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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a key treatment for kidney and urinary issues. It claims broad health benefits, urges kidney doctoring first, and notes availability in fifty cent and one dollar bottles with mail order samples. The copy urges readers to mention the paper and lists Bing hamton New York as the company location.
An advertisement promotes loans on furniture pianos wagons and teams with no removal and cash advances. It offers weekly payments of 1.56 on 65 loans for fifty weeks and claims to settle with other lenders, pledging private reliable service within forty miles of Davenport and a Muscatine visit every Thursday.
The Excelsior Hose Company announces an oyster supper and annual dance on February 23, with committee members H C Lorenz S Lorenz John LaGrille Charles Judisch Henry Hopewell Frank Curry and Henry Heusner tasked to arrange the event. Additional organizing group includes W J Diercks Fred Watson Jacob Heusner Barney Korte W B Hart Will Horst Emil Morre Eugene Horst F B Smith G Fisher M E Fahey and B Kiel.
Leo St Elmo the German dialect comedian headlines a busy vaudeville bill at the Family Theatre with Coy De Tricky and the acrobatic Trolley Trio. Patrons filled early shows as crowds praised the program and the moving pictures.
With 26 recruits mustered in last night Captain Hill leads the 25 Sons of Veterans camp now the state's largest with about 65 members. About 100 G A R post members attended the G A R hall meeting in an evening described as among the best in recent memory. M W Stirlen served as installing officer and an oyster supper followed the business session.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as painless and safe for home treatment of piles. It offers a free trial package by mail, with a full-sized box for 50 cents from druggists, claiming rapid, permanent cure without surgery or doctors.
Advertisement framing Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic that strengthens the body by improving blood quality to defend against disease. Claims include curing scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness dyspepsia debility and overall system building.
The First Baptist Church held its annual meeting in the church parlors with a large turnout. Department reports were presented as satisfactory and officers for the year were elected, including Clerk W R Jayne Treasurer Fred W Hoefflin Missionary Treasurer Mrs Henry Jayne Musical Director Mrs L L Lane Deacons Henry Franklin and W L Steinbaugh Trustees Jas Selden and Nathan Hoefflin Head Ushers Arthur Penning for morning H W Cooper for evening.
Advertisement promises curing all piles including itching bleeding and protruding forms in six to fourteen days with money back guarantee. Product priced at 50 cents.
The Muscatine Launch club re-elected W. F. Bishop as commodore at its annual meeting. By-laws were amended to allow life memberships, and plans included an annual ball and multiple winter social functions. Officers named: Commodore W. F. Bishop, Vice Commodore A. C. Adams, Rear Commodore Dr. F. H. Little, Secretary H. C. Asthalter, Treasurers Dr. Frank Halstead, Trustee Frank Hinkel.
The semi annual election at the Muscatine Trades and Labor assembly hall on Iowa avenue chose officers led by President H. R. Othmer and Vice president Lee Rainbow. New secretary J. L. Berry treasurer H. F. Kuriger and other posts were filled. A winter dance series was planned with a committee appointed to arrange details.
A 1908 Des Moines letter from R. M. Bennett reports Long's Sweat Worm Wafers relieve worms in babies within three days. Made by The Oro Medical Co. and sold by local druggists including A. G. Bestenlehner and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
The Muscatine Launch club outlines plans for a large annual regatta with cash purses to draw boats from the Illinois river and Mississippi valley. They advocate harbor improvements, listing all boats, acquiring more furniture, and maintaining a safe rentable launch for nonowners. The club, over 200 members strong, notes solid finances and the death of member W. D. Burk while urging prompt dues.
Dr. W. J. Smith of Sanders Alabama praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the only lung treatment needed in treating pneumonia and asserts it has consistently controlled the trouble in his practice. He notes personal use and his wife's repeated use for coughs and colds, recommending it as superior to other remedies available from druggists.
The first meeting of township trustees elected in November was held at the office of J. B. Mark. Adam Wigim was chosen chairman and C. H. Lemkau clerk. No business of importance was transacted, and an adjournment was taken to meet again soon.
Fraternal Bankers Reserve installs officers tomorrow at 7 30 PM. About fifty Davenport lodge members and Cedar Rapids officers arrive on the 8 19 train to attend the ceremony led by State Deputy W H Kane of Davenport who will speak on fraternal insurance. Music by Vanattas Orchestra, recitation by Miss Addleman, drill team exhibition, solos by Mrs Kimball, followed by installation, dancing and refreshments.
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