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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
2
Two testimonials from Louisville and San Antonio claim Peruna cured chronic bladder and kidney issues after years of suffering. They describe catarrh as a common cause of kidney disease and praise Peruna as an internal systemic remedy reaching catarrh in any organ.
Keota Tartarian No. 21687 a black Percheron stallion weighing 1900 pounds stands at A G Whittaker’s livery barn Muscatine Iowa with breeding back to Recouel Vert Galant Coco and Mouton. Pedigree details show multiple generations through Keota Peggy and Coco lines with dam Bichette and ancestors Favora and Vieuxchaslin. Terms 12.50 insure mare with foal to stand and suck. owners forfeit insurance if mares moved or sold. care not guaranteed against accidents.
In a swift crack down by the Law Enforcement League led by Sheriff Benham, Deputy Sherberger and constables, three wagon loads of beer bound for buyers were seized at the Helen Blair wharf. Suspects including A. M. Thompson and James Hopkinson were arrested and held on bonds, with others released on recognizance or for delivery to permit holders. The case hinges on a state code requiring permits to receive intoxicating liquors.
The article notes the sender did not know the shipment contents and questions whether the recipient has satisfied mulct tax provisions as required by law.
A Rochester New York businessman of the Bradstreet System offers a free book to aspiring travelers. The pamphlet promises to teach sales methods in six weeks and to place readers in good positions.
Yeomen lodge met at Yeoman hall with good attendance. A Memorial day committee was formed comprising Mrs. E. C. Ingraham, O. O. Wilcox and A. G. Stewart. The Yeoman drill and degree teams will travel to Washington soon to initiate a large class.
Mr. T. A. Morgan of Hammond Indiana credits Root Juice with curing his long standing stomach and kidney troubles after buying six bottles. He offered to give the scientist one hundred dollars if cured, who refused and proposed the funds go to an orphan asylum. Root Juice is sold at Morgan's Drug Store for one dollar a bottle or three for two and a half.
Gladwin and nearby play hosts to visitors including Mrs. Julia McColester and Mrs. John Morse visiting Mrs. Harry Morse in Keota who is ill. Others travel to Washington, Muscatine, Columbus Junction, and Haskins for visits. Train crews from C M and P align with bridge work. Stock shipments depart for markets as families host and travel.
John Mumm conducted business at B Stecher's on Tuesday. Mrs. Geo Grimm's health slowly improves. Nurses returned to Muscatine on Monday. Emma Grimm helps Mrs. Grimm with housework and a newborn girl. Concrete work proceeds near Blue Grass. Several residents visit Muscatine and nearby towns for business. Rain aids farmers though some still plow. apple crop projected as a failure and no peaches this year.
Advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as the one great blood purifier and appetite builder. It claims cures for blood diseases and various organ troubles, noting success where other remedies fail. Available in liquid form or chocolate coated Sarsatabs sold by druggists everywhere.
George N. Rockwell curates morning and evening programs of notable merit. Morning services feature organ preludes and varied anthems including Te Deum Elijah and Father to Thee. Evening offers orchestral selections, hymns, duets, and a Decoration Day quartet with Organ postludes.
Rev. Albert H. Linder pastor of the Downey M. P. church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for Downey High School on Sunday at 11 o'clock in Downey Iowa.
Theo Weller of West Fourth Street yesterday afternoon returned home from Davenport where he had been attending to business matters.
Carnival City Packet announces the steamer Helen Blair will run a Sunday round trip between the city and Davenport starting June 6. The move aims to boost passenger trade on the river packets as of June first.
A druggist endorsement promises refunds if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. It asserts the product stops coughing, heals lungs, and prevents pneumonia and consumption, noting no opiates and a yellow package.
West Liberty Iowa May 29 notes that the Christian church will hear a sermon on The Common Salvation with no evening service due to the pastor delivering a baccalaureate address in Atalissa. The town records several passenger movements and town visits, including arrivals from Des Moines and West Liberty residents traveling to Davenport Colfax and Muscatine. Two vestibuled Rock Island trains will be added June 6, adjusting westbound and eastbound schedules.
Mrs. J. Breede of Rock Island Ill visited her daughter Mrs. William Haupt and family on Thursday afternoon. William Shaw spent Thursday in Davenport. Miss Eva Coggshell of Cedar Rapids arrived Thursday evening to stay with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs William Miller. Mrs. John Cornwall of Downey called on friends Thursday. Mrs. Henry Negus of Iowa City stayed with Mrs. Lydia Heppanstall on Clay street. Mrs. Elizabeth Gatton will visit Oakland California then Washington Illinois before returning home.
Millions use CAS CARETS as a health aid for bowel comfort. Buy a 10c box and start a week of treatment with 912 CARETS per box. Promoted as the biggest seller worldwide, with millions of boxes sold.
Dispatches to Dun's Review indicate not irregular weather retards sale of seasonable goods. All indications point to steady improvement in business conditions. Marked progress in iron and steel is benefiting general trade.
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