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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
14
The passage urges readers to stop excuses about money and start saving. It invites those with no bank balance to open a savings account and begin setting aside a portion of each paycheck, no matter how small, as a turning point in their financial career for the coming year.
Alvin S Hoffman aged 14 died Friday night at 312 Pine Street after a brief illness described as auto intoxication with complications. He was a student at Washington school and the funeral is planned for Sunday afternoon at the family residence.
At the Miriam lodge and the Daughters of Rebekah meeting last evening the annual election of officers was held despite inclement weather. Officiers chosen include Noble Grand Mrs. A. L. Pierson and Vice Noble Grand Mrs. C. A. Giesenhaus with Mrs. Maud McCord recording secretary Mrs. Thomas Watson financial secretary and Mrs. Daisy Bird treasurer.
Hagle Lodge No. 10 A O U W held a dedication ceremony for its remodeled Chestnut street home in Muscatine with 500 plus members, Grand Lodge officers, and visiting brothers. Supreme Master Workman Narvis led, praising the lodge's record as the state’s largest, while a celebratory program included dancing and remarks from officials. Delegations came from Washington, Davenport, Rock Island and other cities. J G Harper and C C Lanstrum could not attend.
An ad promises PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or a full refund. The offer states price at 50 cents and guarantees relief.
The annual Yeoman Lodge meeting last evening showcased encouraging officer reports and strong member interest, signaling another successful year. Officers elected include J. M. L. Payne as foreman, Mrs. Elmar Scott as correspondent, Allan Stuart as master of ceremonies, Ollie Pyeatt as master of accounts, Mrs. Frank Rehmel as chaplain, and Miss Elizabeth Pfeiffer as pianist.
Advert says disease germs cannot harm healthy bodies and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies and enriches blood. It lists ailments cured or eased including scrofula eczema catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness fatigue dyspepsia and loss of appetite, with liquid and Saratabs tablet forms.
A long illness ended in bereavement as the community mourns and sends sympathy to the family. Funeral services were held from the home on Tuesday afternoon December 7 led by Rev A E Cameron. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Plans for rebuilding the Joy Methodist Church proceed after a fire last Wednesday night damaged the church and burned Bob Willits implement shop and stock. Total loss nears 15 000 with 5 000 uninsured. insurance on the shop was 2 500. The cause remains undetermined and reconstruction timing is expected to be announced soon.
Laurent Council Muscatine decides to delay a large initiation planned for January 9 to attend the Harper Lodge initiation on the first Sunday after fast, a special train to transport Muscatine members will be chartered. Fleet officers elected include Grand Knight James P. Ryan Deputy Grand Knight John L. Knopp Chancellor M W Stapleton Recorder William J. Fayle Financial Secretary A G Bestenlehner Treasurer James J. Ryan Advocate Lawrence J. Horan Warden William G. Barry Inside Guard Joseph J. Schwab Outside Guard Joseph L. Gibney Trustee Anton Bersch.
The Olive Branch Literary Society debated whether the cow is more useful than the horse with a negative ruling by judges. Debaters included Harry Kemp, Thomas Crone, Glen Kemp, and Harry Webster, followed by a program of music and readings and plans for a box social at Olive Branch school on Wednesday. An advertisement promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a breath remedy, urging readers to buy from a doctor if needed.
The Cedar Rapids Eagle Lodge celebrated its new hall with a dedicatory program led by Master Workman and Grand Lodge officers. Grand Master E. B. Evans of Des Moines praised the lodge for its organization and quarters, while awards included a large prize broom symbolizing the lodge’s prominence in the state and their strong membership drive.
Saturday evening the community learned Mrs. John Sterett was found dead in her home by her husband returning from Des Moines. Neighbors believe she died Monday and lay undiscovered for a week, with bruising from a fall as she allegedly tried to rise from a chair. The husband had left with plans to receive a letter on Tuesday.
Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as the best and safest cough remedy for children. It claims to ward off croup bronchitis sore throat and stuffy breathing with first symptoms and promises comfort and ease without opiates or harmful drugs. A. W. Morgan druggists urge keeping it on hand and rejecting substitutes.
An advertisement discusses right living and health, promoting Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a wholesome laxative. It urges proper timing and notes the product should be purchased from the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists.
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