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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
2
Des Moines reports show Republican leaders fear unprecedented voter apathy may shrink the party majority this fall. Democrats mobilize with canvassing while urging voters to cast ballots, promising vigilance to overcome overconfidence. Journal 10¢ a week.
Homeseekers are invited to view rich farming and dairy lands along and near the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway. Round trip homeseekers excursion tickets will be sold on the first and third Tuesdays of June July August September and October to points in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota with routes via the C R I & P Railway.
The Banner Lodge No 10 of Muscatine leads the United States as the largest Degree of Honor order. With 393 social members and 33 beneficiary members totaling 426, it surpasses Omaha Lodge and Nicollet Lodge, reflecting four and a half years of faithful service. Muscatine is proud of the achievement.
The Ladies of the L O T M are invited to K O T M hall on Friday evening October 17 to celebrate the sixth anniversary of Muscatine Hive No 13. Bring pencil and paper for a guessing contest with prizes, enjoy a new refreshments program, and join the lively social event.
Des Moines hosts nineteenth assembly as the committee on constitutional revision advances potential radical changes. Great chiefs report record annual gains for the order in the state and forecast significant constitutional discussions this week.
A mother testifies that using Mother's Friend eased labor with her last birth. She describes severe pains with earlier deliveries lasting hours under chloroform, while the final births were quick and healthy, aided by the advertised liniment. She claims it helped her perform housework up to two hours before birth.
A Minnesota mother promotes Mother's Friend as essential for pregnancy. The product claims to relax muscles, prevent morning sickness, reduce nervousness, and shorten labor with quick recovery. Sold by druggists for $1 a bottle from The Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta with a free illustrated book.
Argus Lodge No 17 J L of H hosts Dr S S Troy of Waterloo as deputy grand president. He outlines the Iowa Legion of Honor plan and its balance of fraternal care and insurance, stressing shared rates for both sexes and the order’s growth and social mission. The Port Huron Times notes a tenth anniversary of the Supreme Hive L O T M and Muscatine lodges’ strong standing.
Miss Ida Macbeth of Rock Island visits Mrs. Sadie McClean for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Jas McKilligan visit their son in Muscatine. C W Derby back from Galesburg. Thomas Boot and J R McClean at county seat. Edith Taylor improving and to be brought home this week. Jeanette Derby teaching No 2 Lake township. Gray Bros and J R McClean attend Hereford cattle sale at Mechanicsville. Henry and John Mohr visit Muscatine Saturday. Abbie Derby returns from Galesburg.
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