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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1908

Page

2

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad

An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the universal kidney liver and bladder remedy. It warns of kidney disease signs, urges a trial and notes availability of 50 cent and one dollar bottles plus a free sample and book offer from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.

Bright Binghamton, N. Y Evan Kilmer & CO Binghamton N. Y Sry Volli C. Samplerbottle Dr. Kilmer & Co

Officers Elected For Coming Year At Muscatine Launch Club

At a Muscatine Launch Club meeting officers for the coming year were chosen Commodore C P Hanley Vice Commodore C P Malone Rear Commodore W F Bishop Secretary H C Asthalter Treasurer H F Barnard Trustees F Hinkel 1 year E L Kemptner 2 years L C Lenck 3 years Minor matters were discussed and a convention in the city this month was anticipated with several Mississippi River cities expected to be represented. The officers take office next year.

Muscatine H. C. Asthalter H. F. Barnard F. Hinkel E. L. Kemptner L. C. Lenck

Former Supervisor Lorergan Dies After Confessing Bribes

Thomas F. Lorergan, former member of the San Francisco board of supervisors who admitted taking bribes from the United Railroad and other concerns, collapsed and died at his home yesterday after confessing to corruption.

Board of Supervisors San Francisco Cal Thomas F. Lonergan United Railroad

Remedy ad cites Laxative Brom Quin ine for grip prevention

An old advertisement claims Laxative Brom Quinine removes the cause of grip and urges readers to request the full name and signature of E. W. Grove. The price is listed as 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Japanese Diplomat Denies Recall Report

Washington January 7 The Japanese embassy official Mr Niya Oka denies Vancouver BC reports that Japan plans to recall army reserve men in the United States. The denial emphasizes the rumor is untrue and no government decision has been made.

Washington, D. C Niya Oka Vancouver B. C Japan United States

Black leg disease reported in Polk County cattle herd

Black leg, a deadly cattle disease, has appeared in Polk County. First found at M. H. Gray’s farm near Youngstown, with several deaths before confirmation. Dr. H. E. Talbot ordered vaccination as George Wood’s herd also shows cases. Farmers in Four Mile township plan wholesale vaccination to contain spread.

Polk County M. H. Gray Youngstown Mr. Gray Chicago Des Moines H. E. Talbott State Veterinarian Board Four Mile Township

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment

Guaranteed to cure any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or money back. 50c.

Ohio State Assembly Opens With Split Senate

Columbus Ohio January seventh The second session of Ohio's seventy seventh general assembly opened with the house holding a slim Republican majority while the senate is evenly divided Senator Lamb an independent holds the balance of power in the upper chamber.

Ohio State Assembly Columbus Seventy-Seventh General Assembly of Ohio House Senate Lamb

Peace Moves In Muncie Strike As Factories Reopen

Muncie Indiana January 7 features of the strike situation today are favorable to peace. Forty three strike breakers left for Chicago and local men have taken their places on the cars. Several factories were reopened after the holiday shutdown and thousands of union men idle last week are busy again. Other plants will open this week.

Muncie Ind Chicago

Muscatine Tourists Beat Chicago Meteors In Close Contest

The Muscatine tourists defeated the Chicago Meteors 31 to 20 in a fast game at the armory. Hayes and Kautz led visitors with key scores while Morgan and Fuller contributed strong defense and offense as the crowd set a record for a local basketball clash.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promised To Purify Blood

Endorsed by users in Genoa Nebraska Sniderville Wisconsin and Barn Embreeville Pa. The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood strengthens nerves and aids digestion after illness. Sold in liquid form or as Sarsatabs. One dollar per dose. Prepared by C. I. Hood Co. Lowell Mass.

Hood Psia Jos ZaveBa Genoa Neb Florence Stows Sniderville Wisconsin M. A. DeLworth Embreeville C. I. Hood Co Lowell Mass

Meteors to conclude series in city after injury delay

Official score details a basketball game with Meteors players Huber Aurand Palmer Garrison Brooks Mascaline Fuller Kautz Lillibridge Hayes Morgan and more. Palmer and Lillibridge led with field goals while Aurand and Kautz combined for many free throws. Referee Snow and Umpire Volger officiated. halves lasted 20 minutes.

Palmer Aurand Fuller Muscatine Morgan Meteors Huber Garrison Brooks Mascaline Kautz Lillibridge Hayes Snow Chicago Volger

Y M C A Elects New Board Members in Unanimous Vote

Members polled a large vote yesterday in the annual Y M C A board election. Z W Hutchinson W L Roach W E Bliven and W R Jayne were chosen after unanimous support for the nomination committee. Polls opened at 9 am and closed at night with full consensus on the committee’s recommendation. The new officers will join regular work soon.

Z. W. Hutchinson W. L. Roach W. E.bliven W. R. Jayne

Trades and Labor Elect New Officers for Year

At a large meeting of the Trades and Labor Assembly last evening at headquarters officers for the coming year were elected. President N. Hoefflin, Vice President Lee Dorsey, Secretary J. M. Benham, Treasurer C. L. Smith, Trustees Lee W. Lang A. E. Othmer J. J. O'Brien, Sergeant at Arms Wm. Hillmer, Reading Clerk J. J. O'Brien.

Trades and Labor Assembly N. Hoefflin Lee Dorsey J. M. Benham C. L. Smith Lee W. Lang A. E. Othmer J. J. O'Brien Sergecant Wm. Hillmer Reading J. J. O’brien

Special Meeting of the YWCA Board Deliberates Bible Secretary

A local YWCA board meeting discussed several matters and appointed a committee to procure a Bible class secretary. New board members include Mrs. George Wells and Mrs. A. K. Raff, with Mrs. Henry Jayne, Mrs. Kulp, and Miss Hoover assigned to the secretary task. Eva Seevers of Des Moines spoke afterward.

George Wells A. K. Raff Henry Jayne Kulp Hoover Eva Seevers Des Moines

Jackson Banquet Program Highlights Tonight at Commercial Hotel

Final plans set for the Jackson banquet at the Commercial hotel with Hon. J. F. Devitt as toastmaster. The program features Emmet M. Sharan, J. D. Denison, Judge M. J. Wade, and greetings from Congressman D. W. Hamilton among orchestral interludes.

Commercial Hotel Pete UK J. F. Devitt Bete Senate Es Orchestra Emmet M. Sharan Stiak Conan O Orchestra J. D. Denison Andrew Jackson M. J. Wade

Illness Relapses Touch Fairport Residents

Fairport notes report Mrs. A J Reeves bedridden with a relapse after illness Ira Reeves is very ill with slim chances of recovery N C Edwards and wife return from Brighton and various locals make visits Mrs Fay Sylvester and Mrs Sam Steffy are noted on business and medical matters A New Year dinner reunites the Feustel and Parker families with many relatives present including Geo Feustel and Mrs Parker in attendance

Fairport A. J. Reeves N. C. Edwards Brighton Jim Lewis Muscatine Harry Reeves Fannie Reeves Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Ira Reeves Carrie Leach Elizabeth Mackiner Fay Sylvester Sam Steffy John McCulley Buffalo Allen Martin Illinois City Albert Johnson Grace Schellhorn John Schellhorn Geo. E. Fenster Frank Feustel Feustel Parker A. J. Feustel Wapello John Feustel Sarah Feustel Geo. Fisch F. C. Parker Hattie Parker Theodore Gettert Vaughn Sweetland Center Geo, Feustel

Black Hand Murder Found In East Omaha Pasture

In Omaha Nebraska on January 7 a body identified as Guisseppe Fiorenza was found in a pasture. Police believe the Black Hand society is responsible for the murder discovered Sunday night.

Omaha, Neb Black Hand Society Guisseppe Fiorenza Omaha

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Free Trial Offer

A junket style ad claims Pyramid Pile Cure quickly ends piles with a free trial by mail. It cites Emma Bodenhamer of Bedford Indiana and George Braneigh of Schellsburg Pennsylvania as examples and urges readers to request a no cost sample before buying 50 cent boxes at drug stores.

Emma Bodenhamer Bedford Indiana George Braneigh Schellburg Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid Marshall, Mich

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Kilmer Muscatine Launch Club Cc. P. Hanley State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co A. D A. W. Gleason Seat Hall Esa Coldi Polk Perior Chicago Meteors Pearl City Windy City Mr. Huber Arly Kenneth Norton Trades and Labor N. Hobpfflin THE Y.W.C. A. Board Jackson J. F. Devitt Toastmaster Patrport Kara Cora Products Mfg. CO Lavor Rochester AutoMobile Co J. Mandery, Propr Atochester N.Y Lettz J. H. Colbert G. M. Titus Iowa Avenue D. Watson Mulberry Iowa A. J. Gates West Liberty N. Rosenberger East Second Pleasant Prairie J. Metz Stockton, la Chestnut Sorrels Full Sisters L. L. Webster Fruitland Miss Enquire W. J. Vanatta & Son Plymouth Rock Roosters C. M. Russell M. Issacson E.ith St Jackson's Maxwell W. 2Nd St Reliance Loan Co Bell Telephone Illinois Post Office Towa H. M. Bartlett Atty Law O. Stoker Smalley Avenue River View Owen E. Vance Muscatine County Third St E. 5Th St West 6Th Corner 10Th and Cypress 6Th St Frisch & Sone 4Th St Moler Barber College Ill C. E. Nelson Keota, Ia Moser College E. C. Peto Citizens’ Railway & Light Co E. M. Walker H. Cc. Wittmann Green St J. Greenblatt E. Second Street Pacific Coast Boyd Transfer Co Minneapolis, Minn J. Linn Hoopes
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