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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1908

Page

6

Extraordinary Revelations About Raw Food Dangers in Boston

Boston residents report dramatic relief from tapeworms after using L. T. Cooper's New Discovery. Citywide interest grows as hundreds claim parasitic worms expelled, including a 63 foot specimen from Frank Dr. Cardell of Temple Street, with Cooper claiming widespread health benefits and sales nearing 100000 bottles in Boston.

Boston Cooper Frank Dr. Cardell Temple Street Cardell

Laurel Hill News: Local Folks and Visits

Laurel Hill Feb 20 John Nolte of Wilton greets neighbors while Mrs G G Greummner travels to Durant to assist ill mother Mrs J Thede. George Angerer visits Muscatine for business. Ella Frick returns from visit to parents to resume schooling in Me pine. Gus Bartels from Wilton attends local affairs. Frances Boot visits home. Ferdinand Harder hosts birthday dance with Claus and Mrs Harder. Mr and Mrs Peter Erecksen of

Laurel Hill John Nolte Wilton G. G. Greummner Durant J. Thede George Angerer Muscatine Ella Frick William Frick Mepine Gus. Bartels Frances Boot Ferdinand Harder Claus Harder Peter Erecksen

River Work for South Muscatine Starts April

South Muscatine officials announce river work from Davenport to Muscatine will start in April depending on river stage. Is land levee repairs will begin early summer after delays paused last year. U S government engineering staff says Island farmers prompted the project and repairs will precede regular contract work.

U. S Rock Island

South End Athletics to be re organized after football season

The South Muscatine Athletic club, longtime local base ball and football team, plans reorganization to form a strong baseball unit and again represent the South End. Members favored a renewed association and a store room headquarters. A Washington day party social is planned at Musserville Methodist church with a prepared program and refreshments.

South Muscatine Musserville Methodist Church Washington South End Sarah Binz Benham Avenue Nebraska Street John Geetz Riverside Ed Davis Mazie Harrington Elrick Junction Belle Hartman Lucile Fruitland August Froehmer John Hogan Cranston Milwaukee Edward Meerlich Davenport Silas Weeks Illinois Gertrude State Ainsworth Miss State Charles Wagner Letis

Aged Man Grapples Fractured Arm At Farm Home

George Mackley sixty seven residing on the river road was severely injured at his home early today. While descending a rear steps he slipped struck his right arm on a board causing a fracture near the elbow and a deep head cut. Dr E K Tyler rendered medical aid and he will be confined to home for some time. He lives with daughter Mrs George Strong. South Muscatine locals note Mrs Grace Harker left for Chicago and Mrs J K Hoopes has recovered from illness on Stewart road.

George Mackley River Road Mackley E. K. Tyler Mr. Mackley George Strong South Muscatine Grace Harker Chicago Ill George Burg J. K. Hoopes Stewart Road

Local visitors and departures noted in Melpine area

Melpine residents hosted and visited friends early in the week. A Feltman returned to Wilton after several days with his daughter Mrs E Jaspersen. Sophia Augerer left for Des Moines to attend commercial college. Mrs C Klebey spent Sunday with relatives in Muscatine. Paul Johnson traveled to Summit for a short stay. William Boot arrived from Pipestone, Minn to visit brother Thomas Boot and family. Ed Patton expected home from California this week as his father Robert Patton recovers from grippe. William Frick and family plan to move to Minnesota, leaving many friends saddened.

Melpine A. Feltman FE. Jaspersen Wilton Sophia Augerer Des Moines Commercial College C. Klebey Muscatine Paul Johnson Summit William Boot Pipestone Minn Thomas Boot Boot Ed. Patton California Robert Patton la Grippe William Frick Minnesota

Fredonia Briefs: Visit Amish? Noted in local columns

In Fredonia on February 20 Mrs Harve Shellabarger of Washington visited Wednesday with her sister Mrs Chet Powers. Earl Bedwell is able to be out.

Fredonia. In Harve Shellabarger Washington Chet Powers Earl Bedwell

Local pleas and visits noted around Muscatine area

Mrs. James Lee Sr. is very ill with heart trouble. Sam Littrel visited Muscatine on Wednesday. Fay Hawkins of Letts and Ethel Johnson of Cedar Bethel called on Floyd and family. Rheuby Blake has measles. Claude Brown ill with pneumonia. Lou Sutton and children were Muscatine passengers Wednesday. Jesse Wagner works at Bielingers. Rhoda Chapman plans to move from Union Two to her home here soon. Ed and Mrs. Knott ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Fred Snyder and children of Muscatine visiting Joe and Mrs. Trumbull. Rob Lee and Lawrence Bull visited Muscatine Thursday. Lee also in Muscatine Monday. Mollie Stone ill with grippe. Elmer Knott of Old Clifton visited Roy Littrel Sunday. W. McDaniel attended to business in Columbus Junction Monday. John Tucker of Bard visited Joe Reed’s Tuesday. Sam Littrel and family to occupy the Kelley property soon. Elwyn Carey very sick. Mrs. Lee Mishier and Bessie Muscatine visitors Monday. Ina Ritter returned to Letts Monday after visiting her father Ike Wagner. Mrs. Anna House of Nebraska with her step-daughter visiting local friends.

James Lee Sam Littrel Rhoda Chapman Union Two Ed. Knott Fred Snyder Muscatine Joe Trumbull Rob Lee Lawrence Bull Lee Molliestone Grippe Elmer Knott Old Clifton Roy Littrel W. McDaniel Columbus Junction John Tucker Bard Joe Reed Kelley Elwyn Carey Lee Mishier Bessie

Death Averted By Bucklen Amica Salve Healer G W Cloyd

A Missouri man in Plunk credited healing his dangerous wound with Bucklen's Amica Salve after blood poisoning was feared. G W Cloyd’s use of the salve is highlighted as the preventive remedy. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store advertises the product at 25 cents.

G. W. Cloyd Plunk Bucklen Havercamp

Buffaloians Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary Surprise

Mrs. F Willits of Davenport visited Buffalo Saturday while Mr. and Mrs. F Gansett, also of Davenport, stayed with Mrs. J Bald. A group of friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. A K Claypool on their 20th wedding anniversary Saturday evening.

Buffalo, Ila F. Willits Davenport W. C. Collins F. Gansett J. Bald A. K. Claypool

Kokomo Woman Funding Free Home Remedy for Women

Mrs. Cora B. Miller has spent 125000 on medical treatment offers free home remedy for female diseases and piles to women worldwide. Thousands reach out as she continues the program delivering a 50 cent box and a guiding book by mail to sufferers at 306 Miller Building Kokomo Indiana.

Cora B. Miller Mrs. Miller Miller Building Kokomo Indiana

Social visit notes and guests at Moorhead home

A sequence of visits and social events unfolds at the Moorhead residence with guests from Muscatine Davenport and beyond. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Moorhead and many others, with plans for a novelty party on February 20 hosted by Mrs Moorhead and related hospitality details.

Those Delicious Lemon Pies With OUR PIE Preparation

Advertises Our-Pie lemon pie mix in airtight packages. Claims easy, inexpensive preparation with guaranteed ingredients under Pure Food Laws. Encourages readers to buy at grocers for 10 cents and tell friends.

Maple Grove Social Notes Surprise Party

Miss Elsie Bernick of Fulton township was surprised at her parents home in Maple Grove with ferns and plants, games, music, dancing, and a midnight supper served by Mrs. Mottle Stiger and Miss Elizabeth Bernick. Attendees included the Stigers, Bernicks, and several local families. Laura Beckler of Newton is visiting M. Bernick. Mrs. E. A. Allbee’s friends note her improvement from la grippe. Ladies’ Aid met for quilting. Ben Schroder’s Davenport trip. Richard Schroder hosted Blue Grass Band for birthday celebration.

Maple Grove Elsie Bernick Fulton Township Adolph Bernick Moltie Stiger Elizabeth Bernick Walter Stigers Roy Stigers F. R. Bernick Ed Cachezell Emma Behm Alma Behm Johnnie Behm J. A. Bernick Gertrude Stecker Frank Stecker Fern Eis Chester Eis Wm. J. Brus Louisa H. Brus Fred C. Brus Marie Springmeyer Warren Springmeyer Florence Springmeyer Raymond Chambliss Ben H. Schroder Elsie Bern Davenport Richard Schroder Blue Grass

Missouri Democratic Committee Sets May 20 State Convention

Jefferson City Missouri February 20 The Missouri state democratic committee met here today and decided to hold the state convention here on May 20.

Jefferson City Missouri State Democratic Committee

Neighborhood Bible Classes Forming Across Districts

A Mrs. Chenoweth hosted a Bible class with over twenty women on North Mulberry avenue planning Christ life study led by Mrs. Abbott. A second East Hill class will organize tomorrow at 2 PM at Mrs. Schreurs home. The SS L girls meet at the association HQ tomorrow evening as Mrs. Cora Weed lectures on Browning's Pippa Passes.

East Hill Paul Schreurs Association Cora Weed Browning Pippa

Millersburg Notes Describe Church Dedication and Local Happenings

Millersburg Illinois February reports improved health from L. R. Hyell and lingering grippe among residents. Adaline Smith helps in the restaurant while James Burgess recovers slowly. A Keweena district LDS missioner delivered an address, and a M E church dedication featured multiple pastors, sermons, and a substantial new building costing 4069 dollars.

Meetings Draw Strong Interest This Week

It was dedicated entirely free of in cumbrance. Rev. D. S. McCowan is conducting meetings each night this week and much interest is being taken in them by those in attendance.

D. S. McCowan

Railway Rates and Rebates Seen Through Two Views

Carnegie discusses the rise of special rates in an article for Century, detailing two perspectives from his career as Thomas A. Scott's secretary and telegraph operator and later as head of Carnegie Steel. He explains how rebates and rate discounts evolved within railroad practice and their impact on industry and commerce.

Andrew Carnegie Thomas A. Scott Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Carnegie Steel Company

Our Interest in the Navy and Fleet Cruise

The piece notes public interest in the navy as the fleet sails into the Pacific. It highlights Homer Saint Gaudens and his experiences with battleship life and points readers to "Man, the Machine" in the March Metropolitan Magazine for a timely portrayal of life aboard ship.

Pacific Ocean Navy Homer Saint- Gaudens March Metropolitan

Probate Notice of Will in Muscatine County Iowa

The district court clerk announces that the purported last will of C. W. Norton, deceased, was opened February 6, 1598 and will be heard March 5, 1908 at the district court in Muscatine. Interested parties may appear February 6, 1908, Muscatine. W. S. McKee, Clerk. F. A. Martin, Attorney.

State of Iowa Muscatine County District Court Said County C. W. Norton Said A. D Muscatine W. S. McKee F. A. Martin

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. T. Cooper South End Athletics South Muscatine Club New Association Jured Fredonia Brooks Marshall C. E. Brooks Marshall, Mich Buffalo H. Moorhead Wm. de Lap J. Murer Robt. Bowser F.S. Bowser A. Murer J. Wasps Verdie Wylie Wm. Collins Edna Portsman Oak Hill Florence Wantz Theodore Portsman George Miller W. C. Moorhead KE. M. Harrison John Myers Lulu Pugh H. Neumeister Missouri Mrs. Cora Weed Ses Passe Y. WC. A. Noten Millersburg L. R. Hyell Adaline Smith Aledo J. T. Hackett Joy Til Kewanee Tri-Cities George Thornton Norwalt M. E J. T. Wylie C. W. Bridgford T. S. Pittinger W. R. Wylie D. D P. E The Presbyterian Church Bradford W. F. Kettlekamp Ius Nas Western Flour Mill CO Gradfield Regulator CO Atlanta Kreep Woodley John Manville West 2Nd St City Lumber Yard Businesse Flenny Jayne Arthur Hoffman Wm. Hoffman RK. Jayne Xni & Hoppman Attorney Journal Othen Muscatine, Iowa Iowa Avenue P. Ingham H. Dd, Horst West Second Street Frank L. Bihlmeier Notary Public Telephone Zivi Ofice Hershey State Bank Thos. Brown Ilinois Banks First National Bank G. M. Titus Titus & Jackson Town Ave J. Carskaddan W. Db Burk Pepper Lown Lowa G. Stein D. V. Jackson M. Hughes Kk. Reuling W. E. Stiven J. Carskeddan I PP. Sawyer S. M. Hughes Ther Cook Musser & Co SsTrayra Bank and Trust CO Apital I M. Musser Cook B. Cook Cashler Cenositas
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