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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1909

Page

5

West Liberty Iowa to Resume Milk Plant Monday

The Iowa Condensed Milk factory in West Liberty will reopen Monday under A. Whitacre management. A stockholders and farmers meeting Friday approved resuming to process bulk milk and butter. Local residents and visitors are listed with travel and family notes through Friday.

West Liberty Iowa Condensed Milk Factory A. ©. Whitacre A. Vogle Helen Davenport Isa Shannon Nichols Anna Smith East Third Street Electa Fish Belle Plaine Satterthwaite East Fourth Street J. C. Lodge Downey Nate Burnett Hallie Waters Atalissa William Waters Delmar Heston

Fair Maidens Prep for Thursday Night Basketball

High school Tigers versus Y W C A Orphans set for public game at Armory hall next Thursday evening. Tigers include Pearl Martin Dorothy Kelley Ethelyn Salisbury Margaret Oliver Helen Howe. Orphans feature Gertrude Freers Geneva Howe Anna Selman Bessie Williams Stella Sherberger. A curtain raiser may pit Zephyrs against Muscatine Business College girls.

Armory Hall Tigers Orphans Pearl Martin Dorothy Kelley Ethelyn Salisbury Margaret Oliver Helen Howe Gertrude Freers Geneva Howe Anna Selman Bessie Williams Stella Sherberger Zephyrs Muscatine Business College

The Yellow Peril Doctor’s Life Pills Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills promising relief from jaundice malaria and biliousness. The claim includes a guarantee and lists Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store as the seller.

Edward Bunn Sustains Finger Injuries at Roach & Musser Plant

Edward Bunn, a Roach and Musser employee, was injured while operating a rip saw this morning at about 9 o clock. Two fingers on his left hand were badly lacerated. C. H. Kern took him to Dr. G A Heidel for treatment.

Roach & Musser Edward Bunn C. H. Kern G. A. Heidel

Condition About Henry Shafnit Resting at Cedar Street Home

Henry Shafnit, brought home ill from Kansas City Missouri yesterday, is resting fairly well at the family residence on Cedar Street today with no change in his condition reported by the family.

Henry Shafnit Kansas City Cedar Street

Church Announcements for Sunday Services

The Christian Church schedules Bible school at 9 30 a m and worship services at 11 a m 11 36 a m preaching on The Pharisee and Publican 2 30 p m Junior Endeavor led by Mason Williams 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor Pilgrim's Progress Wicket Gate lesson Miss Miriam Evans 7 30 p m preaching An Approved Minister Rev P H Green M E Church 9 30 Sunday school 11 a m preaching Without Stain 6 30 Epworth League led by Dr L A Royal 7 30 p m Why of Religion Rev Joe R Wanley Presbyterian Church 6 30 Christian Endeavor morning and evening services led by Rev C H Purmort D D Des Moines synodical missions head pastor Rev George Furniss to miss evening service for Durant duties

Mason Williams Damascus Road Christian Endeavor Pilgrim’s Progress Series Miriam Evans P. H. Green M. E Epworth League L. A. Royal Joe R. Wanley Presbyterian Church H. Purmort D. D Des Moines Purmort Synodical Superintendent of Missions Presbyterian Churches of Iowa George Furniss Durant

Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Relief for Lung Ailments

A newspaper notice from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for lung trouble. Retail prices listed at 50 cents and one dollar.

New Muscatine City Hall Favored by Officials

Mayor Schmidt proposed a new city hall to be built on the current site at Third and Sycamore using old materials. The plan has broad approval though some fear higher taxes, with hay market funds to finance construction. A council discussion is expected within two weeks.

Schmidt Muscatine

Pneumonia threat and Chamberlain Cough Remedy

A vintage notice warns pneumonia as a dangerous, often fatal illness that follows a cold or grip. It claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly cures these diseases and counters tendency toward pneumonia, noting it is made for these ailments and available at all druggists.

Initiation Tuesday for Muscatine Knights of the Maccabees

A class of twenty five candidates will be initiated into Muscatine Tent No. 9 Knights of the Maccabees at the next regular meeting Tuesday evening March 23. General Deputy T F Gleason will depart April 1 for Davenport to launch a campaign for more members, following a smoker and social period after the business session.

Muscatine Knights of the Maccabees T. F. Gleason Davenport

Foley's Kidney Remedy Sold by A. W. Morgan

Advertisement states Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medicine. Claims relief for backache and irregularities that may lead to Bright's disease or diabetes. For sale by A. W. Morgan.

Foley Bright A. W. Morgan

Gibson Horse Sale at West Liberty Draws Large Attendance

The Gibson horse sale held at West Liberty on Thursday by Phil Gibson was very successful despite bad roads and unfavorable weather. A large crowd attended, good prices were realized, and both buyers and sellers were satisfied with the event.

West Liberty Phil. Gibson

Card of Thanks for Our Little Daughter

We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and acts of kindness during the illness and death of our daughter. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Gordon.

C. F. Gordon

Ancient Russian Cannon Drawn For Alaska Exposition

A Russian cannon from St. Michael Alaska has been moved for display at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909. The exhibit highlights historic armaments and regional heritage.

St. Michael Alaska

Neutralizing mixture for stomach distress proposed

A recipe to aid weak stomachs suggests mixing sodium phosphate essence of peppermint baking soda and water to eight ounces. Two teaspoonfuls before meals are claimed to stimulate gastric juices reduce intestinal fermentation and restore function.

Died While Visiting Relative at Columbus Junction

Mrs. Amanda Guth died in the home of her niece Mrs. I. Rabenold in Columbus Junction Iowa after a four week visit. Born August 7 1849 in Letagh Pennsylvania she was 59. She married Geo. Guth December 25 1864 and lived in Cotter Iowa since 1882. She leaves two children Ella Neal and George of Fort Worth Texas and three brothers Henry Solomon Woodring of Missouri and Ed Woodring of Pennsylvania. Funeral plans not announced.

Columbus Junction Geo. Guth I. Rabenold Mr. Guth Fort Worth Texas Amanda Guth Letagh North White Hall Cotter Ella Neal George Henry Solomon Woodring Missouri Ed. Woodring Pennsylvania

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Sian N. S. Orr Iowa City Mary Jones Frank Gimm Stockton Fred Block Cedar Rapids Gus. Hall Rocky Mountain Limited William Shepherd A. V. Aker J. H. Weich Sixth Spencer Street Rose Auxer Huntsburg Jerry Evans Rock Island Ill Evans Thomas Smiley F. H. Battey F. L. Figle Sarah Coffman South Columbus Street Mary Christian Frank Stucker Ray Nyemaster Washington, D. C Love Harriet Tullis Vincent Bodman Roy Connelly Arnold Molink Grace Gibson Lela Berstler Albert Ady Cora Wright Helen Battey Santa Lucia Muscatine Makers of East Second Street DR. Sullivan Brothers 5 Undertakers Roach Musser Employe Christian Church Mayor Schmidt Sycamore Streets THE Maccabees Gleason Daven Gibson Horse Sale SA Ollerson
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