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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1908
Page
8
Lilly's Quality Store announces an exclusive Strawbridge & Clothier line with silks dress goods and linens arriving tomorrow with representative Mr A E Weisner. The promotional event follows a week of local visits and shoppers urged to view the fresh selection.
A stream of short notices lists Owen Palmer from Keota, Mrs. M Stinson from Columbus Junction, J C McKain from Gibson IA visiting for business, and numerous others returning home or visiting friends in Muscatine. A missing female Pointer with tax tag No 17 is offered for suitable reward.
Descriptive ad notes chest pains requiring prompt care with Dr King’s New Discovery. Claims to prevent pneumonia and lists 50c and 1.00 prices. Ad placed by Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Ashcraft announces new gasoline engines with fresh batteries, promoting favorable buying conditions. Frank Ashcraft cues a top line sale offering updated power units and battery tech for customers.
River season ends with strong business from Diamond Jo Packet Company. Captain John Killeen of Dubuque reports best season in years with good passenger and freight trade, few mishaps, and timely operations. He praises river engineers for effective use of improvements along the stream.
An antique drug advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they stop headaches with bilious symptoms and settle the liver and bowels. It highlights a 25 cent price at Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store.
Muscatine Journal Tony Pony parade leads Labor Day morning festivities with Pandier band mascot ponies Shetland ponies carts decorated with bunting and banners. Carrier boys carry advertising banners showcasing the Tony Pony Contest praised as the greatest effort in the region.
Walsh Brothers awarded contracts to construct the Rock Island and Southern interurban. Work will start soon with a Davenport terminal and a second terminal to be decided between Monmouth and Galesburg. The line will run to both towns.
The Journal of the American Medical Association lists nationwide July 4 toll with 5,623 cases and 163 deaths. Tetanus claimed 55 victims as public health campaigns push for a sane Fourth.
Columbus Junction reports the school year begins with Superintendent Geo W Weber Principal Pauline Collins Monmouth and assistants Linna Huston Fairfield and Runkle Lisbon among teachers. Grade teachers include Gertrude Klotz Mary Moore Grace Butler Letha Oakes Blanche Carpenter. Also notes residents traveling to Alberta Canada and visits by Jacob Foster from Chicago and other localMovements as families move for summer and trips to nearby towns.
The report lists several residents visiting from nearby towns and returning home after spending time with relatives and friends. Kate Lamberson departed Nora Springs with her father returning earlier in the week. W. A. Highsmith and wife visited from Council Bluffs. Nellie McSweeny traveled from West Liberty to spend a weekend with her mother. Mrs Latta and daughter from Muscatine visited Mrs Overholt for the fair before returning home. Esther Grafe plans to attend Muscatine school this year. Attorneys Springer and Hale of Wapello were business visitors on Saturday.
The Ladies of the Maccabees will hold a called meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs. S. G. Shamit’s home 1103 Iowa Avenue to review bills and transact other important business per order Lady Commander.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for treating burns wounds sores eczema and piles. Claims guaranteed healing and price of 25 cents from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Local shop Bestenlehner's offers hot water bottles and fountain syringes amid a general stock refresh. Neighbors note practical supply for households and medical use as winter routines resume.
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