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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1908

Page

2

Peruna Claims From Elderly Readers Endorse Health

Letters from Union City Tennessee and other towns praise Peruna for health and vigor in old age. Mrs. S J Edwards, born 1905, credits Peruna with no illness for years and strong work capacity. Mrs. Martha Avery of Leominster Mass, and Henry Merz Evansville Ind, recount recovery from nervous illness and bronchial trouble after using Peruna.

S. J. Edwards Union City Tenn Earth Martha Avery Graham St Leominster Mass Henry Merz Franklin St Evansville Ind

People who Object to Liquid Medicines Should Buy Peruna Tablets

A health note suggests that consumers who dislike liquid medicines should consider Peruna tablets as an alternative. It emphasizes ease of use and claimed effectiveness, appealing to readers seeking a convenient remedy option.

Debating Team Chosen At Burlington High School

The preliminary debate for the Burlington High School team selected George Glick Edwin Westrate Will Randall and Clyde Parks to argue the state debating league question Resolved That the federal government should have exclusive control over all corporations doing interstate business Judges were W F Chevalier Rev J C H Light and Miss Vogt Muscatine will open with Burlington High in the first debate.

George Glick Edwin Westrate Will Randall Clyde Parks W. F. Chevalier J. C. H. Light Miss Vogt Muscatine Burlington High School

PILES CURED IN 6 TO 74 DAYS PAZO OINTMENT CLAIM

Piles cure claim states PAZO OINTMENT guarantees relief from itching and promises curing blind, bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Price listed as 50c.

Copperas Creek News Briefs

Copperas Creek Illinois October 31. C Mewes Sr of near Illinois City visited family from Tuesday to Thursday with his daughter Mrs G Kleist. Foster Baptist church ladies will serve dinner at August Andersons on Tuesday November 3. Mrs N W Ripley and niece Lelia Deakman and Mrs F Noles and son Otis and daughter Helen and Mrs are mentioned.

Copperas Creek Ill C. Mewes Illinois City G. Kleist Foster Baptist Church August Anderson N. W. Ripley Lelia Deakman F. Noles Otis Helen

Rousing Meeting in Moscow Led by F D Letts

A Moscow gathering drew a packed crowd as Davenport attorney F D Letts delivered the principal address on tariff issues the bank guaranty plank and topics affecting the second district. Short talks followed by A S Lawrence J C Coster W S McKee H C Shoemaker T W Stoops George J Lang A C Shiflet and D D Webster drew hearty applause.

Moscow F. D. Letts Davenport A. S. Lawrence J. C. Coster W. S. McKee H. C. Shoemaker T. W. Stoops George J. Lang A. C. Shiflet D. D. Webster

Local Residents Visit Kin Over Weekend and Week

Wm Nicholson of near New Boston visited his mother Mrs O McNall for Sunday and Monday. Edw Anderson and Wm Kleist were in Andalusia on Wednesday. C Mewes Jr stayed with his sister Mrs G Kleist on Thursday. Mr and Mrs H McKillip of West Liberty spent several days with their daughter Mrs G Stewart.

Wm. Nicholson New Boston O. McNall Edw. Anderson Wm. Kleist Andalusia C. Mewes, Jr G. Kleist H. McKillip West Liberty G. Stewart

Halloween Preparations Stir Muscatine Citizens Tonight

Hallowe en night brings mischief as youngsters armed with corn missiles roam the city while adults reinforce doors and prepare parties. Residents guard porches and lawns and libraries report a surge in ghostly stories as Muscatine gears up for festivities and pranks.

Hallowe'en Young America Vannatta Muscatine Salem Haverhill

Democratic Rally Izzles Last Night

A Muscatine event reports a weak turnout as fifteen young men were rounded up but most stayed home for Halloween. Henry Vollmer spoke at Appel's hall, yet the parade and rally drew little crowds and scarce Red Oil cloth uniforms. The piece notes hope for a stronger Y M D C in four years if turnout improves.

South Muscatine Henry Vollmer Hallowe’en Y. M. D.C. Appel

Elkins Daughter's Marriage To Duke Depends On Royal Consent

Miss Katherine Elkins seeks a marriage to the Duke of the Abruzzi but only if the duke wins royal family consent, notably from the queen mother. Senator Stephen B. Elkins's daughter says there is no engagement yet and none will occur without assurance of welcome in Italy.

Miss Elkins Abruzzi Elkins W. Va Katherine Elkins United States Stephen B. Elkins Italy

Poison Candy Case Affirmed in Cordelia Bolkin Murder

In San Francisco on October 31 the district court of appeals affirmed the lower court judgment convicting Cordelia Bolkin of first degree murder. Bolkin was sentenced to life imprisonment for poisoning Mrs. John P. Dunning of Dover Delaware via tainted candy sent through the mail.

Cordelia Bolkin San Francisco District Court of Appeals

Indian Summer Seen As Natural Phenomenon In Iowa

An essay recaps the return of Indian summer, noting predictions of no season proved wrong. It explains the warm hazy days occur with leaf fall and vegetation dying, due to drier air and the peculiar autumn calm influencing the smoky light and distant scenery.

Iowa

Cedar Valley Social Notes From Oct 31

Daisy Minteer spends weekend with Gertie McKillip. Muscatine visitors include Jesse Grigg and Ward Stephens. Families hosted at various homes in Cedar Valley with updates on illness and visits. Miss Zella Stephens visiting sister Mrs. Guy Flater.

Cedar Valley Daisy Minteer Gertie McKillip Jesse Grigg Ward Stephens Muscatine G. N. Flater Fred Swain Glen Thompson G. Stephens C. Grigg Bernice Jesse Rabe West Liberty Chas. Monroe A. Rabe Phil Rock Will Grigg Hugh McKillip G. Stewart Illinois Zella Frank Lindle Cale McIntire Clifton Chas. Brown Margaret E. H. Brand Frost Kate McIntosh Sadie Harvey Barnhart Guy Frater John Foster

Glycerine Boosts Dr Pierce Medicines Claims

The text praises glycerine as a potent component in Golden Medical Discovery, highlighting its demulcent and nutritive properties and its role with Black Cherry bark and other roots. It quotes Dr Finley Ellingwood on digestion and stomach health and notes alcohol-free formula. It urges sending for a booklet from Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo, N Y.

Finley Ellingwood Bennett Med. College Chicago Golden R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Gold Medal Flour Makes Perfect Bread Rowexa

Gold Medal Flour bread study or feature describes how the brand’s product helps bakers achieve ideal texture and color in loaves. The article highlights techniques and tips for home bakers using the flour.

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