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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
7
Do not use Soap Naphtha Borax Soda mania or Kerosene with GOLD DUST. GOLD DUST has all desirable cleansing qualities in an harmless and lasting form. It lathers instantly in hot or cold water and converts into thick vigorous suds that remove grease grime and settled stains and clear out germs and impurities. It leaves only cleanliness and wholesome ness in their wake. GOLD DUST spares you and protects your clothes from washboard wear.
Miss Emma Bausau departed on the Firefly for Moline after a day with friends in Davenport. Mrs J A Clapper and Mrs George Downer visited friends on New Hampshire street and West Second street. M J Kennelly, formerly of Muscatine, is in Muscatine visiting Choctaw district in Arkansas. Mr and Mrs T Pressler of Davenport visited Mrs J W Carney and left for home. Dr E H King offers general practice and surgery. Mr and Mrs S Edwards left on the Firefly. Edwards to Rock Island to visit relatives, Mrs Edwards home in Port Farrell.
J H E E Peto Auctioneer announces a sale of all household goods on Saturday evening October 3 at 7 oclock sharp rain or shine near Jefferson school corner of 7th and Oak. Departure from city noted.
A masked robber entered the Washington Iowa station around 2 AM and forced the Rock Island ticket agent to open the till. About 98 dollars were taken from the money drawer before the suspect fled, with police and trains searched for the perpetrators.
An advertising notice proclaims itching disfiguring eruptions vanish quickly with Dr Hale's Household Ointment. It promises a clear velvety skin, notes no poisonous ingredients, and claims gratifying results at drug stores or direct from the manufacturers Enyon and Adams in New York.
A thief who took about a dozen fowls from Mrs J F Walters of 1106 East Ninth Street returned the stolen birds this morning. Walters found the missing chickens among the flock while feeding the remaining hens and expressed gratitude to the returning individual.
The South Muscatine men's club of Musserville Methodist Church prepares to resume meetings with expanded plans and social features to boost interest. A pastorate change delayed fall activities, Rev. Ireland promising new plans soon. A special musical program at Mulford Congregational Church will feature instrumental pieces in the morning and orchestra in the evening.
A runaway team driven by Albert Wilson frightened by a passing car on Grandview Road near town caused the wagon to tear apart and throw the horses. Wilson escaped uninjured by leaping from the rear. The wagon shed wheels and gear broke as it hit a fence and the harness tangled. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted in South End Locals with updates on health visits travels and hospital plans.
Advertisement promoting ZEMO as a cure for dandruff and itchy scalp. Claims include instant relief and prevention of hair loss, with promises of nourished scalp and glossy hair. Mentions E. W. Rose Medicine Co. in St. Louis and a local seller A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
John Tomney, formerly confined at Hershey hospital, has recovered enough to go back to his residence in Seventy-Six township after attending school in this city.
The Y M C A physical department introduces boxing next Wednesday under director Johnson. Members are invited to report to learn the sport and a boxing club may form. Johnson also calls all candidates for the first basketball team to report Tuesday evening. potential players include Grafe Kautz Cummings Roy Kautz West Elliott Munn Harrington.
A historic ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming cures for constipation malaria and jaundice at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store. The line advertises a genuine quarter price and features a period style sales pitch typical of early 20th century drugstore catalogs.
John Merrick, age 6, grandson of Mr and Mrs Lou Merrick of Columbus Junction, died in Burlington after sudden illness. Funeral held at Presbyterian church with burial in Columbus City cemetery. Parents and relatives express sympathy. Also notices of town visits and travel blurbs follow.
Mrs. Andrew Litwilder of East Front Street fractured two ribs after slipping on stairs yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock. Dr. F L Appel treated her. she remains in pain but is not expected to have serious complications. Tri M Club to meet at C Shepard’s East Third Street home at 7:30 with important business on the agenda.
Mrs J S Beaham of Sherman street a Muscatine resident for years has suffered a third stroke bringing unconsciousness and a physician says the case is hopeless. Relatives Mrs George Patterson Unionville Mo and Harold Beaham Sherman street traveled to Muscatine after the alert of her critical illness. The first stroke paralyzed her right side and subsequent strokes affected her throat and stomach. Her friends recall her long residence on East Hill and mourn the pending death.
These pills began as a physician’s prescription in private practice and, under the doctor’s directions, are now sold broadly. They are claimed to be safe and free of opiates or habit forming drugs and offered by all druggists or by mail from the Dr Williams Medicine Company in Schenectady New York at 3 cents per box or six boxes for 2 50.
Very pained to learn of her unf ortunate condition. Sam Butcher of Gladwin visits friends in Muscatine. New cement walks go in at the Smalley estate on Park avenue. Miss Barbara Butcher, once ill, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Leu moved to Brudtkuhl property on Washington street. Leu bought Brudtkuhl residence. Jesse Phillips of Fredonia visits relatives and returns home. Mrs. W G Barry and Miss Clara Dale visit Tri cities. G W Kelley visits Muscatine.
A heated dispute at the Michigan Democratic State Convention in Saginaw centers on a resolution to strike a clause calling for returning to counties selling state tax lands. A. M. Cummins accuses secretary Adolphus A. Ellis of failing to obey instruction, Ellis concedes possible error after three hours. Delegates thinly attended as nominations were made, with platform pledging support to Bryan and Kern.
In Sweetland Iowa on October 2 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Colberg. Fred Halling dies of pneumonia at his home. his kin, including Mrs. Frank Gray and Mrs. Halling, travel from Wilton after the death. Various relatives and friends visit in Wilton, Pleasant Prairie, Muscatine and South Muscatine on weekends and weekdays. quarterly meeting led by Presiding Elder Boatman.
A casual note to Lizz mentions muffins made from Gold Medal Flour, crediting the flour brand as the ingredient.
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