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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1911

Page

2

Remarkable railroad man credits Swamp Root cure

George Kensler of Minneapolis writes that five months of kidney and bladder trouble left him sleep deprived and near death. After using Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root he was cured and, two years later, passed kidney exams while working as a railroad fireman. Notary public Zach Henry Graass confirms his sworn statement dated September 1909.

Mariynette Daily Eagle Star George Kensler 13Th Ave Minneapolis Minn Zach

Sample pottle and booklet offered by Kilmer Co in Binghamton

A letter promotes a bond to Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton for a sample pottle and a booklet detailing kidneys and bladder information. It claims to convince anyone and urges readers to visit Muscatine Daily Journal and buy fifty cent and one dollar bottles at drug stores.

Frovo Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Evra Muscatine Daily Journal

Indictments returned by grand jury in murder and assault cases

A grand jury returned multiple indictments including Thomas Hoskinson for murder in the first degree and John Dillon for assault with intent to commit manslaughter. Three secret indictments were also returned with arrests pending. The proceedings drew a large crowd as the jury declared no decision yet on additional charges and will continue hearings for several days.

Thomas Hoskinson Button Workers’ Union Theodore Gerlseher John Dillon Hoffman Yeeason L. J. Horan A. W. Tacques Fairfield Hoskingen Dilton John Pilsen Thm Chiat Fred Holtman Tim

Santa Claus Delays, Kids Deliver Christmas Notes

Postmaster defies ruling to accept letters early as two children plead for Santa Claus to visit today. He promises to forward the letters to Santa, recalling childhood memories and ensuring the children receive their wishes in time.

Santa Claus Willa Santa Claus aMielal McNutt Jhient Santa Claus Mall Frank W. Walker Jim Hs Office Santa Clara Ake Washington Mr. McNutt Santa Glaua Santa

Terrible Suffering From Eczema Warns of Baby’s Worsening

Mrs. Inex Laws of Baring Maine recalls her four month old's eczema spreading to face hands and arms by sixteen months. A cloth mask and restricted movement were used before Hood's Barsapa-Till fully cured the child. The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for blood diseases and strength.

Hood Baring Maine

Election of Officers Held by Brotherhood of United Brethren

Annual meeting opened with a banquet hosted by the Ladies Aid society. A. J. Neldig Dewyy elected president and Rev. B. R. McCorkel spoke. Nordig toasts, choir and orchestra provided entertainment. Next program planned for January 18. Officers chosen: Nordig president C D Munn vice president Daniel Torr secretary Theodore Knechmann treasurer. Cored In His Own Home Town Council Bluffs Ia Patrick Dana nan prescribes kidney cure with Foley Kidney Pills cited by A W Morgan druggist.

Ladies’ Aid Society Brotherhood of the United Brethren Church A. J. Neldig Dew=yy Brotherhood B. R. McCorkel Nordig C. D. Munn Daniel Torr Theodore Knechmann Council Bluffs Patrick Dananan N. St. St A. W. Morgan

Brother Amputated Foot After Railway Yard Accident

Mrs. Howard Burt of Climer street traveled to Galestown Hilnels after learning her brother Esbir was badly hurt in the G and Q railway yards. He was struck by a box car when a switch was made, his foot was amputated, and he suffered severe head and facial injuries. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Howard Burt Burt Muscarting

Royal Neighbors Elect Officers in Woodmen Hall

In a regular session about fifty members elected officers for Royal Neighbors at Woodmen hall. The list includes Oracle Mrs Emma Hoefflin and Vice Oracle Mrs Nellye Welsmiller with other posts filled by Martha Chap Team, Myrtle Tick, Mary Myer, Anna Hartman, and Emon Nietzel among others. The next meeting features Third Ward Ladies hosting a gift for Agnate Claus sack.

Woodmen Hall Agnate Claus Oracle Emma Hoefflin Nellye Welsmiller Mra Martha Chap Myrtle -Tick Mre Mary Mityer Anna Hartman Emon Nietzel Inner Sentinel Outer Sentinel Ars

Special Art Work In Local Public Schools Feature

Miss Elsie Earle directs an innovative Christmas art program in Muscatine public schools. High school students create leather and water color feather designs. younger grades craft holiday decorations, calendars, weaving, and braided dry grass dolls. Teachers met with Miss Earle at the public library to review plans.

Muscatine Elsio Earle Yuletide Whitttle Misa Earle Misa _Rarle Tacir Prublic Library New Jor Philippine Islands Thia Earle

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief

Advertisement claims Diapepsin cures indigestion and stomach misery within minutes. It touts relief from sour belching heartburn and nausea, noting a 60-cent case covers many stomach troubles and can be bought at drug stores.

Rhoades Pleads Guilty in Polk County Safe Plot

Des Moines December 1 Al Rhoades pleaded guilty to conspiracy for his part in the attempt to blow the vault in the Polk County Treasurer’s office. He received three years in Fort Madison prison from Judge Bradshaw. James O Callaghan, a former deputy treasurer, tied to the affair through Rhoades, was later sentenced to ten years by the same judge.

Polk County Des Moines al Rhoades George L. Dobson Wurity Fort Madison Bradshaw James O'Callaghan Rhoades Supreme Court Rboadera

Supreme Court Decisions in Des Moines Drainage and Rents Cases

Today’s Iowa Supreme Court actions include affirmations and reversals across districts. Notable items: Almiran Culver collateral inheritance tax upheld. Anna Wiltzey et al appeal on will affirmed. George A. Stoke damages reversed. Eliza Henderson drainage case reversed. other rulings involve G. W. Anderson bailes, W. Morton tax, and W. Wiltzey et al action to set aside a will affirmed.

Supreme Court Des Moines G. W. Anderson Clay County Clay District Bailie Drainage Queston Sherwin Almiran Culver W. W. Morton Fottawatlamle Wheeler Deemer Anna Wiltzey Frank E. Wiltzey Spencer Wiltzey Hamilton Albroo Weaver George A. Stoke F.W. Converse Emmet Caste Ladd G. F. Reinking Goddell F. W. Gaddell Polk District Brennat McGrain Justice Ladd Eliza Henderson Polk County Bell District McHenry Evans

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