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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1906

Page

2

Kilmer's Swamp Root Ad Offers Free Sample Bottle

An old Muscatine Daily Journal promotion for Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root claims kidney health improves overall well being. It invites readers to request a free sample bottle and an information book, notes testimonials, and lists price points for regular bottle sizes at drug stores. The appeal targets readers with kidney related symptoms and urges mail requests to Binghamton New York.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

New Wagons For Fall Work Offer Easy Running Durability

The fall season is here and a reliable wagon can prevent time loss during peak work. A selection of durable, easy running wagons is available with prices similar to inferior models from other dealers.

Surprising Hazel Dell Couple Gather for Farewell Dinner

Neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Potter surprised the couple in Hazel Dell Illinois on December 11. They gathered with baskets, shared a multi table dinner, and enjoyed a long visit as the Potters prepare to move to Iowa. Guests included Grandma Kennedy and numerous local families, sharing warm wishes for their upcoming departure.

Hazel Dell Ill E. H. Potter Iowa Mrs. Potter Grandma Kennedy Calvin Vanatta Chas. Peterson Nina Hii

Thormann Mfg Co Here for Machine Work in City

Thormann Manufacturing Company offers all kinds of machine work from its shop at 3rd and Mulberry, highlighting versatile fabrication and repair services for local customers.

Thormann Mfg. Co 3Rd and Mulberry

The American Pear Button Company Incorporation Notice

Notice of incorporation for The American Pear Button Company at Muscatine Iowa dated November 19 1906. Capital stock 100000 dollars, forty thousand paid to commence business, board of 3 to 5 directors with initial board Fred Giesler Frank F Giesler Frank Stewart and Frank P Sawyer. Officers include Frank P Sawyer president Fred Giesler treasurer and Frank Stewart secretary. Indebtedness limited to two thirds of capital stock. Private property of stockholders exempt.

Notton American Pear Muscatine Iowa Fred Giesler Frank F. Giesler Frank Stewart Frank P. Sawyer Ofcers Sec’y

Officers Elected by Young People at United Brethren Church

The Young People society of the United Brethren church held its annual meeting last evening with about fifty in attendance. Officers elected for the coming year include President Elizabeth Pfeiffer, Vice President Mrs Ben Hyink, Secretary Hazel Haifleigh, Treasurer Mrs Frank Kintzie, Organist Miss Lola Johnson, Chorister Frank Kintzle, and Collectors Hazel Keath and Rosey Tenfel. After business, attendees enjoyed social pastimes and refreshments. The Tone third quarterly conference is to be held next Sunday and Monday with communion on Sunday and Dr J H Patterson of Cedar Rapids preaching.

Young People’s Society of the United Brethren Church Elizabeth Pfeiffer Ben Hyink Hazel Haifleigh Frank Kintzie Lola Johnson Frank Kintzle Hazel Keath Rosey Tenfel Tone United Brethren Church J. H. Patterson Cedar Rapids

West Liberty Opens Basketball Season With Two Wins

West Liberty high school and alumni split first evening games on December 7 with the boys’ curtain raiser ending 59 to 27 in favor of the high school. First team stars included Brisbine Sheldon M Anderson Ball and Whitacre. The girls’ first team beat the alumni 18 to 8 as Osborn led the second unit. Upcoming games are December 14 at Wilton for the boys and a likely December 10 or 11 date for the girls against Marion, Indiana if plans hold.

West Liberty Sheldon M. Anderson Brisbine Osborn Ball Whitacre N. Anderson Jean Akins Stevens Meyers van Tuyl P. Anderson Hall Mosher Johns Kirby Eves Lambing A. Anderson Geo. Hintz Nichols Bertha Fuller Muscatine Abe McIntyre Floyd Davenport Joe McMillen West Branch Byron Wright Harry Bentley Stuart

Eczema Sufferer Reports Cure by Crown Skin Salve

Mrs Geo Deaton of Carlisle Iowa chronicles seventeen years of eczema relief after using Crown Skin Salve. She claims the first box nearly cured her and praises its safety and effectiveness for eczema calvary rheum tea touch scald head and other skin ailments. A free sample offer is extended to readers who write.

Geo. Deaton Carlisle

Constitutional Cure Question in Medical Lore

A fragment describes a disease said to be constitutional, arising from impure blood and needing constitutional treatment to purify the blood for a radical permanent cure. It suggests a greatest constitutional remedy but does not specify what it is.

A. L. Walker East Linden St Allenta, Ga

Banner Presented as Court of Honor Marks Historic Meeting

Last night’s Court of Honor session in Muscatine featured the formal presentation of the state manager R T Cameron of a banner for recruiting more members than any other court in the state. Hundreds attended including 30 visitors from Washington and Fruitland as speakers praised local growth and pledged continued efforts.

R. T. Cameron Washington Fruitland Cameron Muscatine G. Schoenig J. M. Butler J. C C. Coster E'sie Achter Lillian Nelson Hattie Smith Vera Welch Mable Achter Linda Levisen Cynthia Bruntick E. Stein Grace Leysen Schmeltzer

Lady Suffering Stroke Prompting Local Care Plan

The community learns of a paralysis stroke suffered Monday at 6 am at a home on East Third Street. Miss Hershire a nurse from Iowa City Homeopathic hospital will provide care. Other items note local visits and events including bazaars and travel.

Catarrh Cure Proclaimed Beside Other Remedies

The readers learn that Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment The advertisement asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces building up the constitution and offering one hundred dollars for any failure to cure It invites readers to send for testimonials and lists the address F J Cheney Co Toledo Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall Isfail F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Wyake Hall

Y. M. C. A. Plans Open House on New Year’s Day

The local Y M C A will hold an open house on New Year’s Day with an evening reception as part of an interesting program.

Committees Named by the President at Commercial Club Meeting

The Commercial club held its regular meeting last evening. President Spaedhe announced standing committees for the coming year including Manufacturing, Statistics and Advertising, Membership and Finance, Public Affairs and Legislation, Commerce and Local Trade, and Committee on Railroads with named chairmen and members. A note from Hon. Albert F. Dawson about the Official Gazette of the U S Patent Office was read and referred to sending to the public library for reference.

Commercial Club Spaedhe C. R. Musser We. He Roach H. F. Giessler Henry Jayne W. L. Mull C. E B. Fox J. L. Giesler W. E. Downer J. G. van Lent W. J. Lane T. C. Clark J. A. Bartemeier W. B. Fuller A. E Othmer Fred C. Block Albert F. Dawson U.S. Patent Office Club Congressman Dawson

North Prairie notes and church revival update

North Prairie Iowa neighbors share funeral visitation for I N Purcell and church revival events. Mrs Eugene Maylone and children visit near Spangler chapel. Mrs David Stephens and Mrs Geo Cocklin visit Alf Armstrong. Sunday preaching canceled for Purcell funeral. revival continues nightly with Saturday break. Ladies Sewing society met at Mrs Hoskins. next meet at Mrs Shingledeckers.

North Prairie Eugene Maylone Joe Essex Spangler Chapel I. N. Purcell David Stephens Geo. Cocklin Grandview Alf. Armstrong

Nervous Exhaustion and Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills

Symptoms of nervous exhaustion include headaches insomnia and irritability. The ad promotes Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills as a cure with weight gain as proof of improved flesh and muscle and lists prices and a Buffalo New York company address.

Sué Cen A. W. Chase Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N. Y Dr. A. W. Chase

Gingerbread Man brightens stage with lavish showmanship

The Gingerbread Man a two act musical revue from Rice & Weaver features Gertrude Zimmer and a notable cast. Kris Kringle drives a silver sleigh and a pretty chorus captivates audiences while a dragon creates dramatic tension. Grand next Wednesday night.

Wells of Novelty Rice & Weaver Gertrude Zimmer Nellie Lynch Mary Mooney Nellie Nelson Ross Snow Gus Weinburg Eddie Redway W. H. Mack J. L. Zeda Kris Kringle Machavelius Fudge New York American Beauty Chorus the Grand

Patent Cold Cure Promises One Day Relief

Ad promises a one day cure for a cold using laxative brominated quinine tea and guarantees refund if ineffective. It notes EB W. Groves signature on each box and a price of 25 cents.

EB W. Groves

Salona High Play Delights Kalona Audience

The school play Handicolped drew a large audience Friday evening with a splendid program. Mr. and Mrs. Wray of Bloomfield visit son A. M. Wray. Amos Mellinger spent Thanksgiving with his parents. J. F Miller visited Barnes City. Miss Hunter, high school teacher, visited Washington. I. N. Arnold went to Chicago to attend the stock show.

Salona Der

Local notes from Webster and surrounding towns

Dr. P. Brown of Webster visited over Sunday with the W. W. and D. C. Miller families. A. G. Snider attended the implement centers' convention in Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Huff visited friends in Lone Tree. H. B. Wescott visited in Iowa City Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. McGuigan welcomed a son born Thanksgiving Day. Mrs. Chas. Shradle visited her daughter and grandson in Riverside. F. E. Bailey broke a rib in an accident and sustained other injuries. D. F. Rogers visited Wellman last Tuesday.

P. C P. Brown Webster W. W D. C Chas. Shradle Riverside Mrs. McGuigan FE. Bailey D. F. Rogers Wellman

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