South Carolina Senator Praises Peruna Remedy
A United States Senator from South Carolina lauds Peruna. The ad touts dyspepsia relief, stating catarrh of the stomach causes indigestion and that Peruna alleviates this condition as a remedy.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
2
A United States Senator from South Carolina lauds Peruna. The ad touts dyspepsia relief, stating catarrh of the stomach causes indigestion and that Peruna alleviates this condition as a remedy.
Washington letter reports former South Carolina senator Butler endorsing Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. He states relief after a short period of use and calls Peruna a wonderful medicine and tonic. He attributes stomach catarrh to dyspepsia and says internal catarrh remedies like Peruna are needed.
Preparations complete for the A O U W banquet in the hall tomorrow with over 800 invitations issued. The closed session will include speeches by Supreme Master Workman Wm M Narvis of the city and E B Evans grand master of Iowa, followed by a smoker and fellowship.
The January commencement week at the local high school includes a baccalaureate at the Congregational church on January 13 and a Friday night ceremony on January 18. Mary Bleeden is selected valedictorian. the program features class history prophecies orations essays music and a class play with events to follow later.
The Muscatine Board of Health declared the city free of contagious diseases after removing the last two cases, noting a light winter for illness and two membranous croup deaths in November 1906. Reports from Health Physician J. D. Fulham and Inspector Dr. C. J. Hackett covered quarantines, dairies, licenses, and a list of milk dealers.
Davenport ministers form a committee to investigate possible legal steps to shut down city dance halls selling liquor after a paper on "The Dance Hall Evil" details rampant vice, nightly orgies, and alleged police complicity, labeling Davenport among the worst governed cities. The panel includes Rev. C. A. Moore, Rabbi W. H. Fineshriber, and Dr. J. B. Donaldson.
Postmaster Burk reports a postal headquarters order increasing box rents from 25 and 50 cents to 35 and 60 cents, with rents now paid strictly in advance. The department seeks uniformity across post offices.
Springdale reports include Mrs. Clarence Sharpless visiting North Liberty with family, Ben Branson of Downey in town over Sunday, and high school teachers hosted Friday night at James Westfall's. Ed Watson of Cedar Rapids checked cattle with W. A. Phelps, an oyster supper for about 60 at the Ellyson home, Mrs. Irwin Atkins returning home after a week with a sick relative, and J. C. Kirkpatrick visiting Mrs. Horn. North Liberty Sabbath school plans Xmas eve program. Mrs. Hannah Knead son improving. Grace Horn now in charge of the telephone central office as Miller retires after three years. Friends church to host Xmas eve entertainment.
The Wabash operates sleepers through to the City of Mexico with no changes, leaving Chicago Mondays and Thursdays at 11 45 p m and arriving in Mexico at 6 30 the third evening. Over 5006 miles the shortest line, quickest by 3 hours. Write for reduced rates and illustrated booklets. F H Tristram A G P A 97 Adams St Chicago.
Roy Hawk, sentenced to three years by Judge Jackson for burglary, was taken yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Richley to Ft. Madison to begin serving his term.
Eliza Illinois locals report visits from Harrison Bishop of Muscatine and Mrs Mary Reed with sister Idona Freise in New Boston. Albert Shoppa and Albert Colberg shipped cattle to Chicago. Orla Wilcox of Muscatine called on friends. W M Mardock and Levi Crittenden traveled to Liberty Indiana and Chicago for family illness. Ralph Bishop returns home from school for a three week vacation. Chas Lendgren shows improvement after illness.
A Dec 19 social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J Deakman celebrated their fourteenth wedding anniversary with 36 guests. Music was by Mr. and Mrs. Colberg. Dinner at noon followed by gifts and greetings from numerous neighbors. Several relatives and friends listed, with travel notes for Maggie McKinlip and Beulah Miller.
The Christmas program will be held at the chapel Monday evening December 24. Wm. Nagle traveled to Muscatine on the morning train last Wednesday. Otto Fitchner and sons shipped a car load of wood last week. Wednesday December 12 occurred.
Advertised promise for PAZO OINTMENT to cure itching, bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. Price listed as 50 cents.
Blue Grass residents report Christmas shopping visits with Mrs. Mary Matteson in Davenport and social gatherings, while Ellery C. Watts receives a warm Bettendorf welcome from Sam and Lyle Willits. William Bohnsack helps Adam Drumm move bees in Montpelier. Miss Tillie Scharff of Pleasant Valley stays with her sister Mrs. William Saltan, then returns home. Miss Nellie Wunder continues business activities.
Wood Lawn Thursday event reports Mrs J C Watts at the Ladies Aid meeting held Dec 18 at Mrs Calista Benshoof home. Brownie suits for children destined for a Christmas entertainment December 22. Cantata led by Mesdames Roy and Perry Baker with Mrs Irwin Allbee on music. Santa and Mrs Santa Claus expected. all welcome. William Wagner visited Blue Grass parents. Imael Bancks built a pony barn by Karman Bancks contractors. Henry Dipples daughter ill.
The Iowa Central offers round trip excursion tickets at one and one third fare on December 20 21 22 23 24 25 30 31 and January 1 return valid through January 7 1997. Contact agents for details and folders.
FE. L. Myers and Platt Strayer, two express drivers, argued at the Rock Island depot in Waterloo Friday morning. Myers drew a gun and threatened to shoot Strayer during the confrontation.
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