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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

Page

6

Attempted Wreck of Milwaukee Limited Aided by Man

Henry Johns, 36, under arrest in Molind for an alleged plan to wreck the Milwaukee Limited on Nov 2. The wreck near 144 Thirty fifth Street left Fay D. Skuse permanently disabled and 20 passengers slightly injured. two years prior he faced charges for burning Burlington boxcars. Authorities say he is linked to a pattern of violent acts and mental illness allegations.

Molina Doc Henry Johns Wreckiux Milwaukee Limited Froman Lao J. Mil Jer Wan Ongingar Fay D. Skuse Tolnkon Aly Molind Johnson Watertown Trauna Cara Burlington Road Tyne Charse

Unspecific Inmate Release After Short Jail Term

A man who served six months in jail was released after six months at Watertown hospital where he remained under observation before being released. He appeared outwardly to bear a hormul.

Jell Watertown Hospital

Wrist Broken by Kick of Ford Car in Dredging Work

A worker named L. Chapman sustained a broken wrist when a Ford engine crank backfired during dredging chores. Dr A J Oliver reduced the fracture as the incident prompted immediate medical care.

Ford Car L. Chapman Iheland Avec Ford A. J. Oiiver

Father John O'Brien Medicine and Cold Remedy Tale

An old fashioned family remedy titled Father John’s Medicine is presented as a tonic for colds and throat troubles. The piece touts guarantee of funds to charity if the product fails and mentions Warner Jota’s Medicine as a recommended alternative without detailing ingredients or efficacy.

Father John John O'brien Lowel Mies Hk Tsg John Joho

Miss Van Patten Dies Here Today

Miss Van Patten, a social leader and artist from Makentine, died shortly after three this morning at the home of her aunt and uncle on West Fourth Street. She was thirty years old, survived by her father James M. Van Patton and mother Emma Verner, with funeral plans pending her condition.

Miki Caroling Lowise van Pattln Ang Makentine Misa van. Palton Sho Direlow Wat Mis James M, van Patton Emma Verner My. van Patton Columbia van Patton Chaplin Uving Imre

Chassell Named Commissioner in Iowa Appointment

Governor George W. Chorko appointed M. D. Chusdell of Plymouth County a veteran state senator and binder to be commissioner. Chusdell, a well known Iowa figure, served as assistant secretary of the senate in 1888 and as a presidential elector in 1892. He was elected to the general assembly in 1894 and again in 1904.

Moinoex Govarnor George We Chorko M.D. Chusdell Plymouth County Wilan Doconsest Chasroth la O Lowe Ge General Assembly Hardin County Towa Falty Besan Papara Osage and Lomars Towa Atto Senate

Safety officials must enforce law and remove negligent officers

Attorney General George Cosson announced plans to push a four day suspension provision enabling the removal of superintendents of public safety for neglect of duty. The measure would require police officials to enforce the law and empower action against negligent officials.

George Cosson Anid

Youre bilious wake up peeling tonight

Fragmentary text mentions bilious phrase and liver and bowels with unclear context. Appears to be garbled or fictional lines lacking identifiable people, places, dates, or organizations.

SLEEP WHILE YOU WORK WITH UTA AD PROMO PILL

An advertisement touts Casearets from a drug store claiming they cleanse the liver and bowels, promise easy digestion and quick awakening, and urge mothers not to fear taking the product for gentle relief. The copy uses exaggerated claims and sensational phrasing typical of old ads.

Hie

Plan to fight cost of living menu at thirty cents daily

State food commissioner orders W. H. Harrison to prepare a daily thirty cent menu for families to ease high living costs. He cites a forty cent daily food cost as excessive, noting overhead and labor add to expenses. The plan targets families of five amid rapid price increases.

Dad W. B. Barnay W. HH Hiarrizon Canoa Bo Komt Barney

Local Delegates Attend Marshalstown Conference

Six local delegates travel to Marshalstown for the older boys conference opening today and continuing Sunday. Walter Line Harry Shaw Charleton Kemble Wilbert Reaves join Paul Stockfield to represent their churches with 3 000 delegates expected statewide and limitedRegistration noted.

M.C Marshalstown Malta Walter Line Harry Shaw Charteu Kemble Wilbert Reaves Methodine Sytscopal Church Profensorit Flowston Mandal Trading Intuvert Wl Bo Gonforatico Variony Marshalltown

Battery Restless After Campaign Burnished By War Review

Members of Local Battery endured a strenuous week since leaving Muscatine and Brownsville Texas. They returned from a major maneuver near Rosaca de la Palma where General Parker reviewed 27,000 troops from Brown and White armies. The Iowa battalion led by Battery C performed with vigor through long days, shelling, and long marches, finally camping weary but proud of their role in the large national drill.

Browneville Texas Iowa Thara Brownsville Parkey Ristur Mhex Oman Noel AtrinKe

Glagw Company Liquidity Rise Amid White Army Tactics

A fragmented report notes Glagw Company actions today under the White army, with eight percent increases and renewed entanglements at Brown trenches. It mentions a year total rise and references to ed wire, timing, and shifting control toward the Browns with minimal rainfall affecting operations.

Glagw Teelfan

Toledo Workers to Get Wage Advance

Two thousand workers are affected by wage increases granted by two companies taking effect today. Three hundred Wabash Railroad car shop employees began a ten percent raise, while seventeen hundred Edward Ford Plate workers also receive higher pay starting now.

Cananca Leanor Toledo Olio Det Wabash Edward Ford

Blood transfusion aids life for Archbold in New Jersey

Tarrytown New York December John D Archbold president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey died after an appendectomy he survived a week earlier. A blood transfusion performed yesterday by Archbolds chauffeur improved his condition and was cited as a hopeful sign.

Tarrytown N. Y LesJohn D. Archbold Standard Off Company of New Jersey Familly Archibald'n Chauffour

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