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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1916

Page

4

Anti Saloon Leader Speaks At Musserveville Meeting

Des Moines anti-saloon figure Rev C W Barber spoke at the fuse laerville Methodist church about progress of the Anti-Saloon League in the United States over 26 years. He noted local finances lag behind peers, but praised temperance work and uplift. The sermon was shortened to an hour due to travel, with Rev GW Tarher leading the remainder.

C. W. Barber Des Moines Fuselaerville Methodist Church Anti-Saloon League United States Barber Arbor GW. Tarher

Ghosts Meet At Miller Home Social Tomorrow

Arrangements are made for a Hanowo'en social hosted by the young people of the Mus lsorvilto M. E. church at the Miller home tomorrow.

Muslsorvilto M. E

Gas Carets Laxative Ad Promises Quick Cleanse

An old advertisement touts Cascarats as a laxative for children and adults claiming to relieve bad breath biliousness sour stomach and headaches. It markets 10 cent boxes urging cheerful health and instant bowel cleansing with dramatic language and exaggerated benefits.

Cnecareta Niao

Witches Night Parade to Run Through City Streets

A plan unfolds starting at John Miller's home at 905 Oregon Street. Participants will follow a mysterious procession to a committee chosen location for a general good time featuring bobbing for apples tolling fortunes and Ike sports of the witches night.

John Miller Oregon Street

Orchestra Concert Planned by Munsterville Church

The Munsterville Methodist Church orchestra will present a concert in church parlors on Oregon Street Friday night. An admission fee will be charged at the door. A very interesting program is being prepared to attract a large audience.

Munsterville Methodist Church Oregon Street Ama

Thirty Couples Attend Hose House Dance Night

About thirty couples enjoyed the third dance in a series by the Veteran Tiremen's Association at their quarters on Black Street Saturday evening. Our weather kept numbers lower than hoped, yet the turnout surpassed expectations.

Rolf of Veteran Tiremen's Association Blacker Street

Island social rounds and church group meetings

Rov and Mrs G W Oregon street and Mr Barbver of the Island were entertained at dinner yesterday by Mrs J Q Beatty at her island home. The Ladies Ald Society of the Manserville church will meet at Mrs George Knapp on Grandview avenue Wednesday afternoon. The Ladies of the Island M E Church hold sewing with Mrs John Bartenhagen at her island home Thursday afternoon. Chas Vetter, Wm Schrempt and Ted Vetter spent Sunday visiting at Prustland.

G.W Oregon Street Barbver Hummoed J. Q. Beatty Ald .Society of the Manserville Church George Knapp Grandview Avenue M. E. Church John Bartenhagen Chas, Vetter Wm. Schrempt Tid, Vetter Prustland

Former Battery Member Injured in Hollowville Wagon Crash

Earl Dickerson of Latts, formerly with Battery at Brownsylio, was badly injured Saturday when a wagon driven by Dekorson dashed at an unknown object near Whiakey Hollow. He was thrown under the wagon, suffering two broken bones in the right foot. Dr. A J Weaver treated him. injuries not expected to be serious. Dickerson had recently received honorable discharge from the battery.

Earl Dickerson Latts Brownsylio Toxs Whiakey Hollow Routhwoat Dekorson Ila Chost Dickerson A. J. Weaver Atatos Diacharze

St Marys Aid Society Dinner Plans At New Armory

Finat outlines for St Marys Catholic church annual dinner and sale set for November 8 at the new armory. Mrs Adolph Moman named general chairwoman with Mrs Gustave Welso as assistant. Dozens of committee roles listed for dining, kitchen, checking room, candy, fancywork, tea cream, and more. Dinner 11 to 1 30, supper 6 to 8 30, Ribak’s orchestra to provide music.

ST. Mairy's Dinu St. Mary's J. G. Kuebler Luoditta Willan Oberhaus Nicholas Wirtz Peter Koeniganecker Michael Flannery Frank Bohros Gilbert Oberlinus Chris Wingperter Nicholas Moyern John Nestor H. Dubman Andrew Wirtz JG Todler John Schrempf Prank Brun Rohrbach Atrh G. Bach Gah Pond J. H. Snyder Mra Elwyn Turnas Misa Anna Kollman Uarry Nau Bexato Glayou Lovina Suller Fred Wetzel Parcel Post Misa Holan Braun Elsie Nestor Gertrude Binhoff Carrie Wirts Mrx Peter Whinelhouser

Halloween Dance At Country Club Draws Large Crowd

The country club hosts one of its largest Halloween events with a box supper for two per guest. A mystery maker Inside each guest’s box will determine who their supper companion is as the festive evening includes a barn dance and decorated dining room. Reserve requests pour in as members anticipate a highly attended affair.

Counpry Shootat Ann Hallowe'en Thovaning Fach Wonan

Committees Named for North Prairie Bazaar Event

North Prairie Ladies Aid to host bazaar at the church Friday evening with committees led by Miss Agnes Kammer and Miss Viola Downar in charge. Table committee includes Miss Lucy Um landt and others. Collectors are Miss Minnie Hoskins and Misa Nottle Fryberger. Supper will feature Cyntera and plowill. a special meeting is set for Thursday afternoon at the church.

North Prairie Bazaar North Prairie Ladies' Aid Society Agnes Kammer Viola Downar Lucy Umlandt Mika Dolla Lutz Mira Goldie Cromer Lavina Ongstroth Minnie Hoskins Misa Nottle Fryberger Kltehon Amy Tauko Ella Markham Morn McCallon Alice Cyntera Plowill

Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound Hair Dye Ad

An old time remedy promises to restore natural hair color. The Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens gray evenly, applied with a comb or brush, and reportedly lasts after a few uses. Sold by a downtown druggist for about 60 cents.

USC A. We Mossan

Meeting Notice Urges Members Present at Sale

The purpose of marking the articles will be placed on sale. All of the members are urged to be present at this meeting.

Hallowe'en Party at Hoopes Home

Miss Mary Atta Hoopes hosted a Halloween party Saturday afternoon for her young guests at 319 West Fifth Street. The home featured yellow and black decor with jack o lanterns and seasonal games and music. Guests included Lyda Johnson Inez Bond Elizabeth Lane Wilma Nordig Ruth McKee Ruth Norton Laura Freund Jarano Hoopes Jewell Schroeder Mabot Lowe Ocean La Grille.

Hallowe'en Hoopes Emerson Hoopes West Fifth Street Mary Atta Hoopes Rervals Hallowe’en Ttle Lyda, Johnson Inez Bond Elizabeth Lane Wilma Nordig Ruth McKee Ruth, Norton Laura Freund Jarano Hoopes Jewell Schroeder Mabot Lowe Ocean la Grille

Bazaar and Supper at Sweetland Plans Meeting

Final arrangements for the annual bazaar and supper at Sweetland will be set at a church basement meeting this week. Ladies Aid and Missionary societies of the Sweetland church will form committees and establish plans for the sale and supper, following a successful home bake sale at Henderson Drug Store conducted by the North Prairie Ladies Aid Society.

Sweetland Ladies’ Aid Society Missionary Society of the Sweetland Church Henderson Drug Store Ladies’ ‘Ald Society of North Prairie Church

Backache and Kidney Health Advice From Dr. Pierce

A 19th or early 20th century ad describes kidneys as vital, warns of distress signs like backache and headaches, and extols a regimen of plenty of water and amuric from pharmacies as the best way to restore kidney health. The tone is promotional and medical in a period style.

Pierce Buffalo

Park Avenue Ladies Plan Rummage Sale at Jhroke Building

Items were sold before six o'clock with eight dollars and seventy eight cents cleared. Park Avenue Ladies' Aid society will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs Milo Rittenhouse's home 1407 King Avenue. Good attendance expected as rummage sale plans are made for Friday at the Jhroke building on West Second street.

Avenue Ladies’ Ald Society Mra Milo Rittenhouse King Avenue Jhroke West Second Street

Keota Notes Highlight Oct. 27 Program and Local News

Keota High School presented a fitting Jows Day program on Oct. 27 with essays songs recitations and talks by Attorney Fred Smith and Ar Hadley of Washington Iowa president of the Y M G A at that place. Miss Alcy Clark of Washington Indiana wed Hale Hagist of Keota this week in Davenport Reverend L M Dorreen conducted the ceremony and the couple will set up residence in rooms in the David Keiser property. Dr Chas Darbyshire occupies the lower half of the house. Mrs Lara Borger of Cedar Rapids inspected the W R C lodge Oct 26 and the corps welcomed her guidance. Refreshments were prepared by Mrs Fred Smith and assistants. The Misses Blanch and Mabel Carris visited Sigourney over Sunday. Mrs H D Williams Worthy Matron and others attended the Eastern Star Grand Chapter at Cedar Rapids. Lou Reicinschmidt was the lone man from here. Tran Dunship and wife of Wapello visited his mother Mrs Dunship. Georges Hamilton of Chadron Nebraska a former resident of TK township was seen nearby. W W Kight the newly elected Grand Master of the I O O F lodge visited with relatives and an M E minister preached here while in Ko Lota.

Keota Keota High School Songsa Recitae Tong Fred Smith Ar. Hadley Washington Alcy Clark Waallington Lave Hagist L. M. Dorreen Davenport David Keiser Chas Darbyshire Lara Borger Cedar Rapids W. R. C. Lodge Mra Blanch Mabel Carris Sigourney Mesdames H. D. Williams Worthy Matron AW. A. Stephens A. Pringle 7. S&s. Martin SS. Wright Stella Slant Astern Star Grand Lou Riecinschmidt Trani Dunship

Tonight Snieamanship Close at Y. a. C. AL 7:45 o'clock

Fine Washing and Ironing Auk Mr. Magnar Aav. Your evenings can be wasted or turned into golden dollars. Two days three evenings of the week will give your business education at Brown's. Come in and talk it over Office open every evening Phone 969 Ady.

Brown's

Elizabethan Rock Island mothers praise Father Johns Medicine

From Rock Island Illinois Mrs G H Biehl urges fellow mothers to rely on Father John’s Medicine as a safe, wholesome tonic for children and adults alike. She shares that she uses it year round and believes it strengthens the system against illness without alcohol or dangerous drugs.

Rock Island Ilinois Averate Father John Mra. G. H. Biehl

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