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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1909

Page

7

Local notices and shoppers fill Muscatine page

Miss Sue Weikert and Miss Olive Hain of Wilton spent time in Muscatine while others bought dry box fuel and observed engine and pump ads. Residents visited friends and relatives, with several homes for sale on Mulberry and a Kansas City/Oklahoma trip planned for the Havercamps. Local business ads promote A B C Family Tea and Dream of ease shoes as medical and lifestyle aids.

Sue Weikert Wilton Olive Hain

Ladies' Aid organized in Geneva Sunday school

The Geneva Sunday school Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. Stamler's home with about fifteen women and formed an organization to support the Sunday school. Mrs. Fred Garrison was elected president with Mrs. Otto Brudtkuhl as vice president, Miss Dorothy Gulder secretary, and Miss Clara Fischer treasurer. The next meeting is set for April 14 at Mrs. W. Johnson's home.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Geneva Sunday School William Stamler Fred Garrison Otto Brudtkuhl Dorothy Gulder Clara Fischer W. Johnson Mesdames James Freese George Russell J. C. Miller James Federlin William Fahey William Browning Henry Fischer Walter Johnson Elizabeth Rode Flora Fischer Ethel Fischer Duncan Park Avenue M. E. Church John Duncan Washington Street DeWitt Park Avenue East Hill Fred Hines Dale Street Kindler Avenue Carl Wassemund W. Fuhlman Sweetsland Township May Gray First Avenue Monroe Street Davenport E. P. Bridges Ponde Street East Second Street Clara Wilson H. Miller LaCrosse Wis F. Riese East Ninth Street Charles Beattie Oskaloosa

Wapello News Briefs and Local Movements

Wapello March items note Burl Foor family visiting relatives from Conesville. Miss Anna Warren visits Muscatine, Mary Baldridge hosts K U T E Society, Mary Weber returns from Shellsburg, Edna Foor returns to Burlington job, Jennie Robertson visits Columbus City, John Parsons farm sold to W C Smith, Senor Falcon departs to Illinois then Mexico City, Mrs M A Kelly visits over Sunday.

Wapello Burl Foor Conesville C. W. Warren Anna Muscatine Mary Baldridge K. U. T. E. Society Mary Weber Shellsburg Iowa Edna Gertrude Foor Burlington Burlington Automobile Supply Co Jennie Robertson Columbus City John Parsons Jefferson Township Thompson M. Parson W. C. Smith Senor Falcon

Simple, Pleasant Laxative Syrup of Figs and Senna

The Well-Informed world favors Syrup of Figs combined with Elixir of Senna as a trusted, gentle yet effective laxative. The California Fig Syrup Co. sells genuine bottles through leading druggists for fifty cents each, emphasizing ethical standards and known safe ingredients.

California Fig Syrup Co

Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Credited

Chicago reader says two doctors warned of third surgery but after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, she recovered from inflammation and a tumor. The ad promotes the product as a long standing remedy for female ills, urging others to try it rather than endure surgery.

Chicago Ill Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia _t Pinkham Alvena Sperling Langdon Street

Local Notes from Columbus City and Surrounding Areas

Reports from Columbus City include Amor Kelly’s son and grandson Norval improving after inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs. G. M. Isett and Miss Nancy shopped in Muscatine. A missionary societies meeting at the Methodist church featured Senor Falcon’s Mexico work and home mission speakers. Wapello minstrel show praised. $75 house. New baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Winder. Dr. T. Roades ill with appendicitis. Mrs. Emanuel Schwab dies of paralysis. funeral at German church. John Parsons of Wapello passes after long illness.

Amor Kelly Columbus City Norval Kelly G. M. Isett Nancy Muscatine Methodist Church Hoag Ss. F. Small Con. Murphy Charles McLaughlin Wapello Burlington J. W. Blythe E. P. Lodge Messrs. Morrow Gratan Homer Winder D. R. McCullough Alberta Stephens Dc. T. Roades F. M. Mossberry E. B. Tucker Columbus’ Junction Emanuel Schwab John Parsons

Fruitland School Board Elects Five Teachers

Fruitland township school board at Lone Tree schoolhouse elected five teachers for the new term Miss Frances Bielefeld Miss Ola Hawkins Miss Nellie Foley Miss Allie Contriman and Miss Anna Geertz Also noted are visiting student Miss Jennie Fitzsimmons staying with relatives and local news of a new baby birth and hospital admission plus a house move by the Fowlers and residence change in the Morris Strouse property.

Fruitland Fruitland Township Lone Tree Frances Bielefeld Ola Hawkins Nellie Foley Allie Contriman Anna Geertz Jennie Fitzsimmons Cedar Falls Asa Shepard D. D. Webster Hershey Hospital Ota Wiley Buffalo Chas. Fowler Morris Strouse

Missionary convention notes old officers reelected

Samuel Sinnett spoke on the Laymen's missionary meeting in Des Moines as the Bloomingon Friends' church hosts the semi annual convention. The Sweetland township Sunday school league re elected president L N Stigers and other officers with a large afternoon audience and a program featuring Miss Bernice Miller Miss Myrtle Sauer Miss Mable Sauer and several others. No location for the next convention was announced.

Sweetland Township Sunday School League Bloomington William Sauer George Brogan Lilly Hoopes Freyermuth Elizabeth Greiner George Feastal Gertrude Raub C. H. Miller C. M. Olander Samuel T. Sinnett Des Moines Bernice Miller Walter Hoag Myrtle Mable Sauer Ethel Lang Margaret Hoskins Oakla Allbee Pearl Greiner Mrs. Collins

Downey M P Church Reopens After Remodeling Dedication

Dr J C Nutt recounts Downey Iowa church dedication on February 21 honoring Pastor Linder. The remodel cost nearly two thousand dollars, yielding a debt free, modern structure praised for design and comfort. Community support backed the project amid opposition and forecasts.

Methodist Recorder J. C. Nutt M. P Downey Bro. Linder Iowa Cc. J. Nutt

Report such threats to authorities to save lives

Advice follows Fairport tragedy and Harry Jones trial urging immediate reporting of individuals brandishing weapons and vowing revenge to prevent time, money, regrets, notoriety, and human loss.

Fairport Harry Jones

Columbus Junction Social News and Visitors

Mrs. C. A. Woodruff and son Max and daughter Grace traveled to Muscatine Wednesday. T. M. Brown and Miss Anna Norris of Letts visited on business. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Wilson returned home to West Branch after wintering with Sam Thomas south of Columbus City. C. Link visited Mediapolis. Chas Betle of Iowa City arrived in Columbus Junction. Miss Mollie Church visited Ainsworth with her sister Mrs. L. Duncan. Mrs. C. H. Stebbins and daughter Bessie left for Muscatine after visiting J. Hoover and J. C. Bell.

Columbus Junction C. A. Woodruff Max Grace Muscatine T. M. Brown Anna Norris Letts F. B. Wilson Sam Thomas Columbus City West Branch C. Link Mediapolis Chas Betle Iowa City Bechtel Cone Rev Co. Foster H. M. Letts Ellen Snyder Fredonia Burlington Wm. Whitacre Lou Duncan Ainsworth A. Simmons Davenport E. G. Rabenold S. Rabenold Columbus City News Cotter Stewart van Vliet Jesse Marshall R. G. McCoy Ed. McCoy L. L. Wilson Bob Morgan Ira Morgan Mat Butman Fred Randolph W. W. Allen Sarah Rineheart Sophie Lischer

S S S Cure for Rheumatism Promised by Blood Purifier

The article explains rheumatism as an internal blood condition caused by excess uric acid from poor digestion and kidneys. It argues S S S purifies the blood, removes uric acid, and thus cures rheumatism, with liniments offering only temporary relief and external treatments not addressing the root cause. It offers a book and free medical advice from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.

Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA

Helped by S S S Against Rheumatism After Seventeen Months

A Indianapolis resident J OMalley writes of eighteen months of severe rheumatism and failed remedies. After starting S S S he gained relief within two bottles, abandoned crutches, resumed work, and has remained free of symptoms for five years.

J. O'Malley Senate Ave Indianapolis Ind

Rheumatism Cured by S S S Says North Carolina Woman

Lucy Carr of Raleigh describes years of bone and joint pain and bed confinement. She claims starting S S S improved her blood and led to a complete cure with no subsequent aches or pains.

Raleigh, N.C Lucy Carr

Rheumatism Cured By S. S. S. Says Chase Gilder

In Newport News Virginia a patient recovering from fever suffered inflammatory rheumatism in the knees preventing leaving the room for months. After trying doctors and various remedies, he used S S S and soon felt much better and was entirely cured. He now praises the remedy and recommends it to others.

J. L. Agnew East Gambier St Mt. Vernon Newport News CHASE Gilder 32Nd Street

Royal Neighbors Plan Muscatine Assembly

Mrs. George Black and two officers held a conference in Muscatine to arrange the Muscatine district Royal Neighbors of America annual assembly set for May 10 at Columbus Junction. Mrs. Black serves as president, Mrs. Ness as vice president, and Mrs. Parvin as secretary.

Royal Neighbors George Black Daniel Ness Kate Parvin Muscatine

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Baby’s Dr. D. Jayne Pr. D. Jayne Y. W. W. Richards Ida Thede Durant Mulberry Avenue John A. Robbins William P. Pierret Maquoketa Andrew, Jr John Weaver A. J. Weaver Fairbank’s Red Jacket U. S Frank Ashcraft’s East 2Nd St John J. Havercamp and Sons Kansas City Oklahoma George Haschar Peter Haas Bellevue Hospital Albert Hyink Houser Street Nichols A. B. Clapp Hershey Braunsworth Miss Lenox Markman Millinery August Deutschman West Eighth Street Lindsay C. Otto’s W. T. Barnet Lezotte W. K. Hennig Corner Ninth and Chestnut Streets Herman Wetzel Grand Hotel Fyel J. K. Tyler Oliver Hartman Roach & Musser's Mr. Hartman J. L. Klein Ayer Muscatine Lumber & Box Co W. B.corsets Eingarzten Bros Geneva Aid NEW Society Presi Dent Johnson Wapelia Ispas L. N. Stigers Land League Samuel Sinnett Coming Missionary Convention S.S.S T. Minor Newton W. A. Green D. R. Jones L. S. Blair W. A. Duncan Lez CARDU Charles Bragg Sweetser, Ind Cardui Cardaine
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