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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1908

Page

7

Mrs Molly Wagner Praises Doctor's Biood Purifier

In Cumberland Maryland Mrs Molly Wagner requests two bottles of Dr Taylor's Biood Purifier and one box of Eczema Ointment by express, enclosing a money order for 1.50. She reports the remedy worked like a charm in two weeks and promises to recommend it to others. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store offers a free illustrated booklet.

Express Molly Wagner Harrison St Cumberland, Md Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store

Muscatine Visitors and Local Matters Highlight Weekend

Dozens of regional residents including Robert Lee and F J Angerer visited Muscatine for business. Wilton and Kewanee locals Raymond Stanley Hazel Ostrander and Lucy Day joined weekend trips. The bug gies dealer Frank Bowman notes sales. wood orders offered by Hutting Mfg Co. Mrs. George Worrall Violet attended a grade recital and stayed with acquaintances in Muscatine.

Frank Bowman Robert Lee Letts Muscatine A. B. Clapp East Second St F. J. Angerer Wilton

Second Section Of Cold Wave Arrives In City

The second section of the cold wave arrived on schedule last evening following a light snow Saturday night. The duration is unknown but its presence will be felt as it visits the city. Temperatures ranged from three below to three above zero in the early morning, marking the first real touch of zero weather this year.

Henschel Trial Set For Tomorrow Morning

The trial of Carl Henschel charged with taking butter and eggs from August Kemper's Montpelier area farm will be held tomorrow at 9 o'clock before Judge H. S. Howe. Henschel denies the charge.

Carl Henschel August Kemper Montpelier H. S. Howe Henschel

Sammis Seeks Top Elk Honor in National Order

State Senator J. A. Sammis of Sioux City, a prominent attorney, enters the race for Grand Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He faces W. H. Atwell and August Hermann with Iowa and South Dakota lodges expected to back Sammis. He has long served in Elk circles and is well known in Sioux City and LeMars.

Sammis W. H. Atwell Dallas Tex August Hermann Cincinnati Ohio Elks Sammigs Iowa South Dakota Sioux City Senator Sammis United States Judiciary Committee Elks’ Lodge Graffiti Lodge Shull, Farnsworth and Sammis LeMars

Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold at Haver Camp Drug Store

An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for digestive discomfort and sluggish bowels. The copy markets quick relief and notes the product is available for 25 cents at Haver camp’s Prescription Drug Store.

Dr. King Havercamp's

New Poultry and Seed Breeding Courses Join Ames Short Course

Ames Iowa December 7 plans advance for the winter short course with a new poultry management feature and a seed breeding and management course for students with two prior sessions. Regular courses continue alongside extended lectures on animal husbandry feed milling dairying and farm management plus domestic science offerings for women and girls.

Ames Iowa

East Hill Hunters Trespass On Richman Farm Despite Warnings

Farmers in Sweetland township push back against East Hill hunters who trespass on private property. Two men were fined nearly ten dollars for hunting on the Richman farm. Local relief comes from Park Avenue M E Church Ladies' Aid who cleared a neat sum at a cake sale.

Sweetland Township Richman

Pioneer of Cedar County Pioneer Succumbs in Wilton

Mrs. Hannah Hinkhouse aged 82 died at her East Wilton home from old age and debility. A Cedar County pioneer born in Prussia, she settled in Sugar Creek in 1853 with husband Frederick, later moving to Wilton. Survived by five of eleven children, plus siblings, funeral plans pending word from relatives. Also notes on local church society events and town visits.

Wilton Hannah Hinkhouse East Wilton Hinkhouse Cedar County Hannah Hunich Prussia Germany America Pennsylvania Frederick Hinkhouse Iowa Sugar Creek Township Newton Rufus W. Hinkhouse West Liberty John Hinkhouse Fairfield Mary Whitmer Simon C. Hinkhouse San Antonio Texas Fred Hunich Ottoson Chas. Hunich Shawnee Okla S. Kiser Bessie Vella Chown Port Allen Raynor Muscatine M. E. Piggott Hazel Maude Latchaw W. A. Pye Iowa City Anna Blair Amelia Wildasin Davenport Homer Carson Ira Griener Purity Chapter Julia Ostrander Mueécatine Walter Harrington Nellie Stoner Ida Elsie Santee G. W. Kelley Iowa Falls N. A. McAuley Nellie Lyons

Y. M. C. A. Meeting Features Bible Talk and Music

The YMCA men’s meeting held yesterday afternoon drew a large crowd. J. G. Mitchell, religious work secretary, gave a Bible talk and the association orchestra offered a special musical program.

J. G. Mitchell Association Orchestra

Funeral services for John Henry Howell held in West Liberty

West Liberty Iowa December 7 funeral services for John Henry Howell who died at Soldiers Home Quincy Illinois were held Sunday at 2 pm at his nephew Frank Evans home. Rev P H Green of the Christian church led with Job 5 25. A quartet Emma Luse Wilma Whitacre I A Nichols Bert Hogue sang Nearer My God To Thee Jesus Saviour Pilot Me Rock of Ages. Pallbearers Charlie Gibson Oscar Force Charlie Regnier J K Luse T K Chase Harmon Myers interment Dunkridge cemetery. Mrs Eckard Burlington visited daughter Mrs John Conley Clay street then returned home. Miss Callie Ada Welder unnamed text cut off.

West Liberty John Henry Howell Quincey Frank Evans P. H. Green The Christian Church Job Emma Luse Wilma Whitacre I. A. Nichols John Conley Clay Street Callie Ada Welder Solon Belle Plaine Co. D. Gibson Toppernish Seattle Tacoma Wash A. Vogle Helen Town Davenport Herman Vogle Louisa Frank Plymouth Ill Ed. Lewis East Third Street Mesdames D. Brotchie C. Berry Atalissa William McCaw Calhoun Street Morris Bridges Mediapolis Will I. J. Dice Robert Klotz Muscatine Ellen Hanley Joe Hanley William Atchison Frank Wyant Colorado Nichols Wiley Grand Washington Estelle Kerr Cedar Rapids Will Comstock Elm Street James Smith Seward Smith Prairieburg J. Dice West Sixth Street Fred Phillips Jennie Birdie Hamilton West Branch Anna M. Peters Iowa City Addie Fawcett Clifford Ed. Spencer

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Claims Quick Digestive Aid

A vintage advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as improving digestion with fruit and vegetable essences. It promises a free trial by mail and offers 50 cent purchases through druggists, inviting readers to test the product and report results.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall Mich

Belle Plaine Bazaar Funds Highlight Local News

A Belle Plaine Catholic bazaar and dinner raised 1010 dollars. Arrivals and visits fill the weekend as residents travel from Muscatine Davenport Cedar Rapids and beyond to see relatives and attend events.

Mrs. Wright Returns Home After Kansas Visit

Mrs. Wesley Wright of Cherokee Kansas, mother of Mrs. M A Barr, finished a week long visit with Dr. and Mrs Barr and returned home this morning.

Wesley Wright Cherokee Kan M. A. Barr Wright Mrs. Barr

Beautiful Hair Tonic You Can Make at Home

A homemade preparation promises better hair results than costly tonics at a fraction of the price. Mix a half pint alcohol with half pint water add an ounce Beta-Quinol shake and use. Optional bay rum substitution for alcohol and water. Beta-Quinol daily aims to boost vitality and glossy hair.

Simple stomach remedy prescription circulated

A reprinted ad prescribes a home mixture of one ounce Cinchona Compound one ounce Prosene Compound and half a pint of Sherry Wine to be taken before meals. It claims rapid relief from indigestion sour stomach and belching with first dose.

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Thomas Raynor Raymond Stanley Kewanee, Ill Hazel Ostrander atWilton Lucy Day Uniondale D. B. Smith Cecil Rochester George Mockmore Alma Kohlhammer Mulberry Avenue Harry Craft Medill, Mo John Weaver Otto Teufel Gene Harris Morning Sun Sweetland Center Huttig Mfg. Co George Worrall Violet Congregational Church William Keating Elk’s Head GRAND Elkdom Ftlitha Muscatine Lumber & Box Co East Hill Fin Ladies' Aid Society Ladies’ Aid Society Park Avenue M. E Young People’s Union H. M. Strong Washington Street Mary Hintman East Second Street St. Louis W. Fryberger Moscow A. L. Paschal W. D. Avery Park Avenue Columbus Junction J. S. Davidson Wellman Cedar Wilton and Vicinity Y. M. C. A. Meeting I. B.C Independent Baking Co Davenport, Iowa Hs NpoRt Roy Mead Aaron Mead W. C. Detwiler Chicago Mary Edith McMahon Cedar Valley Moline Lucretia Smith J. C. Smith J. C. Hall Fifth Street R. J. Wiley Medig’s J. Carl Barnard Prop E. P. Day
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