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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1908

Page

2

Thousands Suffer Kidney Trouble Warned by Prevalence

An article stresses the rising and unseen spread of kidney disease and promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. It claims it can cure rheumatic pains back and urinary issues, reduces frequent urination, and helps after alcohol use, with samples and a free book offered by mail from Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, NY.

Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N.Y Swamp-Root Dr. Kilmer Binghamton, N. Y

Brotherhoods Unite In Fellowship Meet In Muscatine

Church brotherhoods in Muscatine plan a year end campaign to enroll men in Bible study classes across churches. Led by J G Mitchell, the effort aims to form teams of men from various denominations for three months January to March 1909, culminating in a December 27 rally.

J. G. Mitchell Young Men’s Christian Association Muscatine Federation of Brotherhoods The Muscatine Brotherhood

German Evangelical Church Ladies Elect New Officers

The Ladies' Aid Society of the German Evangelical church elected officers for the coming year. President: Mrs. Christopher Zeug. Vice president: Mrs. Herman Grensing. Secretary: Mrs. Gustaf Maeglin.

C. Zeug Ladies’ Aid Society of the German Evangelical Church Christopher Zeug Herman Grensing Gustaf Maeglin

Dr Miles Heart Cure Endorsed by Satisfied Patient

A testimonial from Mrs F J Norton of Freeville New York praising Dr Miles Heart Cure for post flu weakness breathlessness and nervousness. She says her condition improved after using Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine and notes her pharmacist can refund the first bottle if no benefit. Miles Medical Co Elkhart.

Dr. Miles F. J. Norton Freeville New Yi Miles Miles Medical Co Elkhart

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cures and Strength

The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a medicine with a proven record of curing eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness and fatigue. It claims a unique blend of over twenty ingredients known only to Hood’s and promotes healthy blood cells that fight disease germs.

Hood

Church Board Names Assistants and Treasurers

Ass't secretary Mrs Barney Hopp. Treasurer Gus Korneman. Ass't treasurer Mrs Conrad Kothe.

Ass’t Barney Hopp Gus. Korneman Ases’t Conrad Kothe

Jon Smith and Pocahontas Play For Red Men Lodge

A Musquitine Tribe No. 95 Red Men project plans to stage the play Jon Smith and Pocahontas in mid January under tribe auspices. A committee led by Charles W. Opel and others will arrange the cast and dates for an opera house venue, following a successful Des Moines run. Rehearsals begin soon as local participation builds.

John Smith Charles W. Opel Fred Reay Carl Nester Earl Mann George Fitzgerald Great Reservation Des Moines Capital City Thomas Muscatine

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Alabama Doctor

Dr. W. J. Smith of Sanders Alabama praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for pneumonia and lung treatment stating it controls coughing and is superior to other remedies. He notes personal and spousal use and recommends it. Sold by all druggists.

W. J. Smith Sanders Ala

Death of Mrs Anna Bierman in Muscatine

Mrs. Anna Augusta Bierman died last evening at 406 Pond Street after gall bladder illness. Born December 28 1883 in California she lived in Iowa as a young woman and married William Bierman. Survived by husband three children two sisters and her father. Funeral 1:30 from home and 2:00 at German M E Church with Rev W C Schultze officiating.

Pond Street Anna Augusta Bierman Muscatine Bierman California Iowa William Bierman M. E. Church W. C. Schultze

Second Euterpean program features Watts Shelley and MacDowell

The Euterpean Fraternity presented the second in a series of fifteen last night at the First Methodist church with over 200 attendees. The program covered Watts paintings Shelley poetry and MacDowell music with descriptive readings and stereopticon projections enhancing understanding of the artists and works. Intermission featured further readings poems and piano numbers by a lineup including Miss Helen Block Miss Blanche Munn Miss Gertrude Legler and others, closing with Watts pictures and additional performances.

First Methodist Church Euterpean Watts Shelley MacDowell W. F. Chevalier A. I. E. Boss Frederick H. Little Helen Block Blanche Munn Gertrude Legler Frank D. Throop Eva Johnson Walter L. My

Piles Ointment Guarantee Promises Relief in 6 to 14 Days

Pazo ointment claims to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee. Sold for 50 cents.

Wilton Notes and Local Basketball Victory

Wilton reports a busy day with residents visiting Davenport Muscatine and West Liberty. The High School Basketball team beat Nichols Athletic Club 26 to 21 in Nichols, led by a balanced attack as the floor grew slippery. A return game is planned in Wilton.

Wilton Tra J. Ejinfield Davenport W. G. Johnson Town City William Hill Arminta Blank Stockton Fredia Alma Reese Dan Stibolt D. J. Dwyer Muscatine Harry Ayres West Liberty D. Weaver J. Brugman Josephine Chas. Henderson, Jr Hill’s Laurence Brugman Walter Harrington J. M. Bird Everett Hain G. W. Hill Sarah Leverich James Davis J. L. Giesler John Thede Nichols Athletic Club Nichols Abbote Jacobsen R. F Looney L. F Dornsief L. G Killian R. G

Dr. E. H. King Re elected President of Bend City Lodge

The Bend City Lodge of Modern Brotherhood of America held its annual officer election with about 100 members present. Dr. E. H. King was re elected president, with Emma Hediker as vice president, Charles H. Ryan secretary, S L Johnson treasurer, Susan Walton chaplain, Henry Concannon conductor, C W Gray watchman, Harry Rainbow serry, John Wilson William Appel and Susan Walton trustees, and A M Eis pianist. After the meeting a social session with refreshments and dancing followed.

Bend City Lodge Modern Brotherhood of America E. H. King Emma Hediker Charles H. Ryan S. L. Johnson Susan Walton Henry Concannon Cc. W. Gray Serry Harry Rainbow John Wilson William Appel

Nichols Nugent and Healey lead field goals in tight contest

Abbot, Nugent, Healey, Mapes and Swickard combine for multiple field goals. Abbot hits 3 of 7 free throws, Nugent 4 of 10. Referee M F Cronin officiates.

Nichols Nugent Mapes R. F Swickard L. F Healey L. G R. G Abbot Jacobsen Looney Killian Dornseif M. F. Cronin

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure

The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It states the remedy is taken internally and fights the disease by affecting blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered if any case fails to cure. Includes address F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Chenfy & CO Toledo

Wellman visitors move on after Colorado stay

Mrs. Shepherd and her daughter visited Joplin Missouri after a pleasant stay with Mrs. J. S. Rose and sister. They now reside in Colorado. The Corn Belt and Meat Producers association named Otto Patterson as president and W. W. Sigler as vice president at their Saturday meeting, with J. H. named treasurer.

Local notices and social events from the Des Moines week

The article lists community notices including Crawford and C. F. Shafer as directors, W. T. Hamilton elected as convention delegate in Des Moines, Lena Herr and pupils hosting a pie social at Pleasant Mound, the Bunker school hosting a candy social for the Council Bluffs orphans home, and various visits and illnesses. It mentions c. F. Wahl returning from Anita, H. G. Moore at a Chicago fat stock show, Mrs. B. R. Steninger recovering from illness, Melvin Squire and wife visiting from Aberdeen, Fred Luke ill with typhoid, Florence Kirkendal visiting relatives, Mrs. W. A. Curl and Myrtle Janet as guests, Ivan Coffey taking his daughter to Iowa City for an operation, and Miss Mary Shetler ill with typhoid with Dora filling her Green Center teaching post.

Chicago B. R. Steninger Melvin Squire Aberdeen S. D South Lewis Vorel Fred Luke Dayton Florence Kirkendal C. C. Gardner W. A. Curl Myrtle Janet Tatman Ivan Coffey Iowa City Mary Shetler Green Center Dora

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