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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1912

Page

2

Baraca Class Nen Holds Anniversary Banquet

Large number of Baraca Class members from First Baptist gathered last evening at the church to celebrate the class thirteenth anniversary. Speeches praised past work and outlined plans, with Dr. L M Grigsby delivering the leading address on living the ideal life amid an imperfect world.

First Baptist Church Dela Alpha M. W. Stirlen Mathew Westrate L. R. Mekee Effy Bush Alnutt Dia L. M. Grigsby Grigenhy C. Dink Chas. Reesink Northern Baptist Convention Pave

Sage Tea Hair Remedy Promises Better Color and Growth

An old- style promotion touts Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as superior to traditional sage tea for restoring and preserving hair color. It claims to nourish the scalp, fight dandruff, and strengthen hair, with a 5 cent trial and a sales agent at 107 West Second Street.

Faust We Morgan West Second Stroeh

Officers Named By Luther League At Grace English

Officers selected by the Luther League Grace English Lutheran church at a meeting last evening at Mr. and Mrs. WIL Gravatt’s home West Sixth street. Officers: President Will Gravatt vice president Maurice Malset each Secretary and treasurer Carl Browanes Organist Terry Labbe. A prenup shower followed, honoring Aliss Bigadeth Aderman with gifts and red and white decorations. The Suessing game awarded Rev A E Tatham first prize and Miss Gertrude Angershath booby prize. Refreshments ended the event.

Officina Luther League Grace English Lutheran Church Wil Gravatt West Sixth Strat Will Gravatt Maurice Malset

Muscatine post office letters list for week ending June 4 1912

Unclaimed letters at Muscatine Iowa post office for week ending June 4 1912 listed as men s and ladies lists with names including W M Adams Belvider Brooks Charles Hamilton Harris Chas Me Guire A W Mueller and Miss Noda Bennett Mrs Myrtle Botta Mrs Brown Miss Daisy Herris Emma Kelley Mrs E Parker Mrs Mary B Smith plus foreign W C Gall H A Measglton. Callers are advised to say Advertised.

Muscatine W. M. Adams Belvidere Brooks Charles Hamilton Harris S. Hong Chas Guire A.W. Mueller Noda Bennett Myrtle Botta Brown Daisy Herris Emma Kelley E. Parker Mary B. Smith W. C. Fiall H. A. Measglton Robert S. McNuth P.M

Veterans Condemn Act of Socialists at Mason City Encampment

Veterans from the Grand Army of the Republic condemn the display of a red flag on Decoration Day. Delegates named Hermann Behmidt Carl O'Brien Reager John Huckey Daniel Mickey and Frank Whicher prepare to attend the Mason City encampment June 11 to 13. Resolutions praise local cooperation and memory of Comrade John Lorhet and Comrade John Archer.

Masons City Shalby Norman Ipost Grand Army of the Republic Inez Muscatina Mason City Hermann Behmidt Carl Kd. O'Brien Reager John Huckey Daniel Mickey Frank Whicher Jung United States John Lorhet Wonton'a Rollar Corps American Boy Scouts Joan Cirele Haro Gtrelo Sons of Veterans J. A. Kettlekamp Archer John Lorcher Eleventh Town Infantry Bott Tony Ben Beach John Koehler Simon T. Wilhelm

Mre visits city for shopping and friend visits

B. T. Chaun visited the city yesterday for shopping and social visits then returned home to Columbus Junction on the afternoon train.

Mre B. T. Chaun Columbus Junction

Olive Tablets Offer Calomel Alternative for Liver Health

Physicians promote Olive Tablets as a pure vegetable substitute for dangerous calomel with no mineral drugs. They claim to support liver function, digestion, and bowel movement without unpleasant effects, selling 10 and 28 cent boxes through The Olive Tablet Company of Columbus, Ohio.

Edwarda Onlomet The Olive Tablet Company of Columbus FL A, Edwarde

Milady's Toilet Table By Mind D Milled

A promotional style piece on beauty routines cites methods for removing facial hair with delatona paste and explains a dry shampoo made from orrig Yoot sherox powder to refresh the scalp. It also describes a skin tone mix using witch hazel and white of egg and hints at eyebrow grooming and lash growth with tips and products.

Bowser Obituary for Mrs. Muntee Bowser on Birthday Anniversary

Mrs Muntee Bowser dies after a fall on her birthday at her home 712 Sycamore Street. Born in East Pennsylvania April 12 185? and aged about 80 years she lived with her daughter Norah Thomas in this city. Survived by three brothers four daughters and four sons. Burial at Tilmore Cemetery tomorrow at 1 pm conducted by Rev J B Rendall of the First Presbyterian Church.

Muntee Bowser Rowser Emleva Bunlee Boney Avestrong County Pennsylvania Norah Thomas Java Noah Bowser Irlanda Timole Tohn Thompson Boney Muftrio Prairie Frank M. Boney Engle Golombo Igors Rachel Fisher Hill Jane Myers Aledo Winds Sarah Bowser Anna Foser Thia City M. A. Kampmin Ocean Yark California Ibert Jona Rock Tr Land Wilgan Sweet Home Oregon Nq Toseph Muscatine Mre Thomas J. B. Rendall First Presbyterian Church Reynolds Cansatery Tilmota

Local Masons to Attend Grand Lodge Convention

Three Muscatine Masons G A Rletmcke C J Braunswart and C Z Fox will attend the grand lodge convention in Burlington starting Tuesday June 11 for three days. The event follows a three day school of instruction on June 9 10 and 18 with additional delegates possible from the local order.

Grand Lodge Burlington Muscatine Grand Lodge School of Instruction Jung G. A. Rletmcke C. J. Braunswarta Fox

Local Social Notes and Events Across Pine Creek Area

Residents in Pine Creek and nearby towns attended social visits and gatherings. Highlights include Mrs Roy Reeves visiting Marentine with Reeves' mother WI Fix, Mildred Grimm in Pine Grass, and Kemper calling at Wonderlich home. An ice cream social occurred at New Era on May 30. Children prepare for Children’s Day on June 9. Geo Longstretch hosted events in Muscatine. Addie Wonderlich and Louie Stahl wed in Day seaport and plan to reside in Petersville NL after visiting Von derlich home. Barn dance at Fred Buchle’s in Fairpore drew many locals.

Pine Creek Roy Reeves Marentine Reeves WI Fix Mildred Grimm Pine Grass August Kemper Wonderlich New Era Louie , Stahl Seaport Vonderlich Petersville Fred Buchle Fairpore

Children Day Program at First Congregational Church

A detailed schedule for the Sunday June 9 Children Day celebration at First Congregational Church includes a large slate of preludes songs recitations and readings led by Rev A G Graves and various church groups and students. The program features multiple solos duets and choir items alongside Bible readings prayers and an offertory with a postlude.

First Congregational Church Hye-lyn_Parrot Wim—Alden Robbins Wilkie The Good Samaritan Mary Robbins Juna Sunshine— School Sheewood Philips aAdelaide Parrot Agnes St. Jon Chuldren Nuth McKee Vaughn Gottert Cat — Kessel Mabo] Lowe Golden Ssmbeana Agnes Robbins Adele Mark Ida Ituth Norton Sara Marie Cook Miss McQuesten Prailgal Son Imer Ziegler Osus Tily Exer Workman George Jackson Abraham Smalley Kenneth Athans

Springdale Social Notes and Local Happenings in Iowa

Late Hon. Young of Des Moines with no calls this week. Henry Yearer and family visited from Tin-e pion. J. W. Reedre of Tinton called with friends. Maria Maxson and daughter (Henel) visited Gedar Rapids relatives. A. N. Hemingway of West Branch called on friends. Mary Lincoln visited home east of Rochester. L. S. Maxson of Tipton visited his mother Elza. Clin Mather injured right leg from a wagon wheel incident. M P church members purchased land west of town and excavated a cellar for a furnace, planning an addition. Co B Gillam Tipton treasurer visiting. Mummerman of Davenport visited. Boling, Huder and McBurney of Tipton called. Mrs. McGleon and Hugh with wife visited relatives. J. W. Byes Jett attended state Sunday school convention in Waterloo. Lon and Everett Mutcheson traveled to Waterloo by auto. B K Har of Des Moines visited with Rev J M Tipton to gather historical reminiscence of John Brown and his 19 men’s Winter stay before Harper’s Ferry attack. Rev Cook of Tinton visited. The thirty-fifth commencement of Springdale Public High School.

Springdale Late Young Des Moines Vent Village Henry Yearer Tinepion J. W. Reedre Tinton Tursday Maria Maxson Henel Gedar Rapids A. N. Hemmingway West Branch Frida Mary Lincoln Rochester Maxson Tipton Elza Mexson Clin Mather J. E B. Mather Mmmerman Davenport Boling Henry Huder McBurney Vilage McGleon Hugh J. W. Byes Jett Waterloo Lon Everett Mutcheson B. K. Har J. M. Tipton Joh Brown Harper's Ferry Cook M. FE

Tone Vita Revival Ad From Muscatine Agency

A late 19th or early 20th century medicine advertisement touts Tone Vita as a quick revival for tired, nervous individuals. It quotes Rev Gustave Frederick and A W Morgan endorsing the remedy, claims rapid vitality gains, better sleep, digestion, and energy, and promises returns if unsatisfied. The piece cites The Approved Formule Co Dayton as the producer.

Tirad Gustave Frederick Evangeliatic Milwaukeee Tone Vita A. W. Morgan Muscatine Formule Co Dayton

Commencement program and community notices at village Friends church

A May 1912 village bulletin records a Friends church commencement program with music by McLarland-Craven orchestra Tyton, speeches by graduates Harry Lewis William Mather Hal A McCann and J Parvin Byes, and addresses by J J Glyde and H H Phelps. Also noting Children’s Day, local visits, and the death by self harm of Lawrence Dadson with family condolences to the Dodson family.

Io Friends Church E. L. Gregory Light Brigade Harry Lewis Lis Puture William J. Mather Hal, A. McCann J. Parvin Byes J. J. Glyde H. H. Phelps McLarand-Craven’ Orchestra Tyton Howard Aer West Ttherty Ita Vars Armatrong Tohn Minsch Nelle Wobart Okt W. B. Warrail Davenport J. B. Mather Kirkland California Springdale Christen Mather Gatton West Liberty Friends Church Lawrence Dadson Union Valley Dodson

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