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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
7
Product notice highlights the White Rock 5 Cent Cigar as a winner prompting readers to try one. The agency promotes its value and suggests consumer appeal through bold claim and brief endorsement.
A stream of residents and visitors pass through Muscatine for business, visits, and short trips. Notables include Charles Teeple of Wilton, Stirlen Rowan and Mrs D Brown visiting from Dexter, T W Stoops campaigning for sheriff, and others from Wilton, La Belle, Nichols, West Liberty, Rock Island, and Chicago. Local services advertised include Gulf Coast Texas crop samples and referrals to Titus Loan and Investment Co.
Piano students of Professor Carl Koontz of 1404 East Fifth Street will appear in recital in the latter part of next week. The exact date and venue are not yet settled. The program is being arranged and should be of interest.
A 19th century mime cautions that melancholia or the blues in women signals a serious organic derangement and requires immediate medical attention. It urges women with low spirits and malaise to seek prompt care from physicians.
About 1,000 women attend the 31st annual session of the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star of Iowa in Des Moines. Delegates from Muscatine include Mrs. A. E. Othmer Mrs. Anna E. Cummins and Mrs. G A Riemcke with a Des Moines Shrine Temple reception for visitors. Prominent officers listed include Worthy Grand Matron Elizabeth A Stewart Cedar Rapids Grand Treasurer Ida Webster Waucoma Worthy Grand Patron Bruce Moore Iowa City Associate Grand Matron Bessie Bills Davenport Grand Secretary Maria Jackson Council Bluffs Deputy Grand Matron Lettie Lee Chandler Fonda Josie Hobson Albia and Crystal Dingle Council Bluffs.
For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills. Letters from Mrs F Ellsworth and Mrs Mary J Williams praise its relief from nervous weakness, backache, and other troubles.
A Wisconsin father says two doses of Foley's Orine Laxative cured his three year old son who was constipated with a high fever. The next morning the fever disappeared and the boy was well. A. Wolkush of Casimer and A. W. Morgan, a local druggist, endorse the remedy.
Edgar Ray Latta and Miss M Elliott were married in Indianapolis on October 5 with Rev. Bentley officiating. The bride is from the Elliott family of Morning Sun and Latta recently secured a position with a large Indianapolis printing house.
ZEMO is advertised to stop itching instantly and cure dandruff and itching scalp. It supposedly destroys the dandruff germ, prevents hair loss, and leaves hair glossy with a clean healthy scalp. Sample requests and local sellers are listed in St Louis and at 107 West 2nd Street.
Enthusiastic GOP meetings were held this week with speakers Arthur Springer G J Tomlinson C A Carpenter F M Mossberry and B F Carroll addressing crowds at Oakwood hall Newport school London hall and Liberty schoolhouse. Campaign singers accompanied the speakers and a vehicle caravan from Columbus Junction joined the gatherings.
West Liberty Iowa notes crowd with dinner at Walter Bailey home and visits by many residents and visitors. Royal Arch Masons plan Royal Arch degree and townsfolk attend Republican meeting as local officials and families appear in transit.
Captain Walter Blair of the White Collar Line buys the steam er Eloise, long in the Burlington Keokuk trade. The vessel may be moved to Rock Island for overhauls, with Keokuk ready to replace Eloise in the Burlington Keokuk run if needed. Eloise to fly White Collar Line pennant next year.
Bokenkamp known for reliable plumbing service at 223 West 2nd Street. The ad highlights quality guaranteed work and competitive prices with contact via phone 257 M.
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