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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1909

Page

2

Enviable Record in Mail Service

Frank C Shinabarger resigns after twenty three years as a railway postal clerk on the Muscatine to Montezuma run. He cites family time and Sunday freedom as key reasons. He will serve as treasurer of Muscatine Produce and Pure Ice company. A drug advertisement notes Foley's Kidney Remedy and Hexamethylene tetramine as a uric solvent and antiseptic for the urine.

Frank C. Shinabarger Muscatine Montezuma Iowa Shinabarger Muscentine Produce & Pure Ice Company

YWCA Domestic Science Dept to Open Soon

The YWCA prepares to start a domestic science department with four portable gas stoves and cookware. The apparatus is modern and enhances the program, with class expected to begin around January 1.

Officers Chosen by Lodge at Pythian Sisters Meeting

At a Pythian Sisters gathering last evening a full slate of officers was elected. Elizabeth Bliss was named P C with Mary Isted as M EB C and Elizabeth Reay as BH C. Clara Herman became J J and Clara Herman also serves as Delegate with Elizabeth Reay as alternate. Frances Rosenbam is M o R & C. Hattie Remptner is M o F. Kate Leu is JP of T. Laura Huey is G of O T. Elizabeth ls installed as Installing Officer with Elizabeth Reay and Clara Millar as Trustees.

Pythian Sisters P. C Elizabeth Bliss M. EB. C Mary Isted BH. C Elizabeth Reay Clara Herman Frances Rosenbam Hattie Remptner, JP Kate Leu

Charm of Music Ask the Yeomen In Court Action

The Brotherhood of American Yeomen obtained a temporary injunction in district court restraining Stark's Military Band from evening practice during lodge sessions. Attorneys Jeammerer and Warner filed the application after court adjourned yesterday, with a temporary writ granted.

Brotherhood of American’Yeomen Yeomen Stark Jeammerer Warner

Dr Smith to Make Long Trip From Pella Iowa

Dr J B Sovith pastor of First Baptist and R P Beard president of Pella National Bank plan a long voyage aboard the White Star liner Arabic. They sail from New York January 26 for a Madeira Spain Mediterranean Palestine Egypt and other destinations. They will spend about four months away with Rev Charles Bryden filling the pulpit.

J. B. Sovith First Baptist Church R. P. Beard Pella National Bank Pella Iowa New York White Star Line Constantinople Smyrna Beyrout Baalbec Nagareth Alexandria Egypt Nice Monte Carlo Queenstown Liverpool Dr. Smith Mr. Beard Jaffa Jerusalem

Groshell Erects Fine New Block in Salt Lake City

Muscatine friends of Oscar Groshell, a former Muscatine resident, learn he has been named general sales agent for the National Gas Register Co for Utah and Southern Idaho. He will move his offices to Salt Lake City’s costliest three story building due February 1, a $60,000 structure with the top two floors planned as a hotel. Groshell’s brother visited Muscatine last summer.

Muscatine Oscar Groshell Salt Lake City National Gash, Register Co Utah Idaho Groshell Salt Lake Mr. Groshell Supmer

Bond Filing Involving G200 and Local Co-defendant

JW Nyenhuis owner of the Third street and Iowa avenue building is named a co-defendant in a bond filing. The lodge claims the lease bars leasing the second floor for activities that disturb their secret hall on the third floor. Until the temporary writ ends no harmony notes will drift through the windows nearby. Arguments on the matter are expected soon.

JW Nyenhuis Third Street Iowa Avenue Lodge

Pyramid Pile Cure Free Trial Offer

Piles Quickly Cured promises instant relief and permanent care with a free trial package mailed in plain wrap. Readers are urged to mail name and address for a trial of Pyramid Pile Cure, then buy a 50 cent drug store box. Claims include reducing inflammation and eliminating itching and ulcers without surgery.

Pyramid Drug Coupon Offer In Mail For Cure

A vintage ad invites readers to fill blank lines with name and address to receive a trial package of Pyra mid Pile Cure. Mail to Pyramid Drug Company, 154 Pyramid Building, Marshall, Michigan. Provide street, city and state for delivery.

Pyramid Drug Pyramid Bidg Marshall

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Superior Blood Purifier

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a premier blood purifier, claiming its effectiveness comes from more than 20 ingredients and that no substitute matches its value. It notes the product in liquid form and as Sarsatabs chocolate tablets.

Hood

Fire damages McColm Dry Goods holiday display

A fire in the large show window of McColm Dry Goods last night around 7 30 threatened the store but was confined to the window and extinguished with chemicals. The display featuring hundreds of colored lights and a Dutch windmill was damaged but losses are under 500 dollars. Edward Stickney alerted the alarm and firefighters arrived quickly.

McColm Dry Goods Company Edward Stickney

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Offer

The paper touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It explains internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises a cure, and offers $100 to any failure, urging readers to send testimonials. Includes an endorsement for Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

PF. J, Chenty & CO Toledo Hall

Dr Winfield Hall to Speak at Y M C A

Northwestern University figure Dr Winfield Hall will visit Muscatine to deliver two lectures on Sunday December 19. One talk targets boys aged fourteen to seventeen, the other for men. Widely praised by educators and church leaders, Hall’s work emphasizes physical development and moral guidance, with endorsements from Purdue, Notre Dame, Clark University, and others.

Winfield Hall Northwestern University West Muscatine William R. Manning Purdue Chas. R. Henderson Chicago University A. M. Wirsch Notre Dame Henry F. Kallenberg Chicago Yo M. C. A G. Stanley Hall Clark University M. W. O'Shea Wisconsin University Geo. A. Coe William T. Befield Rush Medical College Isaac Sharpless Haverford College C. Ju

Bankers Reserve Elects Officers For New Year Ball

The Fraternal Bankers Reserve met at Yeoman hall and elected officers for the year. Officers include President W. S. Tobias and Secretary C. H. Lemkau. A New Year’s Ball was planned at the Company C armory for Saturday evening January 1, touted as the most auspicious local event.

Bankers’ Reserve Yeoman, Hall W. S. Tobias Isabel Worton C.H. Lemkau Josephine Sterneman Nora Rankin Chas. Rankin Anna Moore Mary Cullen Geo. Junckhardt Chas. Quandt Company C

Rock Island Team to Visit Muscatine Tuesday

Muscatine basketball fans will see real sport when the local association five clatshes with the Rock Island M. G. A. team. The island city squad has been well represented on the indoor court and this year’s lineup includes A Voss N Driggs R Jensen W Voss W Robb and Baker. A Baker University visit is set for December 28 as the strong Kansas team tours the Midwest expected to contend for the Missouri Valley title.

Muscatine Rock Island A. Voss R. Fe N. Driggs 1. F R. Jensen W. Voss R. G W. Robb Baker University Kansas Middle West Johnson

Rexall Muon Tone Promises Cure For Catarrh

A local Rexall store promotes Rexall Muco Tone as a blood-borne cure for catarrh, claiming it strengthens internal mucous membranes and fights consumption. The ad touts physician roots, a money back guarantee, and availability at The Rexall Store A. W. Morgan's Pharmacy 107 West Second Street Muscatine.

Rexall A. We Morgan’s Pharmacy West Second Street

Dr Miles Ant Pain Pills Help Rheumatic Sufferers

A testimonial from Mrs G Davenport of Roycefield New Jersey praises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as the sole remedy relieving rheumatic pains. The ad claims the pills ease nerve irritation that disturbs sleep, do not upset the stomach, and are non habit forming. Consumers are urged to buy a package from their druggist and return it if no benefit is seen.

Miles

Sage for Darkening the Hair in Modern Remedies

The article notes sage used traditionally to restore hair color via sage tea and describes modern ready made products. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur combines sage with Sulphur, sold by druggists for 50 cents or 1 dollar, or direct from Wyeth Chemical Co NYC.

Wyeth Wyeth Chemical Company Cortlandt St New York City

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Uneeda Biscuit 5 National Biscuit. Company A. L. Pierson E. P, Day East Second Stree Shinabarger RE Morgan Ebeorres Ellis Weads Clara Herman 2Nd Street Citizens’ Railway & Light Company Will Accompanied By RP. Beard The Pella Na Tional Bank FRU Namie Os Vege Winfield Hall L. Kile O. G.meisky Nichols W. 5. Tobias J. M.conner Sycamore Street Tri-City Brady St Davenport, Jo Sage
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