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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1909

Page

2

Mother's problem of raising strong healthy girls

A mother discusses the challenge of raising healthy girls in modern life and cites letters praising Dr. Hartman’s Peruna for curing ailments in children. The piece contrasts medical schools with Peruna’s claimed steady relief and permanent cures, emphasizing mothers’ success stories.

Schopfer Prescott Ave St. Louis Hartman Alice Martha Moss Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Dr. Hartman Peruna

Money Loan Ad Promises Low Rates and Easy Terms

The Tri City Loan Co advertises itself as a leading, reliable lender with low rates and courteous service for laborers and mechanics. It offers small or large loans, a fifty weeks plan, and promises to pay off rival loans. Agents cover within forty miles of Davenport with weekly Muscatine visits.

Davenport

City to Add Millie Gillett as High School Mathematics Teacher

The board of education approved few staff changes for the coming year including D J McDonald resigning from the High School Mathematics position and Miss Millie Gillett being named his successor. Gillett a graduate of Iowa State College will earn $650. A full list of teachers by school follows detailing assignments and salaries for eighth to first year classes.

Board of Education D. J. McDonald Millie Gillett Gillett Iowa State College Katherine Mauthe Annie Cloyd Walter L. Myers Flora G. Parsons Helen M. Vogt Louise E. Barker Alice M. Hunter Nana Foley Anna McDougall Helen Coe Washington School Mary B. Ryan Belle Connor May E. Platt Katherine E. Mathis Anna F. Kincaid Alpha A. Wabnitz Rita Berry Sue Erb Jackson School Izola M. Sweeney Anna B. Kern Eva Johnson Anna M. Jepson Mildred Stirlen Fannie O. Hadley Jetta C. Hart Edith Raff Fannie Penbeck Jefferson School Minetta J. Headley Jessie L. Stirlen Nelle M. Hagen Blanche Munn Hazel Mayes Jessie M. Kopp May Leyda Lucy Connor Anna Selman Anna B. Lewis Franklin School Edith Stocker Harriet B. Kemptner Cora Bramwell Fannie McDaniel Alice Mulford Rena L. Berry Edith Althaus Emma L. Freyermuth

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Boost for Blood

The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as enriching red and white blood cells to protect and restore health. It claims cures for scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness tiredness dyspepsia loss of appetite and general debility. Sold in liquid or Sarsatabs chocolate tablets.

Frightened Into Tits By Fear of Appendicitis Ad Campaign

An advertisement for Dr. King's New Life Pills from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes fear of appendicitis to sell a bowel remedy. The copy promises quick relief and a guarantee of 25 cents.

Dr. King Havercamp

Delegates Named for State Meeting of Grand Army Auxiliaries

At the Colonel Hare Circle meeting at Mrs. Sarah Craddock’s home, delegates were chosen for the Fort Dodge state convention of patriotic auxiliaries of the Grand Army during the second week of June. Appointees include Mrs. Gussie Mull, Mrs. Mamie Price, Mrs. R. O. McGaughey, and Mrs. Sarah Craddock, with several officers planning to attend. The May festival at Family theatre netted a modest sum, aided by souvenir program ads, with thanks offered to helpers.

Colonel Hare Sarah Craddock Park Avenue Patriotic Auxiliaries Grand Army Fort Dodge Gussie Mull Mamie Price R. O. McGaughey Frank War

Court Takes Case Under Advisement

The Index Publishing company of West Liberty sued the board of supervisors to compel publishing official proceedings omitted previously. The case concluded in district court and was taken under advisement by Judge A. P. Barker.

Index Publishing Company of West Liberty A. W. Jackson Board of Supervisors District Court A. P. Barker

Blanket System 15 Adopted by Board

The school board approves a blanket system 15 covering policy changes. Details specify scope and implementation timeline for districts and classrooms. Officials emphasize efficiency and consistency in applying new procedures across schools.

Great Plans Made for State Meeting

Muscatine prepares for the A. O. U. W. grand lodge convention in Burlington with delegates and a full program. Key speakers include Gov. Carroll and Grand Master Workman Evans. Activities launch Tuesday with a river excursion and end with installation Thursday.

Grand Lodge of Iowa Burlington Muscatine W. M. Narvis Iowa Grand Lodge B. F. Carroll Iowa Bloomfield Lodge E. B. Evans Grand Lodge F. L. Unterkircher Workman Evans Armory T. G. Harper Frank C. Norton Henry Moberg A. V. Proudfoot Indianola Des Moines J. W. Wilby Waterloo Grand Recorder B. F. Rehkopf H. Michelstetter Sioux City Grand Guide W. S

Lane's Family Medicine Tonic Laxative Tea Ad

An old advertisement promotes Lane's Family Medicine tonic laxative tea as a remedy for headaches stomach and back pain. It claims to clear the head remove internal pain and restore strength with a 25 cent price at druggists and dealers.

Lane

May Wood Simons to Speak on Socialism in Muscatine

Mrs May Wood Simons associate editor of the Daily Socialist in Chicago will lecture on socialism Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock at Yeoman hall Muscatine following her talk on woman suffrage that evening. Her address is billed as free and aimed at providing an informed view on socialist questions.

May Wood Simons Muscatine Yeoman Hall

Annual Musical Union concert set for First Methodist church

The twentieth annual concert by the Musical Union at First Methodist church Monday promises a large crowd. The program includes Cruger Speedway, Tom Jones selection, Grieg Grieg piano piece, Eugene Waltz Charmense, Moret Autumn, and performances by Mary Turner Salter and Edward Baxter Felton, with orchestral and choral numbers including Oberon overture.

The Musical Union First Methodist Church Speedway Cruger Tom Jones Olga Junge Chas. Grade Charmense Eugene Moret Orchestra Edward Baxter Felton Mary Turner Salter Edwin McColm Oberon Weber Orchestra

Man Is Sentenced To Fifteen Days Jail

W Brody fled from Muscatine without paying a board bill to Mrs Scott at 515 East Third Street. Located in Blue Grass, he was brought back and received a fifteen day jail sentence from Justice J H Carl yesterday.

W. Brody Muscatine

Root Juice claim sparks nationwide health craze

Abla ze of conviction sweeps the country as Root Juice is touted to cure indigestion constipation nervous weakness rheumatism and other stomach and liver related ailments. The ad notes crowds travel to Morgan's drug store for the remedy sold at 1 per bottle or three for 2.50, with many claiming rapid improvements after a few doses.

Morgan's

Mrs LaGrille Attends Father's Funeral in Iowa

Mrs J T LaGrille traveled to Brighton Iowa this afternoon to attend the funeral of her father John S White who died early yesterday morning at age 81. White was a respected resident of the Brighton community.

J. T. LaGrille Brighton Iowa John S. White

Spanking doesn’t cure children's bed wetting says expert

Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers free home treatment for bed wetting claiming a constitutional cause and that the method helps children and also adults with urine difficulties. No money required. mothers urged to write for instructions.

M. Summers Notre Dame Ind Jay Elght

Notice of Letting for Drainage District Five Ditch

Sealed bids for Drainage District Number Five in Muscatine Iowa are due by noon on Tuesday June Sth 1909. Bids require a 10 percent certified check. Work includes a six foot base ditch in Goshen and Wapsinonoc Townships with 16 000 cubic yards earth removed. Construction to start within 30 days and finish by Sept 1 1909. The board may reject bids and re advertise. A S Lawrence County Auditor.

County Auditor's Office Muscatine Iowa Goshen Wapsinonoc Muscatine County

Big Hearted Jim at the Grand May 9

West ern stage piece Big Hearted Jim to be staged at the Grand on Sunday for matinee and night shows May 9. The play, a new western drama, draws crowds with its rural humor and frontier setting.

Jim

West’s Noble Sheriff Starred in Elite Montana Play

Theatre goers in this city praise one of the best plays of the west. The tale centers on a Medicine Lodge Montana sheriff, a noble figure admired by all. The plot promises strong heart interest and consistent audience pleasure. The current company is among the strongest ever sent out and the production is mounted in elaborate style.

Medicine Lodge Montana Plains

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