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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1906
Page
5
High water over several days floods Geneva Island the famed leisure resort above the city. Only the lower end is submerged with ground still wet but no cottage floors reached. River stands today and a dry spell could end the threat with a good season ahead.
Evansville resident B Spiegel recounts chronic kidney and bladder troubles for over five years. After three doctors failed, Foley's Kidney Cure brought relief with two bottles leading to full recovery, urged by Havercamps Drug Store. Journal want columns promise pay per word.
Ex congressman Joe Lane and Sheriff McArthur investigated a break in at Kaiser cottage near Keokuk Lake yesterday afternoon. The intruders slept in the bed, left mud on the floor, and placed a trespass sign across the broken window as they departed. Owners believe they know who did it and will pursue arrest.
An advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicide as a breakthrough after a year of lab work. It claims that dandruff and hair loss are caused by a scalp germ and that the product destroys the cause to stop both issues. Sold by druggists with samples available by mail. Special agents listed.
L H Woods of Grandview returns from the United Evangelical churches annual conference held in Harlan Iowa. Bishop Heil presided the opening service and Rev J S Stauffacher of Waterloo was elected presiding elder. Reports show the church in fair financial and spiritual condition with favorable comparisons to other denominations.
A vintage ad promising one hundred dollars for an incurable catarrh cure from Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features endorsements from druggists Wa spi Inc, Kin nan, Marvin and others, claiming F J Cheney & Co reliability. The notice highlights internal consumption of the cure and sells at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
A looming coal strike prompts Muscatine to review fuel and power supplies. Huttig Mfg plans to stay open with two months coal on hand, water works stores thirty days, and Heinz Pickle factory reports ample stock. Other firms, including Great Western Cereal and Citizens Railway, hold sizeable coal reserves as dealers limit new orders.
Corner Iowa avenue and Fourth street announces morning service at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 9 20 a m. Evening service 6 30 p m with seniors at 7 30. Rev N A McAulay of Wilton speaks at meetings next week except Tue and Sat. Choir led by Miss Robertson, special numbers and an anthem program. Annual congregational meeting Tuesday evening with reports, elections and refreshments. Musical offerings include Elevate the Sign of Judah Havd Hayden and From Every Stormy Wind Havens with a solo by Miss Robertson.
Society note reports Sarah Berks took Electric Bitters for a headache and can now attend engagements. A drugstore advertisement places the remedy at Hayovercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents.
Money seekers seek safe investments and find first mortgage real estate loans most secure aside from government bonds. G M Titus at 213 Iowa Avenue offers loans from 100 to 15000 with full assignment ready and collects interest and principal at no charge to the investor.
Judson Kempton, pastor, invites all new members to morning service at 10:30 for hand of fellowship and communion. Sermon titled Shine as the Stars. Sunday school at 11:45. Evening service at 7:30 with sermon The Importance of Little Things and The Value of Little Opportunities. Special chorus music and The Glory Song.
Corner Sixth and Mulberry streets. Pastor J. C. H. Light. Preaching at 10 a.m. Sabbath school at 11:15 a.m. Superintendent A. J. Neidig. Junior society 2:30 p.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Leader Lola Johnson.
Rev Bryant C Preston will deliver the first lenten sermon on The Joy of the Cross with the text Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross. Dr Alden B Hoover will give the evening address.
The speaker announces a monument project and a new stock offering a diverse range. They claim unbeatable prices and a focus on affordability to attract customers.
Worth League schedules a 2 p.m. preaching and a 6:30 p.m. men meeting with a 7:30 p.m. prayer session Thursday. The men and boys are especially invited to attend the youth gathering tomorrow afternoon.
Corner of Sixth and Walnut streets hosts Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday mid week meeting at 8 p.m. Reading room at 116 Iowa avenue second floor open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. all are welcome to attend and visit.
John Wesley Potter pastor announces usual services at usual hours. He will preach morning and evening with the men's chorus and Chase orchestra performing at the evening service. You are cordially invited.
Sunday school at 9 a m with William Ruthenberg as superintendent. Divine worship at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Young People’s meeting at 7 p m led by Samuel Orlowsky. Friends and strangers welcomed to all services. A H F Hertzler is the pastor.
Rev. Judson Kempton of First Baptist will preach at six o clock in the evening. Ellen Hanley and Daisy Pantel will sing.
Rt Rev T N Morrison bishop of the diocese will preach tomorrow in morning and afternoon services. Holy communion at 7 30 Sunday school 9 30 morning prayer and address 10 45 confirmation 4 30 all invited. Additional services Tuesday 4 00 Wednesday 7 30 sermon by Rev R G Jones 7 30 Thursday 4 00 Friday 7 30 Rector F F Beckerman.
H. D. Horst, the superintendent, schedules Sunday school at 2 p m and a C E meeting with an address by the pastor on Tuesday evening.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a remedy for ulcers eczema scrofula blood poison cancer eating sores itching skin pimples boils bone pains swellings rheumatism catarrh and other blood or skin diseases. It claims deep seated cures where other treatments fail and offers a free sample and medical advice with prepaid shipping from Atlanta.
Musserville Methodist Episcopal announces pastor E C Brooks at 608 East Sixth Street with Sunday school at 10 a m and class meeting at 11 15 a m continuing Ep worth noting service times and location.
Corner Fifth and Cedar streets hosts Sunday school at 9 15 morning service at 10 30 Y P S C E led by Miss Laura Schroeder at 7 evening service at 7 30 monthly Bible study class Monday evening at 7 30 at the parsonage
An old note praises the Journal want columns as the best way to sell, trade, or find bargains. It stresses cost at one half cent per word and urges use for practical swaps and listings.
The notice touts the value of small want ads in the Journal, promising direct contact with thousands of local buyers and sellers. It notes the cost is only half a cent per word per insertion.
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