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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
7
Numerous short items note Miss Mae Barger leaving for Ottumwa, Pearl Maurer visiting Wilton, and Henry Welch returning from Ottumwa. Barnard's advertises a $75,000 stock of watches with a watch sale for Xmas. Linen and coat bargain days at McColm's, Sleepy Eye bread, and various courtesy greetings and visits across Muscatine, Davenport, Fairport, and Ottumwa.
Iowa's 1910 primary likely excludes all but two parties the Republicans and Democrats according to 1910 general election results. Prohibitionists and socialists fall below the 2 percent threshold, potentially saving election costs though questions remain on how the 2 percent figure is calculated and applied.
A vendor at Haverecamp's Prescription Drug Store offers Dr King’s New Life Pills claimed to relieve constipation malaria and jaundice. The unusual tonic markets itself as a cure all in a bold storefront promotion.
West Liberty Iowa manager R J Wiley opened the county s finest rink with a well kept floor and Richardson roller skates. Admission 10 cents for men, ladies free. Skates cost 10 cents. Local social notes include travelers and visits from Downey Muscatine Rock Island and Montrose with Thanksgiving gatherings and Epworth League temperance observance led by J H Williams.
An advertised remedy claims a half ounce of Virgin Oil of Pine two ounces of Glycerine and a half pint of Whisky mixed with mixers will cure any curable cough and break a cold in 24 hours. A teaspoonful every four hours is advised and readers are urged to ask a druggist for Leach's Virgin Oil of Pine compound pure prepared and guaranteed by the Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati.
Archie Boyd star of Shore Acres at the Grand Opera House recounts a strange Maine encounter. In Bluehill a townsman shown a likeness alleged he was a horse thief, leading to a mock legal proceeding before locals proved the bust portrait taller than Mr. Boyd.
A flurry of Thanksgiving train trips and social visits fills Wilton diary pages. Nellie Melick heads to Muscatine to visit Miss Ivy Pantel while many locals attend meals hosted by Dice, Eckley, Naftzger, and others. Rev. Joe Hanley wraps revival services in Wilton with plans for Sunday worship and sermons.
The Muscatine Meteors were overwhelmed last evening by Nichols Athletics 96 to 7 in a one sided contest. Nichols was too fast for the local team from the opening tip, dominating throughout.
Eli Heald of Sioux City visits as a guest. Oscar Morris rode the fast mail to Indianola to attend the Harry E. Hopper sale. Mrs. N. A. Hilliard of Albia left by the noon train after visiting sister Mrs. C. B. Utley and family.
An editorial on digestion extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and cites endorsements by physicians, followed by a series of local notes from Sweetland and Muscatine area. Items include births, visits, sales, meetings, and funeral notices, with Thanksgiving activities and church events.
New baby for Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Smith in Burlington, tracing Mrs. Fay Stonebarger. John Stock sold 41 spring calves to Thomas Knoteck for 7590.30 dollars. Marguerite Hess begins another winter term one mile northwest of town. W S Potter making his annual visit in Illinois. R L Harris travels to Wellman for a poultry show with Buff Orpingtons. Lillian Morse to teach winter term. Vida Merrill visiting Mediapolis for Thanksgiving. Nell Page and Pearl Reusch visit Blue Grass for Thanksgiving with Beuter family. Mrs. Giles Ed- received message from Glenwood about a relative.
ZEMO claims to cure dandruff and itching scalp by destroying the dandruff germ and preventing hair loss. It promises rich glossy color and a clean healthy scalp. Available everywhere with samples from E. W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis and local listing A. W. Morgan 107 W 2nd St.
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