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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1909
Page
2
An advertisement urges prompt attention to bladder problems. It promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer and Co as a remedy for kidney, liver and bladder ailments, claims broad benefits, and offers a free sample bottle by mail with a booklet.
State wide drive against tuberculosis spurs ordinances banning public spitting and cup sharing in schools and shops. Universities and railroads join sanitation push as dairy cattle tuberculin testing grows, aiming for safer milk and cleaner transit amid broad public support.
Advertisement praising Dr Williams Pink Pills for run down conditions by purifying and rebuilding blood. Claims improved appetite strength and sleep, cites personal testimony from Mrs George Organ of Detroit about recovery after overwork. Offers booklet on blood diseases and sells pills at 50 cents a box, six for $2.50, via mail from Schenectady.
The Forty-fourth Annual Iowa State Sunday school convention will meet June 2 3 4 1909 at Plymouth Congregational Des Moines Iowa. Dr A C Dixon of Chicago will give eight addresses with other national speakers including W C Pearce and William A Brown. Delegates should send details to Bertha C Fitch by May 25 for lodging and meal arrangements.
A large crowd attended the last Euterpean Fraternity program at the high school auditorium. I B Richman read Ode to a Nightingale in Warner's absence. Next fall the four remaining programs may be presented, with officers planning further events.
Well known Muscatine woman Mrs Katherine Lowery died at 513 Cedar street from Bright's disease after more than a year of illness. Her husband John Lowery died June 3rd last. She leaves sons Frank of Sunnyside Washington and Albert of Muscatine, brothers Tom Wales John and Adam and sister Mrs Susan Beir Vernon Colorado. Funeral plans await word from son in Washington.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills arrest the act and relieve bilious headaches by restoring liver and bowel function. Sold for 25 cents at MW Haver camp’s Prescription Drug Store.
A vintage drug advertisement claims Foley’s Honey and Tar cures coughs and cold without opiates, promising lung healing and pneumonia prevention. The notice states refunds if ineffective and notes the genuine yellow package from A. W. Morgan, druggist.
The May Festival in Moline on May 24 and 25 features Miss Perceval Allen dramatic soprano and Miss Margaret Keyes contralto with the Thomas Orchestra. Allen, brought from England, has earned high praise for recent performances and will sing in Mors et Vita. Keyes, praised for range and color, replaced Schumann-Heink at a St. Louis Apollo concert last year and toured with Caruso, earning strong acclaim.
The advertisement states Zemo is an external treatment that stops itching and kills germs causing eczema. It claims it has cured more chronic cases than other remedies and praises its honesty and effectiveness as asserted by A W Morgan the druggist.
Phillip Engle state organizer of the Socialist party in Colorado and 1906 Michigan lieutenant governor candidate will deliver a free lecture on socialism at Electric Park Sunday at 3. The talk will cover why panics occur and who creates wealth and is hosted by the local Socialist party branch.
The Ladies of the Maccabees held an interesting meeting last evening at Yeoman hall. Five new members were admitted. After the business session, refreshments and social time followed.
Rock Island system issues orders to freight agents and conductors on labeling and handling less than car load freight. Each package must show consignee name and destination station city and state, with durable markings. Old marks must be removed before shipment as part of new packing and labeling requirements.
The Cleveland Press reviews the tour praising Miss Keyes for sharing applause with Caruso and highlighting Daniel Beddoe, a Welsh tenor long based in the U.S. with Wagnerian roles and Bach acclaim. Herbert Witherspoon, a renowned American bass, has returned and will sing St John in Mors et Vita with the Thomas Orchestra on May 25.
Advertisement-style warnings urge care for kidney and bladder symptoms including back pain nausea and urinary issues. It promotes DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills from E. C. DeWitt & Co. of Chicago Illinois, claiming rapid, effective relief and offering a free trial box by mail.
The City Recorder of Muscatine Iowa invites sealed bids by May 20 1909 at 7 30 p m for five year lighting contracts. Bids per lamp per year for light from sunset to sunrise and proposals for 50 480 watt alternating current lights 50 320 watt magnetite lights 30 480 watt alternating current lights and 30 20 watt magnetite lights. Bonds of 500 with bid and 2000 if awarded. City may reject any bid.
H C Struck executor of H S Garlock's will schedules sale for June 15 1909 in Davenport Iowa at 2 pm. Auction at courthouse door offers the 224 acre Mus catine county farm to the highest bidder for cash. Minimum bid at appraised value.
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