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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
5
Davenport Water Power company gains sanction from Major Richie engineer in charge of upper Mississippi river improvements. The firm may harness Davenport LeClaire rapids with practically unlimited horsepower, signaling potential for large manufacturing growth.
A former Iowa City merchant tailor J. E. Taylor is reported killed instantly in Ogden Utah by a gasoline explosion while repairing his automobile. He left a wife and several children. Taylor was a prominent local tailor over a decade ago.
An old time ad copy promoting Pr Kings New Life Pills priced at 25 cents from Havercamps Prescription Drug Store urging readers to ward off bowel trouble.
James Sinclair five from Muscatine Island was severely bitten when a large collie attacked as he played in the front yard. The dog fled after a wood strike by the mother. James was taken inside for care and rabies concerns were investigated. Authorities seek the dog’s owner to have it killed.
A severe storm last night swept across Muscatine County including Blue Grass in Scott County. It caused multiple barn fires, killed stock, and damaged buildings with losses estimated in the thousands. key farms near Blue Grass sustained major damages from lightning and wind. Creeks rose and driftwood moved downstream, with Davenport reporting further lightning damage and eleven cows killed near Wilton.
A minister's wife recounts her health improvement after replacing coffee with Postum. Initial failure gave way to success with proper preparation, leading to widespread praise among friends including a college professor's wife. She urges others to read The Road to Wellville and try Postum.
Roy T. Pontius, 25, son of W H Pontius and a noted local figure, is jailed on information accusing him of stealing $30 from Benjamin Harrison, a Burlington employee. Father plans to come, bail efforts underway as community ties and family distress rise amid the alleged crime.
There is widespread catarrh historically seen as incurable but now viewed as a constitutional disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo is promoted as a blood and mucous system remedy with a 100 dollar cure guarantee. Sold by druggists with a 7% price and a recommended laxative option.
Mrs Blessing of Keosauqua and Mrs Carter with Miss Carter visited friends in Morning Sun. O M Elliott of Superior Neb arrived for a grandparent visit. Rev and Mrs McGaw leave for Pittsburg to attend the R P synod and then sail for the British Isles. Morning Sun high school team beat Winfield 8 to 3. Mrs J C Brown died after a brief illness. Funeral under Rev Younger. Robert Allen heads east. Lois Willson returned from Emerson. Mrs Gray improving after hospital care. Mrs Geo Edgar arrives to stay with the McGaws. Morning Sun High holds commencement at London Hall with a long program of music, declamations, and essays led by students and faculty.
A newspaper warning cites forty five U S deaths in one month from headache powders due to toxic ingredients. It criticizes such drugs and promotes Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills as a cure rather than relief, selling fifty cents a box through dealers or Buffalo NY firm.
A party of Macon Wisconsin marines sails July 1 in the 50 foot launch Elizabeth to voyage from St Paul to New York, via Mississippi, Illinois, Michigan canals, Lake Erie, the Erie canal, and Hudson. Navigator Dr Edwin S Smith will guide the party with captain Harry M Rubey and crew.
Wilton College announces a summer school starting June 3 1907 focused on teacher preparation. The program is described as suitable for summer study and capable of meeting county examination requirements. John R H Latchaw president invites inquiries and promises reasonable terms and satisfaction. Wilton Junction Iowa.
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street endorses it as safe for children and adults.
A note of gratitude from Mrs. McMichael and Children thanks neighbors and friends for their aid during bereavement.
Monday May 27 one day only and every twenty eight days. Office hours 9 a m to 6 p m. Cures permanently the cases he undertakes and sends the incurable home without fee. Eminently successful specialist in chronic diseases proven by many cures. Treats catarrh nose throat lung eye ear stomach liver kidneys rheumatism paralysis neuralgia heart blood skin diseases epilepsy Brights disease consumption in early stage bladder and female organs. Stammering cured and remedies to prevent recurrence. Big neck cure. Rupture and hernia cured without business interruption. Surgery for eye ear nose throat granulated sores cataract cross eye straightened without pain.
Advertises a list of nervous debility signs including despondency weakness tired mornings memory trouble irritability and sleep problems. It paints a portrait of exhaustion with sunken eyes pimples and low confidence to imply a remedy exists.
Diseases of men including blood poison syphilis gonorrhea stricture and related ailments are described with claims of complete cures. The advertisement touts perfected treatments and promises no experiments, offering free confidential consultation from Dr. W. E. Shallenberger at 145 Oakwood Avenue Chicago.
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