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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1909

Page

14

Public Sale At Cyrus Fry Residence Offers Horses Cattle Hogs and Implements

A public sale at Cyrus Fry's residence 4. miles northwest of Letts 4 miles southwest of Arden and % mile east of Cranston lists six horses including a work team a brood mare and foals plus a three year old and two year old geldings and a spring colt. Thirty seven cattle 13 cows ten steers six calves and a three year old bull are described along with 65 shoats. Farm implements include two wagons several plows sulky implements cultivators mowers harrows a corn planter sheller and harness. Terms: ten dollars and under cash. over that amount 10 months credit with note at 7 percent interest or 5 percent discount for cash. Sale begins at 10 o clock. Auctioneer Oliver S. Johnson. Clerk B E McCormick.

Letts Arden Cranston Ohio Avery Jones

Accidents and Cold Snap Reported in Blue Grass Area

Adam Drumm suffered a serious injury from a cow kick at the Murphy sale but is improving. The region logged four degrees below zero. Imael Bancks had a buggy accident on the way to Blue Grass with minor damage while ponies remained controlled. J C Watts and Henry Dipple hauled coal supplies home amid harsh conditions.

Blue Grass Adam Drumm Murphy Henchel Imael Banecks Mr. Bancks J. C. Watts Henry Dipple

Muscatine County Farmers Institute Meet Set in West Liberty

The sixteenth annual Muscatine County Farmers Institute will convene December 21 and 22 in West Liberty. W. P. Nichols will preside. The program includes addresses on road improvements, agricultural education, meat production outlook, dairy products, poultry care, corn improvements, and cooking methods with various contests and prizes.

Muscatine County

Seventh Day Adventist Church Dedicating Remodel

Preparations for the dedication of the remodeled Seventh Day Adventist church are underway. N M Cambell, conference president, will give the principal address as the church opens debt free. A basement school room expands facilities. program details are being prepared. Miss A H Wilcox will speak tonight on Little Child Wives and Widows of India, with native costume displays.

Seventh Day Adventist Church N. M. Cambell Fifth Street Locust Spruce Streets A. H. Wilcox Orient India

Annual Short Course At Iowa State College Ames 1910

The annual short course in livestock corn judging and related farm subjects will run January 3 to 15, 1910 at Iowa State College Ames. Courses cover horses cattle sheep and swine care and management, diseases, corn breeding, soil drainage, farm machinery, poultry and dairying. Leading livestock winners will attend, with a meat demonstration by John Gosling of Kansas City. The program includes experts from Canada and the United States. Address Annual Husbandry Department Iowa State College Ames for information.

Iowa State College Ames John Gosling Kansas City Canada United States Iowa State Collerge

No Dyspepsia Remedy Promises Fast Digestion

An ad touts Pape's Diapepsia as a quick cure for indigestion and stomach misery. It claims relief in five minutes from sour stomach, heartburn, belching, and gas, with benefits for digestion, breath odor, and related symptoms.

Officers Chosen for Coming Year in BricklayersUnion

The Bricklayers union met at the F. O. E. hall and elected officers for the year. President J. S. Hofman Jr and Vice President Oliver J. Hofman head the slate with William Satterthwaite as Financial Secretary and William Blazing as Treasurer. August Blazing serves as Deputy and George Hofman as Alternate Deputy. Oliver J. Hofman is named Delegate to the National Convention in Boston.

August Blazing George Hofman Boston Mass Oliver J. Hofman

Meeting Notes From Woman's Home Missionary Society

Yesterday the society held a business session followed by a prayer meeting. Members discussed plans and community outreach during the gathering.

Woman's Home Missionary Society

Metzger Family Well Represented at Eagle Lodge Event

At Eagle Lodge No. 19 a group of Metzger brothers joined the order. Earl Merle Clinton Milton Will and Harry Metzger are now members, bringing six Metzger brothers in total. The lodge prepares a dedicatory celebration this evening with state officers expected to attend and the reorganization meeting of A P O N T set for December 15.

Eagle Lodge No Order

Missionary Mabel Hilbish to Speak at First Methodist

Mrs Mabel Hilbish of Des Moines a prominent missionary worker will be brought to the city to speak at the First Methodist church at both services on December 26 Arrangements for her visit are underway at the church and in the community.

Mabel Hilbish Des Moines First Methodist Church

Prairie Grove Social Notes and Local Visits

Prairie Grove reports several corn deliveries by Robi Pinney to Deforest Bros. and Martin Black. Clarke Mountain and family of Peona Oklahoma visit relatives. Swarts transact business in Vinton. Marion Kirby attends J De Mean sale and visits relatives. Mrs Arch James visits from Atalissa with her mother Mrs Helen McCann. Willing Workers of Springdale meet with Mrs Chas Schiele. a comfort top and knot are made. Officers re elected for next year and one new member joins.

Prairie Grove Robi Pinney Deforest Bros Martin Black Clarke Mountain Peona Oklahoma Messers H. F Chas. Swart Vinton Marion Kirby J. de Mean Kirby F. Wilkins Anna Maxson J. Horn

Dyspepsia Tablets Aid Digestion In Old Age

Article extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a superior digestive aid for middle aged and elderly readers. It explains aging reduces digestion and nutrition, then promotes using the tablets after meals to simulate natural gastric juices and improve overall nutrition. It notes a sample offer and directs requests to the F A Stuart Company in Marshall Michigan.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Company Stuart Building Marshall, Michigan

Permanent Cure for Rheumatism via Williams Pink Pills

A persuasive advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a permanent cure for rheumatism by building up blood to expel poisons through bowels kidneys and skin. It features a testimonial from Mrs J M Nelson of Daingerfield Texas who describes severe back pain and mobility loss before relief within a week and lasting improvement. The piece notes pills sold by druggists or mail order with price 5 cents per box six boxes 250 and offers a free booklet from the Dr Williams Medicine Company in Schenectady NY.

Williams J. M. Nelson Daingerfield Texas Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Company Schenectady

Cure a Cold in One Day Teased by Fr W Grove

An advertisement claims Fr W Grove provides a remedy to cure a cold in one day, urging readers to try the product for 25 cents. The note references a signature and a convincing testimonial style typical of 19th century patent medicine promotion.

W_ GROVE

May Reclaim Much Cedar River Land

Maps and estimates are being prepared to reclaim flood prone land along the Cedar River in Orono and Cedar townships. The plan calls for a sea wall or levee 10 to 12 feet high to prevent overflow and reclaim about 2000 acres of fertile land. A Davenport engineer is preparing the maps and a meeting of interested parties will be held soon.

Cedar River Orono Cedar Townships Davenport

Mrs Moore Hurt in Fall Near Bartemeier Store

Mrs. Mary Moore a Model laundry employee suffered a fracture to her arm when she fell on East Second Street near Bartemeier hardware store while walking to work this morning.

Mary Moore Model Laundry East Second Street Bartemeier Hardware Store

Cuticura Remedies Ease Eczema In Two Girls

Mrs Charles Baker of Albion Maine reports two young daughters suffering severe eczema. After dermatologist treatment failed, a switch to Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills led to clear skin by the second application. Husband also finds Cuticura helpful for a lifelong sore head.

Charles Baker Albion

Cuticura Remedies Promoted for Skin Troubles

A Boston based advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment as a top remedy for skin and scalp disorders in all ages. It claims a single treatment with associated bath, pills, and soap provides relief for itching burning and inflammation. The notice lists prices and offers a free book on skin diseases from Potter Drug & Chem Corp.

Potter Drug & Chem. Corp Columbus Ave Boston Cutieura

Also Mentioned on This Page

Washburn - Grosby's ETA Aare Cyrus Fry Oliver S. Johnson BE. R. McCormick Wih Shenley East Third Street West Liberty C. S. Barclay Frank Myers B. W. Barnes Our Agricultural College C. F. Curtiss Chase Orchestra Prof. Curtiss Ethel Nichols Farmers’ Institute F. M. Wentworth State Center Robt. Chase L. M. Birkett E. M. Wentworth Amos Whitacre F. D. Steen Griff Coale E. C. Nichols C. J. Mackey Maude Smith A. B. Anderson Roy Ralph Evans Edith Charlton H. L. Mosher TOR Gris Whig E. F. Tabler Ditmars, Kerr & Co D'tmars Kerr & Co Pune Morris’ Department Store G.I J. K. LM Institute Seventh Day Adventists Peosia Peosta James Beach & Sons Dubuque Iowa Beach F. A. Neidig What Farm Hall J. S. Hofman, Jr Union O. J. Hofman Dele Metzger U. W. Lodge Bration Sun Eamily Eall E. P. Day Chas. i. Gobble
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