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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
2
A promotional note praises Gold Dust as a marvelous cleanser that, when sprinkled in scrubbing water, saves back work and cleans floors, doors, and woodwork more quickly and thoroughly than other products.
Local merchants report flood conditions in the east are delaying shipments and halting ticket sales. No tickets will be sold east of Chicago except on northern lines through Peoria and St. Louis, with communications and railroad service severely disrupted. Jobo A. Robbins urges action now as eastern trade declines and contact with relatives becomes strained.
The Gehinitt Bros. & Co. firm dissolves with sale of interests in the blacksmith shop to J W Borgstadt. The firm will remain in the implement business at the old stand and all debts are to be settled with Schmitt Bros. of Nicholalla.
Virgil Strickler, C. S., from the Mother Church, lectured at the First Church of Christ Scientist on faith and healing. He argued Christian Science heals sickness, cures drug and liquor habits, and fosters harmony. Jesus and spiritual law align with God’s laws, destroying mortal mind and sin. He urged a factual understanding of God, not material causation, and claimed Christian Science offers birthright dominion over earthly ills.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use Syrup of Figs to relieve feverish, cross, and constipated children. It claims the product, made from luscious figs and senna, cleanses stomach and bowels without nausea or pain, and promotes quick recovery. The copy emphasizes safe use for children and adults, with directions printed on the package and urges asking for the full name of the product.
A veteran hunter reports local Muscatine duck hunters returning with bags exceeding the daily limit of twenty five. He notes some ducks may belong to nonparticipants who did not return, prompting talk of stricter bird protection and possible state legislative action including closed seasons in Iowa.
The text argues that knowledge of truth frees humans from fear and anger, defining enemies as mental thoughts rather than external foes. It claims fear underpins disease but destroying fear would improve health, and presents Christian Science as a practical, applied religion that aligns thought with beneficial outcomes. It also compares Christian Science to other systems, likening it to mathematics guiding engineering feats.
Mr Strickler introduced by Charles M Howard invites audience to hear an authorized Christian Science lecture. The talk aims to clarify its teachings and practical benefits, not to gain converts, and cites divine law and prophecy to explain its purpose and truth. Virgil O Strickjet of the Mother Church, Boston, will deliver the address.
Mrs. Parry Cooper and two daughters of near Blue Grass visited her mother Mrs. Claw Dodge. Mrs. August Kemper went to visit Mrs. Claw Banson near Mustaine. Mr. Will Alteneder is ill and Grandpa Schlutz traveled by interurban to Davenport.
An old newspaper ad touts ZEMO as a guaranteed eczema cure. It claims instant itch relief after first use and full money back if not satisfied, noting benefits for other skin conditions and even baby skin, with a 25 cent price and Henderson's Drug Store as seller.
A newspaper fragment reports Findley reprinting a peer and contemplates a remedy regime for digestive and bowel issues. It advertises various tonics and tablets, urging readers to follow directions to treat stomach trouble, constipation, and related ailments. The text mixes patient questions with product responses and medical claims.
Fred Behr suffered several severe gashes to face and head after being knocked down and trampled by a frightened colt he was leading. Clarence Fix left the fire station for Buffalo to visit his brother Chas Pix near there. Chas Fix and two sons Ralph and Clarence traveled to Montpelier on business. Nellie Keatcham went to Davenport for dental work. Ed Kemper sawed wood on Tuesday. Carl Missel went to Fairport for business. Chas Fix attended the Woodman Lodge meeting in Sinsent. Roy Reeves and Ralph Fix helped Ed Kemper saw wood.
The Harvey Brock company presents Girl of the Golden West at Jig City praised as one of the best Western drama bills. Blanche Sates stars with Joyner Delmore Robertson Wylde in key roles, featuring The Ranchman’s Bend saloon setting and Roxy’s cabin in a three act Western melodrama noted for realistic scenery and wholesome humor.
Frank Brown a local barber swallowed poison in front of the post office on Iowa avenue and later drank hot water with soda at a Front Street restaurant where his brother works. He collapsed but was saved by Dr J W Morgan and a stomach pump. Domestic troubles are blamed for the act.
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