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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1914

Page

4

Appetite Follows Good Digestion and Remedy Spotlight

Nearly everyone indulges their appetite and digestive organs suffer. A laxative herb mix with pepsin, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, is billed as a gentle fast-acting cure for indigestion, constipation, headaches and belching. Available at drug stores for fifty cents or one dollar. free trial offer to Dr W B Caldwell, 451 Washington St Monticello, Ill.

W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

Believe Johnson Co hogs can now be sold

Farmers pin faith on report from Kenyon certificates of condition required hogs valued at two million dollars may be shipped under hoof and mouth disease quarantine only if health certificates are issued by U S experts. Senator Kenyon and Iowa officials credited with pushing the Washington intervention. Deaths claim many in Johnson County area as week ends.

Journal Town City United States W. S. Kenyon Agricultural Department Washington Johnson County Uncle Sam Ihenyon Gibson Iowa Iowa City Anna Silbernagel William Rittenmeyer Antonia Thomson Deadwood James Minneapolis Ronan Oregon William Tesch Germany James Gilroy, Jr Fter Oxford Township Fransna John S.mccrory Great Bend Kansas Helen Handy

How To Get Rid of a Bad Cough Pinex Syrup Claim

An old ad copy promotes Pinex cough syrup by claiming a 234 ounce mix with plain sugar syrup will quell a cough within 24 hours, even for whooping cough. It describes preparation in a pint bottle, hourly doses, and asserts rapid relief and healing of inflamed membranes. The text urges asking for 234 ounces of Pinex and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer from Pinex Co. Ft Wayne Ind.

Norway de Pinex Co Ft. Wayne, Ind

Cow births on Fairall farm delight locals in Pasadena

At Pasadena's public library a post once held by a staffer, a strange freak of Nature's generosity was noted Monday on the farm of the late Senator S. H. Fairall. Managed by his son Frank, a Short Horn cow delivered three calves. All are perfectly formed and expected to thrive.

Pasadena S. Hf. Fairall Frank

New Clubhouse to Stay Open All Winter for Rivermen

The motorboat club will remain open through winter while the Launch club closes for heating before social events. The new clubhouse is devoted to club quarters and can be heated easily, making it a winter roafing place for rivermen to access tools and aid.

Launch Club

Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Sold Here

Ottumwa resident Thomas H. Lewis reports quick relief after a first dose of Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy. The ad claims the remedy clears the digestive tract of mucous secretions and poisonous matter, offering swift relief for stomach, liver, and intestinal disorders and urging patrons to try one dose. Henderson Drug Co. and local druggists carry the product.

Thomas H. Lewis West Becond Street Ottumwa Lewis United States Mayr Henderson.’ Drug’ .Co

Western Implement and Motor Co. Receivers Report

Davenport Iowa December report shows stockholders lose all money while creditors receive 9 percent. Promoters of the failed company misled investors with promises of mile track developments and patents, none of which existed. Authorized capital was 10 million. at crash creditors held 1,897,675 and stockholders 1,897,?. indictments in Washington, Ta. failed to convict.

Davenport Western Implement and Motor Company W. T. Waterman Iowa Tiyal Gary Ind J. F. Appleby W. N. Smith Bullock “Brothers Washington, Ta

Druggists refund money for PAZO OINTMENT cure ad

Advertisement states PAZO ointment provides relief for itching bleeding hemorrhoids with first application. If not cured, druggists refund the purchase price. Price listed as 50 cents.

Chosen President Ray Collister Named Baraca Leader

Ray Collister was last evening named president of the Baraca class at the semi annual meeting in the First Baptist church parlors. Officers elected include First Vice President Charles Ho Leu, Second Vice President Charles Reesink, Third Vice President Harry Schreurs, Secretary Harry Caple, Assistant Frank Eliott, Treasurer E C Link, and Reporter George W Porter. Planning for the winter program was reserved for a December 28 meeting.

Ray Collister First Baptist Church Charles Ho Leu Charlea Reesink

Train schedule adjusted to 3 o clock departure

An afternoon train was announced to depart at 3 o clock instead of 3:01 to align with a new timecard issued yesterday. The outbound connections may be rearranged to better suit the main line timetable.

Chis

Does Your Hair Show Your Age

An advertisement touts hair care as a way to look younger. It claims white or dull hair signals age, promotes healthy hair through proper scalp care, and recommends Cannthrax shampoo sachets dissolving in hot water for three cents a shampoo.

Fairport Director Delivers Noted Address on Station Work

Dr. R B Coker, director of the U S Biological Station at Fairport, spoke to the Muscatine Commercial Club on The Service of the Station. He outlined propagation work to replenish depleted shell beds vital to the button industry and praised federal efforts to conserve natural resources. The large turnout showed broad interest in the station’s governmental enterprise.

Fairport Station Coker Fairport Utton Uncle Sam

Original Cast Assured For Play At Grand Theatre

Muscatine spectators viewing One Girl in a Million at the Grand Theatre on Wednesday night will see the same cast that played 150 nights at Chicago’s La Salle Street theatre. A local theatre-goer verified the claim by comparing programs from Chicago with the Grand box office. Only one minor character differed, likely changed several times during the Chicago run.

Muscatine Grand Theatre la Salle-street Chicago

Rock Island Man Narrowly Loses Eye in Quail Shootout

Rock Island Illinois December 1 Deputies named by Sheriff-elect George H Richmond. Jacob Wiggers Moline police chief deputy and John G Miller listed on staff after firing incident near Andalusia. Schmidt owner of Cross Country saloon injured by buckshot while quail hunting. eye may recover.

Rock Island Ill Andalusia Fred Schmidt Cross Country Joseph Frankhouser Schmidt Jacob Wiggers Moline George H. Richmond John G. Miller O. L. Bruner John P. Sexton Turnkey Conrad Kirsch EB. W. Robinson South Rock Island John E. Murray East Moline Tease Hanna Zuma Thomas A. Burtchael Mr. Richmond E. D. Fisher

Aledo Woman Dies After Severe Fall

Aledo Illinois December 1 Mrs Frances N Bassett Rice 87 died here from injuries after a severe fall earlier today Born October 2 1827 in Lewis county Kentucky near Portsmouth Ohio She was daughter of Isaac and Frances Hall Bassett Left with May Jane after her mother died In 1852 she moved to Mercer and in 1857 married Jesse W Rice at Keiths UTE.

Fee Jesse WW. Rice Keiths~ute

Show patron buys five seats for a capacity Muscatine show

A show patron expressed delight at the performance and bought five seats. He plans to bring his entire family to the regular knockout attraction. Muscatine secured the event, and officials say only a full house will attract future acts of merit to the city.

Muscatine

Corns Come Off as Easy as You Please

An advertisement touts GETS-IT as a new corn cure based on a novel principle. It claims corns, warts, calluses, and bunions shrivel and vanish without cutting or salves. Sold for 25 cents a bottle by E. Lawrence & Co and available in Muscatine at local drug stores.

E. Lawrence & Co Chicamo Overcamp’s A. W. Morgen McBride & Cope

Mortgage investment pitch from 1930s prospectus

A formal mortgage sales pitch touts thirty seven years of experience and a careful dollar test for term mortgages. It claims the firm is prudent and conservative and can provide investments in any amount from 100 dollars upward.

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