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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1909
Page
2
A prose advertorial praises Peruna as a non habit forming tonic that invigorates the nervous system and boosts appetite and digestion. It notes continued strain may require a vocation change but a tonic can be necessary for avou s prostration and summer demand for tonics.
Deputy Grand Knight James P. Ryan was chosen to the position at a large Laurent Council meeting held Friday night at the K of P hall. The post became vacant after J A Bartemeier resigned due to time constraints from business duties. Gustav Weis was elected Deputy Grand Knight as Ryan was elevated.
By croup coughs or colds relief comes quickly with Dr. Kings New Discovery. Available in 50c and 1.00 at Havercamps Prescription Drug Store.
Notice of hearing for last will and testament of Elizabeth Hinkel opened April 30 1909 in Muscatine County. Hearing set for June term beginning June 7 1909 to prove or object admission to probate. W S McKee clerk. Louise Eversmeyer attorney.
Sealed bids for Drainage District Number Five in Muscatine Iowa will be received in the County Auditor's office until noon Tuesday June 8 1909. Ditch with six foot base and 1 to 1 slopes requires about 16000 cubic yards earth removal in Goshen and Wapsinonoc Townships. Bid must include 10 percent certified check. Work must start within 30 days and finish by September 1 1909. Board may reject all bids. A S Lawrence County Auditor.
The May 18 graduation at St Marys parochial school features Leo Koenigsaecker and Agnes Bach presenting essays on Sunshine and Happiness. The program includes sketches, musical numbers, a piano duet, and a class motto Virtue Alone is Happiness Below.
The Neighborhood Bible class social at the Y W C A rooms drew about twenty five members from various neighborhood classes for a pleasant informal afternoon with work items, ice cream, and cakes. I M Woolverton to speak at the Sunday vesper service at 3 30 with J M L Payne solo and Y W C A quartet providing music. All girls and women are invited to the service social hour and tea. board members and others may meet at the rooms Monday afternoon.
A testimonial appeal claims 40 366 people recommend Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood, appetite, rheumatism, and other troubles. The ad urges readers to get a bottle today in liquid form or Sarsatabs, offering 100 doses for one dollar.
Miss Hoover will present a report on the secretarial conference held in Minneapolis a few weeks ago. The event is described as informal and social to encourage attendance. Penny-a-day contributors are invited to a social exclusively for them on Monday evening May 17 and urged to attend.
General Francis Marion of Keokuk recalls Iowa early settlement in Louisa county. He came to Muscatine in 1843 from Oldtown to sell grain, notes few cities then only Muscatine and Burlington, rough roads and no railroad, and that Mulberry street area held the early stores and houses. Martha J. Gabriel hosts him in Muscatine.
There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases and it was once deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. is advertised as a constitutional remedy taken internally, with a $100 reward for any failure to cure. Sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Elis Drake resigns as night clerk at the depot lunch counter. A string of visitors and travelers pass through, including R J Reaney in Cedar Rapids, the McElhinneys en route from Apache to Morning Sun, Elsie Reaney returning from Iowa City, and families from Freonia, Carthage, Unionville, and Muscatine making short visits or trips nearby.
The Iowa City Presbytery’s Sunday schools began a regionwide contest May 2 to boost attendance, running through Children’s Day June 13. Matchups include Bethel versus Lafayette, Davenport versus Muscatine, and many others as Muscatine and Davenport show strong early turnout. final reports will be read next Sunday.
West Liberty Iowa invites patrons and the public to a school year drawing and handiwork exhibit in the high school all day Saturday May 22. The piece highlights community movements, pension bill for Capt. J W McElravy, and local visits by residents and visitors amid wartime reminiscences and mission talks.
Friday report details visitors and residents in towns including Cedar Rapids Downey Nichols Nichols area travelers attendees at I O O F initiatory and third degrees at Lone Tree and Columbus Junction. Seventy eight members joined the order with an elaborate hall spread in the evening.
An advertisement by A. W. Morgan, druggist, promotes Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy for constipation and liver trouble. It claims to stimulate organs and thoroughly cleanse the system for a feeling of wellness in spring.
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