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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1905

Page

2

Birthday Civic entertainments and church social notes

Keota Iowa area reports a Birthday Civic party with vocal music and readings, prizes awarded, and refreshments noted. Presbyterian Endeavor social at H. L. Page home features backward games and finger bowl refreshments. Young People Union and Methodist School orchestra activity cited alongside a lecture by Everett Kemp and multiple local visits, relocations, and illness notes through the community.

Keola W. C. Fish Agnes Brown Fy Robertson Teets Nelle Fish Presbyterian Society of Christian Endeavor H. L. Page Tithel Robertson Allle Sheriff Presbyterian Young People’s Christian Union United Presbyterian Church 4. J. Dros O. KB. Stourney Thur Clyde Methodist Unday Behod L. E B. Hulse Barytone Averett Hulse Teo Richardson Rank June Fish Nell Fish Mar DeVoe Yverett Kemp Methodist Church J. G. Elolland Sevenoaks Jim Fenton Paul Benedict Keenp Baptists Keiser Texas el Paso Neiser Lucy Briar Harvey Hogue Wetcher Torrey Arthur Blanch Sigourney Lloyd Pahner Fron Wellas Clara Henderson Clarahan Striegel Harper Stepm Ror Warrington Burlington C. G. Seeton Bt Pagy George Seston Dave Kelly Charles Schynerte May Teech Osceola Tay Hulse Messrs Dayton Hulse Fish Kinross Curtis Green R. G Coffiman Delta England-Coffman A. Kite EB. C. Smith

Standing Committees Named by Commercial Club for 1906

President elect Henry F. Giesster named six standing committees. Key members include J. L. Giesler as chair of Statistics and Advertising with J. G. Van Lent and W. E. Downer among others, OG. P. Cadle chairing Membership Finance and By-Laws with 13 members listed, and William Hoffmen chairing Public Affairs and Legislation with Devitt and Madden. Other committees cover Commerce Local Trade and Public Affairs.

Commercial Club Henry F.giesster J. L. Giesler HH. Spaeihe A. Ogilvie W. Davidson L. P. Flannery William Hoffmen J. F Devitt H. C. Madden E. S. Batterson F. C. Wileson Theron Thempeor

City Faces Claims Over Defective Sidewalk Injury

George Rink files a claim against the city seeking 2000 to 3000 dollars for injuries from a fall on a defective sidewalk near Benham Avenue and Gregen Street in Abrehan Smaller's addition. He alleges a broken rib and a permanent injury causing pain and lost ability to work.

George Rink Abrehan Smaller Insentine Gregen Street Benham Avenue

Conductor John Girard Injured On Clivene Railway

John Girard, conductor on the Clivene Railway, was badly injured Saturday evening after being thrown from a moving car on Mabberry Street. He suffered a deep scalp wound and was found without a concussion by the motorman at the end of the line. He will be laid up for some time.

John Girard Clivene Mabberry Street Mr. Girard Sérigasi

Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer Promised Cure for Epilepsy

A promotional notice touts Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer as a cure for epilepsy and nervous disorders. It quotes testimonials from Mrs. M. Atwood of Sigourney Iowa and Mrs. Joseph Kelier of Converse Indiana, claiming lasting relief after using the product sold by J. W. Brant Co Ann Arbor Michigan at one dollar per bottle.

Wheeler M. A. Atwood Sigourney Iowa Joseph Kelier Converse Ind J. W. Brant Co al Jinn Mich

Dr Miles Nervine Promises Cure for Gastritis

An advertisement from San Antonio Texas touts Dr Miles Nervine and Heart Cure as a remedy for chronic catarrhal gastritis and dilated stomach. The claimant notes dramatic relief after one bottle and full recovery after eight bottles, claiming $800 spent previously with no relief. The ad asserts a guarantee and refund if the first bottle fails.

Miles A.D. Slack Mustar Mechanic San Antonio Texas Milea Miles Medical Co Elkhart, Ind

Local notes from Oakland and surrounding areas

Sunday visits and health updates include Herry Morse reporting his wife improving in Iowa. John Dyche and wife visiting their son Ches. Lew Swank recovering from illness. Frank Warnstaff at Lawn Dillers. Will Moore and Fred Witte visiting Okinmwa. Also new baby born to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Orr of Denver and cattle dehorning by Tom Maxwell.広告

Oekland Herry Morse Towaity Jobn Dyche Cotter Ches Tanly Lew Swank Prevent Frank Warnstaff Lawn Dillers Fredonis Will Moore Fred Witte J. L. Orr Denver Colo Tom Maxwell

Florid society meeting hosts Christmas readings in town

The Floviculture society gathered at Mrs. Robt. Wagner's home on Spencer Street for an afternoon of readings and music. Belle Randall spoke on Woman Glyers and their gifts, Elizabeth Stantom and Susi Anthony were noted for deeds, and Mrs. Barr presented a Christmas poem on The History of the Holly and Miracles. Twenty-five ladies attended. Miss Head Proper provided music. Local departures and visits followed, including hospital news, travels, and church revival closure with thirty conversions.

Floviculture Society Robt. Wagner Spencer Street Belle Randall Elizabeth Stantom Susia Anthony Misa Head Sarah Whitacre North Prairie Susan Whitacre Tm Street B. Parr Hills John. Ryan Muscatine Jows City Kate Nichols Henry Wilson Colummbus Junction Hast Pourek Street John Odgers Davenport Ernest Warren Salem Ainephy Muscalite Houston J. B. Jean Sou Wee Wil. Luln Nauman Roy Byanas Wilson Iowa City M. B Dillon Wiliamsburg Fred LaFranta Cedar Rapids Rock Island Eva Buchman Myra Kerr West Branch Will

Foster Family News from Foster Illinois and Surrounding

Dee Foster and H. Foster spent a weekend at the home of Wr. Pietch. J. H. Foster and daughter Kate returned Saturday from Albia Iowa after a week visiting Mrs. Frank Brogan. Frank Fox of West Liberty visits John Zollner. Dr. B. Eversmeyer of Hastings spent Sunday at John Zollner’s.

Thorman’s New Button Machine Promises Industry Change

Thorman Manufacturing in the city reports approval from Washington for claims on the Witton blank cutting machine. Leo Hirsch Button Co and Peerless Button Co have adopted it, claiming it cuts the work of three men. The device uses a revolving plate to feed shells into sawing cases, delivering 40 to 73 gross per day, far above the 20 to 30 gross typical by hand.

Thorman Manufacturing Company Washington Witton Severa B Patts Leo Hirsch Leily

Wonders of a Modern Factory Revelatory Malt Vita advertisement

A visit to a modern food factory showcases Malta Vita as a pure, clean, air tight packaged whole wheat product. The ad claims meticulous processing from wheat intake to packaging under strict cleanliness. Malta Vita is promoted as ready to eat with no cooking, suitable for breakfast and meals at low price per package.

Mulla-Vita

Estate sale ad for James M. Wier items and curios

Auction notices list relics from Ludjay and mound builders including coins pottery and firearms. Also offered is a fare outfit wheel of fortune and other personal property of the estate of the late James M. Wier, to be sold at the stated location and date.

Ludjay Fare Wheel of Fortune James M. Wier

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