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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
7
An advertising notice for Rengo packaging claims it safely reduces fat by a pound daily. Sold by druggists for $1 per box, or prepaid mail order from The Rengo Co. Detroit. A free 50g sample offered by mail with 10c postpaid, no free in stores. Muscatine druggist A W Morgan endorses Rengo.
A. Hopson of Fruitland and F. Parker of Rock Island visited Muscatine on business today. Nellie Haney of West Third Street departed for Washington Iowa to visit relatives. Titus Loan and Investment Co. offers Iowa farm mortgage loans. Mrs. Bottenfield returns home to Webster after visiting daughter in Muscatine. Barger and Barrow advertise ice cream and candy.
South Muscatine police warn all children to quit riding the local streetcars for fear of accidents. Chief Vannatta vows arrests for violators as conductors are told to keep riders off the siderail and steps during fare collection. Residents John Miller and Herbert Selton depart for brief visits, while others travel to Keswick Wilton Columbus Junction and surrounding areas.
Four women from New York Denver Laurel Kewanes and others share relief from irregularities, pain, and nervous symptoms after trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts the product as a long standing standard remedy for uterine displacements inflammation ulcers and other female complaints and invites readers to write for advice in Lynn Massachusetts.
Muscatine audiences filled the THD Theatres for A Stubborn Cinderella a sparkling musical with humor and fine dancing. Homer B. Mason led a strong cast, especially praised for his distinct comic style and Miss Ethel Dovey as Lois. Grace Edmunds shines in parts, chorus costumes draw gasps, and the overall show receives high praise for music, dancing, scenery, and lively lines.
Wagenhals and Kemper announce an elaborate production of Eugene Walter’s Paid in Full at the Grand on Monday night October 26. The company will be among the most notable in America with a complete presentation as in New York and Chicago engagements. The play has been endorsed by critics as the greatest since The Banker's Daughter and Jim the Penman.
The Tri M club of Park Avenue Methodist church will meet Friday at Albert Shepard’s home to plan an entertainment under club auspices. A large attendance is expected and other major items will be discussed.
R M Sheila barger visits from Iowa City while W G Sheilabarger and crew finish the Odd Fellows building. Mr and Mrs A W Schweitert plan Marshalltown as their future home. Mrs Annie Weaver visits her daughter in Sturgis. D A W Morgan and wife came from Muscatine last week. Mrs L D McCormick returns from Cedar Rapids and nearby points. Hon C A Carpenter of Colum-
A Columbus resident testifies after three boxes of Pyramid Pile Cure relieved years of internal piles. The letter, from W. L. Johnson of 23 E Fulton St, urges readers to buy at 50 cents or request a trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich.
Local residents and visitors frequent Muscatine Letts and nearby towns with travel to Columbus Junction Perry Grandview and Loveland. Community notes include weddings travels old soldiers meetings lectures and band concerts plus plans for moves and home construction.
Advertisement notes Electric Bitters as a remedy to dissolve stomach, liver and kidney troubles and cure biliousness and malaria. Claims guarantee and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with price 50 cents.
Bokenkamp is promoted as the expert for major plumbing jobs. Each job is stated to be first class and guaranteed to satisfy. Prices are claimed to be low given quality work and materials.
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