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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
8
Iowa Governor Albert B. Cummins proclaims November 26 1908 as Thanksgiving Day. The notice urges reflection on the year praising divine bounty and asks citizens to pause work and worship, with the proclamation dated November 16 1908 in Des Moines.
Washington dispatch describes a sharp clash over internal waterway development. Speaker Cannon calls for conservatism and expense controls while the administration presses for immediate action and a broad, multi regional pact to advance waterways.
An advertisement offers Pyramid Pile Cure claiming it relieves piles by reducing inflammation and eliminating sores and ulcers. Readers are urged to send name and address for a free trial by return mail, then purchase a 50 cent box at drug stores. Operations are discouraged due to low success and potential risks.
A fill in the blank mail coupon invites readers to send name and address to Pyramid Drug Company in Marshall Michigan for a free trial package of Pyra mid Pile Cure. The offer promises free mailing in a plain wrapper.
The article promotes citrex as a cure for eczema tetter salt rheum and other skin diseases. It explains a simple treatment using a sealed citrox package dissolved in warm water and applied by twice daily baths with a fresh solution. It credits Dr J E Currier of London as likely the originator of the discovery.
The Inland Waterways Commission, now a division of waters under the Conservation Commission, presents the national inventory of resources to Roosevelt. Governors plan December meetings to chart practical steps, with a focus on protecting water powers and cooperative federal state work on waterways.
The lakes and gulf proposal is backed more than any single project. If states act through legislatures this winter with practical cooperation plans for the federal government, the project could be started. New York set a high example by approving 101 million dollars for the Erie canal. Illinois shows great interest and could trigger broader acceptance if it offers a satisfactory cooperation proposal. The work spans generations and starting it properly is seen as essential now.
Boston November 17 police said Mrs Charles W Chick Stahl widow of a former baseball player died of natural causes. They believe she was not robbed and found in a doorway.
East Hill reports Nellie Edgington and Loretta Loupa, both stage struck, appeared before Judge Bollinger in Davenport juvenile court. Loupa freed to live with her brother in Park Place, Edgington to live with her mother in Davenport. Both young women previously faced reform school options as they pursue show business fantasies.
Olive Branch notes a series of social calls and visits including C. O. More of Fruitland and Mr Krabel with Chas Pantel, Mr Slasher en route to Muscatine, Harry Webster visiting friends, and the Pantels hosting Celia and Minnie at the Cover home. August Johnson of Green Valley is listed as a Muscatine caller returning home Sunday. Claude Hughes of Muscatine is husking corn for C Pantel.
An advertisement touts oil of wintergreen mixed with thymos and glycerine as the D D D Prescription for eczema and related skin ailments. It claims rapid relief, mentions infant soothing use, and cites testimonials from a New Orleans mother and a local drugstore, with products including D D D Soap.
Sunday visits to Gros Jean and Henry Nicklas homes are noted. Mrs Boyd Holiday and her sister Celia of Muscatine visited Henry Nicklas. Claude Fisher conducted business and social calls in Fruitland on Monday. Grandpa Eisele visited his daughter Mrs Chas Pantel and family Saturday evening.
An advertisement offers Orrine as a secret treatment for drink addiction with confidential correspondence and sealed replies. No. 1 covers secret treatment and No. 2 voluntary treatment. A $1 box guarantees cure or refund, endorsed by leading druggists and sold by A. W. Morgan in Washington, D. C.
Rev. B. C. Preston left for Ottumwa to confer with Rev. William Sunday about a definite Muscatine visit date. No arrangements yet. if Sunday comes this revival, two Monday meetings are planned. Ministerial association formed a committee to prepare.
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for sore inflamed lungs and coughs. Claims it kills cough germs, heals the lungs, prevents serious results, and warns the genuine product comes in a yellow package sold by A. W. Morgan druggist.
Rollin T. Sturgis, a waiter wounded in the August Springfield riot, shot himself while officers sought to arrest him on a forgery charge. His suicide may derail the state's major prosecutions tied to the Springfield disturbances, including cases against Abe Raymer.
La Salle Station near the city heart is the loop's only elevated stop in Chicago. The station offers a maid serviced women's parlor, telegraph booths, baggage rooms, a first class restaurant, and ample space making it a model station. Rock Island Lines advertises frequent fast trains to Chicago with timetable details from representatives.
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