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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1927
Page
5
A quoted reflection by Phil. J. Ryan ties snakes to Patrick the missionary, tracing his life from captivity in Ireland to Rome and Britain. The orator recalls battles, conversions, church building, and the shamrock as a symbol, ending with immortality through Saint Patrick’s Day.
Wapello Ia March 17 The Louisa county spelling bee will be held Saturday March 26 at the Wapello high school auditorium under County Superintendent Myrtle Jamison. Five contestants from each of the fifth through eighth grades competed in the local bee with Mary Francis Moyer of grade six winning to represent the district in the county contest. Josephine Cover of grade five was second and Helen McDowell of grade eight placed third.
Wapello Iowa March 17 The Sunday school of the Presbyterian church elected officers at the annual meeting held in the church parlors. L L Fry was named superintendent with F G Wright as assistant. H M Leyda became secretary and Mary Garrett treasurer. Other superintendents include Emma Wright. Mary Davis. Dorothy McNeil. Mrs Floyd Miller. Mrs George Foor. Ed Ohlwein. plus Mrs H M Leyda as educational head.
Boston March 17 IAP Benjamin Franklin Smith founder of Omaha and last of four brothers who left South Free dom Maine seven years ago to seek fortunes is dead at 96. He was reportedly the richest man in New England with an estimated fortune exceeding 50 million dollars
An advertisement touts Musterole as a mustard plaster alternative with a warm tingling and cooling relief. It claims doctors and nurses recommend it for bron chitis sore throat stiff neck pleurisy rheumatism lumbago croup asthma neuralgia and more claiming it can prevent pneumonia and flu.
National devotional day for De Molays will be observed at the Wilton Presbyterian church Sunday morning with Rev. S A Gilbert delivering a sermon titled The God of Youth The event invites all Masons and the community to attend Mrs Nic Jacob of DeWitt visits her parents in Wilton Also on the calendar the Woman's Home Missionary Society meets Friday afternoon at Mrs A B Darting's home with Mrs H E Nicolaus assisting There is a report of Ramah Kelley returning to Iowa City after a weekend at home The Rebekah lodge and friends honor Mr and Mrs B E Boot on their eighth wedding anniversary at the Odd Fellows hall with games music and supper A lemonade set is among the gifts.
David L. Taylor and the high school agriculture and farm shop class members spent Wednesday in Moline inspecting implement factories and sharing a noon luncheon with the Moline Plow Company. Miss Maude Felter served as a judge at a debating contest between Iowa City and Oskaloosa high schools in Iowa City Friday evening.
A testimonial claims Adierika clears both upper and lower bowels providing a real cleansing. It says the product reduces gas and bloating, improves sleep and appetite, and removes poisons. The ad notes availability at leading druggists and A W Morgan in Muscatine.
Keota Iowa March 17 Mrs Lucy Hinsdill wife of Dr L R Hinsdill died at their home Tuesday morning at 2 30 after a lengthy cancer illness and a later hip fracture She is survived by her husband and a daughter Mrs Lo Belt of Cedar Rapids Funeral services were held at the home and the party proceeded by train to Williamsville Illinois for interment
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