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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy to strengthen weakened kidneys and improve overall health. It urges readers to try a sample by mail and to mention the paper when writing to Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
The Muscatine Chautauqua Association board met to raise season ticket prices to 2.00 with pre sale at 1.50 and 1.56 for early buyers. They fixed the fourth annual session for July 23 to August 2 and discussed committees and possible speakers including Gore Borah and governors from several states. A Friday meeting with lyceum bureaus and literature review was planned at 2 PM with President Chevalier.
Conesville Ia Miss Mildred Fulmer returns to Chicago for work after visiting sister Mrs George Norris. Carter's Original Virginian Warblers scheduled to perform at Reformed church Nov 14. Other local notes include Marion Chapman visiting and post office move to A A Jean property. Five year old Viola Delop recovering from arm injury. community surprise mentioned.
Advertises Pyramid Pile Cure for piles with promises of quick painless relief. Claims thousands of testimonials and offers mail order trial packages for fifty cents, mailing in plain wrapper from Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan.
An advertisement claims catarrh and other blood diseases worsen with seasonal weather. It urges immediate treatment with Hood's Sarsaparilla and cites 40,366 testimonials in two years as proof of its efficacy. Available as liquid or Sarsatabs at 100 doses per bottle.
Officer Jack Caster captured a youth named Walter Clark of New York after a chase at M N Bond's china store. Pins were found on his person, and Clark claimed to be 19 and a stranger in the city.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder disorders common after middle age. It urges readers over fifty to start using the product to restore vitality and strength, signed by A. W. Morgan, druggist.
The chicken pie supper and sale hosted by the ladies of the United Brethren church drew several hundred attendees last evening. Organizers report the event as successful as in past years and express satisfaction with the outcome.
Mrs. Wm Colberg visited the H Muchow home near Ferdinand on Tuesday. Mrs J Wagner and daughter visited Muscatine from Friday through Sunday. The Buckley family and Ray spent the weekend with Mrs B's sister Mrs H Noble in Joy. Families including Krueger relatives from Ferdinand gathered at G Kleist's. Nathan McNall stayed with his sister Mrs F Thomas near White Lily. G Hubbard from Angalusia stayed with J C Hesser Tuesday to Thursday. O McNall returned from White Lily. L Beeny and children from Eliza spent Monday with J C Hesser. G Kleist and S J Schell visited C Mewes near Illinois City. Guests at W Thirtyacre's on Sunday included Nellie Feldman, M and D Bowser, Louise and Sadie Feldman.
State Auditor B F Carroll from Des Moines releases a bulletin comparing Muscatine’s municipal debt with other Iowa first class cities. The Muscatine figure is 274 419 with a 38 93 per thousand tax levy, and a table lists debts for Davenport Oskaloosa Waterloo Fort Madison and others.
A barber details making a home Beta Quinol hair tonic from one ounce Beta Quinol and equal parts alcohol water. The cheaper formula, about one third the usual price, keeps scalps clean, reduces dandruff, and stops hair loss for many patrons who now prepare the tonic themselves.
A stream of visits and family happenings circulates through Fredonia and nearby towns. Muscatine visitor Jesse Wagner and Des Moines revivalist F L Roper are noted, while Columbus Junction and Cedar Rapids ties appear in visits and schooling. Parental homes, birthdays, strokes and everyday calls fill the week as neighbors share news and greetings.
Ray Soloman and Arthur visited Sunday at the R. D. Henderson home near Cotter. Muscatine visitors Saturday included Mrs. Rob, Lee and Nellore, Mrs. Lorie Blake with Ime, Mrs. Mary Brown and Miss Haliie Carr. Postoffice Inspector Stewart of Iowa City attended local business Thursday. Mrs. A Williams visited Muscatine Friday and Saturday and attended plays The Heart of the Rockies and Under Southern Skies.
Pleasant Prairie Iowa notes report John Smith transacted business in Muscatine on Thursday Maud Watham spent Sunday at home near Wilton and George Rachow is spending a few days in the vicinity.
Mrs. William Flood of Hastings Nebraska, visiting her brother R. S. Amlong on Cedar Street, left for Lone Tree to visit today.
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