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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
7
Not all deafness can be cured but Dr Shaffer claims to cure all curable cases. He treats stomach troubles after other methods fail and claims quick relief for catarrh of the stomach. Eyes and nervous disorders are addressed with glasses fitted and a no charge initial talk. He promotes success in female treatment and urges early lung disease care.
The A U W Lodge concludes its annual session in Cedar Rapids with a large majority adopting amendments to the constitution and fixing terms of office. Delegates express thanks to Cedar Rapids for hosting the biennial gathering.
Local notices report the river rising nine inches in the last 24 hours and the gauge at the water works showing six feet this morning. The item lists various residents traveling, visits and health tonic ads, plus reports from Muscatine on A O U W convention outcomes and officer appointments.
An article praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for nervousness irritability and female disorders. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Ph Hoffman of Brooklyn describing relief after eight years of ovarian trouble and five children. Mrs Pinkham offers free advice from Lynn Mass.
Word arrived yesterday of Samuel Bowman's death at his home in Coon Rapids Iowa after several weeks illness. Born in Philadelphia about 60 years ago he lived in Muscatine before moving to Coon Rapids in 1879 where he farmed and retired. He is survived by brothers William Henry George and Jacob of Coon Rapids and John and J J Bowman of Muscatine and sister Mrs L J Haines of Muscatine. Funeral will be held in Coon Rapids with relatives en route to attend.
A. B. C. club members hosted a Guess Where party for their gentlemen friends in honor of Mildred Ruffner who moves to Des Moines. Invitations told men to start at the Y M C A and hunt, then retreat to the Thompsons West Fourth Street home where guests found an upstairs room with a decorated Attic and a bountiful menu.
The Mississippi River rose, delaying water works pumping at Muscatine but officials expect rapid progress once a surface pump removes groundwater. Clammers along the Musser area report fair luck with shelling and a raft's expected arrival for Kaiser saw mill. Other items note stray dogs, sewing society efforts yielding 25 pounds of work, and local moves including home repairs and travel plans.
The grand lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Iowa extends officer terms by two years and postpones elections. Representatives elected in 1904 are extended for one year. Resolutions praise Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls hospitality, thank mayors, editors, and the Graham memorial committee, and adjourn sine die.
A swift gathering ended with a lavish supper and attic merriment. Miss Ruffner gave each guest a rose and an A B C pennant. Attendees included Miss Mildred Ruffner and Miss Jessie Stirlen among others, with a list of gentlemen present.
Mrs John Dunn of Bloomfield is gravely ill with appendicitis and may require surgery. News from Wapello notes a severe hail storm causing limited damage to crops, while local repairs and a birthday surprise for Mrs Lafayette Brown highlight community events.
Yesterday afternoon the marriage united Miss Lizzie Beard formerly of this city with Newton Carlisle of Brush Hill Indian Territory. The ceremony occurred at Checotah I T with Rev Emerson officiating. Mr Carlisle is a prosperous farmer who will reside near Brush Hill and the couple will live there.
Tom McCarthy works inside the restaurant at West Liberty investing time in papering and a fresh paint coat. Bert Child returned from Cedar Rapids Thursday evening. Mrs Katherine Brown of Davenport gave the second hygienic talk to ladies at the Methodist church with strong attendance. Her talks were delayed by rain causing the first two sessions to be merged into one.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve claimed to cure cuts corns burns boils ulcers sores and piles with a money back guarantee. Available for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
May 11 report highlights Mrs. Frank Gibson hosting Willing Workers. Visit requests include Miss Maude Rockafellow with Miss Edith Moore at Union Valley. Visitors from Buxton include Mr. and Mrs. Joe Boyne. Myrtle Whitmer of Wilton stays with W. D. Ridenour. Irley Morris of West Liberty visits. H. W. Rockafellow’s Pleasant View family join H. H. Rockafellow for Sunday.
An advertisement touts Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a cure for any skin or scalp disease or sores. It claims prompt relief after first application and urges purchase at drug stores for 25 cents or via Kenyon & Thomas in Adams, Wisconsin.
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