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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1916

Page

2

Rural Sunday School Argue Problem at Moscow

A large semi annual session of Sweatland Sunday School drew a big crowd at the Moscow church yesterday. The day-long meeting featured discussions by county Sunday school workers on multifarious problems and sub topics. Frank Lofmkuehter urged the mission of the Sunday School and the value of training youth in church work, calling for extended Keeator efforts to reach available boys.

Sweatland Moscow Frank Lofmkuehter Latmknohler

Catarrh and Consumption Warned in Advert

An old advertisement claims catarrh causes headaches dizziness and lung damage leading to consumption. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure that purifies blood and strengthens the system, urging readers to ask their druggist for Hood's as a real remedy.

Hood Jood

Sunday School Convention Discusses Teacher Qualifications

Mrs H Milles questioned the adequacy of teachers without proper qualification in Sunday schools at Moscow Methodist, stressing trainee shortages cause harm. Mrs Emma Sandera urged that only leaders rooted in sacred literature teach youth, while A C Miller outlined a mode of plant study and praised recent program success. The Evangelical church hosts the next meeting five miles from Moscow. exact date to be announced after year-end.

H. ©. Milles Pnacor Sweetland Methodist Episcopil Emma Sandera Moscow Sandera Thax Atatad

Democrats Plan County Activity in Early Campaign

Democrats still hope to run a countywide campaign in the weeks ahead though they acknowledge Republicans hold an edge. Chairman W. Stapleton says plans for a county tour and an action campaign will be set next week. He expects H. Meredith to draw a large vote here and M. Cronin to gain over their GOP rivals, with Wilton Ping celebrations slated for October 28.

MM. W. Stapleton Democratic Plana Aota Stapleton

Tavenner Addresses Eliza Crowd at Munia Hall

Democratic congressman from the Fourteenth district spoke at the Eliza Munia hall about his bid for reelection. He praised Wilson and the administration, with discussion of the munition export business. A midday reception preceded his speech, and he later spoke in New Horton.

Palaa Clyde TH. Taveonner Knolx Qatriat Eliza Munia Hall Mr. Tavenner Congress Vrekidant Wilson Gomocrafts bin Oddrona Congrommnan Tavouner New Horton

Sunday School Convention One Day Meeting Planned at Wilton

The Muscatine County Sunday School Association shifts its annual convention from two days to a one day session at Wilton on October 1. Delegates from Muscatine are expected, with plans for transportation and a full revised program including morning and afternoon sessions led by local pastors and educators, a mission focus, and discussions on future leadership.

County Sunday School Association Wilton Muneating County Sundry Muscatine A. McNell Thy Stuforil R Asponse iMarkal Atalian Solo Nyenhuts Comumitton

A review on stomach souring and indigestion remedies

An advertisement style piece explains indigestion caused by stomach souring and gas. It touts a remedy named Bobth food and ote thinga ptrateuit, claiming gentle relief and quick results. The language mocks confusing medical terms while urging readers to buy Paepo's Dinpopatn.

Paepo Jareg

Woman's letter praises Swamp Root kidney tonic outcome

A 1912 testimonial from Mrs A L Briggs of Dierdre Pennsylvania details recovery from a kidney and rheumatic illness after using Kilmer and Co Swamp Root. She cites recovery for herself and relief for her husband and urges others to try the remedy, with notarized acknowledgment and a request to publish.

A. 1 Briggs Didred Ira McCarthy

Benediction and Sessions at Pine Street Church Auction

Public notice announces a sale of burned goods from the Thol ma Loo with limited wage compensation. Bids are accepted at the warehouse foot of Pine Street until Saturday noon October 28, 1976, with representatives Henry F and Kath Ca coordinating.

Dam Hurdles Navigation Cause Lawsuit By Steamboat Firm

The Mississippi River Power Company owner of the Kookie dam at Keokuk and Hamilton Md faces a suit from Suekfos Steamboat Company alleging the dam's low water flow obstructs river navigation. Plaintiffs claim water release is insufficient, delaying steamers and disrupting schedules, seeking damages around 50000.

Lip Maas Ste Lowa Mixwtanipp River Power Company Kookie Keokuk Hamilton Shaekive Company Brorwing Mississippi River Power Company Streckfis Hacanac Cotaganonee

Levee repairs advance under Ivy Contractors supervision

Ivy Contractors lead seventy five workers between Holtman Levee and Beatty Lane as crews repair the island levee damaged by high water. Projected completion by late November follows progress overseen by CG Spring and the board of supervisors, with gaps filled and sections above the high water mark restored for future flood protection.

Bestry Lane

Plan to occupy Regulars Post at Camp Dodge

Anspulateds report General Guy W. Lexan of the Iowa National Guard announced to the War Department plans to concentrate the guard at Camp Dodge near Des Moines. He sought authorization to move troops from the Texas border area to Dodge, but faced objections over lack of tent stoves and risks from cold weather for returning guardsmen.

Dey Moines Guy W. Lexan Cows National Guard War Department Stata Fort den Molnes Logan Iowa Guard Camp Dodge

Father John's Medicine Origin in Lowell Mass

The piece recounts Rev. Father John O Rien of St. Patrick's Parish recovering from illness after using a remedy from Carleton Hovey drug store on June 9, 1855. The medicine became named Father John's by parishioners and grew into a nationwide family remedy. Manufacturers offer 20000 dollars to any charity if proven untrue.

Lowell Mass Father John O'rien St. Patrick's Parish Father John Carleton & Hovey

You Will Never Have Any Wall or Ceiling Trouble

Advertisement copy touts Beaver Board for walls and ceilings proclaiming a durable, economical solution for cracks and finishing in auto sheds workshops kitchens chicken coops and more. The Beaver Wound Company offers a plan for applying it and claims it avoids future repairs.

Beaver Wound Company Liera'x Xumuor

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