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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1909

Page

2

Public Sale At four miles northwest of Letts antique auction

Cyrus Fry offers a public sale at his residence listing six horses including a 2600 pound team and various kin to work stock, thirty seven head of cattle plus shoats, farm implements, and hay. Terms: cash under $10, credit 10 months with 7 percent interest, 4 percent discount for cash. Sale starts at 10 oclock. Oliver S. Johnson as auctioneer.

Letts Arden Cranston Gretchen Ohio Avery Jones Cyrus Fry Oliver S. Johnson BH. R. McCormick

Local notices from Blue Grass nonstandard news

Adam Drumm sustained a serious injury from a cow kick at the Murphy sale. He is reported doing nicely. The region records a thermometer at four degrees below zero. Isael Bancks had a Tuesday accident when his buggy hit rutts. top and seat were shed but ponies remained controlled. J C Watts and Henry Dipple drew coal supplies in recent days amid winter needs.

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

Seventh Day Adventists Dedicate Remodeled Church

Preparations for the dedication of the Seventh Day Adventist church, recently remodeled and debt free, with N. M. Campbell, conference president, delivering the principal address. The church on Fifth street between Locust and Spruce will host an elaborate program and include a school room in the basement. Miss A. H. Wilcox, missionary in the Orient, speaks at 8 tonight on Little Child Wives and Widows of India with displays of native apparel and trinkets.

Seventh Day Adventist Church N. M. Cambell Fifth Street Locust Spruce Streets Wil A. H. Wilcox Orient Seventh Day Adventist S O'Clock India

Muscatine Institute Program Set for West Liberty Meet

The sixteenth annual Muscatine County Farmers Institute will be held December 21 and 22 in West Liberty. W. P. Nichols to preside. Program covers welcome, road methods, agricultural topics, cooking, poultry care, corn and fruit contests, and various lectures by Prof. Curtiss and L. M. Wentworth. Prize lists include corn ears, stock food, and baked goods.

Muscatine County J. I. Nichols W. M. Pownall A. Rexroth Barclay Frank Myers B. W. Barnes Agricultural College C. F. Curtiss Ames Chase Orchestra Robt. Chase L. M. Birkett M. Wentworth Amos Whitacre F. D. Steen Griff Coale I. C. Nichols C. J. Mackey Maude Smith B. Anderson Roy Ralph Evans Edith Chariton H. L. Mosher Eorn H. Stoterau Tabler Ditmars, Kerr & Co Glass J Clase M

Annual Short Course At Iowa State College 1910

The annual short course in livestock, corn judging and related fields at Iowa State College Ames runs January 3 to 16 1910. It offers practical instruction on horses cattle sheep and cattle, disease control, corn breeding and soil questions plus farm machinery poultry and dairying. Leading breeders from the International Live Stock Show will attend with a meat demonstration by John Gosling Kansas City. Address the Annual Husbandry Department Town State College Ames for information.

Iowa State College Ames John Gosling Kansas City Canada Uniting States Town State College

Missionary Mabel Hilbish to Speak at First Methodist

Mrs Mabel Hilbish of Des Moines, a prominent missionary worker, will speak at the First Methodist church in both services on December 26 with arrangements for her visit already underway.

Mabel Hilbish Des Moines First Methodist Church

Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief

A 50 cent Diapepsin ad touts fast digestion aid for indigestion, heartburn, belching, and gas. It claims relief within five minutes and full stomach comfort, urging readers to buy for personal and family use from their pharmacist.

Woman's Home Missionary Society Meeting Recap

A meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society was held yesterday with a business session followed by a prayer gathering.

Woman’s Home Missionary Society

Metzger Family Well Represented at Eagle Lodge Event

Eagle Lodge No. 10 initiates two sets of Metzger twins, Will Metzger, and Harry Metager, totaling six Metzger brothers in the order. Preparations for a dedicatory celebration this evening are complete with state officers expected. the A P Co N T reorganization initial meeting is set for December 1st, promising to be a winter season driver.

Eagle Lodge No. 10 Metzger Fart Merle Metager Clinton Milton Metzger Will Metzger Harry Metager No. 10

Bricklayers Union elects new officers for year

At the F. O. E. hall last evening the Bricklayers Union elected officers for the coming year. President J. S. Hofman Jr, Vice President Oliver J. Hofman, Financial Secretary William Satterthwaite, Treasurer William Blazing, Deputy August Blazing, Alternate Deputy George Hofman, Delegate to National Convention in Boston Oliver J. Hofman. Regular meetings are the second and fourth Thursdays.

Prairie Grove Social Notes and Local Visits

Prairie Grove reports several farmers selling corn to Deforest Bros. and Martin Black. Clarke Mountain and family of Poona, Oklahoma visit relatives. local residents WH. F. Swart and Chas. Swart transact business in Vinton. Marion Kirby and wife attend a closing sale and visit relatives. Mrs. Arch James and child visit from Atalissa with Helen McCann. The Springdale Willing Workers, fifteen members plus two guests, met with Mrs. Chas. Schiele for a day of sewing and planning. Officer elections: B. Fogg president, F. Wilkins vice president, Anna Maxson secretary, J. Horn treasurer. One new member joined.

Prairie Grove Robi Pinney Deforest Bros Martin Black Clarke F. Wilkins Rs. Anna Maxson J. Horn

Dyspepsia Of Old Age Promoted By Stuart Tablets

An article explains how aging weakens digestion and nutrition and promotes the use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a substitute for natural gastric juices. It claims tablets aid digestion after meals, improve nutrition, and help stave off old age debility for middle aged and elderly people. A sample offer and address for the F A Stuart Company is provided.

Sonny Stuart F. A. Stuart Company Stuart Building Marshall, Michizaq

Cure Rheumatism Permanently With Pink Pills

Mrs J M Nelson of Daingerfield Texas credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with ending her rheumatism after a severe back pain and leg pains confined to bed. The pills build up the blood to expel poisons via bowels kidneys and skin, keeping the patient immune from attack. Sold by druggists or mail postpaid 50c per box six boxes 2 50. Free booklet on application.

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

May Reclaim Cedar River Lands With Sea Wall plan

Maps and estimates are being prepared to reclaim land along the Cedar River in Orono and Cedar townships. A levee or sea wall of 10 to 12 feet aims to prevent overflow, potentially reclaiming about 2,000 acres of fertile land. Davenport engineer unnamed. A meeting of interested parties is soon expected.

Cedar River Orono Cedar Townships Davenport

Mrs Moore Injured In Fall On East Second Street

Mrs Mary Moore a Model Laundry employee was badly hurt this morning when she fell near Bartemeier Hardware on East Second Street and fractured an arm. She was going to work at the time of the accident and received prompt aid.

Model Laundry Mary Moore East Second Street Bartemeier Hardware Store

Family cured of sen trouble by Cuticura remedies

Mrs Charles Baker of Albion Maine recalls two daughters plagued by severe eczema across limbs head and arms. After a physician failed to help, use of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills led to skin becoming soft and smooth. Husband also notes relief from a lifelong sore head. September 21 1908.

Charles Baker Albion

Cuticura Remedies Advertised for Skin Ailments Worldwide

In an advertisement the Cuticura line claims ointment and pills offer relief for skin and scalp issues across ages including infants and adults. It touts rapid relief from itching burning and inflammation with products Soap Ointment Pills and related items, inviting readers to request a free Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases from Potter Drug & Chemical Corp Boston.

Potter Drug & Cac, Corp Columbus Ave Boston

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