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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1908

Page

7

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.

Local News Highlights from Muscatine and Surrounding Towns

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.

Mary Ryan East Fourth Street Mrs. Heineman Fruitland E. H. Rickey Washington City J. P. Ryan Phillip West Eighth Street Dwyer Wilton W. Brazel Ethel West Sixth Street Bayfield

Positive Cure Promised for Dan Druff and Dandruff

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.

Zemo E. W. Rose Medicine Louis A. W. Morygan

Davenport Carnival Week Attracts Muscatine Interest

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.

Davenport Muscatine Exposition Grounds Elks Europe Baroness de Michel Grand Opera House Berlin Monitor Merrimac Pain Chicago Government Island Crescent Bridge

Pink Pills Cited To Aid Anemia Of Growth In Girls

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.

Main Street Davenport Iowa Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Ki Company Schenectady N. Y

Mississippi River aquatic day features multiple boat races

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.

Tipton Fair Plans and Premiums Set for September

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.

Tipton Fair Conner Cedar County

Counterfeit Dolors and a Real Life Pill Sale

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.

Dr. King New Life Havercamp

Columbus Junction fair draws crowd of ten thousand plus

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.

Columbus Junction Wapello Winfield Claude Hill Harry Jennings Gotell J. C. Downs Vinton Hindman E. B. McCoy Knoxville Elsie M E. G. Willard Burlington Lizzie Warden T. Killion Wilton Sirperson S. M. McCleery Washington Mill Maid J. E. Garrett Newton King A. D. Patton Anna Mackin Farmers Finocean Fender Lady E. Arthur Dan J. H. Davis Harry Mack George Rehbehn Muscatine Elsie Costigan Claude Duncan Nichols Claude Columbus’ Junction J. J. Duncan Iowa City Junction L. C. Moore Margaret Cedar Rapids Des Moines Jacob Schomberg E. A. Pool West Liberty Robert Worley Vinnie Letts W. W. Orris Chilldren Estella Woodruff J. J. Russell F. E. Thompson T. A. Bailey Eldon Pauline Collins Monmouth

Macmeachor Elects Officers Last Night

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.

Henry Klaffenbach John Ihrke Muscatine Schmidt Wm. Diercks Wm. Oeter Wm. Eberhardt Barney Schmidt John Nester Herman Mahraun Henry Heinz John Shrke Wm. Peter Carl Hess Fred Grade John Schaap

Rock Island Sunday Schools Convene at Port Byron

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.

Rock Island County Sunday School Association Methodist Port Byron H. E. van Duren Berry State Home Department C. E. Schenck I. & I Interurban Davenport Clinton LeClaire

Summers and relatives head to Ottawa from Chicago

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.

J. A. Summers Ottawa A. McDonald Chicago Ill

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