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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1908

Page

4

Longs Sweat Worm Wafers Promote Sleep for Infants

Des Moines residents share a testimonial that Long's Sweat Worm Wafers relieve infant worms quickly. The Bennett family notes their babies slept without choking or teeth grinding after three days of use. Manufactured by The Oro Medical Co in Des Moines and sold by local druggists.

Des Moines Iowa The Oro Medical Co Sixth Avenue City R. M. Bennett and Family West Fifth St Sixth Ave A. G. Bestenlehner W. C. A. Busch Havercamp Henderson Drug Co J. T. Kuechmann

Nievel to Sell for Less and Local Holiday Notes

Local items report Nievel's lower prices for Christmas goods including fancy boxes from 25cup and Barg er Barrows candies. Several residents travel or visit, with births, farm postings, and notable arrivals including Mr. Bennett's recovery from a stroke.

Bible Glasses Move in Rural Y M C A Committees

J G Mitchell and aides plan a county organization visit to Arden and Cranston to foster Bible study social interaction and athletic activity among local men. Rev J B Smith will address the men at the Y M C A auditorium.

Rev. Smith Young Men's Christian Association J. G. Mitchell Cranston Mitchell Arden and Cranston John Wolfe John Baird L. Westrate J. B. Smith

Iowa Newspaper Girl Author Miss Stapp Joins Iowa Rank

Des Moines December 19 Miss Emilie Blackmore Stapp editor with Des Moines Capital is newest Iowa author. The Trail of the Gohawks from Boston publisher C M Clark includes Iowa boys as Gohawk Indians with a chief and tribes and two neighbor girls as squaws. The lively tale appeals to both adults and youth. Stapp is a Town Women's Press Club member and is poised to gain wide recognition.

Miss Stapp Des Moines Iowa Emilie Blackmore Stapp Trail of the Gohawks C. M. Clark Publishing Company Boston Town Women’s Press Club

Zouaves to Appear at Family Theatre

A troupe of fourteen Zouaves from the U S army will appear at the Family theatre next week as the feature act. The company offers scaling and pyramid work and other gymnastic displays. They toured Europe last year and were at Chicago's White City this summer. Three other strong acts will follow at the Third Street vaudeville house early next week.

U.S Family Theatre West Europe White City Chicago Third Street

Banquet Honors U S Fleet Officers in Colombo

The Chamber of Commerce and Planters Association in Colombo hosted a banquet tonight in honor of the officers of the United States battle ship fleet. Speeches were delivered by Col. Sir Henry Edward McCullum, Governor of Deyton, Rear Admiral Snerroy and other officials.

Chamber of Commerce and Planters’ Association Colombo Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Planters’ Association of Ceylon United States Henry Edward McCullum Deyton Snerroy

Root Juice Promoted As Cure All At Local Drug Store

An advertisement extols Root Juice as a remedy for rheumatism catarrh stomach and bowel troubles and female weakness claiming it clears blood impurities and improves digestion. Sold at Morgan's drug store for one dollar per bottle or three bottles for two dollars and a half.

Fort Wayne Morgan's Drug Store

Cascarets 110c Box Week’s Treatment Demand Soars

The advertisement proclaims Cascarets 110c as the week’s treatment and the biggest seller in the world with a million boxes sold each month. It notes availability from all druggists.

Cascarets

Women Sell 3000 Charity Tags at Court House Aid

About 3000 tags were sold by the Woman's Relief Corps at 3:30 PM to raise funds for charitable purposes. Cash total not yet counted. harvest expected tonight as workers increase. Court officials and jurors wore tags during proceedings.

Woman's Relief Corps Court House

Longest Decade Wallace Hirch Case Court Adjourns

The Wallace against Leo Hirsh Co. fights a $30,000 contract dispute in district court. Begun last Monday, trial runs daily with testimony not yet finished by 3 pm. Court reconvenes Monday at 9, aiming to outpace prior lengthy trials.

A. P. Wallace Leo H. Hirsh Johns Smith- Hendrix Wallace-Hirsch

State law makers to be economical policy result

Policy result of campaign attacks on Republican extravagance calls for pruning knife. Lawmakers aim to trim spending and enforce tighter controls to reduce waste and balance budgets amid criticism from opponents.

Family 10 Hospital as Father Expires

The Mesher family of 606 Locust street faces typhoid fever with husband and father William W Mesher dying at 34. His wife and three children Wallace Lucinda and Grace were rushed to Hershey Memorial hospital at 3:30 p.m. in precarious condition after the death earlier that day.

William W. Mesher Wallace Lucinda Grace Hershey Memorial Hospital Mesher Mr. Mesher United Brethren Church Locust Street

Iowa lawmakers seek economy in state budget and education

Des Moines reports that Iowa's coming legislature will push economy and retrenchment. A bill to create a unified board of regents for the three state colleges is expected to pass, with support from the governor. Bills to reorganize departments and establish an independent insurance bureau are also likely, while ballots and caucus procedures remain noncontroversial.

Ora Williams Des Moines Iowa Othe Board of Regents Senator Whipple Friends of the State House Insurance Banking Department of Accounts Secretary of Insurance Department House Marston White Darrah Stillman Lee Hackler Harding Feeley Sullivan Clarke Kendall Byers Eaton C. R. Benedict Shelby County Newman Senate Seeley Wiliam Neal Washington County

Plate Shower for Miss Gertrude Susman

Miss Minnie Dormann hosted a plate shower for Miss Gertrude Susman as she approaches marriage to William Umlandt of the city. The home was decorated with red and white flowers and plants for the occasion. Guests attended, gifts were given, and refreshments served.

Gertrude Susman Minnie Dormann William Umlandt

Mite Sewing Circle Meets With Laura Kent

The Mite Sewing Circle gathered with Mrs. Laura Kent on Spring Street yesterday afternoon. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Rodgers on East Eleventh Street on December 31.

Mite Sewing Circle Laura Kent Spring Street Rodgers East Eleventh Street

Christmas Hints Event and Christmas Service Planned

Y W Co A invites from its notes to attend this evening’s Christmas Hints featuring candy making and camel. Tomorrow the Vesper service led by Miss Ballard includes The Gift of God with Miss Harriet McQuesten solo and United Brethren choir. A Christmas Party is planned for December 28 at the rooms with fun and all welcome.

Miss Ballard M. E. Church Gift of God Harriet McQuesten United Brethren Choir

Old Clifton Gossip and Farm Sales Notices

Old Clifton Ia December notes report Mrs August Wehmeyer visiting Mrs Peter Bretz of Columbus Junction and other social visits. Local farmer sales include B F Knott renting to son Charles with a public sale on Tuesday December 24 and Clarence Dunham planning a sale December 34.

Old Clifton August Wehmeyer Peter Bretz Columbus Junction W. A. Duncan John Orr Buffie Kan Carlers James Robertson Nancy Huston Sioux Falls Traer Albert Hank Wapello B. F. Knott Charles Lloyd Littrel Letts Clyde Foster H. E. Jones Myrtle Knott Alice Murray Clifton School Clarence Dunham Short Creek

Local social notes from Lincoln Virginia include visits and travels

Mrs P Hauri left for Maser tine to visit relatives for a week. Mr and Mrs B S Naftzger now live on the farm vacated by B F Eddy. Mrs Lena Meyer and daughter Erna and son Emil, and Miss Lena Herring visited Ben Lenz. Rev and Mrs J F Hawk of Lone Tree were guests at the Peter Hauk home. Some residents attended a horse sale in West Isibertvy. Geo Reilend shipped cattle to Chicarn. Miss Emma Burr visited friends Minnie and Erna Henri. Miss Ytnntie and Anna Dlutze visited Davenport and Rock Island.

Lincoln P. Hauri Masertine B. S. Naftzger B. F. Eddy Lena Meyer Erna Emil Lena Herring Ben Lenz J. F. Hawk Lone Tree Peter

Local Happenings in Ainsworth Iowa Visitor Notes

Fred Spaulding arrived from St. Anthony Idaho for a week with his parents Mr and Mrs A E Spaulding. Effie and Ella McCreedy entertained friends informally Thursday night. Mathew Thompson of Drakeville visits his sister Rachel Thompson. Dr C Chambers of Burlington spends days with his parents. G A Carson of Sigourney was a business visitor. Miss Zola Olds and Harley Noel wed at the Methodist parsonage Wednesday evening at 8.00 oclock.

Ainsworth Fred Spaulding St. Anthony Idaho A. E. Saulding Effie Ella McCreedy Mathew Thompson Drakeville Rachel Thompson Dc. C. Chambers Burlington S. A. Chambers G. A. Carson Sigourney Zola Olds John Olds Harley Noel J. E. Weigle

Death of Harry Muhlenburg at Colorado Springs

New Boston Wisconsin reports the death of Harry Muhlenburg at Colorado Springs Colorado on December 19. His body was shipped to New Boston and arrived December 15. Funeral services were held at the M E Church on December 16 at 2 p m with Rev Puffer officiating and burial in New Boston Cemetery.

New Boston Harry Muhlenburg Colorado Springs Col M. E Puffer New Boston Cemetery

Farm loan office advertises sixty years of experience

Experience Is Valuable. We have had forty years experience in making and selling farm loans and have handled several millions of dollars without the loss of a dollar. We offer an excellent line of farm loans to accommodate investors. The farms have been personally examined and buildings insured for the loans. Call at No 209 Town Avenue Second floor Aldest loan office in the city J. E. Stevenson.

Town Avenue J. E. Stevenson

Two Teens Die After Boxing Bout in Philadelphia

Philadelphia report states 18 year old James Curran died after a boxing match with 17 year old Benjamin Barnet yesterday in a local ring. Authorities investigate the bout and safety measures.

Philadelphia James Curran Benjamin Barnet

Gala quality medal flour achievement noted

A brief notice highlights Gala quality medal for Flour company PatTY, praising top ranking in quality. The item mentions highest standards and recognition by the event or awarding body, with emphasis on flour product excellence.

A Good Combination at Frank Ashcraft’s Shop

Fairbank engines ned racket pumps and U S separators sold at Frank Ashcraft's on East 2nd Street.

Freemason Lodge Meetings and Chapters Schedule

Masonic Sowa Lodge No. and Washington Chapter No. 4 B M meet regularly on the first Tuesday and second Tuesday each month respectively. Webb Council Royal and Select Masters meets third Thursday. DeMolay Commandery No. 1 holds regular conclaves on the third Wednesday.

SOWA E. P. Ingham L. Johnson Washington B. M A. Bb. Othmer P. L. Johnson Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters Stein's Music Hall G. D. Lezotte T. J. M S. L. Johnson K.T DE Molay Aes B W. &. Graf Recorder

Eagle Lodge and Muscatine Aerie Lodge Notices

UV U W Eagle Lodge No 10 invites each Thursday meeting at 4 vu U Ww K IP bail lows avenue with good standing brethren. Benel Mow H Howe Recorder H Dolsen Financier. Muscatine Aerie No 815 holds Tuesday 8 pm at Dunbar restaurant with Eagles welcome. LE dikeus W P conducts.

A. UV U. W Eagle Lodge U. Ww K. IP Bail Lows Avenue Brethrep Bred Benel Howe H Dolsen Muscatine Aebie No Guna Dunbar Eagle Ors

Knights of Pyt Wyoming Lodge No Ky Thias Meeting Notice

Fr iday evening gatherings announced for Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge No Ky Thias at 0% towa avenue. Visiting members cordial cordial invitation extended by W M L Bibimeler and officers. Highland Nobles Isat ine Cas meets first? of each month at Seomen Corrbird. Scott secretary and Alexander W Scott protector invite visiting members to join.

Pralernal Bankers Reserve Leomen Liall At & Pe Wm. A4ype H. Lemkau Charles Locawoud Sbauker Iscatine Seomen Vited A Scott Alexander W. Scott Knights OF Columbus

Banner Lodge Yeomen Honor Roll Names

Tucwie Niebling leads Banner Lodge as chief of honor with Crouch Gnancer and Gussie Muil noted as recorder in a ceremony marking Yeoman days of the month.

Elks Lodge 304 Meets Weekly at Elks Hall

B P O Elks Cantine Lodge No 304 meets every Monday at 8 o'clock sharp at Elks Hall 413 Front Street. Club rooms open daily from 6 to 9 pm. Visiting Elks welcome. Wm J Watson President John P Breen Secretary.

B. P. O. Elks Gcatine Lodge NO B. Elks Elks Hall Ras Front Street Wm. J. Watson B. G John P. Breen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nievel Slaughter’s Brainworth Barger & Barrows T. L. Hawthorn Riverside Muscatine E. J. Carpenter Nebraska Street Davenport Pentzer Ensign Peter Jensen Salvation Army Hershey Hospital Gulf Coast Texas M. W. Stirlen Charles Warner Lewis Institute Mrs. E. M. Warner Gertrude Moynahan Chicago Conservatory of Music Ella Moynahan Robert Bennett Montpelier A. J. Neidig Mulberry Avenue Bennett Panitorium A. S. Weidling Iowa Avenue Xmas Cigars aiterm.Gremmel’s H. Gremmel’s W. 2Nd St J. If E. 2Nd St Zouaves U. S Third Street House U. S. Fleet Family 10 Hospital William Mesher Wittich Bros P. D. Sowers J. C. Cosgrove Peter Stark Daniel Borgstedt J. Whisler Y. W. Co. A. Notes Nievel’s Havana Espina Ben Bey la Verdad Raphael Optimo J. A. Bgrd Prop J. Linn Hoopes P. O Patty Fruitland Hunter and Jones C. FE Chesebro Salf Oliver Trne Society Im Yeeman Lester Smith Iraternal Air Association Bloomington F. A UW. F Pocahontas Romona Council No Maccabee Llail Isabel Norton Luella Bell Wampum A A. Stark M. W A. Muscatine Camp No. 106 Woodmen of America Woodwen Hall J. C. Coster J. A. Leyda Clers Woodbine Camy Royal Neighbors OF America Ema Lioelllin Oracles Kate Parvin Ecorder Mra Myrtie Hiré Court OF Honor Muscatine Court No Woodman J. . Coster H. G. Schoenig I. OU. O. F. Muscatine Lodge Miriam Lodge No Br. of R Prairie Locaupment No G. A. Rd. Heavqlak Tell Shelby Norman G. A. RK J. H. Muuroe Gus. Schmidt D. E Electa Chapteds Leita Shatni W. Ag August Othmer Sec’y M. P. Gof Muscatine Homestead No 336 Brotherhood of American Yeomen Alcamea Weeverw E. C. Ingraham B. C. Ingraham J. A. Bartemeier G. x A G. Bestenlehner Fin Journal
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