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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1910
Page
2
A 1909 sworn affidavit from Mrs. Mary J. Schnittger Nebraska City Nebraska details relief after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claiming gall stones expelled within a bottle and improved kidney and liver symptoms. The statement was sworn August 31 1909 before county officials A P Young and Louis Stutt deputies.
A promotional letter from Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York invites readers to request a sample bottle and a booklet on kidney bladder health. It urges mentioning the Muscatine Daily Journal and notes drug stores carry Swamp-Root at fifty cents and one dollar.
The Muscatine Commercial Club held its annual meeting with re election of officers and the secretary E A Ogilvie presenting a report full of recommendations. President J L Giesler urged broad member participation and rapid action on projects to boost city commerce and housing. The report cites a labor bureau expansion, a new boarding home for working girls, continued rail service improvements, and booster trips that connected retailers and manufacturers to spur growth.
Many cases of Piles have been cured by a trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure without further treatment. When it proves its value to you, get more from your druggist at 50c a box, and be sure you get the kind you ask for. Simply fill out free coupon below and mail today. Save yourself from the surgeon's knife and its torture, the doctor and his bills.
Henry J. Goldstein of 14 Barton Street Boston credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with curing five years of rheumatism that kept him from work. He says his knees were stiff and painful until the medicine, which he took in liquid and Sarsatabs forms, delivered relief and full recovery.
The Free Transportation Department of the Commercial club collects 216 out-of-town buyers in just over a month, accruing purchases above $4,600 with a $97.37 profit kept in the advertising fund. The self-sustaining program aims to hold and grow retail trade against mail order competition and boost Muscatine as a regional trading center.
This advertisement states PAZO OINTMENT promises cure of itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee from the druggist if not cured. The product costs 50 cents.
A Family theatre vaudeville bill receives mixed marks with Mullens' dog act praised for variety and energy. Captain Lewis' crayon routine is clever but repetitive, Parisian singer Madam Sidonie earns solid applause, and a last minute substitute monologue act fails to spark audience excitement.
Electa Chapter announces a memorial service Sunday December 11 at 2 30 PM in the Masonic hall. Dr L M Grigsby pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church will deliver the address. The program includes opening ode and exercises, illustrated solo, and quartets led by Worthy Matron with a benediction.
Des Moines advertising committee members urged Muscatine to join a statewide publicity campaign. A trio from United Ad Men's Clubs spoke at a Grand Hotel luncheon, outlining the benefits of broad Iowa promotion and forming a local branch of the Hawkeye State Boosters.
Officers for the year were chosen by the Ladies of the Maccabees at the society’s annual meeting. Names include Carrie Harris Past Commander Elizabeth Ellis Commander Gertrude Hine Lieutenant Commander Flora Bagley Chaplin Nellie Lucas Record Keeper Nellie McCaw Misstress of Arms Minnie Barn ard Carrie Schaefer Seargant Cynthia Bruntink Cora Hudler Musician Florence Mark Mrs Fagan Great Keeper of Records of Ohio attended and spoke.
An advertisement touts Dr Derby's Kidney Pills as a universal cure for backache and kidney disease. It claims wide distribution by a Michigan firm, a 60 pill ten day supply for 25 cents, and even a free sample from Derby Medicine Co Eaton Rapids Michigan. Senator Stevenson of Washington endorses the product.
LeQuatte urged Iowa to boost publicity after citing census figures showing population decline and noting rival states attract residents with active promotion. He showcased Muscatine Island gardens and a celery bed near Des Moines as examples of underexposed assets and called for a district convention in Davenport to form a united publicity effort. He toured Muscatine with A C Silverman and T L Hosmer, reconnecting with old friends from his youth.
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