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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1910
Page
2
The article extols gas ranges and gas water heaters as modern Kitchen upgrades that reduce labor and dirt for the housewife. It argues these appliances quickly pay for themselves by saving time for recreation.
The note promises kitchen updates and guarantees all benefits. It emphasizes updating appliances and features to current standards. The message targets homeowners considering renovations and potential perks. It positions upgrades as a value offer with assurances.
Mrs. August Wagner, 73, of Quincy area, native of Germany, died Monday night at her daughter’s home 210 West Sixth Street after returning from comet and lunar eclipse viewing. Survived by husband, three children Siegel Hainkel, August Wagner Jr, and Mrs John W Hahn, plus several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending.
Crawfordsville Iowa May 18 1927 eight member graduating class held exercises with maroon and gold colors and cut flowers. Lois Cannon Earnest Clark Florence McCleary Gladys Maxwell Mary Orris Lee Shaffer Nina Morehead Oscar Van Sant spoke on diverse topics. Wirt Lowther delivered the valedictory address on foreseen life. Local visitors and funeral attendances noted.
A medicinal detox campaign claims pimples boils and skin eruptions stem from bad blood. It promotes Bin-Ter Complexion Tablets as a cure via blood purification and system strengthening with a money back guarantee from A. W. Morgan, druggist, and a temporary discount from $1.00.
The piece notes changes at church with Rev Sawyer last Sunday. Mrs Myrtle McCleary returns from West Africa and reaches Fairfield. James Patterson couple celebrate a new son, their twelfth child. J H Huston learns of brother Jno Huston’s sudden death in Vancouver Washington. Miss McGugin of Washington visits Lena Maxwell over Sunday.
The local Y M C A hosted a roof garden viewing last evening for a total lunar eclipse and comet. High school orchestra provided music, glasses were available, and refreshments followed as attendees observed the western sky from 8:30 pm. The moon entered Earth’s shadow at 9:45 pm, with total eclipse from 11 pm to 12 am, then began to fade.
Little Earnest Brownley, son of Mr and Mrs Earnest Brownley of 225 West Second street, plunged twelve feet from a porch last evening. He was unconscious on arrival but Dr E H King found no broken bones. The severity of his injuries remains undetermined.
Ainsworth Ia May 24 Dr and Mrs J S Tomy and son Joe return to Oskaloosa after visiting C R Stearns family. Spaldings from Osceola Neb and Yeo Iowa and Mrs John Sharp of Keota return home due to A E Spalding paralytic stroke. E E Coffman visits Fairfield. Edith Bovee visits Vera Miller. Grace Sands and W H Chihak visit Will McConnell at Verdi. J E Adams travels to Kansas City for business. Theresa Chihak visits Mrs Will Peiffer at Keota. Mrs George Carson and daughter Mrs Jay Sands visit from Sigourney. Everette Shearer visits Washington relatives. Mrs John Mitchell and two children and Grace Cunningham of Crawfordsville stay with local relatives.
Mrs H J Freyermuth visited Iowa City. Chas Hucke and Will Freyermuth hosted relatives. J J Hoskins attended a Masonic banquet in Iowa City. Lilly Lake held a birthday postal card shower. North Prairie Sunday school plans Children Day on the eve of the third Sunday in June. Mrs Eliza Cromer of Muscatine visited John and family. Rev Russel to install Epworth League officers June 5 after Sabbath school. Epworth League assembly led by Joss Hosgines. Willing Workers Sewing Society meets with Mrs Harry Will in June. Justice Jerry Carl of Muscatine visited his niece Mrs Sam Brumbaugh last week.
After an illness of three years Joseph Fuller a long respected Muscatine resident died at his daughter Mrs Peter Koenigsaeckers home He was eighty six born in Prussia April 22 1824 came to America aged 26 and settled in Muscatine in 1854 He helped build St Marys church and served as charter member of two German societies He was predeceased by wife Kate in 1905 and three brothers John Henry Bernard.
Miss Helen Vogt of 205 East Fifth Street spent Sunday visiting in Clinton and returned to the city aboard the Firefly last evening.
A mother in Atchison Kansas reports six months of doctors failing to help her seven week old baby with eczema. After using Cuticura Remedies the child recovered and remained clear for a year and a half. She credits the treatment and offers her testimonial from 1403 Atchison Street in Atchison dated October 19 1909.
Advertisement touts Cuticura for facial eruptions acne rosacea eczema ringworm and redness with gentle washes and ointment. It markets soap and ointment plus chocolate pills and a free 32 page Cuticura Book from Potter D and Chem Corp at 135 Columbus Ave. Mass. 232-page book mailed free offering conclusive guidance on care and cure of skin diseases.
Several thousand people visited the carnival grounds for the first night of the Firemen's Carnival. The Cosmopolitan Shows drew interest with many attractions in full swing and good patronage reported at the tents.
West Liberty records show numerous residents departing for visits and trips. Local names include M. F. Sissel and J. Hayes visiting Davenport and West Branch respectively, with others to Iowa City Muscatine and Des Moines for short stays.
The advertisement touts Fels-Naptha Soap as saving labor and clothes. It claims washing in cool or lukewarm water avoids boiling and hard rubbing, making garments last longer and look sweeter, whiter, and cleaner. It urges following wrapper directions.
The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as a constitutional remedy for catarrh claimed to affect the blood and mucous membranes. It offers $100 to any case not cured and instructs readers to send for circulars and testimonials while noting Druggists in Ti. sell the product. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Wilton Iowa May 24 delayed report patrons mention Hugo Berry and Steve Teeple visiting Muscatine and Davenport. Hans Arp and Amanda depart for Davenport to visit the Rogers home. Jesse Silberhorn and D J Dwyer travel to Muscatine, with others returning from Davenport and Rock Island after short visits with friends and relatives.
Arnold Jacobsen returned home Sunday after a short visit with relatives in Davenport. James Robinson departed Sunday for Humboldt Indiana for an extended visit with relatives. Mrs. R L Goldsmith left the Kelley home for her Athol Kansas residence Saturday.
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