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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1911

Page

2

Self education made a pleasure in The Journal Dictionary ads

Learned men praise progressive education and The Journal's Dictionary promotions. A Benedictine priest and a poet discuss how right words enhance expression, urging readers to unlock The Journal's Webster’s Illustrated Dictionary. Also promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and coupon details.

Iine Pronchora Privata James Russell Lowell Muscatine John Kaats

Crunch Club Holds Successful Affair At Muscatine

Almost one hundred members and guests gathered at the Muscatine Launch Club house for a supper concert and dancing evening. The Ladies Auxiliary served a light luncheon as Patuidot’s orchestra opened with a march. Readings and vocal solos followed before the dance portion with Commodore Charles at Salisbury presiding.

Muscatine Launch Club River Trent Paudiot Orchestre Mat Stark Ethel Salisbury Cartio Dermedy Inez Shafit Julius Pandler Glid Commodore Charles Saliabury

Deadly catarrh cure claimed in bold promotional notice

A claim touts a cure for catarrh by C. E. Frauss of Wavehall Michigan. It warns the disease poisons the body, causes deafness, indigestion and death, then promises a free trial package by mail after filling a coupon.

Bowdla C. E. Frauss Malin Street Wavehall Mich Hag Et Lust Thia E. Gauss Main Street Marshall, Mich

Royal Neighbors in Woodbine Camp Hold Christmas Meeting

Santa Claus visited Third ward Women of Woodbine Camp Royal Neighbors of America for a Christmas program. He gave a stairbag, delighting attendees. Officers for the new year will be installed January 10 after tonight’s brief business session. The program featured Mrs Ed Schmeltner, Mrs Frank Eppel, Mrs Emilia Ribak, Mrs Clara Gibbs, a lodge song by seven members, and a comedy sketch by four men.

Santa Claus Third Ward Woodbine Camp Royal Neighbors of America Santa Jagt Mia Frank Eppel Emia Ribak Clara Gibbs Lodge

Years of Suffering Catarrh and Blood Disease

Misa Mabel F. Dawskina of 1214 Lafayette St Wort Wayne Ind recounts three years of catarrh and blood disease. After trying many doctors and remedies, Hood's Sarsaparilla restored her health, and she recommends it to anyone suffering. Gareatabs are available in liquid chocolate tablet form.

Misa Mabel F. Dawskina Lafayette St. Wort- Wayne Ind Hood

Cantata by Presbyterian Sunday School Delights Muscatine

A large crowd attended a Christmas cantata at the First Presbyterian church presented by the Sunday school. The humorous production What happened to Santa Grauw featured Muscatine youth, with Santa Claus adding festive fun and songs enriching the evening.

Auditorian of Church First Presbyterian Church Bante Grauw Santa Clas

Muscatine Fire Department Praised by State Marshal Roe

State Fire Marshal Roe praised Muscatine Fire Department No. 8 during his inspection tour this week. He commended the local force under Fire Chief Frank Curry for modern fire fighting facilities, volunteer members, and excellent past performances. Factories and theatres also received favorable remarks, though a few ramshackle business buildings were condemned. official disclosures will await the ten day report.

Muscatine Roe Frank Curry Bre Laws Curry Muscatine Journal Tha Ety Roo Roc

Eastern Star Holds Annual Election

The Electa Chapter No. 32 of the Eastern Star held its annual officer election with sixty four members at Masonite Hall. All existing officers were re elected, including Worthy Matron Mollie McGrow Worthy Patron J H Pitchforth Associate Matron Ida Kubler Secretary Emma Manlove Treasurer Cora McCay Conductress Cora Black Assistant Conductress Clara Wallace. Appointments by the Worthy Matron to be announced at a later meeting.

Electa Eastern Star Masonite Grand Chapter Mollie McGrow J. H. Pitchforth

Fritchman Home Burned To Ground In Muscatine

A large residence owned by WW Fritchman on North Mulberry avenue burned after a chimney fire. Firefighters arrived too late to save the home, but neighbors aided. Most furniture was removed. silverware was lost to the flames. Estimated value 2,000 to 3,000 dollars with partial insurance.

WW. C. Fritchman North Mulberry Avenue Muscatine Curry Fritchman

Quickest Surest Sough Remedy for Coughs

An old time ad promotes Pinex Cough Syrup as fastest remedy for coughs including whooping cough. Claims 24 hour relief, money back guarantee, 50c family supply leads to a pint mix with sugar syrup, notes pine extract and guaiacol, and praises ease of preparation in five minutes.Contains promotional language and distributor details The Pines Co Wayne, Indiana.

Canada The Pines Co Wayne Troiana

Night Frigid Front Drops Mercury to Four Below

Muscatine records a deep cold spell with the thermometer dropping to four below during the night and two above zero by 9 am. The cold brings suffering after December's mild spell, but coal orders rise and ice and skating fun for children and the ice man.

Muscatine The Mercury H. S. Moore West Third Street Mauch Ice Man Small Boy Goa

Substantial Check For Chief Hoffman Awarded by State Board

Chief of Police Fred Yotman received a 350.90 check from the state board of parole for aiding the capture of Fred Crown. Crown, wanted for parole violation, was located by Hoffman in Monterey, California, and the board was informed of his whereabouts. the payout is described as pocket money and timely appreciation.

Fred Yotman State Board of Parole Fred Crown Hoffman Monterey Cal State Board

Dies in Berth Rock Island Train

W. B. Salsbury aged 76 died in a Rock Island train berth between Muscatine and Davenport. His death followed a paralyzing stroke six weeks earlier and a fall during a severe storm while en route with his daughter Mrs. Miller from Gentry Arkansas to Freeport Illinois. He was found by searchers at 10 pm and died at 3 10 am. Survived by Mrs. Miller four daughters and two sons. The body was moved to Davenport then Freeport for burial.

Jkalona A. C. Hanty Muscatine Earl Benk Dows City M. D. Miller Dee Moines Frederick Wan Wm. Smith Hanaman Kalona Vow Teeldeut Cedar Rapids Hegsalsahwerdt Jear Britton Everett Allen Rev .Sommers Frank Snider Ows City Town Lown City B. Gldaker D. C. Rawson Iors Wm. O'Laublit Tyan Bunmer Ethel Aveo L. G Shaver Iowa City W. Cross Chicago Ohio Va Wells Wellman Davenport Welch Hella Plaine Charles Gentry Ark Freeport Til W. B. Salsbury Mr. Salsbury Big Bed Freeport, Jr Albert Florian Kansas Daven Sport Mr. H. Bowling Undertaking Establishment Brady Street Miller William Frank Salsbury

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