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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1913
Page
2
John Lyons of Davenport is charged with larceny for allegedly stealing a watch chain a coat a razor and a razor drop from companions at the Scott House. He was arrested while about to alight from a Davenport Muscatine interurban and is to be tried today.
Last rain revived the sweet potato vines, turning withered plants into maturing crops. Texas shipments have crowded local markets, but home grown spuds will appear within one to two weeks for irrigating growers, while non irrigators face about two extra weeks. A further rain could boost the harvest into a large crop.
The New Era Social Club judged the boys' program superior at last evening's contest as seven numbers from each side were performed. A vote determined the winner since three judges were not used, with more boys present than girls. The program featured songs, duets, recitations, and a ladies' quartet, concluding with the boys taking the honors.
A special Muscatine City Council session selected Robert W Hunt Company to inspect paving work planned for the year. The Ford company operates in the city under a Warren Brothers patent backed contract. A city petition from Titus Loan & Investment and Schmidt family for curb construction on Fair Oaks was granted. The lease for Huttig Manufacturing to build on city property near East Second Street was approved.
A large fleet of river packets will gather at Keokuk for the dam opening celebration. Muscatine residents plan a water route trip. Captain Blair will run a special Davenport to Keokuk trip on August 25. Governor Dunne of Illinois will travel aboard the Sidney, with the Odd Fellows arranging the charter before rescheduling to accommodate the governor’s voyage.
In Peking on August 16 a Berlin syndicate signed with the Chinese government on a plan to build a proposed railroad. The deal aims to accelerate railway development and strengthen commercial links between China and Europe through the pledged investment and technical collaboration.
A Chicago resident at 400 South Hermitage Ave. describes a persistent arm rash that itched and burned, preventing sleep. After year of ineffective treatments, use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment with regular washing and drying brought relief and in three months the rash healed. Name E. W. Foley, Nov. 19012.
To remove dandruff and soothe scalp irritation, frequent shampooning with Cuticura Soap and occasional dressings with Cuticura Ointment are advised. A single set often suffices, with Soap 25c and Ointment 60c sold by druggists. liberal free samples and a 32 page Skin Book available from Cuticura Dept. T Boston.
An old beauty note extols presolated buttermilk paste as the best, cheapest complexion cleanser. It claims buttermilk clears pores, prevents dirt buildup, and softens skin more effectively than washing stones or liquid formulas. Apply, dry, then rinse with soapless water for a whitened, smoother neck and arms.
The minister of communications announced an agreement for a loan of 50 million dollars at five percent interest to fund a railway project in Shan State and Sze n Qhuen. The cabinet approved the deal, but it has not yet been presented to the Chinese parliament.
The Muscatine City Council adopted the annual appropriation ordinance fixing expenditures across funds for the coming year. A resolution setting the tax levy was also approved, confirming a levy of 2544 mills. The discussion was brief as council members prepared to depart amid a hot chamber and pressed deadlines. Minister H Stubenwoll of Allison, Ta., praises Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation, calling them perfect. advertising claim notes 26 cent price at Havercamp's Drug Store.
The Trades and Labor Assembly announces Labor Day observance in Fague Park on September 1 with a prominent afternoon speaker, a Pirates versus Muscating North South game, and a daytime musical program. The organizing committee includes J. J. O'Brien, R. C. Townslay, J. A. Rehmel, D. M. Terry, A. Mucha, Wilhelm Deutechman, O. Reynolds, Fred Timm, H. Stevenson, Philip Nisch fritz, Walter Klattenbach, and Lee W. AOE.
Friends of Billy Klinek of Rock Island fear the Rock Island theatre manager will not survive after a trapdoor fall at the Illinois theatre. He lies critically ill at St Anthony's hospital with a skull fracture and inability to take nourishment. Medical staff have used hypodermics to sustain his waning heart action.
Bloomington grange hosts one of the year’s largest meetings with Pomona and county grangers in attendance. Speakers include F D Steen Clara Steen Patrick Carroll and K A Kirkpatrick. Afternoon entertainment features a ball game and musical numbers. Plans for the Iowa state grange meeting at Resley’s Lake near Moscow on Sept 4 are announced.
Ames Iowa August 16 There is a severe shortage of hog cholera serum in the Midwest with the newly established Ames state laboratory unable to meet all demand. Dr C H Stangel director says even full capacity plants would not vaccinate all Iowa hogs in need. The Ames plant operates in temporary quarters and is actively producing serum.
Pentwater Michigan and Peoria Illinois readers report severe back pain weakness and heavy sensations after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound both women claim relief within a week and urge others to try the remedy for female illnesses and debility.
An advertisement urges parents to treat children's worm infections with Kickapoo Worm Killer. It lists symptoms such as feverishness restlessness irritability dizziness itchy nose nose picking tooth grinding and cramping pains. Claims the remedy cleanses worms improves appetite and bowel function and makes the child healthy again. Sold by druggists or 25 cents by mail from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Miss Ortha Miller of Abingdon Illinois died by her own action yesterday afternoon at Highland Lake in Galesburg about five. She rented a skiff and rowed to the lake center where she removed her hat and shoes and jumped overboard. The body was recovered shortly after. Ill health is believed to have caused the act. She was between twenty five and thirty.
State of Iowa Muscatine County informs W D Majors Samuel H McMurry J R Bosworth Henry Steenbeck Ida Holcomb and George V Holcomb of a filed petition by P Rosenberger seeking twelve hundred dollars with eight percent interest from June 10 1918 plus costs. The case seeks judgment and foreclosure of a mortgage on land described as the north half of the southwest quarter and the north half of the southwest quarter in section 29 township 76 north range 2 west and includes request for a receiver to collect rents. If no appearance by Sept 13 default and judgment will be entered.
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