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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1908

Page

2

Peruna Endorsements Highlight 1909 Almanac Request

An Tennessee attorney and former adjutant general, D McCord of Nashville, praises Peruna as an excellent tonic and catarrh remedy. R S Ryan, once a British MP, also recommends Peruna for colds and catarrhal complaints from his Washington address. Readers are urged to request the Free Peruna Almanac for 1909.

D. M D. McCord Washington, D. C State of Tennessee Nashville Peruna Ryan Nome Alaska Charles Stewart Parnell Washington New Willard Hotel Washington, D.C Sam P. O Wentha Ry. Corres. School Freeport

Eminent Lecturer Delights Muscatine in Pacific Islands Talk

Dr. Lyman B. Sperry delivered the final lecture of the Baptist church series on Hawaii Fiji and New Zealand. He traced the islands from the Hawaiian Group to Fiji and Australia then New Zealand with maps slides and stereopticon views. Sperry praised as a top passerby lecturer and stressed the strategic importance of Pearl Harbor and the islands.

Muscatine Lyman B. Sperry First Baptist Church Hawaii Fiji New Zealand Hawaiian Territory The Pacific Pearl Harbor Honolulu Australia Tasmania America Sperry

Pepsin Fails in Dyspepsia Says Doctors

Medical notes contend pepsin is inert in alkaline intestines with fermentation and gas. A neutralizing mixture of sodium phosphate, essence of peppermint, baking soda, and water is proposed to curb fermentation and improve digestion.

President Selects the New Committees of 1909

President Giesler announced the Commercial Club committees for the coming year. New panels on insurance and auditing may form soon after changes are finalized by Secretary Ogilvie. A mass enrollment drive offers a $10 initiation rate as part of the campaign. Committees listed include Railroad, Manufactures, Statistics and advertising, Membership and by laws, Public affairs and legislation, and Commerce and local trade with named members.

Giesler Commercial Club E. A. Ogilvie J. M. Gobble A. E. Othmer W. S. Hill W. F. Bishop C. R. Musser W. L. Roach Charles Mull Henry Jayne J. A. Bartemeier Charles Spaethe W. E. Downer W. B. Fuller J. G. van Lent F. D. Throop T. C. Clark F. O. Block

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with Paz Ointment

Advertises Pazo ointment promising cure for itching bleeding prolapsing piles in six to fourteen days with money back guarantee. Price listed as 50 cents.

Supreme Head Addresses Blooming ton Fraternal Aid Meeting

General President H. E. Carrolls of Lawrence Kansas spoke at the Bloomington Council 175 Fraternal Aid Association meeting on fraternal insurance. The Muscatine lodge is largest in the state and fourth nationally. A drill team was formed with E. C. Maxson named captain and future roster planning. Next sessions set for December 24 and 31 with Christmas on the 25th.

Bloomington Fraternal Aid Association H. E. Carrolls Lawrence Kan Muscatine Lodge Carrolls E. C. Maxson

Washington versus Lincoln debated by Olive Branch a society

The Olive Branch Literary society at Olive Branch school house Muscatine Island debated whether Washington was greater than Lincoln. Judges Joseph Lorber C Schudack and John Purcell ruled Washington superior. Participants included Frances Bielefeld Roy DeCamp Emma Hintermeister and Ben Kemp. A January 14 next meeting was announced.

Washington Lincoln Olive Branch Literary Society Olive Branch Muscatine Island Joseph Lorber C. Schudack John Purcell Frances Bielefeld Roy DeCamp Emma Hintermeister Ben Kemp Society

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Endorsed By Patient

Mrs Louise Lewellyn from Powell South Dakota shares a testimonial praising Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for quick relief from a dreadful nervous headache. The ad notes 25 doses cost 25 cents and that druggists nationwide sell the product with a first package price refund if not beneficial.

Miles U. S Frank Snyder Dr. Miles Louise Lewellyn Powell South Dakota

Jackson Club Banquet Plans Set for January 11

The Jackson banquet will be held in Muscatine on January 7 with prominent democratic speakers invited. The event marks Jackson's New Orleans victory anniversary and will include figures such as M. F. Healey and Mark A. Walsh. Gov. Johnson of Nebraska may send greetings. another meeting at Mr. Horan's office will appoint committees.

Muscatine Jackson Club L. J. Horan Jackson New Orleans M. F. Healey Ft. Dodge Mark A. Walsh Clinton M. J. Wade Iowa City Nebraska Gov. Johnson Minnesota

Local notices from Lime City Iowa events and travels

Mrs. Alex McWilliams visits LeClaire family then returns home. J H Smith and Roy Giles travel to Tennessee to spend winter with relatives. Albert Walton and Volney visit Marengo with Edwin Evans. Sarah Weaver leaves West Branch after a week with Mrs. Jennings. Park Walton attends State Grange in Davenport with Rachel Clay. Ed Proctor welcome daughter born December 15. J K Frymover attends State Grange in Davenport. Peter Daut returns from Muscatine after week with relatives. Chas McGillivary and family and Lt Healey with son Charles dine with Will Hanna. Tl B Sunday school plans Christmas program. Vern Walton family visit James Jennings. Clara Daut visits grandmother J B Lindle in Muscatine. Hilbert Gradert is on the sick list.

Lime City Alex McWilliams LeClaire Adam McCoy J. H. Smith Roy Giles Tennessee Edwin Evans Sarah Weaver West Branch Jennings Park Walton Davenport State Grange Rachel Clay Ed. Proctor J. K. Frymover Sharon Peter Daut J. B. Lindle Muscatine Chas. McGillivary Rochester Township Lt. Healey Charles Moscow Will Hanna Tl. B. Sunday School Vern Walton James Jennings Clara Daut Hilbert Gradert

Oyster Supper by Camp Hill No. 25 Sons of Veterans

The Camp Hill No. 25 Sons of Veterans announce an oyster supper at the G A R hall on Monday January 4. A large class will be initiated and significant camp business will be discussed. The event is hosted by the Sons of Veterans of this city.

Camp Hill No. 25 Sons of Veterans G. A. R. Hall

Local Notes Include Illness and Travelers

Twin daughters of Mr and Mrs John Ford show illness while Miss Ida Reynolds visited Wilton. Park Walton hauled hogs to Wilton. Ernest Zesiger, visiting his brother George, returned to Ohio. Whitmer family moved to Washington state for a new home. Mrs Fred Dant shopped in Muscatine.

John Ford Ida Reynolds Wilton Park Walton Ernest Zesiger George Zesiger Ohio David Whitmer State of Washington Fred Dant Muscatine

Reynolds Social Notes From Reynolds Illinois

Reynolds Illinois December notes recount local movements and visits. John Haney returned from Chicago, Mrs Bales funeral drew crowds, families and neighbors visited, and the Ladies Aid set a meeting at Nell Elliott's with multiple residents named.

Local folk visit neighbors and relatives this week

Lew McCormick this week. Mrs. Lew McCormick and son Will went to Aledo Monday. Rock Island visitors Saturday were Lyman Elliott, George and Rena Middaugh. Tom Miller has been visiting with Everett Lloyd the past week. Frank Baker, of Rock Island, spent Monday in town. Mrs. Mike Kelley and daughter, Mrs. Otis Kimball, went to Kreps and Shawnee, Okla., for a visit.

Rufus Castor Carl Seastrand Ray Marston John Bivens Emily Marston John Boney Mike Mader Bales Albert Vetter Tom Donahue Wanlock Adam Mader Rock Island Ladies’ Aid Society Nell Elliott Grace Vickers Reynolds Joe Vcrey Lew McCormick Will Aledo Lyman Elliott George Rena Middaugh Tom Miller Everett Lloyd Frank Baker Mike Kelley Otis Kimball Kreps Shawnee Okla

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