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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
4
Bert C. Holmes of Muscatine entered several Houdan hens in the Town exhibit at the Panama Pacific Exposition. He won prizes for the fourth and eighth best Houdan hens in the French class. Fifty Iowa winners were named. Birds head back to Des Moines for the December poultry show from December 10 to 16.
Two passengers on the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Pioneer Limited were robbed of valuables and money as a bandit boarded at St Paul or Minneapolis and rifled berths while they slept. Initial reports suggested a train hold up though names and losses were not released.
An old ad touts Zemo as a quick relief for eczema ringworm rashes and skin troubles. It claims instant itching relief, cleansing soothing healing effects, and notes the product is non greasy easy to apply and inexpensive. Cleveland is referenced as the source.
In Oconomowoc Wisconsin railroad officials say the thief left the train there and boarded an interurban car for Milwaukee. An arrest in Milwaukee was reported as clearing up the crime, according to officials.
Six men escaped from the county jail in Waterloo Iowa last night and remained at large today. Names listed include Henry Bowles the alleged leader arrested at Davenport last week, George Ackers James Griffin Carl Colgin Ed Behan and Henry Laine facing charges from assault to burglary and highway robbery.
The Lasky production The Secret Sin screens at the Muse-U tonight led by Blanche Sweet who plays twin sisters in a tale about opium and morphine addiction. Supporting cast includes Thomas Meighan Margery Daw Hal Clements Sessue Hayakawa and Alice Knowland in the star laden stock company.
Thousands of workers in the children's clothing industry walk out in New York on December 1 demanding higher wages and shorter hours. About 18,000 employees affected as strike action spreads across the sector. Also reported, the Swedish steamship Sabine was sunk in the North Sea by a German submarine. crew rescued by Emden.
Abstract of Hamburg American line deal with Germany to supply coal and supplies to German cruisers in neutral ships from U S ports is discussed in court. Dr Karl Buenz says 1.5 million spent to achieve aims. money reimbursed by Hamburg. Captain Boy Ed’s clerk Norton identified as payer aide.
Brand Whitlock American minister to Belgium returned to Washington to regain health and held a long conference with President Wilson on war zone conditions, Belgian relief work, and Edith Cavell. He declined further comment and plans to sail for his post on December 28 aboard the Rotterdam.
The Associated Press leashed wire reports from Albany on December 1, 19xx that Dr. Rudolph Diedlins, a prison commission member, issued a special report criticizing Sing Sing prison conditions and recommending discharge of the warden. The report urges reforms and accountability at the facility.
An old style advertisement promotes Knowlton's Danderline and Danderine as cures for dandruff and hair loss. It claims the product nourishes scalp, restores lustre, and stimulates new hair growth with a 25 cent bottle. The copy uses vivid imagery comparing hair to vegetation and promises quick, visible results.
Advertisement claims plain liquid silmerine applied with a clean toothbrush can curl hair without stickiness or damage. One trial supposedly eliminates the need for curling irons, promising lasting satiny wave and natural gloss with no obvious artificial look.
The prison commission voted 4 to 2 to lay on the table the removal of millionaire warden Thomas Mott Osborne. The report will remain there until after the Westchester county grand jury investigating Sing Sing affairs makes its findings public.
Trinity Parish Hall hosts a Thursday all day sale featuring soup pie cake and candy as part of Christmas fundraising efforts. The event promotes community gathering and charitable support through baked goods and desserts.
Chicago JIL Dec 1 Joseph G Cannon on way to Washington narrowly escaped death when he stepped into Jackson Boulevard ignoring traffic rules. Dennis J ONeil club doorman shouted warning as a large limousine sped toward him. The chauffeur halted shortly, veered to avoid oncoming traffic and missed Cannon by inches before he calmly resumed crossing.
Jane Addams, renowned settlement worker and peace advocate, hospitalized with fever, reports she is resting well. Physicians will decide if immediate operation is needed. From Presbyterian hospital she endorses Henry Ford's peace plan and says she would join a peace trip to Europe once doctors permit.
An outbreak of foot and mouth disease is reported from Castleton Stark county. Fifteen sheep five cattle and 178 hogs owned by Lloyd Hewitt were slaughtered. A steer from an infected herd escaped as inspectors prepared containment and remains missing, prompting countywide alarm in McDonough county about risk to healthy herds.
The Modern Brotherhood of America will hold its annual nomination and election of officers at M B A Hall on Friday night December 3 at 7 30 o clock All members are requested to be present E C Koetting Secretary Ww C Hilmer President
Fancy work and cake sale by the Ladies Aid of Musserville M B Church in the waiting room on December 4. Boys’ Book Week runs November 28 to December 5 with a Public Library and booksellers cooperative exhibit in the windows of Umscheid & Asthalter Neidig and Gobble. P M Musser Public Library hosts December 1 to 9 an exhibit of beautiful Christmas books for children with a helpful parent guide. Mrs C Dougherty of Cedar Rapids, visiting at her daughter Mrs Mary Henning’s home on Mulberry Avenue, returned home yesterday. Mrs J Harper and her little daughter of Bayfield were shopping visitors yesterday. Mrs Eugene Prior of Great Falls Montana, staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Jesse Oaks at Lone Run, left for Pasadena California to spend the winter.
Charles Hintermeister son of Mr and Mrs Fred Hintermeister of Muscatine Island married Ruth Warner daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Warner of 2801 Sheridan avenue Davenport today at noon in the bride’s parents home Calvary Baptist church Rev J F Mills officiated no attendants. Lohengrin and Dvorak music were played. The gown was white convent mull with venetian lace and a white satin sash. An arm bouquet of white rosebuds completed the bridal attire. A wedding breakfast for thirty five followed. The couple will reside on a farm near Davenport recently purchased by the groom. The bride wore a blue cheviot suit with black fur trim and a blue hat at departure. The groom is a local farmer and both families are well known in Davenport and Muscatine Island.
Miss Edith Zeug entertained a group of her young women friends at her home 993 Fulham Avenue last evening in honor of Miss Emma Koenig whose marriage to Albert Mittman is announced.
Muscatine readers are urged to watch kidney health as nature warns through changes in urine. A local testimonial from A Gable of 508 W Fifth St credits Doan's Kidney Pills with easing back pain and kidney discomfort after trying Morgan's Drug Store. Sold for 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N C advertises the product.
A home decorated with flowers and ferns hosted a wedding eve party on December eight. A wagon drawn by Master Kermit Peterson and Louis Bowser delivered gifts to the bride to be. Games and music followed with prizes to Miss Pearl Mittman and Miss Louise Tiedeman. Refreshments were served.
Nuntia Club members met at Miss Gert rude Fisher’s home on Kindler avenue to organize a Christmas party for the week after Christmas at Miss Mildred Young’s East Sixth street home. They will send a Christmas box to a Colorado family and aid a local poor family. The session included social hour, music, and refreshments. The next meeting is December 14 at Mrs. William Geller’s 610 East Seventh street.
Thursday lunch offers food and a Christmas sale all day with advertised items and pricing mentioned. Local patrons are urged to visit for meals and seasonal discounts.
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