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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1909

Page

2

Anniversary of Y P C U Marked by 19th Observance

The United Brethren Young People’s Society holds anniversary services for the 19th year on May 23 in the morning. A regular meeting at Miss Pearl Bitzer’s home approved the program including readings, papers by Gladys Wiegand and Glen Kintzle, and new members welcomed.

United Brethren Young People’s Society Pearl Bitzer Mulberry Avenue Tabernacle Young People’s Society Gladys Wiegand Our Frontier Glen Kintzle Huber Geo. Herwig Frontier Fund Evenine

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Bruises Sores and Burns

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is praised for quick relief of bruises sores and burns as seen at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store. The ad highlights its effectiveness for common skin injuries and calls it a universal remedy.

Bucklen Amnica Havercamp

Swamp Root Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief

An old Muscatine Daily Journal ad warns against kidney and bladder problems and promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer & Co. It claims early symptoms include back pain fatigue and digestive issues and offers free sample bottles by mail along with a booklet, noting price five dimes to a dollar and in-store availability.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghampton N. Y Muscatine Daily Journal

Annual Event Planned for Wyoming Lodge No. 76

Plans nearly complete for the 2nd anniversary observance of Wyoming Lodge No. 76 Knights of Pythias to be held at Castle Hall on Tuesday May 18 at 8 pm Master of ceremonies J W Eells The program includes Wm Hoffman E M Warner R B Huff F M Mossberry. Elaborate refreshments and speeches by noted members follow. committees listed for administration and entertainment.

Wyoming Lodge No. 76 Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Wm. Hoffman E. M. Warner R. B. Huff F. M. Mossberry Columbus Junction P. m F. P. Hebard J. W. Eells Paudhet Wyoming Lodge F M. Mossberry P. G. C. Music—Orchestra J. M. Butler F. R. Halstead R.&. McNutt Jules McCrosky H. €. Madden F. L. Bihlmeier J. ©. Coster Oscar Grossheim Benjamin Pomroy J. J. Engel C. H. Sterneman

Titus Loan and Investment Company Expands in Muscatine

The Titus Loan and Investment Company, capitalized at 50000, is a long established Muscatine firm led by President G. M. Titus. With 31 years in operation they emphasize Iowa farm mortgages and real estate sales from 750 to 15000 dollars, boasting no investor losses. Investors or home buyers are urged to contact the company.

Muscatine Titus Loan and Investment Company G. M. Titus Pearl City Iowa The

Farmer's Wife Ends Life by Drowning in Stream

Iowa City May 11. Mrs Joseph Mallies wife of a farmer near Solon plunged into a stream and drowned while delirious from illness after leaving a sick bed to flee the house. Family members could not stop her actions.

Iowa City Joseph Mallies Solon

Rare musical treat delight at Muscatine church concert

Mrs E L McColm and Miss Olga Junge led the 20th annual Muscatine concert at First Methodist Church before 600 listeners. Grade conducted as the audience grew from quiet to enthusiastic with encores. Both soloists drew high praise for voice, interpretation, and precision, performing difficult pieces without scores on a shared second piano. The program offered accessible and challenging selections, ending with a revised lineup.

Musical Union Orchestra Muscatine First Methodist Church Charles Grade Edwin L. McColm Olga Junge Rock Island Grade Junge

Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Quick Blood Health

Advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills restore energy and strength by purifying and building blood. Cites Mrs A Gates of Duluth Minnesota reporting relief from debility after overwork and says pills cure rheumatism sciatica nervousness St Vitus dance and partial paralysis with safe non bowel action. Sold by druggists or by mail 50 cents per box six for 2 50 from Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.

Williams A. Gates East Second Street Duluth Minn Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Through Blood Boost

Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to strengthen the body's defense cells by providing the right quality and quantity of blood and promises to cure scrofula eczema rheumatism dyspepsia and general debility while building the whole system.

Hood

Musical Union Orchestra Players Listed

The article lists the Musical Union Orchestra personnel with Chas F Grade as director and includes principal sections from strings to winds such as Stella Richards Julius Pauchet Caroline Richard Carl Schmidt D V Jackson George Chase H Lezotte and more. It also notes performances including Cruger Tom Jones German Orchestra selections and pieces by Olga Junge Edward Baxter Felton and Moret in a concert program.

Speedway Cruger Tom Jones Olga Junge Chas F. Grade Charmeuse Eugene Moret Orchestra Edward Baxter Felton Mary Turner Salter Edwin MacColm Oberon Musical Union Orchestra Chas. F. Grade Stella Richards Julius Pauchet Caroline Richard Carl Schmidt D. V. Jackson George Chase H. Lezotte E. Schenkle H. Purdun H. Ribak FE. Steinmetz L. Greenway C. Knight F. Manhardat R. Boydston J. B. Chaplin Julius Schmidt Mrs. Chas. Mull G. Shafit F. Fichoff FE. Reck HW. Schmidt M. Stark C. Koontz

Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Eczema and Skin Ailments

The advertisement touts Zemo as a powerful external remedy that stops itching and kills germs causing disease. A. W. Morgan, the Drugeist, endorses Zemo as honest and claims it cures more chronic eczema and skin conditions than rivals combined.

Zemo A. W. Morgan

Ordinance creates Improvement District Twenty-five Muscatine

The city council of Muscatine Iowa passes an ordinance to form Improvement District No 25 for street and alley improvements not including sewers. The district covers properties on Second Street Cypress to Park Avenue Park Avenue to Washington Street Eighth Street to Spring Street Spring Street from Sixth to Eighth and alleys in blocks 72 and 116. The ordinance repeals conflicting ordinances and is signed May 10 1990 by Mayor Wm Grossklaus and City Recorder Gustav Weis.

City of Muscatine Iowa City of Muscatine Second Street Cypress Street Park Avenue Washington Street Eighth Street Spring Street Poplar Street Sixth Street Wm. Grossklaus Letts Nora Kootmeyer Cedar Rapids Bessie Wray Robert Morning Sun Chas. Weldon A. L. Hill Carrie Barge Tacoma Washington M. E Women’s Home Missionary Society The Methodist Church James Kelly Cairo Millard Hicklin First Ward A. J. Staats Soldiers’ Home Marshalltown O. B. Jamison Frank Bovina Texas Misses May Louise Diehl Green Castle Alma Emma Diehl Wapello Morrow Winfield Floyd Marsden Columbus Junction H. S. Neal Fae Neal W. S. Grimes Packwood Oscar Steigleder J. F. Moore Blaine Hawkins Dan Gallagher Lester Hale Park Kirkpatrick Keokuk Lou Brown Mary Howey Parsons Kansas H. Howey James Pheelan Fort Dodge Cornelia Ives J. B. McCullough New Castle A. B. White Rock Island

Muscatine Readies Improvement District No 26 for Streets

An ordinance creates Improvement District No 26 to fund street and alley work charged to abutting property. It covers Sixth Street from Sycamore to Mulberry, Seventh Street same limits, Lucas Street from Green to opposite the 1 1/2 acre outlet, Ash Street from Third to Second, Broadway between Second and Third, and alleys in blocks 39 and 79. Passed May 10, 1909.

City of Muscatine City of Muscatine Iowa Sixth Street Sycamore Street Mulberry Avenue Seventh Street Lucas Street Green Street Township 76 N Ash Street Third Street Second Street Broadway

Bella Italia Troupe Shines At Muscatine Vaudeville

The Bella Italia Troupe, a four member musical company, headlined at the local playhouse yesterday delivering Cavalleria Rusticana and Poet and Peasant selections with instrumental Vesuvian songs. Applause erupted after each number and encores followed. Fred Heider impressed with singing and dancing and Irving Gear returned as the Hebrew Comedian at the Family venue.

Muscatine Bella Italia Fred Heider Irving Gear

Paving Districts Planned for East Hill and Lucas Street

City council creates two improvement districts and outlines summer paving for East Hill, Lucas street to Greenwood cemetery, Park avenue, and several cross streets in Muscatine. Plans call for brick paving on Park avenue from Park to Washington and plats to be prepared by City Engineer Ryan.

Wapello Brief: Hunter Tends to Local Business

Wapello Iowa May 11 Marcellus Hunter was looking after business affairs in town when reports indicate he engaged in routine tasks. Authorities and neighbors noted no unusual activity and declined further comment.

Wapello Marcellus Hunter

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Sary Society—Services Range Citizens’ Railway & Light Co Vanatta & Stellrecht East Third Street Lia Knihts Pythias Farmer Musical Union Orchestra IN E. L. McColm Olga Gustav Weis City Recorder Talian Troupe Bella Italia Troupe DE Sicians Pany East Hill Second Ward Greenwood Cemetery Hess Ryan California FK SyrUp CO Cook, Musser & Co State P. M. Musser W. E. Bliven S. B. Cook Ed. C. Cook E. C. Stocker Savings Department GEO. W. Fisher Mulberry Garage Wittich Bros East Second St Muscatine Transfer Line Walnut 2Nd Sts Bell
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