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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1911

Page

2

A Permanent Cure For Chronic Constipation

Claims of a permanent cure for chronic constipation are supported by testimonials from Mrs. Palmer of Omaha and Miss Traehl of Troy. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is described as a gentle, non harsh laxative that strengthens the stomach and bowels over time. A sample bottle can be requested by sending a card to Dr Caldwell at Monticello, Illinois.

Koma Caldwell Nils Waters M. V. Palmer Davenat Orieles Nebr Trachella Troy Lowa Fw. B. Caldwell Washington Monticello

The Bank That Does Things Speech for Savings

The ad extols saving with sacrifice and steady deposits urging readers to open an account. It promises lasting happiness and prosperity, praising the small depositor who begins saving as a foundation for health and discipline, framing savings as rewarding and wholesome.

Elcome

Greatest Vaudeville Bill At Family Promises Lively Night

A bustling Family theater vaudeville program features Chinaman Lee Qing Zoo in a Lauder parody with Irish songs, Tixon Bowers Dixon and Anna Burt in a strong sketch The Arkansan Widow, plus Shannon and Straw and Edna Julian delivering lively acts and witty patter to a receptive crowd.

Steve Tixon, Bowera & Dixon Anna Burt Arkansan Widdier Jean Draw Wiss Burt Gil Harry Lauder Lee Qing Bilm Shannon Straw Miss Straw Edna Jutlan

TIZ For Sore Feet Remedy Ad

Slogan heavy ad for TIZ foot remedy promising instant relief for sore, swollen, and tired feet. Claims unique cleansing action stops pain and bunions while offering permanent feel better results. Appears as a classic late era patent medicine advertisement from Chicago vendors.

Criminal cases to be taken up soon

With the grand jury adjourned the district court term will hear many criminal actions filed for November. County Attorney H G Thompson notes the workload is rising and intends to dispose of as many cases as possible. Indictments from the spring relate to the mentor war and will be returned by the current grand jury. efforts will focus on cleaning the docket.

Grand H. G. Thompson Grand Jury Epring Thompson Thi State of Towa A. G. Meyer State of Iowa William Bishop Elmer Orr Ambault Clarence Knomeault Martin Lange

Officers Named by the Redskins at Muscatine Lodge Ball

The Muscatine lodge of the Improved Order of Redmen elected officers for the year and arranged Winter events including a February 22 annual ball in honor of George Washington. A December 28 meeting will install officers and seek attendance of state leaders J. F. Ball and F. A. Day while naming new trustees and keepers of wampum.

J. F. Ball Cedar Rapids Fathem F. A. Day Des Moines James Quinn Henry Boldt Sagamore Joseph Hoeffiln Olin Wise Lester R. Smith W. 2. Hine Jafred Ray Howard Coon George Bute Harry Metager

Class to Fairport Inspects Government Hatcheries

About a dozen zoology students from the high school visited Fairport yesterday to inspect the government clam hatcheries under Miss Elisabeth Hudson. The group aims to study dam structure and boost class interest and efficacy.

Fairport Elisabeth Hudson

Fullness Relief Through Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a quick remedy for overfull stomachs caused by overeating. It explains digestion issues from undigested food, gas, and bad breath, claims rapid relief and mood improvement, and offers a free trial package on request from F. A. Stuart at 150 Stuart Building, Marshall.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Marshall

Sweetland M B A Conduct Elections at Lodge Meeting

Members of the Sweetland Modern Brotherhood of America met at the Sweetland Center hall for their annual session. The finances were reported as strong, with 130 plus members, and officers were elected: B C Miller president, George Kramer vice president, P Barmel secretary treasurer, Mrs George Kramer chaplain, C Miller conductor, Frank Bernel watchman, William Kramer sentry. An entertainment is planned for a social session later this month, with a committee to arrange details for the elaborate event.

Sweetland Brotherhoo’ of America Sweetland Center Hall B.‘C. Miller George Kramer P. Barmel Namad Tresaurer Mra C. Miller Frank Bermel William ‘Kramer Jis Co Sweatland Organization

Pneumonia Fatal to Mrs. E Logan in Muscatine

Elizabeth Logan 75 or 70 depending on report died at her Lateas street home from pneumonia after Thanksgiving illness. Wife of the late John Logan, mother of Mrs. L. J. Horan of Muscatine John and Samuel Logan of Dubuque. Funeral Monday at 9 in St Marys Catholic Church.

Elizabeth Logan Muecatine Lateas Street

Moose Officers Election Sets New Juniors and Officers

A large attendance at the Moose annual election last evening saw several new candidates initiated and three balloted men. The installation is planned for the first meeting night in January with Riley M. Wishert named Dictator and Edward Evenson Prelate among others. trustees include T. W. Cherry and F. R. Halstead serves as physician.

Moose Riley M. Wishert R. Mackelhaney Edward Evenson A. L. Madden William J. Fayle J. C. Miller Tom Rickey O. A. Custer T.W. Cherry W. Threke Frank Gould F. BR. Halstead

Macabees Elect New Officers In Local Lodge Meeting

At Muscatine Tent No. 9 Knights of Maccabees an annual session elected F. X. Schaefer to the highest office. Other officers named include Sle night as Commander and China Klopp as Lieutenant Commander with George Eichenauer as Record, William Boldt as Chaplain and M. W. Rittenhouse as Serjeant. John Schultz and E. Sanders were named Masters of Guards with Vincent L. Smith as Sentinel and John W. Hahn as Picket plus H. H. Fach as Trustee.

F. X. Schaefer William Boldt M. W. Rittenhouse Arma Walter Bloor John Schultz E. Sandera Sentinel Vincent John W. Hahn H. H. Fach

Lodge Has More Than 800 Members in Iowa Fraternal Order

Eagle Lodge No. 10 of the A O U W in Iowa reports membership over eight hundred with plans to grow further. Last night elected officers for the year with installation set for January. Master Workman W D Walton. Foreman Fred Risley. Overseer Walter G Johnson. Recorder H B Howe. Financier B A Dolsen. Receiver S Johnson. Guide William York. Inside Watchman Harry Donohue. Outside Watchman Howard Hackett. Trustees Three Years William Aingst.

Eagle Lodge U.W Tate Iowa Mauter Workman W. D. Walton Poreman Fred Risley Walter G. Johnson H. 8. Howe B. A. Dolsen L Johnson Wiliam York Harry Donohue Howard Hackett Trustes William Aingst

American Yeomen Name New Officers

The Brotherhood of American Yeomen held its annual officer election last evening. The officers named will be installed with a ceremony at the first January meeting. New corps include Foreman C. H. Garnes, Correspondent A. G. Stuart, Master of Ceremonies R. S. Seott.

Brotherhood of American Yeoman Foremsan C. H. Garnes A. G Stuart Seotk

Signature of E. W. Grove in Laxative Ad

An old advertisement lists titles and names such as Master of Accounta J N Dow dle Chaplain Mrs R E Scott and Pianist Mrs J N Dowdle with roles Janttor Townsend. It promotes Bromo Quinine as the universal cold remedy branded as the only laxative Bromo Quinine and says used worldwide to cure a cold in one day, signed by E. W. Grove.

J. N., Dowdle R. E. Scott J. N. Dowdle Janttor Mre. Townsend E. W. Grove

Columbus Junction News Briefs Detailing Local Visits and End of Year Plans

Mrs B R Lacey visits at Clarence Lacey's home in Geota. Alice Brown buys Reuben Heldle property in South Will. Mr and Mrs R McAvoy, after two years here, depart for Valley Junction. W R C will not hold a special meeting this Saturday at 2 PM to elect officers for the coming year.

Columbus Junction B. R. Lacey Clarence Eota Aliee Brown Reuben Heldle South Will R. McAvoy Valley Junction W. R

Turkingtons Move into Russell Property in Muscatine

Movements noted include 3ir and Mrs Turkington taking over the J A Russell property left by F Richey. Visitors to Muscatine include A McCullough and several local residents. Warnings on local ads mention special prices at Bowman's and a query from the Marehalltown Times-Republican about a presidential primary project. Local real estate agent John A Robbins promotes insurance in reliable companies.

Turkington J. A W. L. Curtis J. J. Vincan Marehalltown Republican Inquires John A. Robbins

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