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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
5
Reports say thousands suffer rheumatism a result of inactive kidneys and uric acid. A home remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla is claimed to cleanse blood and relieve joint pain, with doses after meals and at night.
Day Hendrix takes the stand and denies Vera Smith story. Hendrix admits a buggy ride on or about June 28 but denies a late August or early September ride. Mrs Hendrix, his mother, corroborates key parts of the defense. Additional witnesses expected before the defense rests.
On November 29, the German Evangelical Church marks the first Sunday of Advent with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and a service at 10:30 a.m. The pastor starts his ninth year in Muscatine as the new church year begins. All are welcome. no evening service. J. Jans, pastor.
The South Muscatine Athletic Club second team defeated Letts 19 to 0 in Letts yesterday. Strong plays and a mix of trick runs and passes led to the victory as both teams had formed for a holiday game. Attendance was good despite poor weather.
Central figures include Mrs Calista Carpenter and family networks in Columbus Junction who hosted Thanksgiving events with relatives from Monmouth Wapello and Keota. Community members such as Mrs Margaret Owen Mrs F H Johnston and J J Moore gathered for dinners and visits as others traveled to see kin and attend services.
A public appeal extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative for stomach and bowels. It claims long standing use in American homes, targets constipation indigestion and related ailments, and offers a free sample by mail from Dr W B Caldwell Monticello IL.
Sprague family and Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Graham plus their young daughter are mentioned. Mrs. George Jones of Union township is reported improving after illness, with Mrs. A. H. Parsons returning home after care.
An auction is set for Saturday the 28th at 1 30 PM on Front Street beside iobbie's wholesale house. Look for the red flag. Chas Giffey and Mer E C Peto act as auctioneers.
Miss Hazel Goodwin returned to Davenport after an extended visit with friends in Montpelier. Local residents Mrs Florence McCully and Mrs Dora Breigel shopped in Davenport and traveled for social errands. SeveralMontpelier residents visited Buffalo Muscatine and Trenton while relatives hosted gatherings with the Morris family and others.
The Maennerchor concert begins at 8 PM at Woodman hall. After the performance there will be dancing and admission is 25 cents. Don’t miss a fine time if you attend. Come.
A note suggests using Gold Medal Flour to bake powder biscuits to help Peter's appetite. The advisory mentions Susan and Marta as the endorsing voices.
W M Parsons international secretary of the Y M C A will address the men’s meeting on Making the Goal. Parsons, a Muscatine native, oversees the middle West and South. his visit honors local YMCA roots and is expected to inspire youth. The Association Orchestra directed by George Chase will provide music.
Invitations have been received to the marriage of Miss Bertha Clark and Charles C. Remley at Whittier California on December 3 1908 Miss Clark is the daughter of Mr and Mrs D A Clark of Bloomington Herman Rick of Muscatine called on his daughter Mrs Fred Stortz Martin Schweitzer's family hosted visitors from Muscatine Mr and Mrs N Rosenberger of Muscatine visited Mrs Maria Hoopes North Star school began its winter term Ella Mulford and Della Apple of Muscatine visited Hoopes family J S Garnes hosted relatives from Muscatine for dinner A pleasant surprise was...
Miss Ida Drake entertained friends from Muscatine Monday while Edward H. Collins was the victim of an incident Tuesday evening.
The ad claims Electric Bitters quickly dispose of stomach liver kidneys and bowels problems at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents. A side note questions amateur achievements in photographic art and features a pun about an Indian summer filling street corners.
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