liquors at 107 West Second Street Muscatine Iowa. The petition will be on file and the hearing set to begin April 7 1908.
During a serenade at Mrs. Nellie Hawn’s home Earl Lipeltoes was wounded when Walter Height fired a 32 calibre revolver at the crowd. Height says the shooting was accidental after being assaulted by the boys. Height chased by police then captured. Information filed charging assault with intent to kill and murder with a preliminary hearing possible later today.
The Presbyterian Men's Club banquet at the church parlors featured Andrew Stephenson of Chicago as the main speaker on Christian Captains of Industry. He urged Christ as a citizen and worker ideal, with anecdotes enhancing the talk. E M Warner, David Bogard, W E Bliven, Frank Sawyer and others gave short remarks. The Ladies Aid served the meal, and a musical program with cello and vocal solos pleased attendees.
Washburn Crosby promotes Gold Medal Flour with washed wheat in clear water before grinding. The milling process is described as clean and sanitary to ensure bread and biscuits taste better.
Grocers advertise Gold Medal Flour for sale from stock with ask prices. Local markets list quantities and available brands, inviting customers to purchase.
Edward Maxon suffered a severe bruise when his left trouser leg was entangled in a set screw as a pully turned at the Mississippi Box Company plant. Clothing torn into 23 pieces, only shirt and socks remaining. He rests easy today. prior injury occurred October 5, 1907, from a belt strike.
An old advertisement offers a $100 reward for incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin, wholesale druggists, and notes a price of 75 cents per bottle along with testimonials and a tip to use Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen held a German program at Maccabee hall last night. A large class was initiated after the program followed by social time and refreshments. Performers included H C Klaffenbach, Dr A Klaffenbach, Miss Stella Richards and Klaffenbach family, with addresses by H C Klaffenbach and S F Orlws key.
Mr and Mrs Wm Thompson express gratitude to friends and neighbors for aid in saving household goods after their house burned down on Wednesday.
Wapello Iowa society column lists visits and travels. Notables include Miss Liz vie Deihl of Morning Sun who visited Mercy hospital in Iowa City with Miss Susan Campbell. Several locals attend or plan to attend events in Des Moines Columbus Junction and Morning Sun.
The Democrats of the first ward held a caucus last night choosing 18 delegates and 16 attendees were named from slips. Frank Curry was elected committeeman for the coming year. Alternate delegates were selected and wards elsewhere planned additional caucuses this evening.
Pleasant Prairie reports Mrs. Wm McElroy and Mrs John Henke called on Muscatine. Henry Meinke hosted a Friday party. Mr and Mrs John Jenkins and family visited G D Baker in Muscatine. Mrs C W Benshoof from Muscatine is visiting relatives. Bert Eis delivered hogs at Blue Grass. G D Baker visited in our vicinity. J L Fowler visited his sister Mrs Carpenter. John Henke and Geo Grimm called on Sunday. Mabel C Hague visited Belle Bohnsack near Walcott. School will close Friday for two weeks. Gustavus Allbee and Jacob Grimm called on old friends. Wm McElroy and Glenn McElroy.
Transacted business in Muscatine on Monday and Tuesday. John Jenkins visited his sister Mrs. Anderson of Cross Roads. Mon Willie Anderson of Cross Roads returned home after a short visit with relatives. Charlie Koll of Muscatine will assist his brother George with farm work this summer. James Metz and John Schmidt called on Robert Nugent near Montpelier Sunday evening.
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