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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1906
Page
7
An advertisement describes nerve exhaustion risks and urges starting treatment with Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills at first sleep troubles headaches or neuralgic pains. It touts the pill as a nerve vitalizer and tissue builder, claiming it cures nervous disorders by rebuilding nerve cells and blood, listing Buffalo New York and A W Morgan as distributors.
A string of brief notices lists visitors and travelers in Muscatine. Wapello resident J H Wenmeyer attends to business, Elrick Junction's Mrs E Seitz visits friends, and many others depart for Chelsea Wilton Davenport and Burlington for short visits or to settle business. Local promotions include Sleepy Eye flour and Hy omei sales.
Oxford Iowa writer M W Cook extols Nebraska's winter stay, praising high wheat yields from 25 to 40 bushels per acre, abundant alfalfa and fruit orchards, and the region as a growing center for agronomy and prosperity. He notes Nebraskans’ strong pride and historical homesteading, with future plantings planned to boost production.
Testimonial from Mrs W H Marshall of Sopris Cole praising Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for curing sick headaches and other pains. Note claims pills never failed for five years and come with a satisfaction guarantee and 25 doses for 25 cents. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Miss Irene Crosby of East Savannah writes the remedy helped her irregular painful periods when other treatments failed. The notice urges women with menstrual pain and related symptoms to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and contact Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Mass for free advice.
M W Cook notes rural Nebraskans rank highest in education and push a new program giving rural youth instruction in agriculture. He cautions teachers must value the effort while praising farmers who have risen in social standing and potential climatic changes in the region.
Margar et Hoskins of Muscatine will give a recital at the M. E. church in Cedar Valley on Wednesday evening May 9. Bertha Glockhoff of Davenport arrived home for a visit with her parents. George Mills of Bayfield visited his parents. A son was born to Milton Boyle on Sunday morning. Edgar Hildebrand and Rev Brinton spent Sunday at J. W. Fiater's.
Iowa militia regiments announce practice marches from June to August with routes from Dubuque to Maquoketa and Red Oak to Atlantic. Major surgeons for Fifty thirds fifty fourth and fifty sixth regiments named, hospitals to be located in Davenport and Des Moines. Rifle shoot dates moved to August 24 28 at Ft. Des Moines. Top 12 finishers advance to national tournament in New Jersey in August.
An advertisement argues back pain signals kidney trouble and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure. It claims kidneys fail to filter blood, causing rheumatism and other illnesses, and cites William Curtain of 202 East Fifth Street praising the remedy after trying other treatments.
Mrs Nannie Marshall visited from Burlington Iowa for a few days. Mrs Dr Jones from Wayland Iowa stayed with sister Mrs Ed Fares. Miss Kathrine Paine traveled to Iowa City for a brief visit with her parents. Miss Ethel Cilley of Wapello stayed with Miss Emma Cavan. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Hays on Friday May 4. Reverend Zimmerman and Dr Trumbull attended a ministerial meeting in Mediapolis. Miss Mary Finny, formerly of this area, is reported dead in Indiana. Various residents visited Mediapolis and Ottumwa, with plans discussed to move St John’s U B church to Ardon. Andy Addleman called in Ardon. Mrs G E Marden of Ottumwa visited Friday.
New Boston Illinois May 8. Sarah Brown born near Chillicothe Ohio December 22 1835 moved to Rock Island Illinois City at age 13. Married William Walker August 5 1854. Five children survive with 22 grandchildren. Funeral at M E church conducted by Rev T J Wood. Burial beside husband in New Boston cemetery. Also notes on estate sale of Drusilla Green and baccalaureate sermon by Rev J G Quinlin. Fred Stevens remains ill in bed.
Miss Kit tie Wright from Wapello visited Morning Sun on Saturday. Mrs. Dave McElhinney returned from Indianapolis after visiting a sister Mrs. Lupton who had been ill for several weeks.
Foley and Co of Chicago promote Foley's Honey and Tar as the trusted throat and lung remedy. The ad warns of imitations with similar names and urges customers to demand the genuine yellow package from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store and refuse substitutes.
Miss Lizzie Gary of Chicago visits sister Mrs. Frank O’Brien in Ardon. Mrs. Hugh Wigim visits Detthof parents in Muscatine and plans to travel to New York. John Verink ships hogs to Chicago. Rev Ballard and wife depart for Ottumwa. Several Muscatine residents visit Arden and area friends during the week. New butcher shop nearing completion with Wigim planning to begin butchering.
Kalona reports ferried by D F Rogers Wellman visitor and A J Stransky Riverside guest.Mrs Blanche Furman Nira visits Ida Snider. Nellie Adams Wellman visits parental home. Whetstines called to Wellman for granddaughter illness.M G Loughlin Washington visits Kalona and C Williamson near Iowa City joins Dig horse sale. Kane Muscatine visits Mellinger family. M E ladies dinner raises about 27 dollars. Houseman and Kel later entry end truncated.
Miss Minnie Marek of Iowa Junction visited her aunt Mrs. L Shillig last week. Miss Mary Everts of Iowa City spent last Friday with friend Miss Celia Sleichter. Soi Tim came from Muscatine Saturday to visit family.
New Era notes a Culture club social at the chapel Wednesday evening May 9 with refreshments and invitations extended. Friends of Mrs Henry Fitchner are wished a speedy recovery. Visits from Muscatine residents and local gatherings at the Brandt residence are reported. Emma Brandt arranges summer tenants for her Davenport guests.
Miss Inez Webber spent Saturday at Lone Tree. Mr Lew Swank visited Muercatine with friends. M R McKean and son Albert were Junction callers Saturday. Little Wilsur Goldsberry has been on the sick list.
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