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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
2
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure all for vigor, appetite, sleep, and blood purification. Claims to build pure blood, treat scrofula eczema rheumatism and dyspepsia, and prevent infections. Includes testimonial from Luia C. Tison of Atlantic City and promotes liquid or Sarsatabs with 100 Doses for one dollar.
The eighth annual Muscatine County Poultry show opens Monday in the Jackson building West Second street with many entries already received. Ottumwa judge W S Russell will attend Tuesday and Wednesday. Exhibits close Friday night with cups and prizes displayed in the building window. premiums exceed other local associations.
The state board of health states that the board of supervisors must pay for antitoxin in diphtheria cases when the patient cannot afford it. The county is mandatory to furnish the antitoxin, leaving no discretion. In Scott county, health officials will provide the medicine as needed, even if tests are required.
The Muscatine Maennerchor under Prof. Ferdinand Grade presented six numbers at Woodman hall with no scores, drawing enthusiastic applause from about 300 attendees. Soloists Elsie Fack and Ethel Reinicke plus readings by H. H. Block highlighted the program, followed by a Paudhet Orchestra performance and a dance.
RS EARNEST HOCHMUTH of Des Moines Iowa states two years ago his son Vierman suffered scarlet fever with lung and stomach complications. After trying Peruna the cough eased and two bottles cured him. He has remained healthy since and the family praises Peruna and Manalin laxative.
Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Advertisement claims 50c price and success in all cases with refund offer.
Railroads report difficulty enforcing a new rule requiring full names for consignors and destinations. Each shipment must include the consignee’s full name and the town or city written in full, with county and state if duplicate town names exist. Shipments lacking these details are rejected to prevent misdelivery.
Over fifty Colonel Hare Circle members attended a banquet at Mrs. H. S. Howe’s East Ninth Street home to close a member ship contest. National colors framed the decor as the program featured Mrs. Anna Cummins reading Our Flag, Mrs. Lillie Fisher reciting, a vocal solo by Mrs. Gussie Mull with Mrs. Ida Warfield at piano, a Girls' Chorus, and a piano selection by Miss Clara Keohler.
The socialist meeting on Monday November 30 at Iowa avenue headquarters will feature Oliver C Wilson as speaker on the perishable nature of ethical concepts. The program runs 8 to 9 pm with a discussion session afterward.
Yeomen officers were nominated for an election on December 11 at a Muscatine Homestead meeting with about forty members present. Seven initiated and two balloted, new ceremony adopted. Foreman E C Ingraham, Master of Ceremonies C H Garnes, Correspondent Mrs E C Ingraham and Mrs Laura Dowdle, Master of Accounts B F Dyer, Chaplain Mrs Sarah Rehmel and S F Orlwnsky. Refreshments and social time followed. Reds lead membership contest by a large margin, exceeding 300.
William Stark raced to the telephone after sparks from the chimney set his home near Fruitland ablaze. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade and quickly controlled the fire, limiting property loss.
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