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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1909
Page
2
William F. Steese of Akron Ohio recounts years of stomach catarrh until three bottles of Peruna brought lasting relief and renewed appetite. He praises Peruna and lauds its ability to aid digestion and ease chronic stomach troubles, noting widespread testimonial support.
The Cedar County Fair association releases the premium list for its first annual meeting at Tipton Iowa scheduled September 7 8 and 9 Officials include P W Moffett president Frank Smith vice president D L Diehl treasurer C F Simmermaker secretary Directors listed The program details exhibitors duties judges species groups and daily events with class 4 French drafts and Belgians class 7 jacks and mules class 6 grade draft horses and a Wednesday afternoon ball game and races priced offerings and stock setup plans described.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for blood humors manifesting as pimples boils eczema and scrofula and treats spring ailments nervousness biliousness indigestion headache loss of appetite lassitude and fatigue. It claims a long record of cures and positions itself as a blood purifier and tonic available in liquid or Sarsatabs at 100 doses for one dollar.
Thursday events include boys under 15 riding classes with rewards up to 50.00 and races for pony and buggy, plus a 16.00 gentlemen’s riding contest and amateur footrace. Cattle divisions list Herefords and Shorthorns with sweepstakes prizes, followed by afternoon vaudeville and additional buggy and mule races with cash awards. Liberal prizes announced.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve guarantees fast healing for cuts and wounds cited in an old drug store advertisement. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store is noted as the source.
Repair work at the Citizens' Railway and Light Company power plant near completion. Arc lights lit all evening as the city braces for restored power. Electric Park announces special attractions with expectations of sufficient light and power tomorrow.
An advertisement for Foley’s Urine Laxative claims it relieves constipation and liver trouble by stimulating organs and cleansing the system. A. W. Morgan, druggist, endorses its spring health benefits.
Orion Bunker a 27 year old construction worker employed on railroad bridge projects in lower California met a fatal end when he fell from a high bridge into a gulch. His body will arrive in this city for burial with services at Greenwood Cemetery. William Bunker his father will accompany the remains from Ogden Utah.
A long list of fairs across Iowa has been released for the fall season. Dates cover events from August through October including the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines and county fairs in Monticello Maquoketa Grinnell Alta and more. Exhibitors and attendees are urged to plan ahead as schedules stretch into early October.
Iowa State Federation of Labor official J. H. Strief toured Muscatine praising the city as a strong site for the next convention. The gathering may be held in Dubuque on June 8, with delegates from Muscatine and other unions attending events such as a trolley ride, vaudeville show, German lunch, and a moonlight excursion aboard the steamer W. W. through June 11.
A Rochester New York based Bradstreet System president offers a free book titled How to Succeed as a Salesman. The ad claims training by mail can prepare ordinary educated young men in six weeks to become traveling salesmen and secure profitable positions. Send requests to 220 Cornwall Building Rochester NY.
A printed card certifies that all druggists are authorized to refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims the product stops coughs, heals lungs, and prevents pneumonia and consumption, containing no opiates, in a yellow package sold by A. W. Morgan, druggist.
The Ladies' Aid Society and Young People's Society plan a reception at the First Baptist church on May 26 in the church parlors. Over fifty new members have joined recently, and the event aims to acquaint old and new members. The reception occurs Wednesday evening with extensive preparations and an announced program to follow.
Grandview May 22. Hunter of Wapello attended to business. Buster shipped hogs to Peoria. Schweitzer and family shopped in Muscatine. Ed Gamble and Nina visited Muscatine. Walker and Schweitzer made Muscatine trips. Cockbell guests at Cockriel home in Davenport. Several residents made trips to Cedar Rapids Davenport and Toolboro. Many local visitors and routine business calls noted.
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