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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement for Kodol asserts it digests all foods instantly and completely, beginning in the mouth, with liquid form and guaranteed results. It urges trials, notes benefits over pepsin digested products, and offers a money back guarantee on large bottles from E. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago.
A. E. House of Letts and C. M. Fletcher of Muscatine, both Hawkeye Club members, attended a Spokane banquet with 300 Iowa-born members. The club plans a Spirit Lake Washington picnic on July 4 1908 with a speaking program fireworks games and a balloon ascent to showcase Iowa.
The passage lists prominent state residents including Mr. Fletcher of Muscatine and A. E. House of Letts Louisa county, plus Mr. and Mrs. S. Younkin of Washington.
Col. Frank W. Bishop appoints Ralph Othmer of this city to the rank of regimental color sergeant in the Fifty-fourth regiment. Othmer, a storied Company C member and former lieutenant, is widely regarded as one of the state’s top marksmen.
An advertisement touts Dr Hale Househin Ointment as a permanent remedy for itching burning and obstinate skin diseases with relief on first application and a complete cure. It promotes a non greasy formula and notes availability at drug stores with a request for Kenyo Adams correspondence in New York.
The old frame barn on West Fourth Street owned by Phil Mackey burned Saturday night around 11 o'clock. The structure was in poor repair and firefighters arrived quickly but only prevented the fire from spreading further.
A fragmentary line mentions the boy from Gold Medal Flour and a missing tier or level, leaving readers uncertain about the context. The text provides no clear event dates, names beyond the brand, or concrete actions.
The Harry Glatstein and Company second hand store at 427 East Second Street was entered between 1 and 7 Sunday morning. About fifty dollars in revolvers watches knives rings and cash disappeared. Police under Marshal W J Vannatta believe they know the guilty parties and expect to locate them. A rear window was removed suggesting juvenile involvement.
The Mitchell touring car topped its class in a two day endurance event from Philadelphia to Harrisburg and back, beating 26 entrants with the cleanest score. Drivers reported good state highways despite rough stretches between Mt Joy and Middle Town.
Sealed bids for the purchase and removal of a dwelling on Hershey Avenue in Muscatine Iowa must be filed with the city recorder by 7 30 p m May 21 1908. The property sits on west 60 feet of east 143 feet south 140 feet of outlet 18 section 2 and 3 two 76 range 2 west. The city recently bought the site for a hose house and the council may reject all bids. F J Eppel chairman Fire Committee.
An old caption promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns wounds sores eczema and piles. It claims guaranteed relief and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
Prominent Muscatine Congregationalists travel to Waterloo to attend the sixty-ninth annual General Association of Iowa Congregational churches session from Tuesday evening to Friday noon. The Women’s Home Missionary union holds its twenty-second annual convention. Alice Mulford of Muscatine is slated to speak on The Fruit of a City Mission Sunday School on Wednesday at 2 30 p.m.
West Liberty reports multiple brief social items with residents arriving visiting and traveling. C N Preston from Villisca IA visits his sister in law Mrs George Baxter. Dr W A Heck visits Davenport. Myrtle Gaffin visits Iowa City. Misses Bell and Edna Gardner hosted at Nellie Melick for Woman's Home Missionary convention. Mrs Ross Ady and Mrs Wm Ady visit Wapello. John Robinson of Webster City returns for brother Chas Robinson’s illness and death. Persis Sheldon returns from Iowa City. Ellis and Mrs Smith travel to Moline IL to visit son Harold. Mrs Elmer Wells and Violet visit Atalissa. Irene Templeman visits Iowa City. Mrs William Sissell from Davenport returns home after sister J Jakeway's death. A V Aker travels to Iowa City with Mrs Ed Deardoff. Mrs John Cornwall of Downey visits. Mr and Mrs John Close depart for Fruitland then Millerstown IL. Elmer Nichols returns from Des Moines for business.
An advertisement notes Dr Kings New Life Pills arresting bilious headaches and aiding liver and bowel action. The claim includes a 25 cent price and lists Haver camp’s Prescription Drug Store as the outlet.
Clinton Herald reports that King Alfonso’s year-old boy has joined the army and chosen the infantry arm of service.
The Breadwinner building a fund for protection or a home will find Hershey State Bank of Muscatine an advantageous choice. It offers liberal interest returns with 4 percent interest on savings accounts and time deposits, acting as an incentive for financial protection.
The Retail Merchants' association of Moline sponsors a day and moonlight trip on May 21. The steamer W. W. and barge depart Moline at 2 PM, pass the new lock by day and night, reach Muscatine at 5 30 PM, spend an hour there, then return. A large crowd is expected as the first excursion of the season. Weekend trips resume June 13 with the steamer Columbia between Rock Island and Burlington and the tri city Muscatine excursion.
An old advertisement proclaims Electric Bitters can overcome stomach torpor liver torpor lame back and weak kidneys with a guarantee and a five cent Havercamp's Prescription Drug note.
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