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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1907
Page
2
Public health ad promoting Cascarets as a bowel exercise aid. Claims include improving digestion, bowel movement, and overall health. Endorses ten-cent price and authenticity by Sterling Remedy Company with CCC stamp.
The body of a high school girl was found 400 yards downstream from a bridge after a cloth piece torn from her dress was snagged on a snag. Police believe the dress fragment caused the body to release and fall into the river.
Cossette Keffio, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Keffio of 123 Park Avenue, Muscatine, died Saturday evening after leaping from the bridge into the Mississippi. An inquest ruled drowning as the cause. a blue jacket and a black piece of cloth were early clues, and search parties led by E. A. Batchelor recovered the body within hours. The victim, a high school student born December 3, 1892, had shown mood swings and threats of self-harm, with investigators noting possible melancholia amid a family tragedy that shocked the community. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 from 123 Park Avenue conducted by Rev. Ellott.
The discovery of a body on Sunday follows a period of poignant youth sorrow. Friends describe the incident as a rash deed driven by grief, prompting concern about a troubled age group.
County Superintendent Witter has secured a strong corps of instructors for the teachers' normal to be held June 10. Will A. Pye leads physiology civics physics and economics, R W Leverich handles arithmetic history and geography, Mrs Linnie Hall teaches grammar reading and orthography, Mrs Emma Luse offers music, Ida I Norris and Witter oversee algebra, with lectures by W F Barr of Drake and Longwell of Highland Park college. A Georgetta Witter talk and other speakers are planned, and enrollment may rise beyond last year’s 200 as new teaching certificates affect attendance.
A simple prescription to tone the stomach and aid digestion is given. Mix Compound Tincture of Cinchona one ounce Prosene Compound one ounce and Sherry Wine half a pint. Take one teaspoon before meals and at bedtime in a wine glass of water. The Prosene Compound aids gastric secretions and digestive power. A druggist can prepare this prescription for trial.
Mrs Jacob Martin longtime resident of this city died Saturday after a prolonged illness at her home on Lucas street. She was born Elizabeth Aldinger in Pennsylvania on Sept 20 1849 and moved here at age eight. She married Jacob Martin in 1864 and is survived by husband two children Mrs Arthur Dill and John Martin sister Mary C Derr and brother John Aldinger. Funeral from St Marys Catholic church Tuesday at 9 am with Rev J I Grieser officiating.
Cure claim for itchy bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with PAZO Ointment. Money refunded if not cured. Price 50 cents. Claim targets sufferers seeking quick relief and a money back guarantee.
May 27 report from Blue Grass Iowa notes J P Wunder back at Mercy hospital for further treatment after several weeks at home. Wund er is not improving as fast as friends wish. Durant man Roy Schiele visited at J C Watts home. Pleasant Prairie and Watts families host visits and activities.
Norfolk man C. Rivenbark credited Bucklen's Arnica Salve with healing his burns without a scar. The product also claims to heal bites and other skin injuries. Sold for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Friday evening program features Miss Icey Teel with assist. Miss Gertrude Moynahan and Miss Flora Manlove, plus Mrs Amalia Schmidt Gobble. Selections include piano solos, vocal numbers, and pieces by Barrett, Cooke, and Riley.
The Iowa State notice states the commissioner reports in favor of vacation and alteration of a north south public highway in section 12, township 77, range 1 east. Objections or damage claims must be filed in the auditor's office by noon June 1, 1997 or the road will be vacated and altered. Dated May 13, 1947, A. S. Lawrence, County Auditor.
Wilton. Whitmer pitched strong for Wilton and support was solid as they routed Muscatine 15 to 1 at the fair grounds ball park. Morgan struggled for Muscatine. Warner hit a three base hit and an error kept them from complete shutout in the fourth inning.
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