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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
2
Broad testimonials from Mrs B West of Menasha and others claim Peruna cures chronic catarrh and internal organ catarrh, boosts appetite, and restores strength. Notes include personal weight gain and long term Spring Fall use, with ending invitation to ask for a free Peruna Almanac for 1040.
Walter Benninger, a joiner at the Wuttig sash and door factory, badly tore his left hand and part of his left arm when his hand became entangled in a revolving blade. He received medical care from Dr. B. Fulham and was sent home in an ambulance. Doctors expect the arm or hand might be saved if no complications arise.
The Gol. Hare Circle held its annual election at the G. A. R. hall Friday evening naming officers for the coming year. President Mrs. Fannie Riemcke, Senior vice president Mrs. Samuel Smedley, Junior vice president Mrs. Joe Worst, Treasurer Mrs. H Howe, Secretary Mrs. Cora McCoy, Conductress Mrs. Lelia MacGowan, Guard Mrs. Recie.
West Liberty, Dec. 4. A broken switch near Calhoun street last evening derailed Rock Island passenger No. 19. Two sleepers were ditched but the occupants escaped serious injury aside from a rough shaking. A wrecker from Silvis removed the two cars, and the train resumed service after noon.
In Wilton, West Liberty edged Wilton High 25 to 22 before a large crowd. West Liberty controlled the game with sharper team play and a late run, securing the two point victory over Wilton High School yesterday evening.
Last night Muscatine lodges including Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows Degree of Pocahontas Fraternal Aid Association and Highland Nobles held elections. New officers were chosen for each group with installations planned for January.
A promotional piece extols STU ART'S CHARCOAL LOZENGES as a practical daily fix for bad breath. It links foul breath to poor digestion and a disordered stomach, praising charcoal as a long used stomach tonic and absorbent. The ad offers $0.25 boxes, with a free sample on request from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
Historical ad style item describing Hood's Sarsaparilla as remedy for crofuls eczema emotions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness tiredness and loss of appetite. Mentions blood health and disease-fighting corpuscles. Then lists local fraternal group officers and trustees with many personal names and roles.
Guarantee claim promises to cure itching blind bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money refunded. Advertisement states price as 50 cents and emphasizes speedy relief and refund policy.
Chief Vannalla and officers nab a suspected train intruder at Culver station on a Milwaukee freight. The man named Arthur Payne, described as the depot operator thief, resisted with revolvers but surrendered and was taken to the station. A rare artillery exhibit greeted the arrival of the train.
The Olive Branch Literary Society held its first regular meeting of 09 10 at Olive Branch School. Despite bad roads the attendance was strong. The program featured a debate on iron versus wood with Minnie Lorber and Elmer Hintermeister against Fred and Hildrey Hintermeister. A box social is planned for December 16 to benefit the society.
The Vesper service chorus will meet for practice this evening. The Christmas Work class, free to all Ye s members, offers hints for gifts and displays embroidery stitches. Mrs. McKibben of Town City speaks tomorrow at 9:20 in YWCA rooms. her talk is described as a vital message for young women.
A German-American Alliance petition urged bringing physical culture to Muscatine High School. The board deferred action pending a clearer plan and funding details while Superintendent Chevalier reported school enrollment gains and seat usage across campuses.
Miss Ruby Miller and Miss Ethel Scranton hosted dinner with Miss Julia Murdock on November 25. John Nevins of Chicago joined Thanksgiving dinner with locals. The Presbyterian Ladies Mission netted 45 dollars from Thanksgiving. Lee Thornton and Ruth Egbert returned from college for visits. Rev. Mr. Wiley, district presiding elder, attended events nearby.
The M. E. Church held a sacramental meeting on November 28 with Rev Broom from Geneseo present. William Wagoner and family with J J Archer and family plan to move to southern Missouri. Relatives gathered November 25 at Wagoner’s for a Thanksgiving dinner with 75 attendees and silver gifts awarded to both couples. a child asked about the offered penny for the plate, receiving a quarter in response.
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