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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
7
Tipton resident Fred L Reeder visits Muscatine while many locals call on friends. Offers include a five room snap house from Stirlen and Rowan. Roach and Musser advertise black wood at four dollars per road with cash and prompt delivery. Dr Clapp promotes catarrh cures and a free Cake Secrets booklet from Igleheart Brothers.
Local residents in Muscatine and nationwide discuss Senator Newlands' inland waterways bill. The plan seeks a national commission to develop Mississippi River waterways and regulate freight with a proposed 10 million dollar appropriation after prior cuts. The measure remains in commerce committee and unlikely to pass this session.
Local notes report Jake Martin of Muscatine transacting business in Grandview and porch additions at J J Stingle and A Hhood residences. County officials like R R Hunt and I F Chandler visit schools and offices while families and relatives travel between Muscatine Mediapolis Wapello and Nichols.
Lena V. Henry of Norristown Ga. writes that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her from an operation. She describes severe female troubles and says the product improved after the first bottle and cured her completely. The ad praises the compound as a standard cure for many gynecological issues and invites other sick women to write for advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
Local notices report passengers and visitors from Muscatine on trains and at homes in nearby towns. Mentions include births, deaths, and funerals, with accompanying family visits, business calls, and several Christmas Decoration Day events and plans. A lumber accident near town left one man with crushed injuries, treated by a local doctor.
Miss Emma Weise of Moscow returns home after spending a few days in Wilton visiting friends.
A farewell social honored Miss Anna R. Blicker missionary to India at Mrs. Sarah A. Fox home 1222 Mulberry Ave. Seventy attendees heard Miss Elicker speak of evangelistic work in Zenanas and villages and May Willa Patten outlined Blicker’s life from Muscatine to Jubbulpore since 1894. Gifts including linens and a Loving Bag were presented for her voyage to India.
Albert Shoppa made a business trip to Galesburg last week. Edna Desh, Oak Dale teacher, closed her school year and returned home Sunday. Fred Miller spent the weekend with his parents in Aldo due to his father's pneumonia illness. Co. R. Woodward and family, who
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless home remedy avoiding surgery. It claims instant relief, private use, and a 50 cent full box from druggists after a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co at Marshall Michigan.
The piece notes Nels Miller and family from Wrayville returning home after winter weathering at western points. J W Blan sells property to Morgridge and Norton of Muscatine and plans to depart. Chas Anderson completes three weeks on jury duty then returns home. Bessie Irwin visits from Muscatine for weekend with parents. Jacob Reed of Muscatine visits relatives here.
Delayed Wilton notes list Ursula Heiby and daughter Valeria departing for Sioux City with aunt Mrs. Raynor. P A Duncan heads to Muscatine to visit son Charles. Mrs. J T Clark and daughter travel to Chicago for a few days. George Ryerson from Muscatine visits Raynors. Thornhill of Joy Illinois attends to business in town. Win Blanchard in Muscatine for business. Herman Thede visits West Liberty on business. Miss Gertrude Moynahan of Muscatine teaches voice at Wilton college. Herman Jipp also active in West Liberty business. Mr Bishop of Muscatine, Iowa Telephone, attends to local matters.
Lawrence Moseley of Ft. Madison visited his parents in Mannon last week. Uncle John Pratt of New Boston visited nephew Paul. Lewis Beard and Clara Ostrander married in Aledo on May 2. Joel Moseley visited relatives in Keithsburg Sunday. W. F. M. S. annual Thank Offering service held with large attendance and $21 raised for missions. Mrs. Clara Nelson and son from Joy attended services in Marion. Eva Poffenbarger and friend were noted attendees.
A resident of New Boston attended church services at the Chapel on Sunday, joining congregants for worship and community fellowship.
Enos and Eben Davis shelled corn last week. Bert Lemon and family were Wyman callers Saturday night. The new bank will soon begin work. Glen Huston is remodeling his house. Oscar Cassabaum and family from Columbus City visited Will McFadden on Sunday. Mrs. Enos Davis visited Burlington last Wednesday. Ralph Reese and family attended church in Crawfordsville Sunday.
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