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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
5
Lincoln school pupils plan an Arbor Day program with songs recitations and readings about tree planting. The event will be held on the school lawn with emphasis on forestry and natural beauty. The exact date awaits the governor’s April proclamation.
Estimates were let for a small office to serve cattle shippers at the Rock Island stock yards being built at the Ninth street crossing. A large corn crib will also be erected, and concrete floors will be added for sanitary reasons. The yards will include 12 loading pens and one large receiving pen, expected to be among the finest this side of Chicago.
A New York health publication praises a simple home remedy for rheumatism and kidney troubles. Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla are shaken in a bottle and taken after meals with water. The dose is a teaspoon after meals and at night. The mixture is said to cleanse kidneys and reduce rheumatic swelling.
Attorneys for both sides agreed to a continuance of all 13 injunctions against the former Muscatine saloonkeepers. Judge D W Jackson set next Thursday at 9 oclock for trial, as neither side was ready. A large crowd filled the room, with disappointment at the postponement. Defendants named include J A Fackeldey, Wm Burkhardt, John W Morgan, Henry Schaefer, Thomas J Cullen, Adam Von Dresky, Schmidt & Tracey, Vanatta and Fuhlman, Charles W Giffy, Conrad Brunke, Geo Criner, and F F Criner.
A family recounts an infant's recovery after failing to thrive on various formulas. After a doctor prescribed Grape-Nuts soaked soft, the child improved from months of weakness to a strong, alert, rosy-cheeked baby. The testimony cites dramatic growth and development milestones.
A letter to manager Kautz reveals Warreners College five of Sioux City Iowa has practically disbanded. Two forwards left the city center joined Milwaukee railroad captain is quarantined with smallpox and remaining player may depart soon. Tonight the Tourists meet Crescent five at the Armory, 25 cent admission, large crowd expected.
An old advertisement proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals cuts and wounds from razor nicks gunshot or nails. It guarantees relief with a 25 cent price tag from Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Misses Beatrice Oliver Vera Peck Helen Braun and Mrs F H Little leave at noon to join Mrs Amalia Schmidt Gobble in Davenport before heading to Clinton for the Madame Marcella Sembrich recital this evening.
Missionary Day on April 19 features morning 11 oclock service with Easter songs and recitations, 2:50 oclock Sunday school program directed by Mrs Jefferson Thompson, and an evening missionary meeting at sunset with choir performances, scripture, prayers, and a closing rally. Free to all.
George Law, a newly married man from Shenandoah, Iowa, left his home to go to the barn the day after his wedding to Grace Jones and has since vanished, leaving neighbors puzzled about his whereabouts.
A brief prayer service at the Commercial hotel parlors for the late W A Smith was led by Rev Wickwire of the Presbyterian church. A funeral will be held in Crestline, Ohio, with interment Saturday as a funeral train carries the body east.
An advertisement touts Dr Hale's Household Ointment as free from eruptions soothing irritations stopping itching and curing all skin diseases long standing. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents or direct from Kenyon and Thomas Adams New York.
Marshalltown Iowa March 27 Robert B Williams civil war veteran and soldiers home member died three hours after injuries suffered while stopping a runaway team He seized a horse by the bridle and was thrown against a telephone pole breaking three ribs and sustaining severe internal injuries at the home hospital
A sales note announces ZEMO as a cure for dandruff. It claims the germ destruction stops itching instantly and prevents further hair loss while leaving skin and scalp clean. Available from A W Morgan at 107 West Second Street through local druggists.
Fans pack Armory as tourists and locals anticipate an exhibition game tonight. Organizers promote a lively event with expected appearances by visiting teams and community sponsors.
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