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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
2
The article compiles letters from Mrs. Hattie Hamilton of Sparta Kentucky and others praising Peruna for curing or alleviating cold related issues, catarrh, constipation, and general weakness. Testimonies emphasize personal improvement and recommend Peruna to families and women.
Upper Mississippi river traffic to close by November 15 with government lights off and boatmen seeking new jobs. Despite low water late in summer, Diamond Jo boats operated through September and excursions and freight business were strong, promising a profitable year and planned winter repairs before spring revivals.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo druggists confirm F J Cheney's integrity. Cure taken internally. price 75 cents per bottle. sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
A fire last evening at 425 Pond Street left a two family dwelling owned by Stephen Drahos, with W. D. Bierman and August Lemkau as occupants, burning to the ground. Loss valued around 800 dollars. Delays due to poor hydrant connections hampered efforts of Roach and Musser and Reliefs and Hershey hose brigades.
Chicago educator Edna Lyman spoke to over 600 children at Muscatine Public Library about stories for kids and the value of storytelling. She then addressed adults on The Value of Telling Stories to the Children, praising stories that guide young listeners.
The school board met under City Superintendent W F Chevalier. A reported treasury balance of 24000.02 reflects solid finances after summer improvements including the Lincoln school addition. Chevalier said overall city school work showed progress, with better performance than last year though Washington lower grades faced measles-related absences.
A historic promotion extols melon seed tea as a longstanding remedy for kidney trouble. The piece frames the beverage as a traditional cure passed down through generations.
Advertisement for Dr Nott’s Melon Seed Kidney and Bladder Remedy claiming a cure after years of testing. Urges immediate use at first symptom to prevent acute kidney trouble and notes sale at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Brigadier General Alex McMillen the new Iowa division commander will visit Muscatine next Friday to inspect the local post led by Ensign Jensen. He will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. in the hall of the German American Bank building and discuss prison life honors.
Harvest festival program arranged by the Fairport church includes Rev. J A McCulloch of the Iowa Synod delivering the address. A Harvest Home entertainment with a donation sale to fund a church store accompanies the event at the new Fairport church on Monday evening November 9.
An advertisement promises to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with Pazo Ointment or a refund. The product costs 60 cents and claims a money back guarantee if not cured within the stated period.
When the lungs are sore and inflamed the germs of pneumonia and consumption find lodgment and multiply. Foley's Honey and Tar kills the cough germs cures the most obstinate racking cough heals the lungs and prevents serious results. The genuine is in the yellow package. A. W. Morgan druggist.
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