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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
5
A historical brief notes the Royal Baking Powder Company of New York under the Royal Powder brand. It references its prominence in early 20th century baking products and its branding in advertisements and trade mentions.
A brick heating plant chimney 45 feet tall collapsed about 6 45 this morning, destroying about ten feet of the east jail wall and damaging the second floor and roof framing. No one was hurt. deputy sheriff narrowly escaped. Loss estimated in hundreds. new plant nearly ready for use in ten days with a temporary chimney planned.
A wedding notice-style admonition warns that a husband who lets any family member take anything other than Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung trouble is guilty of neglect. The message touts Foley's as best and mentions its non opiate formula in a yellow package from A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
Muscatine fans will see a fast college style game at the fair grounds as Muscatine Athletics clash with Moline East End Athletic club tomorrow. The Moline lineup has been strengthened with new changes and several Tri-city rivals already defeated. Manager Boston oversees the adjustments to boost the locals.
Harry Monroe friend of the Down and Out will address men at the Family theater for the fifth Young Men's Christian Association meeting. He speaks from experience in Chicago among the men he works with and will discuss chains broken. Monroe helped convert Billy Sunday and Mel Trotter and presides over the Pacific Garden Mission with twelve missions nationwide.
Obsequies for John Freeman, who died yesterday at Fruitland, were held this afternoon at Greenwood chapel with Rev. Parmelee officiating. Pall-bearers included Thomas Watson, William Hill, Charles Sinnett, Frank Freeman, John Weierhauser, and Charles Freeman. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills called painless regulators to relieve liver inaction and bowel stoppage. The 25 cent offer appears from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Advertises Diapepsin as a convenient remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. Claims relief within five minutes after eating a triangle of the tablet and urges readers to buy a 50 cent case from a druggist to restore appetite, comfort, and breath.
Hon. Irving B. Richman of Muscatine received a signal honor at the Iowa Library Association convention held in Cedar Rapids. Muscatine delegates returned home after a successful gathering that featured remarks from prominent librarians including Mrs. H. L. Elmerdrof. Officers elected include President Miss Harriet E. Wood and First Vice President Irving B. Richman.
Harry Monroe head of the Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago will address the Congregational and First Baptist gathering Sunday evening at 7 30 o clock. The change was made because the Baptist interior work is not yet complete.
An old advertisement touts B len's Arnica Salve as a remedy for burns from steam or fire. It claims to cure piles and the worst sores with a 25 guaranteed offer and references a prescription drug tone.
C. B. Miller of Kalona, who has been visiting in the city for a short time, left for his home this morning.
Mrs Roy Bebb of East Seventh Street left this morning for Conesville to visit relatives for a brief stay.
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