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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1910
Page
2
Doctor said incurable catarrh relieved by Peruna as Mrs. E West of 137 Main St Menasha Wisconsin testifies that she uses Peruna each spring and fall for four years and it keeps her robust with appetite. She says it cured her stomach catarrh once deemed incurable and expresses strong satisfaction with the medicine.
Chicago reader Miss Mary Jones recounts weight gain after six bottles of Peruna and praise for its tonic effects on chronic bowels and stomach catarrh. Another note from Mrs. B H Jackson of Newman Georgia claims cure after ten bottles of Peruna for internal organ catarrh.
Mrs. O V Battles of Maquoketa Iowa watched her Black King of Rosemere finish second to Glenmore Proud Lad owned by Patrick Leahy of Williamsburg in the Angus championship at the International Live Stock Exposition. First prizes went to Oakdale Quiet Lad Aberdeen-Angus and other winners across breeds including Hereford and Shorthorn, with J C Logan Kansas City Mo claiming Scottish Lassie and junior heifer honors.
Miss Tracy Lowe, a city school student, left Friday for Columbus Junction to spend a couple of days at home, returning soon.
Mrs. M. Todd arrived back at her Gladwin home on Friday after a shopping trip in the city.
The school board authorized a strict rule barring students from leaving class to carry buttons to factories. Principals will notify teachers that no excuses will be accepted for such absences, aiming to curb a widespread annoyance reported by Tru ant Officer Kern. One teacher’s strict, organized approach is cited as a model.
The Colonel Hare Circle named Mrs. Marie Worst Mrs. Charles Kincaid and Mrs. McGowan as delegates to the state patriotic societies convention in Muscatine next June. Alternates are Mrs. May Weltz Mrs. Friedricka Riese and Mrs. Sadie Craddock. Officers for the year include President Mrs. Minnie Howe Senior Vice Captain Smedley Junior Vice Mrs. Marie Worst Treasurer Mrs. Caroline Biles Secretary Mrs. Sadie Craddock Chaplain Mrs. Charles Kincaid Conductress Mrs. May Weltz Assistant Conductress Mrs. McGowan Guard Mrs. Friedrika Riese Outside Guard Mrs. Fannie Riemcke Patriotic Instructor Mrs. Anna Cummins.
The advertisement touts Hoods Sarsaparilla as eradicating scrofula and all humors, improving blood, and strengthening vital organs. It promotes liquid form or Sarsatabs chocolate tablets for daily use.
N Waldo Kennedy deputy national organizer of the Moose spoke at Prairie Encampment No 4 last evening exalting the Royal Purple degree. Officers elected to serve the coming year include Chief Patriarch Frank Smith High Priest Curtis Deems Senior Warden William McLain Junior Warden Vincent Smith Recording Scribe C H Lemkau Financial Scribe Morley W Stirlen Treasurer Dr C J Hackett.
Officers for the coming year were elected at Wyoming Lodge Knights of Pythias. Attendance was excellent and the meeting showed marked interest. Elected: Co. C J M Butler V C H C Madden Prelate R B Huff Master of Work B F Rhodes Master at Arms Louis Maxson K R and S F B Hebard M of F E H Dolsen M of E Fred Leu I G Harry Blair CO G H D Hackett Trustee Frank Gould.
Muscatine school officials admitted they could not persuade Rabbi Joseph Bleeden to alter the Jewish calendar used for holidays. They noted eight of eleven holidays have passed with three remaining, and decided the calendar will stay as it has for ages. Parochial schools reported Rev J Jans adjusted hours to fit public school rules while Rev George Meier declined comment for his successor.
Rev John Jans learned Mrs Sophia Schmalz a former Muscatine resident died in Chicago on Friday at seventy nine. She lived on East Eighth Street Muscatine and with her son Fred recently. Remains arrive today and burial is Monday at 2 30 in the German Evangelical Church with Ladies Aid invited.
J. U. Rehmel has been awarded the contract to remodel the basements of Jefferson Garfield and McKinley schools for use by physical culture classes. The board also authorized buying a Latin dictionary for the high school and 150 books for needlework specimens for girls.
Two petitions for divorce were filed in the County Clerk’s office yesterday. A. B. Fullerton seeks divorce and custody of a minor from Ella May Fullerton asserting desertion after a 1901 Hudson Wisconsin marriage. Benjamin F. Cleghorn sues Sarah F. Cleghorn, desertion alleged. married in Decatur Illinois on December 10, 1904, lived apart after about two months.
A general assignment of stock was filed with County Recorder Shoemaker by McCroskey and Hediker operating the Paris Store on Iowa avenue. The assignment goes to J Scott Blackwell. Liabilities total 1407 28 with Lederer Strauss of Des Moines owing 840 00 as the heaviest claim. Assets consist of hats and trimmed stock.
Mrs M I Basford of Poolesville Maryland declares she has used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with perfect success and notes it is for sale by all dealers nationwide in this promotional notice.
Theophilus Kies of Etna Missouri has completed his revival work in Muscatine and returned to his home after assisting in the special religious service.
The revival at the German Methodist church has ended as visiting clergy member departed after aiding in the awakening. Several converts were received and ongoing devotional services have heightened interest in church work.
The advertisement promises cure of itching, bleeding, protruding and blind piles in 6 to 14 days with PAZO OINTMENT and offers a money back refund if not cured. It lists a price of 50e.
The Illinois Farmers Hold Institute schedules a two day session in Port Byron December 13 and 14. The Rock Island County Farmers Institute program includes talks by William H. Groh Theodore Smith Cyril G. Hopkins Harriet Rinaker and Charles W Farr with discussions on soil fertility housekeeping and public schools and a reading of agricultural course reports.
A Mrs. M. Summers offers a free home cure for bed-wetting and urine problems. No money required. write for full instructions. Addresses Notre Dame Indiana and Box W. Message urges not blaming the child and claims applicability to adults as well.
High school students sought permission from the board through Superintendent Everhart to use the building for an event. Everhart indicated no harm if abuse is avoided, and the board assented without a formal vote. Principal True and Everhart would attend to ensure orderly conduct.
Mrs. T. S. Holyoke arrives home in Riverside Friday after a shopping trip in Muscatine.
The ad touts Parisian Sage as a proven remedy for dandruff and scalp itching with a two week guarantee. J. J. Havercamp backs the offer as the product promises money back if not cured, and the package features a girl with auburn hair, with mail orders and prepaid charges from Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo NY.
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