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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1913

Page

2

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promises Relief Across Ailments

An old advertisement-promises relief from numerous ailments tied to kidney trouble with Swamp Root, claiming mild immediate effects and urging readers to order sample bottles while detailing common symptoms and urging medical attention for worsening conditions. The copy cites Kilmer & Co of Singsherton New York and promotes fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes.

Bright Kilmer Mal Kilmer & Co Singsherton, N. Y Allcock Allcock Manufacturing CO Canal Street New York

Health rules revision committee formed at meeting

A health board meeting last night appointed a committee to investigate reviving health rules and amending ordinances to fit modern conditions. Dr. Husted, city engineer Young, and Alderman Zeidler named. likely state law gaps will be reviewed and new measures proposed at the April council session with city attorney's input.

Board of Health Husted Tha Young Rand Ald. Zeidler

Industrial Relief 10 Launched at Mass Meeting Plan

Hermied C Rolott of Chicago will visit Merigatine on March 30 to help launch Industrial Relief 10. A mass meeting is planned with eighteen committee members to outline details and elect officials. Local theatre may host events as plans develop. Bernard C Rolott of Chicago will be a principal speaker offering guidance from charity work experience.

Industrial Relief Bernard C. Rolott Ohlcago West Mrgentine Industrial Relief Association Roloft

Easter Sunday Night Program at Evangelical Lutheran Church

An Easter program at the Evangelical Lutheran church features student participation, a sermon by the pastor, and a varied sequence of songs, declamations, dialogues, recitations, and readings centered on the Easter story.

Evangelical Luberation Marie Koever Gladye Phillips Cluss Miss Schwarts Herbert Schwartz Fitzareth Lourengel Engenia Loge Carl Schneider Hueter Anna Jarek Hulda Brade Emilie Lohrengel Albert Sylvester Lasterd Miorn Risen Gertrude Robes Herbert Harold Scheen Lord Little Ones John Brag Charlotte Ruackert Lydia Loge Calvary Hattie Tobles Wille Lohrengel

Thayer Vegetable Compound Ad Promises Cure-All

An old money back guarantee sales pitch promotes Dr. W W Burkhart’s Vegetable Compound as a 30 day remedy for stomach aches headaches and a sick feeling. The ad claims long proven results and offers a free trial and 25 cent price with prepaid receipt. It cites Cherry Street Station and Cincinnati Ohio.

Thayer Jn Elmintl

Stark's Boys Band Joins American Boys Association

Members of Stark's royal band vote to join the American Boys' Benefit Association. The Muscatine group pledges to align with the movement and form the first local council, with plans to extend to Davenport Rock Island and Moline. A meeting at the courthouse will discuss progress and feature speeches by EB Nissan or December.

American Boys” Benefit Association Davenport Rock Island Moline Middle West Muscatine Stark Hoyal Amiarean Boys' Generit Association Mat Stark Court House Americar Sovs Nissan Deceenerh

Meeting draws attention to Improvement District No 3 protest

The 13 anticipated that some objectors to the paying improvements will attend the meeting and may guide a protest against Improvement District No 3, created at last week’s meeting. Opposition has been heard from several quarters.

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Inaugural Council Meeting Draws Large City Officials

A large audience is expected Thursday evening at City Hall to observe the inaugural of newly elected councilmen and other city officials. The old council completes its work as the new executive body begins its term, with annual reports to be presented.

Excellent Grades Secured in Tests at West Liberty High

Seventeen students in the normal training department at West Liberty High School received exam results reported to County Superintendent Bradley. Twelve earned first grade certificates, two others achieved second grade marks, and none fell below third grade. Home economics and agriculture stood out with particularly high grades. Next exams are set for May in additional subjects.

West Liberty High School Jb. D. Bradley

Sweetland Road Gets Spring Drag

The city road to Sweetland received spring attention as thaw and rain paused traffic. A crew repaired the road yesterday and it now runs to Streetland in good condition, with further work expected to restore surrounding highways to proper shape in a few days.

Sweetland She Ily

Papas Diapepsins Promises Fast Stomach Relief

An old advertisement touts Papes Diapepsins as a rapid cure for sour upset stomachs. It claims immediate relief from indigestion gas and stomach discomfort with a fifty cent bottle, urging readers to keep it at home for sudden dyspepsia or stomach upset any time of day.

Pape Papa Rebellon

Last Assignment of Cars Arrive in City

The final batch of street cars reached the city yesterday afternoon. Five of the new cars remain to be prepared for service, while three had arrived earlier. The company plans to run none until all are ready, with fenders to be fitted and work to finish before April. Old cars may be sent to shops or kept in reserve. April first remains the target for full plans and readiness.

Well Known Woman Agnes Washburn Dies in Muscatine

Agnes Washburn, widow of Norman Washburn, longtime Muscatine resident, died at 1 30 am at 414 Hast Tth street after a twelve week illness of jaundice. She was 52, born in Davenport and had lived in Muscatine 32 years since her marriage.

Agnes Washbnrn Muscatine Alice Freers Washburn Davenport Norman

Washburns Widow Remains in Muscatine After Death

Mrs. Washburn, longtime Muscatine resident, mourns the death of her husband two years past. She is survived by a single grandchild and an aged aunt. Funeral arrangements have not yet been set. An advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and colds, touting extensive use and a money-back guarantee, with prices listed at 50 cents and 1.00.

Washburn Muscatine Dr. King J. 3. Owens Allendale S. C Havercamp

Norton Names Permanent School Committees For The Year

Norton appoints permanent standing committees for the board of education. Dr. W. S. Norton selected members for Finance Insurance Printing and Supplies Building and Repairs Fuel and Light Teachers and Text Books. Names include F. H. Little, C. E. Graebner, Lee W. Lang, C. W. Gray, J. B. Reay, C. H. Lou, and others. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Meyers of Topeka visited Norton city.

Board of Education W. 8. Norton F. H. Little C. E. Graebner Lee W. Lang Chiairman C.H. Law J. B. Reay C. W. Gray Len C. & Graebner Y. B. Reay F. Hy . Linte Ignairman Tr. H. Little Tenahers C. H.lou W. Gray J. B. Bear

Physicians Endorse Vinol for Colds and Coughs

Physicians in Goshen Thomasville Evansville Muscatine endorse Vinol cod liver oil tonic. Doctors Dreese Bonehelle Rand and Rand report relief for bronchial and pulmonic troubles and strength. Local druggist A W Morgan offers money-back guarantee if Vinol fails.

J. Dreese Goshen N. Yu Sare L. B. Bonehelle Thomasville Vinci Www Rand Evansville

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