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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
7
The Well Informed favor a simple liquid laxative with known wholesome ingredients. The California Fig Syrup Co. markets Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle, prompt remedy for family use. Buy only the genuine product for sale by leading druggists. price fifty cents per bottle.
A collage of brief items notes A Kent leaves for Burlington on business, Mrs Hays visiting Kellerton, bargains in buggies, Dr Norton advertising obstetrics, Mrs Hill traveling to Barnes City, Chaudoin and electrician arts, Heinz pickle factory seeking men, and other short itineraries and services across local towns and stores.
Ada Hall ten years old, daughter of Charles L. Hall, was killed near Rock Island tracks at Davenport while crossing. She was part of a city party awaiting Rex Mirth. transported to Muscatine for burial with coroner's inquest planned in Davenport.
Lone Tree Iowa story notes Mr and Mrs George Cline left for Chicago after a two week visit with relatives. Mrs George Siverly arrives from Columbus Junction to care for her ill daughter Mrs Clark Faires. Horace Klotz and Ralph Matthews visit family before travels to West Liberty and Kansas respectively. Mrs Smith and daughter Ida return to Bloomfield Indiana after visiting Mrs Amos Fuller. Ira Bowen of Anamosa stays with H L Page. Bess Huskins begins work as clerk in Fair store. George W Eden ill with typhoid. Mr and Mrs J W Brown depart for an unspecified destination.
Maude E. Forgie of Leesburg Virginia writes of dramatic improvement after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and the prescribed treatment. The advertisement touts the remedy as a thirty year standard for female ills, claiming cures for displacements inflammation and related symptoms and invites sick women to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Mr and Mrs Geo Sissel returned to their West Liberty home Tuesday following a visit at the Sam Wiggims residence. Mrs Fred Kruger came back Tuesday morning from a relatives visit at Muscatine. Miss Kate Loehr wed Dr Guy Black Tuesday morning at the Loehr parents home. Mr and Mrs Evan Carl departed Davenport Tuesday morning for a few days travel.
Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath, sworn December 6, 1000, notes the remedy is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Public notice invites testimonials and lists Toledo, Ohio as the firm’s base.
Wapello IA September 24 notes attorney Arthur Springer in Des Moines on business. Mrs Dan McKay visited Elrick Junction. Will Avery and family moved to Cisco IL. County Auditor H W Baker attended a Morning Sun horse show. Mrs W C Herrick cared for grandchildren with scarlet fever improving in Marengo. Rev Robert Poole Columbus Junction visited in town. Mrs Turner visiting son Grattan. Mr Shellabarger from Washington Indiana in town. Local friends invited to Minnie Kennedy and Hal C Reder wedding in Lawrence Kansas October 14 1908. Kennedy family had recently moved to Kansas. Mrs Eugene Smith visiting from Atchison. C P Johnson returned from Mt Pleasant. Cornelia Ives of Fort Dodge to marry James Phelan of Eagle Grove. Ives daughter of former Louisa county auditor C J Ives. Mrs E E Higginbottom visited Columbus City.
Mrs. John C. Kelley of Sioux City Iowa is visiting at the home of her brother W S Hill.
Aledo Congressman McKinney argues for improving natural waterways as the solution to U S transport woes at Rock Island. He cites rail congestion during harvests and says water routes cost far less and could expand navigable miles with 500 to 800 million dollars, far less than boosting rail capacity.
Hickman and Bessey present The Bowery Girl at the Odeon theatre last night with standing room filled and Isabelle Pitt Lewis earning encores as Calamity. The show moves to Grand Opera House Sunday for matinee and night performances with seats 9 a.m. Saturday.
W. B. Patton stars in The Blockhead as Prof Steele in a purely American comedy. The production promises heart and humor, with Patton's charm noted. Grand Theatre offers matinee and night shows, with seats on sale Friday at 9 am.
The notice notes a new show opening at the family theater, marking a fresh start for programming. The brief item signals a debut event and venue details.
Recurring rheumatism attacks are often overlooked until they disrupt work. Chamberlain's Liniment offers prompt pain relief and, in many cases, lasting improvement. The first application provides immediate relief and is sold by all druggists.
Foster Illinois Sept 23. Mrs Bernie Reynolds and brothers Fred and Nelson Miller rush to Aledo by serious condition of Ira Miller. Kate Kleist suffers knee injury and possible poisoning. doctor J H Beadle attends. Local visits include Rev W G Kettlecamp from Joy and guests from Muscatine and Omaha. Ivy poisoning, Ivy poison face for Albert Workman. neighbors visit several days at Aledo fair and family events.
Columbus Junction Iowa residents celebrate analysis showing excellent water from the new well near the power house. Old well water was poor for home use. Several Morning Sun visitors attended Kenneth Robertson burial in Columbus City. Nancy Brown traveled from Clearfield to funeral of her father John Skinner. Mrs. Clarence Shearer of Burlington visits her parents.
Ainsworth’s A. D. Acheson traveled for Kenneth Robertson’s burial while George B. Stapp recovers at home after injuries. Mrs. Jane Parkin plans to stay with daughter Emma Anderson in Pella. Relatives visit Columbus Junction and Cedar Rapids for a carnival as Taft’s special train nears town.
An ordinary attack of diarrhoea may be cured by a single dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Only in severe cases is a second or third dose required. It has a reputation of over thirty five years behind it and is regarded as the most reliable remedy. For sale by all druggists.
Sunny South Shoes offer warm dry feet for $1.25 with money back if not true. Local advert promotes footwear with guaranteed comfort and value.
Beach & Sons of Dubuque announce Muscatine canvass promoting Peosta Soap and Floating White Castile Soap 10 oz at 5 cents a cake. Also Beach's Borax Naptha Soap Powder with coupons offering free 10 oz Castile and 5 cent powder on two-bar purchases. Coupons delivered for trial. aim to convert buyers into regular customers.
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