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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

2

Peruna Endorsed by Faithful Housewives Across the Nation

Mrs D C Nolan of Gem Kansas shares how Peruna ends throat trouble and remains in her home as a trusted remedy. Mrs T J Ballard of Pryor Creek Indian Territory praises Peruna for stomach relief and daily health use for family members, including babies and schoolchildren. Peruna tablets available as an alternative to liquid medicine, with each tablet delivering one dose.

D. C. Nolan Gem, Kas Peruna T. J. Ballard Pryor Creek Indian Territory

Peruna Ads Highlight Health Claims by Mrs Ochs and Others

A collection of testimonial letters extols Peruna as a cure for systemic catarrh dyspepsia and constipation. Mrs Augusta Pauline Ochs of North English Iowa says she regained health after three years of illness and long housework duties. Mrs John M Stabler of Millersburg Indiana credits Peruna with restoring her well being after years of ailment and multiple doctors. The letters emphasize gratitude to Dr Hartman and note many families using Peruna routinely.

Augusta Pauline Ochs North English Iowa Hartman John M. Stabler Millersburg Ind Peruna Dr. Hartman

Social notes from West Liberty and nearby towns

West Liberty and surrounding communities record a busy period of visits and travel. Residents including Mrs. Robt Shannon Mrs Ed Brown and Mrs Anna Monroe guesting with Mrs J S Smith, many take trains to Muscatine Cedar Rapids Canton and Iowa City for visits and duties. The I O O F lodge held a box social for Macon City orphans home raising $24 while a Rebekah farce entertained guests with Mr Rawney of Marengo in attendance. J A Stafford’s condition improves after injuries from Thursday.

West Liberty Robt. Shannon Ed. Brown Nichols Anna Monroe Cedar Valley J. S. Smith East Third Street George Beeson Muscatine W. E. Norton James Hayes Berry Hal Heberling James Stucker Geo. Worrall Will Barkalow John van Horn Atalissa Royal Neighbor Lodge Stella Pidd Downey George Hormell Parry Hormell Iowa City William Comstock Cedar Rapids George Moore Elizabeth Beck Reed Hawthorne West Fourth Street S. R. McLaughlin North Prairie Canton Minnie Poiders Pearl Propst Lena Lions Pearl Jenkinson S. Stafford J. M. Buck Vina Parson Fredonia Kan Jack Stafford W. W. Applegate Lillian Grace Elsie Watson Salt Lake City Utah Harriett Swart I. O. O. F. Lodge Macon City Rebekah Lodge Mr. Rawney Marengo Rawney I. O. O. F. Order J. A. Stafford

Andalusian Starts Out Pearl Buying On Long Cruise

William Strohmeier of Andalusia Illinois, a noted riverman, sails his launch Pearl B with his son on a pearl buying voyage. He plans a long Mississippi river trip to Illinois River drainage canal and Chicago to sell gems, then return via the Hennepin canal. He is well known in Muscatine for purchasing gems.

William Strohmeier Andalusia Ill Chicago Drainage Canal Hennepin Canal Mississippi River Ilinois Illinois River Chicago Strohmeier Muscatine Rock Island Front Street Keokuk Jefferson Street Gilbert-Hedge Co Mississippi Burlington Warsaw Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Quincy

Cummins In Reservation Gets Ovation In Burlington

Governor Cummins drew a large audience at the Grand Opera house in Burlington Iowa on May 16 as part of his senatorial campaign tour. A Delano hotel reception and band concert preceded his remarks welcomed by W W Copeland who introduced him amid applause.

Burlington Cummins Grand Opera House Delano Hotel Opera House W. W. Copeland

Traveling Men's Protective Association Meets in Keokuk

Mark Anson Charles Spaethe and Ray Reesink travel to Keokuk aboard the Helen Blair for the association’s annual meeting. The Davenport delegation arrived in Muscatine by boat. Anson serves as an officer of the group.

Traveling Men's Protective Association Keokuk Mark Anson Charles Spaethe Ray Reesink The Journal Helen Blair Davenport Muscatine Mr. Anson Association

Helen Blair Announces Sunday Round Trip Schedule

The steamer Helen Blair will run a Sunday round trip starting at 7:30 AM from the city to the tri-cities, returning from Muscatine at 4 PM. The revised schedule should please many patrons by adding convenience to the trip plan.

Helen Blair Tri-Cities Muscatine

Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Wide Patient Testimonials

A 19th century testimonial push touts Hood's Sarsaparilla with claim of 40,366 people reporting cures and benefits for spring medicine use. It urges readers to purchase a bottle, either in liquid form or Sarsatabs, offering 100 doses for one dollar.

High School Chorus Presents Enjoyable Evening of Music

The local high school auditorium hosted a successful concert by the school chorus and soloists. About three hundred attendees enjoyed the cantata The Building of the Ship with soprano Jessie Stirlen and others, under Bessie Miller's direction. Net proceeds benefit the athletic association to help cover treasury deficits.

Jessie Stirlen Blanche Munn F. S. Pentzer Ralph Lillibridge Longfellow Lahee Bessie Miller Athletic Association

Barn Fire in Park Place Burns Fisher While Saving Stock

William Fisher was severely burned about the face and arms while rescuing two horses and three cows from his burning Park Place barn. Fire, discovered about 8 30 last night, destroyed the structure though all stock was saved. Loss estimated at 200 with partial insurance. nearby homes were saved by a bucket brigade.

William Fisher Park Place Mr. Fisher George Malone

Presbyterian Club to Discuss Inter-Church Ball Team

The Presbyterian church Men’s club will meet Wednesday evening May 20 in the Sunday school room. Rev John Wesley Potter will speak on organizing a church ball team for inter church play and describe Philadelphia evangelistic meetings in which he participated with Mr Chapman. Light refreshments will be served.

Hattie Bacon Sarah Sugar Wilton Sam Barr Iowa Woman's Home Missionary Society M. E. Church Bacon Malcom Henry Wildasin Thos. Stoops Dewey John Wesley Potter Presbyterian Church Potter Philadelphia Chapman

Memorial Day Plans Discussed by Muscatine Patriotic Groups

Muscatine’s Shelby Norman Post G A R Sons of Veterans Major John Circle and the Woman’s Relief Corps held a meeting at the G A R hall to finalize observances for Memorial Day May 30. A flags committee led by Herman Schmidt was created, and Mrs. Sarah Fox was named to lead the children’s memorial march from the William A Sunday Memorial Tabernacle to the river. Public school children are invited to participate. Rev Horace F Martin may deliver the invocation and a children’s chorus is planned.

Patriotic Organizations of William A. Sunday Memorial Tabernacle Downtown Avenue Walnut High Bridge Third Pier Horace F. Martin Grace English Lutheran Church

How to Stop Drinking and the Orrine Cure

An old media brief promotes a medical approach to alcoholism. It claims pledges fail, argues nervous systems require treatment, and advertises Orrine with a money back guarantee and discreet mailing from Washington, D C. The ad lists A W Morgan as a seller and cites a price of one dollar per box.

Orrine Orrine Co Washington, D. C A. W. Morgan

Committee Named to Plan Post Office Cornerstone Event

A ten member committee five men and five women was appointed by the Fraternal Aid Association to organize the laying of the new post office building cornerstone. Muscatine leading societies will participate. A short program followed and several applications were balloted.

Fraternal Aid Association Muscatines

Deadly Fright Sufferers Urged to Try New Discovery

Fright grips sufferers of lung trouble until they learn that King's New Discovery can help. Available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store in 50 cents or one dollar sizes.

Vy. King Havercamp

Presbyterian Brotherhood Discusses Ball Team Plans

A church group hosts a business meeting around a social session to decide on forming a ball team for an inter church league. Emphasis on leveraging veteran players to assemble a strong squad if persuaded to participate.

Presbyterian Brotherhood

Nervine Claims Cure for Nervous Breakdowns and Nerve Energy

Dr Miles Nervine advertised as restoring nerve energy powering respiration and digestion. A testimonial from Mrs. W. L. Burke of Myrtle Creek Oregon describes relief after using Restorative Nervine and a druggist guarantee offering a refund on the first bottle if no benefit.

Miles’ Nervine Dr. Miles Nerv- Inc

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