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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a guaranteed remedy for dyspepsia. It claims the laxative compound stimulates gastric and peptic juices, arouses digestive gland secretions, and can cure indigestion after a single bottle costing 50 cents to a dollar.
Patient letters hail Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for relief from stomach trouble indigestion and constipation. Testimonials report rapid improvement after use in Indianapolis Beirne Ark Memphis Tenn Eudora Kansas City and Dewey Ill with praise from doctors husbands and parents.
Jackson Supply Company offers a trophy for a 54 mile endurance run planned by Muscatine motorists. Fifteen entrants already signaled, course set from West Second Street to Spangler’s Chapel and back via Greenwood Cemetery totaling 54 miles after three laps. Penalties include bonnet seal breaks and motor stoppage. observers score and determine the winner. A second 150 mile tiebreaker may be run if needed. date to be announced after weather and meetings.
About 125 members of the Davenport Retail Grocers Association arrived by special train from Ottumwa and paraded through Muscatine led by a band to celebrate Davenport winning the 1909 convention. The Muscatine delegates returned on the special train, and the crowd greeted them with umbrellas and decorations as the victory cheer spread. The train stopped briefly in Muscatine before continuing home.
Thomas Middleton of the Island brought in the season’s first home grown strawberries yesterday afternoon around five for the H. F. Rodman grocery. The crate held about 18 boxes described as large ripe and juicy and comparable to imports.
An advertisement from E. W. Rose Med. Co. St. Louis claims ZEMO, a clean liquid for external use, quickly and permanently cures eczema and pimples by drawing germs to the surface and destroying them. Sample offered. sold by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street and by all druggists.
The Iowa State Eclectic Medical society re elected Dr E B Fulham of Muscatine as president at Muscatine last evening. Muscatine was chosen as next meeting place for 1909 with date to be decided later. Delegates praised the visit and pledged to return in 1909 to the Pearl City.
Eight members of Trinity Episcopal church were confirmed by Bishop Theodore Morrison in a brief service. The adults mostly formed the class, with special musical numbers and a sermon urging a life led by Christ and the spirit of God.
Wm. Deutschman will retire after four years as chief with no contest expected. Chas. Hagerman to become chief, Otto Elfers to rise to first assistant, and Lawrence Curry possibly to second assistant as a convention of firemen meets at city hall on Monday night.
The notice invites customers for repairs or any line of supplies including dry batteries at Fisher's Garage. It states services available and location. No further details or dates are provided.
The Electa Chapter No 32 O E S announces memorial services for departed members on Thursday June 4. Members meet at Arthur Brandt’s residence on West Third Street and proceed to the cemetery for the traditional rites and grave decorations with Sowers. Three new deaths bring total decorates to 23. last year’s had Mrs. F L Schwertfeger Mrs Jacob Worst and Miss Cole.
The service included a brief talk urging vows renewed in faith and the spiritual battle ahead. Ralph Lillibridge performed a vocal offertory solo before the service concluded. The confirmation class members listed are Fred Danut Jessie Brainworth Mabel Smith E Mandel Mr and Mrs Henry Fack Dr J L Pentzer.
Stockton May 29 Mr and Mrs Adolph Blank hosted relatives and friends for Mrs B s birthday. Guests included Miss Ivah Pahl and Chas Cooper Blue Grass Nellie and Ed Fix Pine Creek Ella Dage Center Grove Edna Riessen North Prairie Ella Riessen Emil Liebke Otto Asmussen Sun day at Hy Bondsack s. Subsequent visits noted by Geo Dittmer and families from Center Grove Davenport shoppers and other local residents.
Wm. Bohnsack of Montpelier visited his brother Hy Bohnsack on Wednesday. Edwin Thompson spent Tuesday at his mother’s home in Davenport. Ethyl Bohnsack returned to Wilton Monday after weekend at her home. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Riessen visited George Dittmer Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Broders called at Durany Wednesday. Many plan to attend the memorial exercises at Walcott Saturday. Chas. Liebke delivering wheat to Stockton. Harry Friederickson of Wilton called on friends here Monday.
An advertisement touts Dr. Hale's Household Ointment as a cure for all skin and scalp diseases and sores. It asserts prompt relief after first use and invites readers to buy at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon & Thomas in Adams New York.
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