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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1909

Page

2

Are Drugs Necessary and Do They Cure Disease

Opinion piece arguing medicine only palliates symptoms and that cure comes from right living. It promotes Peruna as a stimulant to digestion aiding the body’s natural defenses, urging responsible use and non dependence on medicines while acknowledging some relief from symptoms. It ends with a request for unsolicited testimonials and a mailing address.

Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co Columbus Ohio Jones Court House Frank J. Feustal

Muscatine defeats West Waterloo to tighten basketball title race

Muscatine High strengthens its Iowa championship bid by routing West Waterloo 64 to 30 at the Y. M. C. A. gym. Ollie Munn starred with sixteen field goals while Smalley added sixteen points as Central Iowa teams keep pace with eastern contenders.

Muscatine High School West Waterloo High Central Iowa Muscatine Pearl City Munn Ollie Munn Husky Armstrong Smalley Central Iowans Whittle Waterloo Williamson Armstrong Smalley Fiallowell Appel Barnara

Schenck Brightens Auroran With Pen Sketches

The current issue of the Auroran high school paper features four pen sketches by Robert Schenck a Muscatine youth and student. The illustrations serve as department heads and elevate the paper with first class artistry. The issue also contains original stories witty items and heavy advertising.

The Auroran Robert Schenck Muscatine Schenck

Former Muscatine Resident Samuel Fulton Dies in Hebron Neb

Samuel Fulton, a former Muscatine resident, died at his Hebron Nebraska home. He served three years in Company I Thirty-fifth Iowa Infantry during the Civil War and returned to Muscatine after the rebellion before moving to Hebron where he resided. His sister Mrs Ellen Ashcraft of 214 East Third Street Muscatine conveyed the notice.

Samuel Fulton Muscatine Hebron Neb Ellen Ashcraft East Third Street Fulton Thirty-fifth Iowa Infantry

Pazo Ointment Promises Piles Cure or Refund

A 50 cent advertisement guarantees relief from itching bleeding and protruding piles. It claims cure within six to fourteen days or money back. The notice emphasizes a rapid outcome and refund policy.

Sponge defeats team with uneven field goal spread

Field goals listed show Smalley 8 Appel 4 Barnard 2 Mann 16 Whittle 2 Hallowell 3 Armstrong. Foul baskets credited to Whittle 16 Appel. Referee Wills Umpire Leysen.

Holmes Smalley Appel Barnard Mann Whittle Hallowell Armstrong Wills Leysen

Six Candidates Named for Muscatine School Directors

The Muscatine school election scene focuses on six nominees for the board, with 775 votes cast in a packed city hall convention. Officials say the list of candidates includes Silas Johnson Martin Havercamp Dr J D Fulham and John Breen as the slate for March elections.

Muscatine J. D. Fullam Board of Education J. B. Hunt Irving S. Pepper Hill and Beach Fulham J. T. Martin Silas Johnson Martin Havercamp Dr. J. D. Fulhiam John Breen Pia Bae Herman Gremmel William Narvis Iudees A. G. Tyler George Koehler Herbert Thompson G. Allbee

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health By Blood Purification

A vintage health ad explains white blood cells as disease fighters and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood making tonic. It claims the remedy purifies blood, boosts appetite and digestion, and prevents infections like grip and pneumonia, with a 100 doses for one dollar offer.

Siem Hood

Cedar Valley Social Roundup Lands in Measles and Merriment

In Cedar Valley on March 5 Mrs. Jesse Grigg and Miss Mollie Flater visited Mrs. Gran Flater. Several residents including Esther Ernest Irvin Graham Viola Rice Lloyd Rice and others are listed as having measles but all are reported doing well. Local visits include Muscatine business men Chas Brown John Foster Guy Flater and Chas Monroe. A party hosted by Mae Ingraham honored Geo Askam with peaches cake and candy. guests returned home after the storm. Roy and Laura Stephens visited the F L Lindle home. Melvin Brown hosted a game and music gathering for Ethel Markham and Mildred Luse with all enjoying a good time.

Cedar Valley Jesse Grigg Mollie Flater Gran. Flater V. B. Mills West Liberty Esther Ernest Irvin Graham Viola Lloyd Rice Agnes Bessie Passmore Byron Geertz Mae Smith Edna Stephens Florence Smith Lawrence McKillip Lesley Grigg Chas. Brown John Foster Guy Flater Chas. Monroe Muscatine Zella Stephens Steve Schweitzberger Frank Flater Will Grigg Melvin Brown Ethel Markham Near Muscatine Mildred Luse

Unionists protest garnishee bill at local meeting

Cigarmakers' Union met last night and appointed a committee to draft resolutions opposing the garnishee bill. The measure would allow 10 percent garnishment of earned wages, unlike current law. Frank Mucha elected vice president to fill a vacancy and Al Mozer named to the finance committee.

Cigarmakers’ Union Muscatine County Frank Mucha al. Mozer

Miller Family Visit Near Aledo

Eliza March 5 Mr and Mrs John Miller of near Aledo visit their son Fred and his family. Mrs Louise Hartman arrived from Muscatine last Thursday for an extended stay.

Eliza John Miller Near Aledo Fred Louise Hartman Muscatine

Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges Aimed At Morning Bad Breath

In the morning after arising, chew Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges to sweeten the mouth and freshen breath. The product, made from willow wood charcoal and honey, is claimed to aid digestion, reduce gas, and improve general stomach health. Sold 25 cents per box with free sample requests to F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Buffalo Social Notes and Local Moves Highlight Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and Mr. and Mrs. C. Stickney visited Muscatine to spend the day with friends. Dora Rosenbaugh returned home from Davenport for Sunday, then back to duties. H. Suhl family moved from Blue Grass to Buffalo. Stella Frank visited Rock Island with sister Mrs. Kane. Pythian Sisters planned a St Patrick’s Day entertainment for March 17 at the Turner opera house. Hunn family moved their household goods elsewhere. Ladies' Aid to meet Thursday at Mrs. J Myers home.

Mahala Louck George Looser Jim Taylor Joseph Cox Fred Stevens Manion Orson Spitznogle Millard Miller Tom Spitznogle Bride M. F. Hampton Mr. Spitznogle Hampton Sam Williams Carl Carlson Bert Hughes Des Moines Max Colberg Paul Guy Mardock S. J. Swisher W. M. Mardock Chet. Boruff S. M. Edison Willie Sheese Wallace Garmer J. McDonald Buffalo Frank Smith C. Stickney Muscatine Schmeltzer Dora Rosenbaugh Davenport Adolph Murer Ladies’ Aid J. Myers H. Suhl Blue Grass Stella Frank Rock Island E. C. Kane K. of P. Hall St. Patrick’s Day Turner Opera House

Prairie Grove Notes and Local Visits

Prairie Grove Louisiana records show Mrs Robi Pinney visiting family in Union Valley. George McCann and family spent Sunday with Arch James near Atalissa. This Friday ends the winter term of school with progress noted.

Prairie Grove Robi. Pinney Union Valley George McCann Arch James Atalissa

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Cure for Kidney and Bladder Trouble

A. W. Morgan markets Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it cures kidney and bladder issues not beyond medicine. It addresses backache and irregularities that could lead to Bright's disease or diabetes.

Foley Bright A. W. Morgan

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