Father John’s Medicine Advert Claim Sparks Weight Gain
Police officer Alexander Kilmer of Johnstown New York says he gained 15 pounds while taking Father John’s Medicine. Mrs G A Goodwin of Blossburg Pennsylvania reports her dog gained 20 pounds. M Crosby of New York City claims he also gained 20 pounds. The ad urges readers to write to Father John’s Medicine Lowell Massachusetts for ordering information with pre paid express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Kilmer
Johnstown
N. Y
Father John
G. A. Goodwin
Blossburs
Ipa
M. Crosby
3Th Ave
New York City
Father John's Medicine
Lowell
Mass
Ottumwa Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs Charles Mathews of Ottumwa returns home after a three week visit with sister Mrs James Myron on Front Street. Mrs W B Concannon of Montoguma visits local friends. Mrs Sophia Fuechting and daughter Alvina of Ottumwa stay with Mr and Mrs Charles Hagerman Mulberry avenue. Henry Meerdink and wife return home after three months with daughter Mrs O L Peck Fond du Lac Wisconsin. Miss Carrie Gill of Kirkville Missouri visits sister Mrs Alex White Mulberry Avenue and returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Fuechting
Misa Alvina
Ottumwa
Charles Hagerman
Mulberry Avenue
Henry Meerdink
O. L. Peck
Fond du Lace
Wis
Carrie Gill
Kirkaville
Alex White
Pleasant Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Crow
About twenty eight friends celebrated Mrs. Mark Crow’s forty third birthday at her home on Dale street. Guests brought flowers, decorated rooms, and a cake topped with forty three candles. Attendees included Mrs. Phillip Hunn, Mrs. Harry Clark, Mrs. Charles Peterson, Mrs. Joseph Meyers, and others from the city, Conesville, and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Crow
Dale Street
Phillip Hunn
Harry Clark
Charles Peterson
Joseph Meyers
Claude Brody
S.M. Kile
Herbert Schwalm
el Selman
Fern Hill
Gladys Kile
City
Addie Orr
Conesville
G. Gooser
Chicago
Russian Aviators Die in Aircraft Accident
Two Russian military aviators Lieut Poli karpoff and his mechanic were killed at Krasnoye Selo camp when a wing broke at a great altitude. The machine turned over and threw them out, ending the flight at St. Petersburg on August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Polikarpoff
Krasnoye Selo
Minister Nominee for China From Wisconsin
Dr Paul Samuel Rolsch of the University of Wisconsin was nominated today by President Wilson as minister to China. The selection had been previously announced and confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D C
Aus
Paul Samuel Rolsch
University of Wisconsin
Wilson
China
Directors of Road Meet at Davenport
Directors of the Muscatine North and South road held a Davenport meeting with President Charles Howard and Vice President Holbert present. The session was described as unusually important, but evasive replies about business transacted were reported by Davenport papers. Public interest actions were not disclosed. In St Louis the Bell system strike by maintenance men and operators ending today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Howard
Holbert
Muscatine North & South Road
Railway ‘Company
Davenport
George H. Boynton
St. Louis
Southwestern Telephone and Telephone Company
Bell
Fall From Ladder Dislocates Wrist In Apple Picking
John Mathewson ten, son of Mrs Mary B Mathewson, fell from a ladder while picking apples this morning and dislocated his left wrist. The outside bone was fractured. The accident occurred around ten o clock. Dr F L Appel was summoned and treated the lad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mathewson
Mary B. Mathewson
F. L. Appel
Open Land for Settlement Under Registration Plan
President Wilson issues proclamation allowing disposal of about 1,000,000 acres of surplus Fort Peck land northeast of Montana under the registration plan. Applications sworn and filed in Glasgow Great Falls Havre or Miles City between Sept 1 and 20. Regulations also authorize about 44,000 acres at the former Fort Niobrara in Nebraska with applications due October 13 to 25 at Valentine Nebraska.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Fort Peck Indian Reservation
Montana
Glasgow
Great Falls
Havre
Miles City
Lane
Interior Department
Fort Niobrara Military Reservation
Neb
Valentine, Neb
Powder Mills Blow Up Near Wilmington
Dupont Powder works mills 11 and 12 exploded today near Wilmington Delaware. No injuries occurred though 300 pounds of powder in each mill burned away. Roofs were blown off while walls remained intact. Attendant Carlo Penno narrowly escaped as he went to shut down the machinery. Eliza Aid Society to Meet. The Ladies Aid society of Eliza, IL will meet at Mrs. Laura S. Mason’s home Wednesday afternoon with important business and a call for full attendance.
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John
Joseph Worst
East Eleventh Street
Wilmington
Del
Dupont Powder Works
Walla
Carlo Penno
Eliza Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Eliza
Laura S. Mason
How Fat Folks Get Slender Eating Candy
A beauty column promotes boranium jujubes as a harmless obesity cure. It claims eating three to four jujubes daily can reduce weight without dieting or heavy exercise, noting the method originated in Germany and is now sold by many druggists. The piece emphasizes palatability and safety.
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Germany
Court Decides Webb Kenyon Test Case For Plaintiff
A Muscatine Iowa court finds for the plaintiff in a test suit challenging the Webb Kenyon liquor law as applied to interstate ale shipments. The decision holds the May 31 1913 order for personal use and delivery compliant with Iowa law, with an appeal planned to district court and possibly the state supreme court.
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Webb-Kenyon
D. A. Wills
Willig
Webb
Iowa
Stafford
Stafford& Pepper
Pepper
Muscatine
State of
C. H. Evang
C. H. Evans and Sons
Hudson
New York
Arests
Act of Congress of the
United States
J. G. Kammerer
Atty
Penner and Stafford
Carnival Adds More Shows At Old Country Circus
Officials of the Muscatine Launch Club announce additional attractions at the Old Country Circus on East Second Street this week. A delayed setup prevented full tent erection yesterday, but the carnival will be in full swing tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shasta Daisy Club
Milas Ruth Gibbs
West Second Street
Muscatine Launch Club
Old Country Circus
East Second Street
Durst Ranch Riots Leave Four Dead Militia Still Guard
Wheatland California August 5 one company of militia remains encamped on the Durst ranch where four men were killed in a clash Sunday between rioting hop pickers and a sheriff s posse. The main body of soldiers has been withdrawn and no further trouble is expected. Adjutant General Forbes in charge of the troops suppressed a hop picker meeting last night on the ground that sentiment still ran too high to allow public gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland
Cal
Durst Ranch
Forbes
Minnie Schneider Makes Up River Stop At Local Wharf
The Minnie Schneider, a twin screw propelled boat about one hundred feet long with two decks, stopped at the local wharf this morning to take on provisions. Employed by the government, it will do dam work up the river soon. The brief stop marks the first twin screw vessel seen at the port this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Schneider
Jocal
Starkey to Leave Y M C A August Twenty One
R. H. Starkey, physical director of the local Young Men's Christian Association, has resigned to accept a quota position with the Wausau association. He will leave Mascatines on August 21 and assume his new duties immediately upon arrival. The board of directors will meet tonight. a successor will probably be selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Starkey
Young Men's: Christian’ Association
Wausau
Wie
Association
Mascatines
Hia
Stark
Seven Undesirables Ordered From City After Carnival Stop
Seven persons picked up by police were told that their absence was requested and that returning would bring vagrancy charges. Most were Carnival followers in the eastern city area. Beacher Boyd appeared in police court charged with intoxication and received a ten day jail term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival Company
Beacher Boyd
Child Injured By Broken Glass In Farm Area
A five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs D Vanderpool near New Era sustained a severe hip cut when she fell on broken glass. The injury severed an artery and Dr B E Eversmeyer attended her this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Vanderpool
New Era
B. BE. Eversmeyer
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Walter Miller
Lubin
Bob
Record Rinting Company,—Ady
Muscatine State Bank
Bodman’s Grocery
Carrota
Phono
Suellen
West Second St
W. B. Concannon
Monteguma
Chalan
Pocahontas
Wapa
Sacajawea
Weed Park
Barry Seem
Buchanan
J. A.rown
Shining Stara
James Myron
Floyd
East Rout Street
Big Stone Lake
Minn
Charles Ammerman
Buffalo
A. S. Reynolds
East Fifth Street
Reynolds
Elizabeth Schultz
Burlington
Ladies' ‘Ald Society
Island
M. EE
Will Storms
Corina
Kenyon Liquor
ASE
District Court
Durst
Starkey
Loe
Rosenthal
William Lustig
District Attorney
Bellevue Hospital
Herman ‘Rosenthal
Lustig
Revolvera
Gleaming
Tha’ Ganmen
Cain
E.j.zeidler
Detthof Hardware Company
Manhattan Borough
Board of Aldermen
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Mitchel
Tth &T
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J. Journal
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