Safe remedy for hair troubles improves beauty and fullness
A simple daily treatment promises hair becomes beautiful, heavy, and fluffy. Regular use claimed to steadily enhance hair health and appearance.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
7
A simple daily treatment promises hair becomes beautiful, heavy, and fluffy. Regular use claimed to steadily enhance hair health and appearance.
A scatter of society notes from Muscatine and nearby towns records visits and departures. Names include Mrs E B Fulham of East Third street, Edna Lutchey of Wilton, Miss Mary Ryan of 108 East Fourth, and A Swarzman planning to open a jewelry store in Scotland SD. Various residents travel to Lincoln Neb Chicago Seattle Wilton Montezuma and Bayfield.
An ad claims Zemo stops itching instantly and cures dandruff by destroying the germ. It promises relief from itching scalp and hair that looks rich and glossy. Sample requests and local sellers are listed, including Louis and A W Morigan at 107 W.
The Davenport river carnival for the week of September 21 draws strong interest in Muscatine. Spanish American War veterans meet Thursday at the exposition grounds. Elks day Saturday marks the dedication of the new Elks home. The grounds run noon to midnight with $25,000 in amusements and a 48‑piece Hungarian band plus Baroness de Michel. Fireworks of $5,000 cap the week with a Monitor and Merrimac battle spectacle. Launch races on the river feature multiple motor boat, sailing, and swimming events.
A testimonial from Miss Esther E. Durbin of Davenport Iowa describes severe anemia during school years. After two doctors failed, Dr Williams Pink Pills allegedly revived her strength and health, with claims of success in many others. Pills sold by druggists or by the Dr Williams Co Schenectady NY.
Friday September 25 event lists 100 yard dash, 3 prizes per class, including motor boat races from 2 to 5 miles. Classes G through P cover canoe, tub, canopy top boats, and free-for-all events with 3 prizes each across varied courses and handicaps.
The Tipton fair plans a three day event on September 8 to 10 with a new premium list aiming to attract Cedar County farmers. Prizes total $50 for best buggy and carriage teams, $40 for best all purpose team, $50 for best draft team, $30 for best single drivers, and a $50 cattle herd sweepstake, plus increased stock premiums. Judging will be done publicly by experts from abroad. The program includes preparations day, Children's day with races and contests, and Everybody's day featuring trotting, cattle classes, buggy races, and novelty events.
A counterfeit remedy plot meets a real product claim as Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store markets Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as a cure for constipation malaria and jaundice. The item frames a dubious drug trade tied to a named local shop.
Yesterday’s Columbus Junction Iowa fair drew an estimated ten to twelve thousand visitors. Wapello beat Winfield 8 to 3 in a ball game. Claude Hill won the two mile motor cycle race in 3 37.2 with Jennings close behind. Several horses won purses with Gotell first for J. C. Downs and Sirperson first for S. M. McCleery. Closing day opened strong with Claude Duncan driving four first premiums.
The Maennerchor reelected all officers with Henry Klaffenbach replaced as entertainment treasurer by John Ihrke. A committee including Wm. Diercks Wm. Oeter and Wm. Eberhardt was named to coordinate with other German societies for German Day in Muscatine on October 6. Officers: President Barney Schmidt Vice President John Nester Treasurer Herman Mahraun Secretary Henry Heinz Librarian William Peter Color Bearer Carl Hess Instructor Prof. Fred Grade Assistant John Schaap.
The thirty first annual Rock Island County Sunday School association convention will be held at Port Byron Methodist church on September 22 23. President H E Van Duren issued the call. Senator Berry and C E Schenck will attend with other instructors and ample music. Port Byron invites all Sunday school workers and provides entertainment. Reach Port Byron via the I and I Interurban from Davenport to LeClaire with a ferry to the town.
Mrs. J. A. Summers of Ottawa and her daughter Mrs. A. McDonald of Chicago leave at noon for Ottawa Illinois. They have been visiting Mrs. Summers' brother-in-law Eli Summers of South Muscatine.
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