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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1916

Page

2

Sunday Schools Select Downer New President

The Muscatine County Sunday School association wrapped its Wilton convention with officers elected to lead the Corkantention work. W. E. Downer was unanimously named president, with F. M. Zigor as vice president and I. W. Koelt as secretary-treasurer. Executive committee member Carl Schmidt and other titled appointees were announced, reflecting a full slate to guide Sunday school work locally.

Muscating Bic Unii Muscatine County Wilton Wix Corkantention W. EB. Downer Figat Methodi Ariscopal Sunday School Completa Tostor Nf Provident BH. Downer Muscntino F. MM. Zlogtor Murentina I. W. Koelhott Wusentian Wuparintendsent Mrn Dora Watters Atallaan Miperiitendent T. Sinnott Museatiie Guparintendent George Archibald Wont Liberty Tonvhors Trainius Siuorintendane Carolyn Dudley Musentine Carl Schmidt Musrating Jrtodorfeh

Old Time Remedy Purifies Blood Says Sarsaparilla

An old time remedy boasts purifying blood and revitalizing the system. The advertisement claims Mood'n Sarsaparille clears illnesses such as catarrh rheumatism typhoid fatigue and general debility and promotes health with a pure safe preparation.

Medicina Dacause Hood

Wilton Convention Agrees on Two Day Sessions

Delegates at the Wilton convention vote to extend future gatherings to two days. The afternoon session reports a turnout more than double the prior meeting. Highlights include religious talks by Rev U S Smith and Prof W A Choosman, with music and readings shaping the program at Wilton Presbyterian church.

Von Wilton Lovi Pickering Newton Ling Wilton Predbyterian Yarloux W. A. Choosman Tginfrrose Benslon Rov U. S. Smith Muscatina Walter Hudon Walter Flut

Cozy to Close Season Monday in Island Move

Anvanh ComMent reports the ferry Cozy and Genova Idaid will sail to the island Monday as owners seek to complete cottage relocations before rising water. The plan aims to help cottages return home ahead of continued river flooding and high water that has kept many cottages under mud and water.

Genova Mraunk Toko Yoon Plany Deke Sammar

Mundred reward offer for catarrh cure and medicine claims

Fragmented advertisement style notices claim a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh cure that fails. It endorses Hall's Catarrh Medicine as blood purifying and healing, promising mental health improvement after five days, and urges readers to start taking the remedy immediately. Additionally, brief overseas shipping notes reference the Cling Mail Steamship company purchasing two locomotives and a sinking of the British steamer Portsmouth Nas.

Fall Hall Manatal Cheney T& "Co Toledo Onion San Pranciaco Cling Mail Steamship Company Nor Ching Purc Charch Pacific Ofall Company Talloco Vancouver B. C

Big Hog Sale Draws Crowd Despite Muddy Weather

Leonard M. Noyona’s Poland China hog sale at 4 Lowe Run farm attracted over two hundred buyers despite heavy mud and chilly conditions. Nearly $4,000 in hogs sold at averages above forty dollars each, with purchasers from Iowa City Washington and other towns. Prominent breeders and auctioneers from Iowa and Chicago attended, promoting Noyons’ reputation for quality stock and specialized handling systems.

Poland Leonard M. Noyona Lowe Run Farm Noyons Noyonas Haa Jowsna Iowa City Washington West Liberty Walpello Bing Grass Willo Nis Atock Hoga Thrace Duncan Cloarfield Towa Dale Theo. Murti Bellevue Osmora Wilton Emer Guardhouse Twine Chicago Anlo Neyent Masilo

Hair Coloring Tonic Claims To Darken Premature Gray

A vintage advertisement promotes Sulpha Sage hair color with promises to reverse early gray. It urges daily applications over a couple of weeks to achieve a dark natural shade. The product is described as safe for scalp and hair with minimal signs of damage and is marketed from a Munice town address.

Noapar Ray Co Muncatina Towa Art Sant Nak Tor

Kilmer’s Swamp Root Ad Promises Universal Satisfaction

An early 20th century advertisement from Barnett-Schenk Drug Co. touts Kilmer & Co. Swamp Root as a reliable kidney and bladder remedy. The letter praises customer satisfaction and offers a free sample bottle and booklet, urging readers to mention The March tine Daily Journal.

Dr. Umer Barnett-Schenk Drug CO Roanoke War Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton Unyord Marchtine Daily Journal Xino Uloren

Wert Hit arrest drives farm transport for distant visitors

The article notes transportation costs covered for visitors coming from long distances to attend the Wert Hit event at the farm. It highlights a focus on breeding improvements led by Mr Neyonr and the elimination of inferior strains. A Marvel (72047) is described as a top-quality foal, 32 months old, with a 1000-Lb growth projection, purchased from Robt. Schug of Colaridze, Noh. Poland Chinng in the west.

Hla Farm Neyonr Hag Ik Weld Robt. Schug Colaridze Noh Poland Chinng Bowen Nevene

Island Social Great Success at Methodist Church Supper

The Island social at Mig Inland Methodist Episcopal Church drew a large city turnout with many arriving around 5 pm. A second similar event is planned for the evening with more chicken, tea, and cakes to serve, aiming to strengthen civic ties and friendships.

Ald Society of Mig Inland Methodist Tepiscopal

Institute Opens With Record Attendance and Bright Program

The Sweetland institute opens today for a two day session with a record throng expected. Judging of stock dominates today under Prof. B S Girton of Amos. prizes and exhibit awards planned for all departments. A large five day program is directed by A J T Wood and others, with many named participants. Also noted is the arrest of Joan Kenneth Carnes, 19, Urbana, for forgery. bail set after booking in Evanston cases.

Untess Sweetland Institute Tve B.S. Girton Amos A. J T. Wood John Gray Chicago Joan Kenneth Carnes Urbana Til City Bank of Evanston State Bank of John Jeanniter

Vinci You Advertised Patent Remedy in Pa Newspaper

A testimonial from Waynesboro Pennsylvania claims Vinci tonic cured bronchitis and weakness, restoring strength for housework. The ad promises appetite, digestion, and blood benefits with a money back guarantee available through local drug stores.

Vinci Waynesboro Vinci Horbough Waynesboro Aids di Roatlon St Gitla Havaracmp Musciting Yin All Low

Urge River Plea to Business Men at Upper Mississippi meeting

Durkee urges cooperation from New Orleans to Minnesota headwaters to boost river traffic via proper terminals and transportation. He asserts the Mississippi valley produces most food and two thirds of manufactured goods, needing adequate river terminals to move wheat freight and manufactured goods to world markets.

Launocintad la Crosse Wik New Or Janna R.A. Durkee St. Paul Gurkeo Luis Gront Mingixsippi Tarirmppi Durkes Thoao United States England Wales Scotland Ireland France Spain Portugal Germany Austria Tily Turkey Missouri New Orleina Toul Durkee

Chickenpox Not To Cause Alarm In City Quarantine

Health officer A J Weaver reports no outbreak fear in the city though some residences were placarded after recent cases. Eight residences were quarantined yesterday including 1008 Newell Avenue 746 Climer Street 860 East Sixth Street and 904 Newell Avenue with names like Landis Brower Kall Metzger and Bowker among those affected.

Chiy A. J. Weaver Fittcett Mara Honien ReRardions Brainet A. Landis Newell Avenus Prod Ray Climor Street J. Mf. Brower Enst Sixth Street Sehoqmaster John Kall East Ninth Harry Metzger Colyer Street Clinton Bowker HH. Grady Heroet

Are You Looking Old Old age comes quick enough with out inviting it

An old age health ad notes Sema looked at forty and warns that neglecting the liver and bowels accelerates aging. It touts Chamberlain's Tablets as easy to take relief for constipation or bilious troubles, claiming they help one feel and look younger, sold by dealers.

Sema All Dealera

Water rates discussed to aid farmers and terminal profits

A speaker stressed that low water rates undercuts Western rivals and harms the Sobbar water terminal. He warned neighboring towns could attract business at much lower prices, arguing water transport would raise farmer profits by two to seven cents per barrel and cut flour costs in half through terminal rate savings.

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