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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
10
An advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard as a quick acting remedy for rheumatism and related pains, with liver pills offered for 60 cents and a money back guarantee. The city accepted a sewer construction contract from RSM and endorsed assigning warrants to Muscatine State Bank, plus a resolution to mount bonds for new sewers at a specified site.
The council approved Thompson Brothers erecting an electric sign on Leland street and authorized November warrants. O W Hinwermalster bond for WyNor street grading was drawn. A suit over Mull Creek bridge materials was settled and a lawsuit against a life claim was voted. Charles Brownsworth protested a $124.08 Lombard street assessment. A measure passed to spread the special district assessment.
The aleclarite sign of white Austria was passed by both houses of congress for day with brief debate. President Wilden's signature is now the any thing required. The haus accepted the senate resolution.
The Four Mr club members spent an enjoyable afternoon as guests of Mrs. Streed at her West Second Street home. Prize winner and ladies of the Presbyterian Aid Society also attended with brief reports and forthcoming events noted.
A Muscatine physician reports relief from indigestion and gas after using Mayt s Wonderful Remedy on a chronic stomach ailment. The advertisement claims the remedy cleans catarrhal mucous from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation, relieving stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendix issues. Money back guarantee offered.
An all day session was held at the home of Mrs. Phillip Freyermuth in Bloomington focused on sewing and quilting. A noon dinner was served to attendees, with the hour to be devoted to ongoing crafts and socializing.
A cautionary note urges a straightforward home remedy for wrinkled skin. The text claims aging skin stems from Tuscular tissue and suggests a wash made of pews and white willow bark to tighten and smooth the face. It asserts the mix “at once” tones skin, firms underlying tissues, stimulates circulation, and draws water to the cheeks.
All but two members of the Jolly Rovers club attended an Nes sing yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Tillis. Mrs. J W Watson of Kansas City hosted eight guests in Mrs. Gussie Muli's residence as the event continued.
Mrs J H Gettert will not host the club at her home on West Third Street on the first Thursday in January. The notice mentions a social event, a small ad for sale items, and a postponed wedding announcement noting Miss Besete Brown and Lloyd Killip's marriage at Rock Jalan over two months ago. The couple plans to live with the bride's parents.
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