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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1915

Page

4

Death of Mrs. Sarah Thoma in Ainaworth Bed

Mrs. Sarah Thoma, 75, of Ainaworth Indiana, died in her sleep from a brain hemorrhage. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. James Foster and Mrs. Dollie Scott, a son Elmer, 17 grandchildren, and was widow of a man who died six years ago. Funeral Saturday at Mrs. Foster’s home with burial in Ainaworth cemetery.

Sarah Thoma James Foster Ainaworth Maggie Foster George Carpenter Sampson Street Thoma Ainsworth Dollie Scott South Dakota Elmer Washington Foster Ainsworth Cemetery

Battery Horses Die in Clinton Stables Battery Horses Die in Clinton Stables

Clinton Iowa December 2 The Iowa national guard batteries of field artillery purchased from federal agents suffered high fatalities. Of thirty horses shipped to Iowa by several batteries including Clinton Davenport and Muscatine, a third died today and most arrived sick with several barely recovering. Minnesota batteries saw the same issues from a fever contracted in St Louis wards. Captain H F Lange Battery C says arrived horses were ill but later recovered and are in good condition.

Associated Press Clinton Iowa National Guard Field Artillery Iowa Minnesota St. Louis H. F. Lange Davenport Muscatine

Young Men Serve Oyster Supper at Church

The First Baptist church youth will serve an oyster supper at 7 PM for the congregation. Afterward a church meeting will discuss a committee’s recommendations on the future program of the church.

First Baptist Church

M. B. A. Lodge to Elect Officers and Nomination Night

Modern Brotherhood of America set to elect officers at M. W. A. Hall Friday December 3 at 7 30 p m. All members urged to attend. E C Koetting Secretary W Hilmer President Strong and Well ad reads prompt testimonial for Foley Kidney Pills and Toey Kidney Pills noting kidney relief and general health claims.

Modern Brotherhood of America M. W. A. Hall E. C. Koetting W. ©. Hilmer Fred Smith Main St Green Bay Wis Foley

Abstract Company Ready to Operate in Muscatine

A new abstract company to take over Jayne & Hoffman business in Muscatine will be ready to incorporate in about a week. It will be capitalized at 10000 with 5000 paid in. The goal is closer ties among local attorneys and bankers and access to Jayne & Hoffman abstract books. Fred Hoffman will serve as secretary and manager.

Muscatine Jayne & Hoffman Jayne and Hoffman Muscatine County Fred Hoffman

Alleged Scheme to Rob Illinois Cont. Charges Against Lt Governor

The article details allegations against Lieutenant Governor O Fara including attempts to obtain a $10,000 appropriation for a white slavery inquiry and a plan to drain the treasury. It cites nine vouchers matching names Trick Close Pope and OHara totaling $10,000, with most delivered to one person. It notes a fake Senate resolution No 177, dated June 30, and expenses for a Chicago office.

O’fara Charles F.’ Trick Claiborne S. Close Ralph Pope F. H. O'Hara Senate Journal of the Senate E. C. Curtis Chicago

Vouchers and finance items cited by lieutenant governor

The lieutenant governor issued a written statement denying irregularities in a ten thousand dollar appropriation charged to the senate welfare committee. He said funds were drawn from the state treasury as allowed by law and approved by most of the senate executive committee. The vouchers listed the welfare committee purpose and were public records, with no payments to members or relatives for any nonexpense items.

O'Hara Senate Welfare John B. Fergus Executive Committee Senate Welfare Committee 49Th General Assembly

Germany closes Serb campaign continues on page 1

Army retreat and defensive efforts around Plevije are confirmed by Montenegrin War Office via Montenegrin consulate. Overseas News Agency reports claim British troops killed guards at the mausoleum near Ctesiphon after a November advance and subsequent Turkish recapture.

Paris Plevije Montenegrin War Office Berlin Sayvilla Constantinople Ctesiphon

Prosperity Seen in Bank Figures and Industry Reports

Prospering bank figures reflect a broad revival across multiple sectors. Reports from Richmond Chicago and St Louis indicate strong conditions, rising demand for steel equipment cars and heavy structural forms, and optimism for continued output expansion amid easing early-year losses.

Chicago St. Louis

Captain Glassen’s Accidental Ram Belief After Inverkip Dry Dock

Newport News dispatch reports Captain Glassen of the British steamship Inverkip, in dry dock for rush repairs, says he believes he accidentally rammed something and is unsure of the extent of the incident. The Associated Press Leased Wire notes the event as a developing maritime mishap observed in Virginia.

Newport, News Glassen Inverkip

Submarine Suffers Damage Passing Gibraltar on Nov 6

A submerged submarine passing out of the Straits of Gibraltar on November 6 suffered multiple holes in its ballast tanks. The vessel returned to Gibraltar where repairs were completed.

Straits of Gibraltar Gibraltar

Bly's Cream Balm Opens Nostrils End Of Cold

Advertisement claims Bly's Cream Balm clears head cold or catarrh by applying a small amount in the nostrils. The ointment allegedly penetrates air passages to soothe inflamed mucous membranes, providing instant relief from nasal congestion, snuffles, and headaches.

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