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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
7
Local items list visits and departures among residents and visitors in Muscatine Davenport Fairport Letts Atwood and surrounding areas. People mentioned include Dr Clapp Mrs Slater Miss Eva Stowell Carl Heinz Frank Woods and Rev Meier plus developments at Roach Musser Sash and Door and Stirlen Rowan offices.
Wilton May 25 The baccalaureate sermon for the Wilton high school class was delivered by Rev. D. D. Tallman at the Presbyterian church. He urged the graduates to value character and to press toward greater achievement, stressing physical mental moral and spiritual development. Memorial Sunday services followed at the M E church with Tallman’s sermon recalling Civil War days and honoring soldiers.
Sophomore and Freshman classes of Wilton high school with teachers enjoyed a Saturday picnic at Besley’s Lake while Mrs. E. H. Barnhart and baby left for Muscatine Saturday evening for a short visit.
Iowa City overwhelmed by a fast paced game at the Fair Grounds where nine Midget players faced Muscatine. Iowa City died Sunday afternoon between three and five from dropsy, a contagious fear among fans. McKee and Dietz led funeral services, and Chayka hit a home run the first recorded this year.
Cure claimed for all itching burning scaling eruptions with Dr Hale's Household Ointment. First application brings relief. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon & Thomas Adams New York.
Muscatine manufacturers receive notice of the 6th annual Iowa State Manufacturers association convention to be held in Ottumwa on June 4 and 5. The program lists welcome addresses, governor and senator talks, factory tours, and a post noon business session with committee reports and officer elections.
Muscatine fire companies but for Charpion Hose will travel to Lyons Iowa for the June 4 grand firemen celebration. A committee was appointed and a special train and band will accompany the delegation aided by a $50 yearly council stipend. Iowa to hold a state tournament in Clinton despite travel conflicts for Muscatine participants.
The article argues doctors sometimes mystify patients with concealed prescriptions. It praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women, claiming it uses unicorn root and other native plants with glycerine extraction and contains no alcohol. The narrative invites readers to request a booklet of medical authorities from Dr. R V Pierce in Buffalo, NY.
The Midgets overwhelmed the Iowa City nine 12 to 3 with rapid baserunning and powerful hitting led by Detweiler. Chayka left in the fourth due to illness, Largen doubled, and Dietz stole third as the crowd enjoyed a lighthearted seventh inning. Grandma Membl er celebrated her eightieth birthday with friends and Mrs Mamie Stranky visited relatives this week.
James Tansey returned home for a visit as Grandma Payne moved back for the summer. Mrs. Carpenter attended a funeral in Kalona for Daniel Carpenter. Sharon dedication drew Kalona residents to the new church. James Tansey left for Kilborn Wisconsin to manage the electric light system.
An auto collision triggers bruises and sores but Bucklen's Amica Salve heals quickly. The ad claims effectiveness on cuts burns and skin irritations and lists a price of 25 cents.
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