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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

2

Santa Letters Received Here at Local Post Office

Letters addressed to Santa Claus arrive daily at the local post office. Children name the North Pole or Alaska as residence with a U S A addition in many cases. The Welfare Association and local groups will handle the letters and arrange aid for needy families, not sending them to the Dead Letter Office.

Santa Claus St. Nicholas Santa North Pole Alaska U.S. A Muscating Welfare Association Cty Yettern

Swamp Root Cure Ad Endorsed by Johnson City Man

Jerome H. McCormack of 317 Ivy Street Johnson City Tennessee states kidney trouble left him unable to work and praises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root after using three bottles He notes notary sworn March 31 1914 and urges readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle and an informational booklet The ad links Santa Claus and charitable work to entice readers to buy.

Jerome H. McCormack Ivy Street Johnson City Tenn J. I. McCormack Dr. Kilmor & Co Binghamton, N, Y Anyon Mascatine Daily Journal Wale

Croup remedies praised in family advertisement

A reader from Culpella California reports frequent croup episodes for their young girl and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with quick relief after one or two doses. The ad claims the medicine is dependable, safe, non narcotic and free of narcotics, suitable for children. Also mentions Smoke Union cigars made in Musنتino.

Croup C. Strong Crouy

Seek Increase In Membership In Muscatine County Crop Improvement Assoc

The Muscatine County Crop Improvement Association aims to boost membership after two years of favorable results. County Agent J W Merrill says the movement is established and inviting farmers and landowners to join, share responsibilities, and support continued work. He notes widespread adoption across Iowa and Europe, with broad endorsements and a hopeful outlook for future progress. The board invites inquiries within the county and thanks neighbors for support after a bereavement for the Haney family.

Muscatine County Merrill Germany Europe United States

Salvation Army Plans Christmas Entertainment Night

The Salvation Army announces a Christmas night program by the Sunday school children with Santa Claus among the performers. Mrs Charles Rice heads the event with rehearsals underway as about thirty five children are expected to participate. Admission is by ticket only and home visits will determine Christmas treats. Kettles will be out for donations to aid Christmas work, with appeals to friends to contribute.

Snalvation Army Charles Rice Ia Santa Claus Brakot Salvation Army Ucket

Officers Elected by Sunday School in Journal’s Special Service

In Tainoin City HL on December 14 the Witness City Sunday School elected officers for the new year. Supt J M Carilale. Assistant Supt Mrs William Tyler. Secretary Miss Lo lw Rounds. Assistant Secy Miss Tyler. Corresponding Secy Mrs Wits Canam. Treasurer William Canam. Organist Miss Thelma Martin. Librarian Miss Isa Minnie Frieberg. teachers include Mrs Tyler, Leonard Dunovan, Miss Helen Morehead, Miss Rosa Danner, Alan Matida Treavor, Miss Vera Martin. Mrs J S Busby as Bible chap. Mrs Wm Can nan as Rogerve tancher. Pastor E S Busby. growth prompted new classrooms and additional teachers.

Tainoin City Witness City Sunday School J. M. Carilale Whiam Ty Vera Martin J. S. Busby Rogerve Tancher Wm. Cannan E. 9. Busby New cInnacn

Eckhardt Named Grange Master at Sweetland Meeting

A. C. Eckhardt elected master of the Sweetland Grange at the annual meeting. A musical program followed with an oyster supper. Officers elected included Munster A C Eckhardt as master and George Taylor as overseer. Miss Clara Bormel lecturer and Miss Hazold Wanamaker pomona among others chosen.

A. C Eckhardt Bosen Sweetland Grange Jhrrold Wryermuth Walton Hazel Atier Georga Baker Westchester A. C. Hebhardt Oversesr George Taylor Clara Bormel Clyde Martin Gail Chamberlain Mra. A. C

Demos Ready for Banquet Named President and Committees

J G Vanant named president and authorized to form committees for a Jackson Day banquet to be held January 8 at the Hotel Man eatine. Publicity decor ations music printing banquet speakers visitors entertainment reception special service and invitation ticket groups to be appointed. 160 reservations sold. Washington, Louisa and Scott counties invited. plans announced at Thompson & Thompson offices. meeting to reconvene December 19.

Maneatine Thompson & Thompson East Second Street J. G. van Lont Washington Louisa Scott County

Catarrh Leads to Consumption Ad

Catarrh is a blood disease that weakens health and harms the lungs. It cannot be cured by simple treatment and can cause headaches, fatigue, and digestion problems. Hood's Sarsparilla purifies the blood, strengthens the system, and is advertised as the best remedy for catarrh. Wood's is also suggested by the ad.

Hood

Turkish Baths Reopened at Muscatine Hotel

Muscatine Hotel Company announces the reopening of the Turkish bath department with David Bridie, a 19 year veteran operator. Bridie brings experience from Hot Springs Arkansas Excelsior Springs Missouri and Colfax Iowa. The hotel aims to offer baths to local residents and travelers while seeking community support to retain Bridie.

Muscatine Hotel David Bridie Hot Springs Arkansas Excelsior Springs Missouri Colfax Iowa Bridie

Shower honors girl soon to be married

Miss Zylphan Kramer of Sweetland township received a miscellaneous shower at her parents home, hosted by the Sweetland Ladies’ Aid society. Gifts were many and useful, as she prepares to marry Andrew A. Grimm of Sweetland township tomorrow. Refreshments followed the afternoon event.

Zylphan Kramer Sweetland Township Geooree Kramer Sweetland

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