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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
12
Mrs. EF West of Menasha Wisconsin touts Peruna as a trusted medicine for catarrh and colds. She reports longtime use twice yearly keeps her robust and appetite strong, claiming it cured stomach catarrh doctors called incurable.
Miss Mary Jones of Chicago reports dramatic weight gain after using Peruna for three years of bowels and stomach catarrh and notes improvement after starting the tonic. Mrs. B. H. Jackson of Newman Georgia says ten bottles cured her long standing internal organ catarrh.
An advertisement urges readers to request a complimentary Peruna Almanac for the year 1910 from local pharmacists. The almanac purportedly contains remedies and guidance associated with the patent medicine Peruna.
Walter Benninger suffered a severe injury at the Huttig sash and door works when his left hand and part of his left arm were torn by revolving blades in a joiner. Dr. E B Fulham treated him and he was taken home by ambulance. No immediate amputation expected unless complications arise.
Advert shows Foley's Honey and Tar as the best safe cough remedy for children. Used at first cold symptoms to ward off croup bronchitis sore throat and nasal congestion. Claims no opiates or harmful drugs and urges keeping on hand with no substitutes. A. W. Morgan, druggists.
The Col Hare Circle held its annual election at the G A R hall last evening choosing officers for the coming year. President Mrs Fannie Riemcke. Senior vice president Mrs Samuel Smedley. Junior vice president Mrs Joe Worst. Treasurer Mrs H S Howe. Secretary Mrs Cora McCoy. Conductress Mrs Lelia McGowan. Guard Mrs Recie.
A broken switch near the Y cut-off on Calhoun street caused Rock Island passenger No. 19 to derail in West Liberty Iowa. Two sleepers derailed, occupants were shaken but uninjured beyond minor bruises. Wrecker from Silvis Illinois cleared the wreck and put two cars back on the rails before noon. The train continued after the incident with those cars absent.
West Liberty high school edged Wilton 25 to 22 before a large crowd in Wilton. The West Liberty squad used superior play to take the victory in a tightly contested basketball of December 4.
Elected last evening in Muscatine lodges Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and others set new officers. Knights of Pythias picks Co C F P Hebard V C E L Kemptner Prelate Frank Gould M of W H D Hackett M of A J W Millar M of F J Engel M of E Freg Leu K R and S F L Bihlmeier I G D Dubois O G Harry Metzger Trustees J B Reay Frank Gould Prairie Encampment Odd Fellows names Chief Patriot M F Eaton High Priest Henry Concannon Senior Warden Frank Smith Junior Warden David Holliday Scribe C H Lemkau Financial Scribe M W Stirlen Treasurer C J Hackett Installation planned for first Friday in January.
The Degree of Pocahontas announces officers including Pocahontas Mrs Hattie Whistler Winona Mrs P D Sowers Powhattan Sherman Wingerter Prophetess Mrs Elizabeth Kranz collector of wampum Mrs Lydia Young keeper of records Mrs Isabela Norton keeper of wampum Mrs Elsie Stineman chief of degree staff Jake Whistler trustee Mrs A A Starr and pianist Mrs Elsie Lorenzen.
At a recent Highland Nobles gathering officers were chosen and a public initiation is set for January 5. The group also voted to shift regular meetings from the first to a new night, scheduling a public event to follow.
Excerpted health advice argues bad breath stems from stomach problems and digestion. It touts charcoal lozenges from Stuart’s as a simple, practical remedy, claiming they purify breath by addressing underlying stomach issues and are sold for 25 cents a box by F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy with cures for scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness fatigue and poor appetite. It asserts a secret blend of over twenty remedies strengthens the blood’s fighting cells and asserts there is no substitute.
The group set its meeting rule to the third Friday shifting to the second and fourth Thursdays each month and announced officers: Past protector Mrs. Ida Duprez protector A W Scott councellor O L Pyeatt evangel Maud McCor secretary Catherine Tamisen treasurer Frances Will escort Iva McCrosky warden Frances Townsend guard Mrs Elma Scott pianist Elizabeth Pfeffer captain Ralph Othmer.
The Fraternal Aid Association lists officers including past president F. W. Lewis, president William Koepping, vice president Mrs. Fannie Smith, secretary E. P. Day, treasurer Mary E. Crouch, chaplain Miss Myrtle Hager Mann, guard Mrs. Mary Heinig, sentinel George Smith, musician Mrs. Rebecca Koepping, and trustee John Herwig. Three medical examiners Drs. Heidel Annie and Crow are also named.
Guarantee promises to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money back. Advertisement notes a 50 cent price for PazO Ointment.
Milwaukee freight train at Culver station is frisked by Chief Vannatta and officers. A man identified as Arthur Payne, a Negro, is found aboard and, under the display of revolvers, becomes compliant and is taken to the station. The incident follows a prior depot holdup description from Washington.
A German-American Alliance petition asks the Muscatine school board to adopt physical culture in the high school, with pledges toward apparatus if approved. The board delayed action, requesting a detailed plan from the alliance while noting a rise in overall city school enrollment and presenting the superintendent Chevalier’s quarterly report.
The Olive Branch Literary Society opened its 09-10 season with a strong turnout despite bad roads. A box social is planned for December 16 to benefit the society, and a debate on iron versus wood featured Minnie Lorber Elmer Hintermeister and Fred M Hintermeister Hildrey Hintermester with the affirmative side winning.
The Vesper service chorus meets tonight for practice and the Christmas Work class offers free sessions for Y W members with hints for Christmas gifts. Embroidery stitches will be taught and handmade gifts displayed. Mrs McKibben of Iowa City speaks tomorrow at 2 20 in Y W C A rooms, a talk for Muscatine girls.
Miss Ruby Miller and Miss Ethel Scranton shared dinner with Miss Julia Murdock on November 25. John Nevins of Chicago joined local friends for Thanksgiving. The Presbyterian Ladies' Mission raised $65 hosting dinner and supper. Lee Thornton returned from Ames College for a visit. Ruth Egbert visited from Hedding College. Rev. Mr. Wiley, district M E presiding elder, was mentioned.
Dorothy and Anty Drudge discuss stain removal using Fels-Naptha. The soap is praised for effective cleansing in lukewarm water, preventing chapped hands, and being suitable for white fabrics woolens and colored fabrics. Instructions say to follow the wrapper directions.
A church sacramental meeting was held at the M E church on November 28 at 3 pm. Wm Wagoner and family and J J Archer and family plan to move to southern Missouri. Relatives met at Wm Wagoner’s on November 25 with seventy five attendees enjoying dinner. Rev Mr Broom of Geneseo Ill attended and the friends presented silver knives and forks to the Wagoners and Archers.
A brief humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Press comparing a young boy who interrupts while speaking to one who interrupts when the speaker is asleep, highlighting a playful parental boast.
In a humorous moment from a Ladies Home Journal item, Mary asks how much her aunt will give for the plate penny. The aunt opens her hand and offers a quarter, prompting Mary to exclaim that it isn’t worth it.
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