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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
14
A patent medicine claim states E-RU-SA is the only non-narcotic lawful pile cure. It claims broad medical approval and that every ingredient is suitable for piles while condemning narcotic preparations. The ad lists leading local druggists offering E-RU-SA and promises $50 refund if it fails.
Miss Bessie M. Letts and J. Melvin Brown of Des Moines were married at the bride's home with Rev. W. L. Fry officiating. They will reside in St. Paul Minnesota. Various local residents were noted visiting, traveling, or returning from Thanksgiving and weekly calls, including Lulu Van Horn’s Washington trip and Will Denham’s move to town for a mail carrier post.
The Family Theatre presents a refreshed show with Ralph A Richards as a comedy magician and illusionist, Riley and Ahern performing dancing stunts, Harney and Hayes delivering unique piano acts, and Marjorie Chadsey in impersonations. The varied bill charms, pleases, and leaves spectators feeling refreshed after an hour of entertainment.
The Commercial club held its annual meeting with an almost unanimous re election of current officers except Treasurer Ed C Cook who asked relief. T C Clark was chosen treasurer. Officers listed include President J L Giesler and Vice President W E Downer. The gathering praised the club’s work and previewed plans for a bustling year to boost Muscatine.
The annual meeting of Company C was announced for Monday evening January 3 at the monthly business meeting last night. Nominations for officers took place after drill with several names offered for each office. The group also discussed an informal dance and referred it to the executive committee.
The advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla cures many ailments not because of sarsaparilla alone but as a medicine of merit made from over twenty remedial agents. It claims to treat scrofula eczema anemia catarrh nervousness tired feeling dyspepsia and loss of appetite and to build up the system with liquid or Sarsatabs tablet forms.
Frank Kiefner chosen to head Muscatine Lodge No. 5 I O O F with Carrie Harris as active head of Muscatine Hive No 13 Ladies of the Maccabees. Officers named include Past Commander Lett a Schaffnit Lady Commander Carrie Harris Lieutenant Commander Minnie Parnard and others. The Muscatine Lodge installed N G Frank Kiefner V N G Daniel Borgstadt Recording Secretary R H Martin Financial Secretary George Scholten Treasurer C J Hackett.
Advertisement notes PAZO Ointment promises to cure itching bleeding protruding or blind piles within six to fourteen days or money back. Claims guaranteed relief and refunds if not cured, priced at 50 cents.
At a library board meeting, authorities approved refinishing library floors and reconstructing the north side brick retaining wall to address weakness. A concrete wall option was also authorized for consideration.
An advertisement urges readers suffering from piles to send name and address for a free trial of Pyramid Pile Cure by mail. It claims the remedy reduces inflammation and irritation, eliminates sores and ulcers, and then patients should buy a 50 cent box from drug stores to finish treatment, warning against surgical operations.
Tonight a banner night in December as seven organizations plan to elect officers for the coming year. Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M Muscatine Tent No. 9 Knights of the Maccabees The Homesteaders Aerie No 815 Fraternal Order of Eagles Camp No 106 Modern Woodmen of America Shelby Norman Post G A R and the Women’s Relief Corps will choose leaders for 19–year.
A promotional coupon offering a trial package of Pyra mid Pile Cure by mail at no charge. It instructs applicants to fill lines with name and address and mail to Pyramid Drug Company in Marshall Michigan for delivery in plain wrapper.
Mrs J N Berry came home to Davenport yesterday afternoon after visiting her mother Mrs M McCullough at 508 East Seventh Street.
At Omaha's National Corn Exposition Iowa prizewinners were named. Muscatine county's Chas. E. Hendricks tops a list of first prizes across corn, barley, wheat, and oats in northern and southern sections. Winners include E B Glenny Union for yellow dent corn and H M Wood Iowa Falls for white corn and Fife wheat, among others.
At a board meeting Samuel Cohn tendered his resignation from the board due to ill health. W F Bishop, president of Hawkeye Button Company, was chosen to fill the vacancy until the January annual meeting. Cohn has withdrawn from all business activity to relieve himself of responsibilities.
Mrs John Johissen of North St Paul Minn testifies that after a severe grip she recovered by using Dr Williams Pink Pills The pills reportedly rebuilt her blood and eased lingering after effects She cites improved appetite digestion and stamina since completing the course The pills cost 50 cents per box or six for 2 50 from Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY
An ad by Anty Drudge of Philadelphia offers to relieve women of washday drudgery. She asserts a mission to lighten their washing burdens, claiming to have helped thousands and inviting others to share their troubles for assistance.
The Muscatine Trades and Labour Assembly held a well attended session focusing on the union label. William A. Olivey of Chicago urged unity and urged union men to demand the union label and to have union teamsters haul coal. He also announced an address at the Carpenters Union meeting tonight. Delegates reported no definite action on re affiliating the local Carpenters and Clerks unions with Iowa Federation of Labor yet this week.
Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as the best and safest cough remedy for children at the onset of a cold. It is claimed to ward off croup bronchitis sore throat and stuffy breathing, offering comfort without opiates or harmful drugs. A W Morgan druggists urges keeping it on hand and refusing substitutes.
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