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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
5
An Ottumwa Courier report cites leading doctors and local residents praising Root Juice for chronic stomach liver and kidney ailments. Testimonials claim rapid improvement and dramatic relief, with buyers touting benefits after limited use and many in Muscatine also praising the remedy.
Plans are complete for a large political meeting at the Grand Opera House in Muscatine tomorrow night. Congressman Albert F. Dawson and former Congressman Joe R. Lane will address voters from Muscatine and vicinity. Pauchet's band will play a street concert an hour before the 8 o'clock start. The event aims to discuss important issues including the button question with Dawson sharing his views.
Davenport Iowa fur repair shop Richter and Sons will visit Wednesday and Thursday October 21 and 22 to repair and remodel all kinds of furs.
John W. Brown of Massachusetts arrived in the city at noon and will speak this evening at Yeoman hall corner of Iowa avenue and Third streets. He is sent by the socialist party and is described as one of the ablest orators for Genial Gene and his followers. Brown works as a carpenter.
Iowa loses to Missouri 10 to 5 as Catlin's squad fails to meet expectations. Illinois upsets Chicago 11 to 6, while Cornell thumps Ames 6 to 0. Minnesota and Nebraska play to a 0 0 tie amid a day of surprising results across colleges.
Charles N. Preston of Villisca Iowa died suddenly at his home on Thursday October 15. He was a well known Muscatine figure and a member of the 35th Iowa association. The obituary notes this is the second veteran to die since last month’s reunion, following August Salk of Co. C 35th Iowa who died recently in Gordon Missouri.
Durward Foster, son of Mr and Mrs D R Foster of 513 East Eleventh street, suffered severe burns to both hands when a cartridge exploded at their home Saturday evening. Dr C E Crown treated his injuries.
New York druggists report a sharp drop in demand for rouges, cosmetics, and lotions as women turn away from manufactured beauty products. A revival of old-fashioned home remedies appears, with a sample face wash recipe using Eppotone, rose water, and cologne spirits touted as harmless and effective.
A historical notice warns pneumonia as a rapid, dangerous disease linked to neglect of coughs. It promotes a home remedy: Virgin Oil of Pine compound with glycerine and whisky, claimed to cure coughs and last a year, prepared by Leach Chemical Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Two break ins occurred early today with one at the W. R. Hughes saloon on Mulberry avenue and another at a merchandise car in the Rock Island yards. Police suspect river pirates loaded six boxes of goods including overshoes and lap robes onto a boat for escape. Value of the stolen items is not large.
The state board of health urges residents to keep screens up through autumn and winter to bar germ laden flies. It warns the fall fly grows fat in swamps during summer and carries typhoid germs, posing a danger when it enters homes.
Frank C. Swimm, recently at Bellevue, escaped twice Sunday. Police held him at a downtown station after the second escape, strapped hands and feet to restrain him. Chief Vannatta plans to return him to the hospital or assign a guard while officials decide his further disposition.
Nichols high school basketball team issues a challenge to any five man organization to play within two weeks from October 18 to November 2. The team asserts it may claim championship if no rivals accept the offer.
Allie Cobb a former Columbus Junction resident who had worked as a cigarmaker in Davenport died there Saturday evening after collapsing in the street before reaching hospital. His funeral arrangements were set as remains were brought from Davenport to Columbus Junction. Local events include political talks by Tucker and Carpenter at Cotter, missionary tea by Reformed ladies, and various residents visiting family and traveling to nearby towns.
A new guide covering explosives inflammable articles and acids has been issued by the local railroad agent. The 60 to 70 page book follows interstate commission rulings and American Railway association revisions effective October 15. It urges strict adherence to avoid prosecution and enhance safety in handling these commodities. Meadow Brook Farm at the Grand features Lon Streeter and a prominent cast in a Cathedral Hills inspired play.
Chicago theatre fans protested the removal of dancing Broilers from a new show by the authors of A Stubborn Cinderella. An exact duplicate of the Chicago performance will play at the Grand on Wednesday evening with a special seat sale starting Tuesday at 9 am.
W F Mann markets Meadow-Brook Farm to the public praising its heart touching plot and well drawn characters by L B Parker. Wholesome comedy is highlighted as a key appeal for playgoers seeking authentic country life themes.
On Monday October 26 Wagenhals and Kemper stage Eugene Walter's Paid in Full at the Grand. The drama centers on everyday American lives with strong, wholesome characters Jimsy Smith Captain Williams Joe and Emma Brooks.
The play Paid in Full extends its run to a second season at the Astor Theatre in New York after a five month engagement at the Grand Opera House in Chicago, with plans to continue indefinitely.
E. Morrow arrived home Saturday after an extended visit with relatives in Davenport.
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