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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
2
An early 20th century health advertisement warns kidney trouble as a leading danger and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims rapid relief from urinary issues and offers free samples and literature by mail from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
The Sons of Veterans camp will hold a Friday evening meeting to admit twenty new members and elect new officers, with several business items to be addressed. Full attendance is requested.
The German Congregational church held a men hosted banquet for the ladies at the parsonage. Miss Esther Stellrecht led remarks thanking the men for the feast and praise of the chef. Miss Edith Stocker and Mrs. C. A. Dettmers spoke as cooks and servers were provided by male volunteers.
Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina Missouri reports using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble and finding them more beneficial than other remedies. Sold by all druggists.
William A. Appel was chosen president of the Muscatine council Fraternal Bankers Reserve Society at last night’s annual officer election at Yeoman hall. The session was lively with a social time afterward and the list of new officers includes Past president E C Ingraham and officers such as Secretary C H Lemkau and Banker Charles Lockwood.
The note hints at memories that stretch or shrink like a yardstick, suggesting reflections on measurement, time, and personal history in a concise, reflective line.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure that strengthens the blood to defend against disease. It claims the remedy cures scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness dyspepsia debility and builds the whole system.
The Y M C A basketball five edged Van Atta and Elfers 29 to 28 in a dramatic city championship opener. Johnson's five overturned a 19 to 7 halftime deficit with a second half surge and clutch shooting to claim the victory. The game featured tight defense and few open shots as both sides fought for the lead.
An old advertisement proclaims Cham berlain’s Salve keeps fever sores and chronic sores healthy and highlights its use for chapped hands sore nipples burns and various skin diseases. Sold by all druggists.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Congregational church held their annual supper and sale in the church parlors. About 350 meals were served and over one hundred dollars was cleared. The sale featured fancy work and Japanese souvenirs, with the candy booth popular and nearly sold out.
Judge D V Jackson set December 7 as the deadline for the defendants in Vera Smith versus L D Hendrix to file a motion for a new trial after a jury verdict of 15000 damages for an alleged assault against Hendrix.
The German Aid Society held its annual meeting with a social dance attended by several hundred members. About 400 members are now in the organization. Four were balloted on and one initiated. officers elected were President William Wendland, Vice President Fred Wachter, First Secretary Herman Kensing, Second Secretary Carl Miller, Treasurer William Zeidler, and Financial Secretary Fred Heerd.
The Knights of the Maccabees announced Tuesday evening the new officer slate headed by Sir Kt. Past Com. H. M. Kindler and Sir Kt. Com. H. B. Terry. Other posts include Christ. Klopp as Lieut.-Com. and J. W. Hahn as Record Keeper with roles for Wren L. Baker G A Heidel J E Howell W Bloom Robt A Walters Thos W Hoskinson F R Reighbour W H Healey and trustees H M Kindler H H Fack and Paul Steinmetz.
Irving Temple Pythian Sisters announce installation of newly elected officers on Wednesday evening January 6 1909. At the annual meeting a large crowd attended and the slate includes P C Mrs Elizabeth Ellis E S Mrs Elizabeth Reay M E C Mrs Mary Ashton E J Miss Clara Herman M of T Mrs Clara Miller M of R and C Mrs Frances Rosenbaum M of F Mrs Phoebe Conaway P of T Mrs Kate Leu G of O T Mrs Carrie Wilson Trustees Mrs Elizabeth Ellis Mrs Elizabeth Reay and Mrs Kate Leu Installing officer Mrs Elizabeth Ellis Delegate Mrs Oscar Grossheim Alternate Mrs Elizabeth Reay.
Mrs. Cora B. Miller has funded free treatment for female ailments at her own cost, inviting women worldwide to request a 50 cent home remedy and an explanatory book mailed to them. She has spent $125000 over years and continues the offer due to ongoing demand.
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