That one weak spot
Long advertising piece extols Dean's Kidney Pills as kidney healing remedy. Claims back pain signals kidney distress and urges urine tests, cites testimonials from John A. St. Clair of 2013 Mulberry Street, and promotes buying pills at local drug stores to prevent dropsy diabetes and Bright's disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bright
John A. St. Clair
Mulberry Street
Doan
Mt. Forest
Ont
Havercamp’s
Wradfield Regulatigor
West Liberty News Notes Personal Visits and Local Events
Ira Lambing visited from Cedar Rapids while Misses Mollie Hintz and Ethel Troutman from Nichols stopped in. Town residents and travelers, including Mrs. J. D. Fisher and Mrs. Elmer Nichols, mingle with social calls and family visits across nearby towns.
Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs and Weak Lungs Ad
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery for coughs chest colds and weak lungs at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with price 1.00 and a 5fe claim.
Wapello Pupils rehearse play and church group meets
Wapello high school pupils rehearse for a repeat performance of Among the Breakers to be staged in Oakville next Friday. Miss Grismore plans to return to Cincinnati Wednesday after visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Whisler. All Clan members attended a March 23 meeting with Mrs D N Farrer where dainty refreshments and a fine time were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Oakville
Grismore
Frank Whisler
Cincinnati
Ohio
D. N. Farrer
the Presbyterian Church
Mite Society elects officers at Saturday meeting
The Mite Society elected officers for the coming year at a meeting held Saturday at Mrs. W H Cooper's home. Officers include Mrs M J Kelly president, Mrs Andy Lischer first VP, Mrs J S McChesney second VP, Mrs R G Hawkins secretary, Mrs W C Herrick treasurer, and Mrs G L Foot chaplain. The executive committee for three months comprises Mrs John Hale, Mrs Mary Wright, and Mrs L A Reiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mite Society
W. H. Cooper
M. J. Kelly
Andy Lischer
J. S. McChesney
R. G. Hawkins
W. C. Herrick
G. L. Foot
John Hale
Mary Wright
L. A. Reiley
Mary McChesney
S. J. Herrick
McChesney
Swinton
Muscatine
W. C. Crocker
Crouch
Letts
Wapello
St. Paul
Marcellus Hunter
Grandview
Zella Wright
Columbus Junction
Ella Hunt
Henry Hunt
Bailey
Cedar Rapids
M. E. Todd
Henry, Ill
John Davis
la Harpe, NL
New Era News Roundup March 27
Otto Fitchner's father has died. Mrs. L Satterthwaite returns from Muscatine. Beatty family attends aunt's funeral in Muscatine. Culture club hosts Paul Kretchmar farewell at Pine Mills. Brandt family from Davenport visits. Easter program practices begin at chapel. Culture club plans measuring social March 30. Augustana's C M Olander to lead chapel services. Community shows strong interest in a new telephone line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
Otto Fitchner
L. Satterthwaite
Muscatine
Beatty
Mr. Beatty
Culture Club
Paul Kretchmar
Pine Mills
Clara Brandt
Florence Brandt
C. H. Nelson
Davenport
J. D. Letts
A. C. Brandt
Cartoonist John T. McCutcheon Charms Muscatine Audience
Chicago cartoonist John T. McCutcheon spoke at the Grand Opera house in Muscatine, describing how he forms ideas and creates cartoons. He explained daily paper study, timely topics, and his approach to humor while recounting famous successes and illustrating with local cartoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. McCutcheon
Chicago
Grand Opera House
McCutcheon
Potter
Muscatine
Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer touted to cure nervous illness
A marketing letter extols Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer as restoring nervous energy, sleep, and mental clarity in women. It cites Mrs Matilda McCracken's recovery from nervous prostration and headache, claims broad female susceptibility to nervous ills, and invites readers to obtain the product and a free booklet from J W Brant Co Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
C. W. Caton
Matilda McCracken
Chesterville
Ohio
J. W. Brant Co., Ltd
Albion
Mich
Malta-Vita Pure Food Promotes Adulteration Warnings
An advertisement asserts Malta-Vita Pure Food is a non adulterated breakfast grain made from wheat and barley malt extract. It claims the product, marketed as 10 cents, supplies Maltese content that aids digestion, builds blood, bone and muscle, and boosts energy, urging buyers through grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Malta-Vita Pure Food Co
Cure a cold in one day pill advertisement
A vintage herbal laxative remedy promises to cure a cold in one day with Bromide Quinine tablets. The ad notes a money back guarantee if it fails and shows E. W. Grove’s signature on each box priced at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Local Folks Return Visits In Ferdinand Area
Mrs Chas Krueger and children Ella and Arthur returned from Hamlet where they visited the Zollners of Foster. Ernest Krueger visits with aunt Minnie Krueger near Illinois City. Mrs Wm Seidler cares for niece Martha Mewes in critical condition. Wm Krueger family visiting Geo Mayhew Reynolds. Henry Meyer family left for Tipton to see parents. Tice family moved into Emma Anderson house Hazel Dell. Muscatine visitors include Hessman Baker Krueger Ruthenberg and Ruthenberg families and others for Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Krueger
Wm. Krueger
Everett
Geo. Mayhew
Reynolds
Henry Meyer
Tipton
Tice
Eliza
Emma Anderson
Hazel Dell
Muscatine
Lewis Hessman
Chas. Baker
Lewis
Chris
Wim. Ruthenberg
Chris. Ruthenberg
Wm. Ruthenberg
Christa
Oscar
Henry Ahlschlager
Chris. Krueger
Dated Iowa Township Social Notes Reflect Local Visits
Miss Pearle La Rue and Miss Edith Walters visited from Springdale last week. A dance at Thompson's drew a small crowd. Eva La Rue to teach spring term at Oak Hill. Willi Conklin hauled hogs to Tipton last Friday. Arthur Cole and Valett parents hosted relatives near Wilton. Mrs. Weed visiting Wilton. Bessie Morton to teach at Cedar Hill this spring. Sculls visited Tipton. Arthur Cole’s party Friday night well attended. Stanley Melick stayed with Mell Wilson in Lime City over weekend. Mrs. Briggle visited West Liberty. A. B. La Rue left for Nebraska last Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Township
Pearle la Rue
Edith Walters
Springdale
Thompson
Eva la Rue
Oak Hill
Willi Conklin
Tipton
Arthur Cole
Valett
Wilton
T. B. Weed
Bessie Morton
Cedar Hill
Scull
Stanley Melick
Mell Wilson
Lime City
Joseph Briggle
West Liberty
A. B. la Rue
Nebraska
Fire damages Coutts residence in Morning Sun
The Coutts home in Morning Sun was largely damaged by a late night fire discovered around midnight. Firefighters and neighbors helped extinguish the flames and remove belongings. Officials suspect the blaze started when a smoldering vent dropped through the flue. Loss amount not yet estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Coutts
R. W. McElhinney
Crawfordsville
J. A. Kennedy
Little York
Ill
D. Y. Graham
Arthur McElhinney
Los Angeles
Cal
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Ira Lambing
Mollie Hintz
Ethel Troutman
Nichols
Kings
George Ward
Calhoun Street
Etta Wiese
Atalissa
Lyde Anderson
Baby
Belle Plaine
Fred Tharp
Centerdale
Joe Rogers
J. D. Fisher
Vinton
Iowa
Will Keim
de R. Preiss
Mary Martin
Viola Beeson
Reynold
Corwin
John Conely
Washington
Elmer Nichols
Rutherford
Burlington
Fred Evans
John Evans
la Grippe
Lou Jenkinson
Kate Homer
Downey
Anna Hendrickson
O. H. Fink
Iowa City
Bangs
Glen Babbitt
Henry Lewis
Clark Lewis
Paul Klotz
Wm. Propst
Isa Shannon
J.S. Smith
Bessie Pickering
Edema Whitacre
Des Moines
Vince Nutting
Rock Island
Anna Cox
Hannah Kerr
Myra
West Branch
Cord Hall
North Dakota
Ray Ustic
Genoa
Wm. Rodman
Minnesota
Illinois Central
ST. Louis
S. G. Hatch
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Cuba
Hammond
South
C. C. McCarty
District Court
Smythe
Miss Edwards
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Otto Building
H. O. Weaver
Arthur Springer
J. W. McCulloch
Rev. Reusch
Ferdinand
the People’s Bargain Counter
Tion
G. M. Titus
Journal Office
Iowa Avenue
Therunswick-Balke, Collender Co
Marshalltown
Muleberry Street
Plymouth Rock
Charlie H. Stone
Rockwood
Golden West
Lezal
J. E. McElroy
East Third St
Setter Pup
Gordon Setters
Enquire
Ringgold County
Decatur County
J. Linn Hoopes
Oak St
Reid
W. A. Stiles
R. R
H. R. Carney
Conesville, Iowa
H. G. Ficker
Walnut Street
Hahn Bros
C. A. Peck & Co
Hine Bros
Remington Typewriter
Bargain
J. H. Vail
Room and Board
William Banker
Ament
East Third Street
Hotel Grand
Cedar Street
Banker
Reliance Loan Co
H. B. Seem
Ion Tamata
Arden
Glendale Nursery
Mass
E. O. Burnsie
T. D. Smith
West Third Street
J. H. St. John
Newell Avenue
Linn Hoopes
N. Rosenberger
J. W. Morgan
Fifth and
Orange Streets
Col. Horton
North Oak Street
J. H. Munroe & Son
Poplar Street
Fifth
Sixth Sts
Cherry's
Hains
Moscow
Pine Street
West Fourth Street
H. M. Bartlett
H. H. McCulley
West Front Street
Solerdlenner Co
West Fifth
Mill Streets
McKee & Bliven
Freight Depot
East Seventh Street
Insurance
J. Bridgeman & Son
Pioneer Insurance and Real Estate Agency of
W. Second Street
Town Mutual Dwelling House Insurance Association
G. Allbee
East Second St
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H. W. Zeidler
2Nd St
Denver
Spokane
Pacific Coast
Boyd Transfer Co
Minneapolis
Confectioner
Samuels
Geo. W. Lindle
Woodlawn Ave
J. C. Coster
West Second Street
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