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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1909
Page
6
Middle aged fatigue backache and nervous irritability linked to worn kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills advertised to restore kidney filtering, banish backache and regulate urine. Muscatine case cites George E. Duprez praising relief and wife endorsement after use.
West Liberty residents and visitors are listed with arrivals and departures. The report notes Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Anson, Miss Elsie Klein, Miss Mabel Hawk, Mrs. Robert Sarver improving from pneumonia, and numerous others visiting relatives in towns such as Fayette Idaho Iowa City Davenport Cedar Rapids Muscatine Atalissa and West Branch with train times and short visits.
After two months of strong sales Havercamp the druggist reports great success selling Dr Howard's Specific for constipation and dyspepsia at half price with a money back guarantee. The 60 dose vial costs 25 cents under the special offer and is touted as a month treatment.
Funeral services for Mrs. M. J. Dayton were conducted at the Methodist church with Rev. J. F. Robertson presiding after a pneumonia battle. Survivors include three daughters and a son, with Edith Dayton studying at Cornell and home from Mt. Vernon. E. M. Ritchey’s service followed at the Baptist church. a pioneer merchant, he died of pneumonia aged about 62, survived by wife Ella and three daughters.
The Macabees lodge reports February gains with Iowa leading memberships in the jurisdiction. Muscatine expects mention in Bee Hive as Deputy Gleason plans Davenport talks April 1 to boost next month’s drive. Twenty seven initiates and twenty one ballotings mark last night’s meeting.
The Forty Hours devotion opened at St. Peter's church in Buffalo with solemn high mass celebrated by Rev. J. I. Grieser. Rev. H. Sendfeuhler and Rev. H. Finefield preached in English and German, with further sermons by Rev. F. Kottenstette and Rev. A. Geyer announced for the following days concluding Thursday evening.
Henry Henrickson of Clinton Iowa was burned when benzine and sulfuric acid exploded as he boiled them in a test tube in the university pharmacy laboratory. His right hand blistered while his face was not harmed.
Members are urged to attend an informal celebration Saturday evening at the close of the campaign. Refreshments, welcome for new members, and a roundup invitation with dues on display. The banquet for those who brought seven new members occurs Monday at 6:30.
A 25 cent box of Dr. King's New Life Pills is advertised as a solution for stomach liver and kidney troubles sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Miss Jennie Dodds visits from Wellman and other locals spend Sunday in Lone Tree. The Y Book Club presents Union Depot for a Day at Grand Opera House March 26 with a full cast including Herman Weise Abe Glick Lenora Miller and Ida Cotter.
A long list of characters and roles appears, naming Lil Flo Fan-Elsie Weise Bess Huskins Lenora Miller and many others. The roster includes Mrs Garrulous Miss Lizzie Guthrie Mr Henpeck Dr C A DeLano and Prof Learned Harl McClusky among a group of students and opera company members.
Miss Alma Deihl from Wapello visited Miss Lizzie Deihl on Sunday. Paul Robertson spent time with relatives in Columbus City on Saturday. Mrs. Andrew Jackson of Burling...
Ton visited her father and mother Mr and Mrs W D Wilson and other relatives late last week. Fred Cutcomb returned home after visiting Sam Robertson. Mrs R R Wright came back from Clarence Missouri. Miss Bess Sellers of Cairo is in town this week. The Music Club met Tuesday evening with Mrs H F Curran. Grandma Harris celebrated her 76th birthday last Saturday with a postcard shower. M Elliott of Indianapolis was a Morning Sun visitor Tuesday.
A historic medical ad touts Bucklen Arnica Salve and Haverecamp's Prescription Drug as remedies for serious lacerations. It claims wounds heal without danger of blood poisoning and presents the salve as a healing wonder.
Twenty ladies gathered on East Hill to celebrate Mrs Elizabeth Benninger's birthday with a short program and light refreshments. The Par Avenue M E church Ladies Aid met for an all day sewing in church parlors, with dinner served and plans for next week. Mrs Albert Hahn, visiting from Riverside, called on East Hill friends. Mrs Jennie Knott moved to 1552 Washington Street to make her future home.
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