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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement highlights the growing prevalence of kidney disease and urges action. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, back and urinary problems, claims it cures various ailments and improves frequent urination. Free sample and booklet offer from Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
A store highlights a strong line of new elegant music cabinets led by the automatic shelf swinging model. Doors open and shelves move outward for easy access. prices range from 5.25 to 16.00 in mahogany, walnut, and oak.
The Muscatine Launch club elected Commodore W. F. Bishop as delegate to the National Motor Boat Association convention in New York February 16 to 23. The club also voted to install a hot air furnace at the clubhouse to keep it open all winter and discussed forming a protective association for launch owners along the Mississippi.
At a St Marys Catholic church meeting the plan to erect a heating plant to heat both the church and school was discussed. A committee will confer with contractors of local heating projects to secure plans and estimates. Further action is expected at an upcoming meeting.
A Rock Island Lines bulletin announced one and one half fare from Muscatine for a round trip during the International Live Stock Show week at the Union Stockyards in Chicago from November 28 to December 1.
A health advice item noting low use of dentifrice and hair care in the United States. It promotes Dr. Nott's Hair Tonic and Hair Restorer from Havercamp Drug Co with a money back guarantee and a free first package offer. It urges scalp and hair care as a civilizational standard and offers a special Havercamp sale.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a medicine with over fourteen remedial agents. It claims unique formulas and quality, citing cures for scrofula eczema catarrh rheumatism anemia nervous exhaustion dyspepsia and debility. It urges immediate purchase and notes 100 doses for one dollar in liquid or Sarsatabs.
Mrs. John H. Headley, 63, died at 605 East Fourth Street after months of cerebral congestion. Born in Belmont County Ohio, she came to Muscatine in 1858 and lived here ever since. Survived by husband and four children Lou Minetta Daisy at home and Calvin of Omaha Nebraska. Nine funeral arrangements have been made.
An advertisement promises cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles using Paz0 Ointment with a 6 to 14 day guarantee or money back. The offer states a 50 cent price.
J. B. Smalley has arranged for a new two story garage on 313 East Front street near vacated Julius M. McCoskry property. The forty foot frontage will include a full machine shop for automobile and marine work. Smalley, a trained machinist, will oversee operations with a complete line of auto and motor boat accessories.
Dr Cecil Carl of Morning Sun visited family here over Sunday. Edith Oglevee from Cedar Rapids attended home over weekend. Lillian Morse returns from Monroe township vacation. Mrs Hazard of Rock Island visits relatives. Methodist church teams to serve chicken pie dinner next Friday. Amos Fuller family visited Nugent home in Nichols. Dr L H Hinkley and wife visit relatives including Mrs Eliza Hamilton. Mary Strsemp returns to Iowa City. Ladies Aid Reform bazaar planned for next Friday and Saturday at Cipperley Attiz store.
The Southeastern Iowa Medical Society plans its 38th annual convention in Burlington on November 19 1908 with a full program of 14 sessions. Notable speakers include F C Mehler Fort Madison C F Wahrer New London and J Fred Clarke Fairfield.
Miss Morrow of Kalona hosted by sister Miss Zilpha Miller from Bagley Iowa as relatives plan a new church from Old M E lumber. D C Miller and W W Miller and families host and visit. Mr Leeds visits Webster. Mr and Mrs Mehaffey celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with about 35 relatives and friends.
Fred Koepke of Roscoe Avenue was operated on yesterday at Hershey Hospital by Dr. A J Oliver.
Dr. Frank Halstead of Fairview returns from Chicago while A Tyler of Silvis Illinois comes home after a short visit. Miss Nellie Duncan Wilton returns from Muscatine and Franklin Martin Blue Island Illinois travels home after a week with relatives. Esther Mills comes back from Burlington and William Oliver Washington street marks his first birthday surprise. Mr and Mrs O S Lueken of San Antonio Texas depart for Ottumwa then Oklahoma. Rev Pool leaves Columbus Junction for Oklahoma. Ladies Aid Meeting Mrs Eli Selman Munroe Street.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Park Avenue church will hold a meeting at the home of a member tomorrow. Members are invited to attend for a social and planning session.
Advertises Foley's Orino Laxative as a permanent cure for constipation and liver trouble by stimulating natural digestion. Claims no griping and no need for continual use after taking Orino. Endorsed by A. W. Morgan, druggist.
Mrs Henry Thoene of Nebraska visited with neighbors in Buffalo and with the Thoenes Ivah Thoene. Louise Lonary Davenport arrived to stay on the Saltan farm. Balluff family welcomed a daughter born October 28. Wm Bohnsack hosted relatives at dinner. O A Bohnsack visited friends. Mrs J C Watts recovering from tonsillitis. Mrs Aug Drumm hosted German Ladies Aid on October 28. A large crowd attended and enjoyed a pleasant gathering.
A pleasant day featured sewing carpet rags and prize awards. Mrs. Otto Bohnsack won the prize for most pounds while Mrs. I. R. Bancks took the booby prize. J. C. Watts, Davenport caller, and visits by Mr. and Mrs. William Swan, Hugo Hollamar, and Minnie Bancks were noted. Hog deliveries were made to Montpelier by Adam Drumm, J. C. Watts, Wm. Saltar, and others. O. A. Bobn sack bought.
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