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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
2
An old advertisement extols daily bathing as essential to health and links perfect cleanliness to Jap Rose bubble bath soap. It claims the soap dissolves perspiration odors, leaves a delicate fresh scent, and is sold for 10 cents by many merchants.
Kenneth Davis a 10 year old from West Liberty attempted a westward journey to witness the world. He boarded a Davenport bound train wearing cowboy regalia and rode the engine before being taken into custody by Muscatine police and returned to local juvenile authorities for parental contact and disposition.
A Plainfield New Jersey woman shares relief from long stomach upset after taking Chamberlain's Tablets. She had persistent symptoms for over a month and reports she can now eat almost anything after using nearly three quarters of a package.
Dozens of Muscatine boats and cruisers prepare for the Keokuk regatta on the 26th 27th and 28th with vessels including Water Witch renamed Water Bug and Hull IV overhauled. Owners expect improved speed from added wings and weight distribution while Amicus Julia C and Ben Bachelor plan river cruises to the event with berths and headquarters aboard the Julia C.
A large Court of Honor meeting discussed a trip to Fairport on August 27 in wagonettes leaving the corner of Second Street and Iowa Avenue at 6 30. H M Miller will arrange the trip and about ten candidates are expected for initiation at Fairport with drill work by the local team. Mr and Mrs A P Swanson will entertain at their Fruitland home on August 29 with a watermelon social and lawn games. George Gotterman of Chicago, visiting, has returned home.
A London physician endorses washing the face more than once daily using rain water if skin is not overly sensitive. Cold water preferred, palms used to tone the skin, and air-dried skin aids suppleness. At night apply preserved buttermilk paste then rinse with cold water in the morning.
At West Liberty Iowa the second day of the fair drew 12,000 as a disputed umpire decision sparked a melee after a West Liberty vs Wapello baseball game. Injuries marred the brawl before West Liberty won 12 to 8. Afternoon races produced a lopsided 2:17 pace and a tight 2:20 trot while exhibitors claimed numerous prizes across hogs sheep cattle poultry and drafts.
Friends of the child welfare movement in Iowa outline a series of talks at a fairgrounds tent during the Iowa State Fair. The Aug 22 to Aug 27 program features Juvenile Court, child education, mothering, home and school relations, rural schools, and mothers' congress topics led by Iowa and national figures, including Judge W. H. McHenry and Governor Clarke.
Read in the paper that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured nervous prostration with palpitations constipation headaches dizziness and sleeplessness. Mrs Mary Johnston of Philadelphia reports rapid improvement after starting the remedy and recommending it to others. Mrs J Hornberger of Ephrata also credits the medicine with restored health and weight gain. Readers urged to write for special confidential advice.
Pete Stark, a South City resident, was arrested by local police and will be taken to Clinton, Iowa, on a charge of assaulting a 12 year old girl. The girl, Esther Payson, recently released from a state institute for feeble minded children, identified Stark as her alleged attacker after a Tuesday morning assault. Clinton officers arrived to assume custody after a local medical exam confirmed the accusation. Stark denies the charges.
Iowa hunters prepare for the open season with new state rules effective October 1 after last year’s national updates. The Weeks McLean bill bans spring migratory bird hunting, a move seen as limiting sportsmen yet expected to improve duck shooting nationwide. Changes may still occur before October 1.
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