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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1908

Page

6

Park Place Pupils Plan Picnic for Year End

Park Place School pupils plan a large picnic in a few weeks to mark the end of the school year. Teachers Maude McCord and Marie Bagley and parents express pride in a successful year. The class raised funds to pay off a new piano by filling cloth strips with pennies. About 35 pupils attended the past year, with a field trip planned to Weed Park or a nearby field in 7 to 10 days.

Park Place Maude McCord Marie Bagley Weed Park

Freddie Tibbetts Bitten by Dog Near Home

Two year old Freddie Tibbetts was severely bitten on the knees by a dog while near his 1325 Hast Second Street home. A passerby intervened, the boy was taken to Dr. J. W. Morgan for examination, and no serious aftereffects were reported.

Freddie Tibbetts Walter E. Tibbetts Second Street J. W. Morgan Iowa Telephone Company Bert Chaudoin East Second Street Mad Creek

ZEMO advertised as quick cure for skin blemishes

An old advertisement claims ZEMO cures eczema and pimples by drawing germs to the surface of the skin and destroying them leaving clear skin. It invites readers to request samples from E. W. Rose Med. Co. in St Louis and notes it is sold by all druggists and A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.

ZEMO E. W. Rose Med. Co 8. Louis, Mo A. W. Morgan West Second Street Taft Canal Commission United States Panama Appropriations Committee Boutell Illinois Hughes New Jersey Wilson Pennsylvania Dawson Iowa Bontell Commission Congress A. W. Chase A. W. Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N. Y John Auer East 5Th St Marysville Ohio

Grossheim and others head to state photographers meeting

Oscar Grossheim departs by noon train with Miss Ella Foster and Alexander Runyon for Davenport to attend the State Photographers association meeting in progress there. The opening drew a large crowd and tonight hosts an informal reception at the Kimball hotel to foster fellowship among visiting photographers.

Oscar Grossheim Ella Foster Alexander Runyon Davenport State Photographers’ Association New Kimball Hotel

Arnica Salve Promoted For Burns And Wounds

An old advertisement touts Bu¢tklen's Arnica Salve for burns wounds sores and piles. The product is sold for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Havercamp’s

Daw son Leader in Insurgent Attack

Representative Dawson of Iowa pushes a measure to print 100000 copies of the proceedings from the coming governors and President conference on natural resource conservation. The move aims to widely publicize the talks and outcomes.

Dawson Washington, D. C Iowa House

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Home Relief

Advertises Pyramid Pile Cure claiming to cure longstanding piles in days or weeks without surgery. It promotes home use, free trial package, and a 59 cent follow up box from Pyramid Drug Co located in Marshall, Michigan.

Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid

Wilton Notes on Trips Funerals and Local Death

G W Hill traveled to Davenport for a photographers association convention. Mrs James Walker and Mrs Orvil Ford attended the funeral of Harry Mockmore in Muscatine. Levi Kellog, ex Wilton resident of 40 years, died in Davenport and will be buried in Wilton. he leaves a daughter Mollie Kelley and a son Nathan. Dr W A Cooling nearing recovery after illness.

Muscatine George Klein Kate Mockmore C. H. Thornhill Joy W. G. Griffith Davenport C. Brown Ulla Brown M. E Mr. Pope S. H. Wise P. M. Conant Levi Kellog Wilton Kellog Mollie Kelley Nathan

Chlorosis in girls warned against neglect and treated with pills

An article explains chlorosis or green sickness in growing girls, stressing early signs during development and urging Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood building remedy. It cites Mrs. Martin Wells of Syracuse who recovered after using the pills, and notes the pills are harmless and free booklets on blood diseases are available.

Williams Martin Wells Beldan Avenue Syracuse N. Y Dr. Williams

Longtime Illinois City matriarch Catherine Brayton dies at 94

Mrs. Catherine Brayton oldest resident of Rock Island County near Illinois City passed away at 5 30 pm at Illinois City age 94 after conversing with her children and taking supper. She arrived in 1836 near Muscatine and lived within two miles of Illinois City since then. Survived by five children and several grandchildren, funeral arrangements pending.

Rock Island County Catherine Brayton Illinois City Illinois Stephen Brayton Brayton Ilinois Mississippi Mr. Brayton

Electric Bitters Health Tonic Promises Blood Enrichment

A health tonic claim states Electric Bitters enriches poor thin blood and strengthen the weak. Advertisement from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store priced at 50 cents.

Havercamp

Local Social Notes From Concord Iowa May Visit Diners

Concord Iowa residents share visits and calls with relatives in Letts and Fredonia. Mr and Mrs Jesse Lupton visited Mrs Henry Diller and family last week. Mr and Mrs Harry Gipple and daughter Mary stayed with Chas Gipple's family over the Sabbath. Miss Sweete Johnston visited Clara Wagner. Mrs Earl Wagner is improving. Frank George and son Frank Le Roy Jr of Fredonia visited L George's home. Chloe Blake dined with Fay Wagner. A number from the neighborhood have been attending.

Fast Hill Carl Hayes Chicago J. H. Wickey Madison Rock Island Elsie Franklin East Fifth Street East Hill Fairport Harry Mockmore H. P. Shinley Frank Nevens East Ninth Street Henry County Otto Fitchner Sweetland Center Mary Murfin Morning Sun Alice Murfin Dale Street Concord Jesse Lupton Henry Diller Fredonia Wm. Dunham Jessie Eoe Blake Letts Harry Gipple Mary Chas. Gipple Sweete Johnston Clara Wagner Earl Wagner Frank George Frank le Roy, Jr

Meetings at Fredonia and Local Visits Highlight Week

Rev. Chas. Reeder leads meetings at Fredonia. Mrs. Harve Ritter travels from Letts to visit her father Isaac Wagner. Floyd Johnston of Fredonia stays with Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Johnston. Jesse Lupton paints for J. T. Gambell of Fredonia. Lulu Littrel visits Nellie Knott. Clara Wagner is hosted by Elsie Westlake near Cotter. Mrs. Sarah Blake visits Mrs. W. B. Lowe. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carey of Indian Creek visit Jno. Bliveu's home. Cellie Gipple has been ill. Dr. Darrow of Columbus Junction attends.

Fredonia Chas. Reeder Harve Ritter Letts Isaac Wagner Floyd Johnston S. L. Johnston Jesse Lupton J. T. Gambell Lulu Littrel Nellie Knott Clara Wagner Elsie Westlake Cotter Sarah Blake W. B. Lowe Robert Carey Indian Creek Jno. Bliveu Cellie Gipple Dr. Darrow Columbus Junction

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