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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1913
Page
2
ING BAKING POWDER blends two powders one activates with moisture the other with heat. The product claims a sustained rise in muffins biscuits or cake and asserts KC Baking Powder costs less than old fashioned quick acting kinds while needing no more. Try a can at our rink and be convinced.
Saturday Evening fire at the Bayenwat Congregational Church was not serious, quickly extinguished by chemicals before water was used. Smoke damaged the church auditorium but spared major conflagration. quick driver Prod Gilkay steered a truck to prevent a streetcar collision, averting a potential crash.
At a Saturday afternoon session of the Muscatine County Crop Improvement Association J M McLain of Wilton Township was chosen as president. The meeting focused on ongoing agricultural programs and group planning for the coming season.
Rev. Owa Cutty McCulloch of Jews City preached at Grace Lutheran Church in morning and evening services. He urged modern Bible relevance in Osau’s story and compared church membership to a daily public journal, urging readers to keep its pages clean with daily living.
F D Steen of West Liberty who moved to Ames Iowa will head the society to succeed F D Steen. He will serve until the annual election in Tune. A committee of J L Gleeler A J Wood and A Mirkpatrick was chosen to revise committees and supervise forming new committees.
About a dozen Russians including several women fought near 911 Lucas street early Sunday. A bound and bloodied man was found in one room, while others were restrained and cleaned up. Police arrested four, three of whom were Russians, as witnesses described a brutal struggle sparked by vodka and a dispute over a girl.
The popularity of Muscatine dance orchestras is shown by high demand for local musicians from nearby territory. The report notes strong interest in performances and a growing need for skilled players to meet that demand.
Advertisement copy touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest safest cure for indigestion heartburn sour stomach belching and related symptoms. Claims quick relief within minutes and invites readers to stock two fifty cent boxes for family use.
A new song titled You're My Girl has hit the market and sold thousands of copies within days. The simple, catchy tune has broad appeal among women, emphasizing wholesome qualities over beauty, with chorus lines praising a beloved woman. Copyright 1918 by Morel Marly.
The Koontz orchestra wowed Muscatine fire department guests at a Thanksgiving ball and a year‑long return contract was arranged. Local orchestras have supplied music for dances in Wilton, Mediapolis, and Wapello all summer and fall.
Sunday marked the debut of the new Jews Avenue car line as cars ran on Town Avenue and West Eighth Street. Residents along Towns Avenue and Eighth Street woke to the unfamiliar hum and St Matthias Catholic parishioners used the service to reach the church, with crowds riding the cars in early hours and throughout the day.
Muscatine residents expect two notable plays at the Grand Theatre this weekend. On Saturday Margaret Mayo's Baby Mine returns, while Sunday features George Broadhurst's Bought and Paid For. Both productions are well regarded, with tickets anticipated by local theatre-goers and managers promising strong performances. Mrs. WW McGrorty of St Paul is visiting the Crooker family at West Seventh Street.
The thirteenth Muscatine Poultry Fanciers exposition opened today at the Old Commercial Hotel site. Hundreds of birds arrived with more expected, judged by W. S. Russell of Ottumwa who begins scoring soon. A partial list shows diverse entries from Muscatine and nearby towns, including White Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, White Orpingtons, Buff Wyandottes, and many others, with awards to be announced in a few days.
Uria acid in meat excites the kidneys. they become overworked, sluggish, ache, and feel like lead. The urine may cloud, bladder irritates, and you may need relief two or three times nightly. If kidneys clog you must help them flush waste or you’ll be sick soon.
Advertisement listing various items for sale including Panama hats under water proofing, durable grammats TURK, Philippine post cards, Manila cigars trial box, Oriente cigarettes large pack, all with prices. Indicates items sold by O. A. Short & Co. in Lucena, Tay. P. I. through registered mail.
J B Hoopes of Muscatine shows 165 entries including Elmer Worst with 10 squad breeders 10 Red Carneaux pigeons 2 fan tails 2 tumblers and 9 homers J A Worst of Muscatine entries include 6 BR C Rhode Island Reds and 1 White Wyan dotte.
Railroad officials meeting in Davenport praised the Muscatine North & South Iowa line for its improving conditions while noting most roads face declines. Directors led by President H. Ryan discussed general railroad health with no public action taken. VP Holwert and GM Dailey attended, returning home Saturday afternoon.
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