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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
7
An advertisement touts GOLD DUST as a versatile cleaning soap in powdered form. It claims the GOLD DUST Twins require no outside help and can clean dishes clothes pots floors woodwork refrigerators and bathrooms more effectively than any other product. The copy emphasizes ease of use saving user strength and temper and markets the soap as a pure vegetable oil base with purifying magical ingredients.
A collection of short items notes visits by residents around Muscatine including Mrs Edward Barnard Jr of Nichols and Miss Stella Nauman near Wilton. It records departures to Oakdale Tennessee Racine Wisconsin Montezuma and Kansas City and a dog bite recovery for Evelyn Higgins.
J G Mitchell local Y M C A religious work secretary will address the Des Moines Capital City Y M C A meeting on Sunday November 8 and fill the pulpit at First Baptist church. Other clergy visits include Rev J N Elliott to Sixth Presbyterian in Des Moines and Rev T G Sykes to preach here November 8.
Advertisement claims Dr Hale's Household Ointment cures various skin eruptions including salt rheum erysipelas ringworm scaliness and itching. First application provides relief with price 25 cents at drug stores or from makers Kenyon and Thomas Adams New York.
Nearly stationary stages in the Mississippi will prevail from below Dubuque to Muscatine. Forecaster J. M. Shorter notes minimal changes in water levels and advises cautious navigation along the river.
East Hill Clubhouse hosts a grand Hallowe en social by the Young People's society of the First Baptist church with an elaborate program and original stunts. Cars arranged with Citizens' Railway & Light for transportation, 11:30 p m pickup and return. East Hill briefs note residents visiting and departing Muscatine area.
A historical notice urges women to slim through diet or exercise or Marmola Prescription Tablets selling for 75 cents. It claims tablets avoid diet changes and promise 12 to 16 ounces of fat loss daily, with mail order availability from Marmola Company in Detroit Michigan.
The community notes visits by Mrs. Adeline James and Mrs. Frank Roper with families, trips to Muscatine, Letts, and Council Bluffs, and updates on Ed Knott’s corn shredder accident. Miss Nelly Knott and Roy Littrel wed at Letts Monday night, with congratulations extended to the couple and families involved.
Mt. Pleasant Iowa Oct 30 Founder's day was observed at the college with Hon W L Roach of Muscatine delivering The Higher Things of Life The senior class wore gowns and caps while juniors and sophomores displayed class colors College enrollment up fifty percent in liberal arts under President E A Schell signaling a new era of usefulness and development
Wapello Iowa reports arrivals from St Louis Chicago Columbus Junction and Cedar Rapids visiting relatives and friends. Local residents Miss Jennie Robertson Republican candidate for county recorder and Mrs Eliza J Mincher celebrate birthdays with neighbors and outings.
Mrs. Belle Rapp of Kansas City Missouri arrived Wednesday for a visit with her relatives in Fredonia Iowa.
An advertisement proclaims ZEMO a clean external liquid that draws germs to the surface and destroys them, offering instant relief and permanent cure of skin and scalp diseases. It notes sales everywhere and invites samples from E. W. Rose Medicine Co. of St. Louis and A. W. Morgan at 107 W. 12th St.
Adam Baer born February 25 1823 in Washington County Pennsylvania died October 29 1908 in Rochester Iowa aged 85 years 7 months 27 days. He was father to nine children six of whom died and his wife. Surviving children are John Frank and Sallie of Rochester. He ran a mercantile business when Rochester was the county seat. Funeral services were at the M E church Saturday October 24 conducted by Mr Rehbehn. Interment in Rochester cemetery.
The Y M C A religious work committee plans a Business Men's Bible class to meet Tuesdays at noon from 12 to 12 50 at Dr T F Beveridges office in the German American Bank building Rev J N Elliott of the First Presbyterian Church will conduct sessions The aim is to present beneficial biblical lessons in a short, concentrated format.
Downey Iowa residents share visits from Iowa City and Muscatine friends. Mrs Edna Nay hosts gatherings with Mrs J H Secrest and Mrs Secrest of Ohio visiting. The Baptist Sewing circle plans an oyster social and apron sale at Bank hall Friday evening. George Gates scheduled to have a stock sale Friday. Mr and Mrs Hemingway plan a move to Nebraska after time with relatives.
Wyman Iowa October 30. W L Perkins wife and children of Wa- are mentioned in a brief local incident note. The fragment notes a family connected to Wyman but provides no full details of the event or outcome.
Explanation of how gastric juice balance affects digestion and health. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are claimed to restore gastric juice balance, purify blood, and relieve dyspepsia. sold by F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall, Michigan, with sample offers.
Pello residents spent weekend visits with relatives, including Mrs. Perkins' sister Mrs. Bert Lemon and family. W. V. McFadden and family were in Columbus City. Knox Thompson has a sprained wrist. Mrs. Evan Peters and daughter Jennie returned to Los Angeles after extended visits. Young America school closed. Jennie Sellers left for WaPello. Howard Griffiths and baby Josephine visited Will McFadden. Mrs. Sam Carson spent time last week near Roscoe, Ia.
Otto Fitchner handled business in Montpelier Tuesday. Mrs. Fred Crow's illness at her mother Mrs. Chris Brase home in Muscatine drew many well wishes. Chas Alteneder visited from near Pine Creek. Miss Cora Reeves aids Mrs. Crow during illness. A Lutheran church supper occurred Tuesday evening. Friends mourn John Sywassink's mother's death. Church services are held Sundays and Wednesdays in Montpelier with Rev. Olander officiating.
Miss Clara Marolf visited friends in Atalissa schools and spent Sunday with Mrs. W. H. Marsteller in West Liberty. Max Fickler is a patient at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hawker attended the I O F banquet in West Liberty. Mrs. Rose Weyer of West Liberty and Mrs. Lillie Leman of Magnolia Minn visited Alfred Marolf. Mrs. Adolph Fickler and Dora visited Max at Mercy hospital. Eva Buckman of West Liberty visited her brother Emmet. Mr. Hughes of Iowa City was a business caller at John Webster's.
Miss Eva McGillivray visited grandparents in Wilton. Mrs R B Howe’s linseed oil stove flare caused ceiling smoke and a blaze before a second water bucket finally quenched it. J C Wood shopped in Wilton. Grant Baker, Tipton county recorder candidate, stayed overnight at his brother S C Baker’s home.
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