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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1916

Page

2

Mrs Bridman Dies in Knox County Home at 74

Mrs Charles Bridman a well known city woman died at her home 2002 Mulherry avenue at 4 20 yesterday afternoon after months of illness. Born August 1 1850 near Galesbury Illinois she came to Muscatine when three years old. She married September 28 1874. Survived by husband two children Charles Meldyman of Mono Nebraska and Mrs Arandt of this city two brothers and a sister. Funeral services Monday at 2 20 p m at the First Methodist Episcopal church conducted by Rev A S Smith with interment at Greenwout Cemetery. Family requests no flowers.

Charles Bridgeman Mulherry Avenue Galesbury Ani Musco Har Parente New England Knox County Greanwout Canatory

Tipton Man Gone Leaves No Trace

Tipton Michigan report details the disappearance of Alex Hagourty, a brother of Haynnety, who vanished after returning from California where he lived. His health and mind deteriorated, guardians were appointed to manage his affairs, and the person later disappeared at about 4 o'clock that evening.

Tipton Alex Hagours Ttabork Haynnety Thia Mr. Llagourty California Nial Vinkt Relievar Jook Attar Bone Hruco Lngoarty Rink Thay Hid Hin N

Pure Blood Makes Healthy People Claim Ad

An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for blood impurities and related ailments. It claims external applications fail to remove impurities, while the remedy cleanses, aids digestion, and strengthens the whole system, urging readers to buy from local druggists.

Hood Saranparino

Pines Cough Syrup Homemade Remedy Claims

An advertisement extols a homemade cough syrup using 2 ounces of Pinex mixed in a pint of granulated sugar and water to create a stronger remedy. It touts quick throat relief for dry or hoarse coughs, bronchial irritation, and croup, comparing favorably to store bought products. The ad urges asking a druggist for 2 ounces of Pinex and promises money back if unsatisfied.

Norway Wayne

Countywide search for missing man underway

Neighbors and officers mounted a countywide search to trace a missing man. Authorities reported efforts to locate him amid smoke from burned buildings and ongoing sweeps through towns and rural areas.

Aid to Digestion Tablets Advise for Indigestion

An old advertisement notes that fullness and weight after meals signal overindulgence and recommends Chamburlain's Tablets to aid digestion. The brief copy frames the product as a remedy for stomach heaviness and upset after eating.

Vocal Chicken Fanciers Triumph at County Poultry Show

Muscatine growers dominated the Mississippi Valley Poultry Show with top honors across classes. Winners include Paco in Plymouth Rocks, Moerd in Partridge Wyandottes, Worst and 30 in various Wyandotte categories, and Heard securing a second in Trartridge Wyandottes. exhibitors from multiple townships competed amid a crowded program at Rockland.

Othet Mlusiasipp Vallay Banelors Apkpalites Prograa Kocklind Muscntine Fanctory, Yok Wot Myvdrede Wheh Their Entities, Mneaordlags Fmany Tnnola Tha Lacs Paco Puliet Elasson Plymouth Rocks Moerd Heard

Father and Two Sons Arrested in Farm Theft Case

Moodhounds from Yows City trace stolen hiedw to Gatton Farm near Moscow. William Gatton and sons Roy and Guy Gatton were taken into custody by Sheriff Wiley and Deputy Sheriff Sandor. All three charged with complicity in the theft from the Toineolt and Hales company of Morcow. Police say the robbery uncovered yesterday morning and animals were found at the Gatton firm yard. The trio deny knowledge of the theft and await a hearing before Justice J. C. Coster.

William Gatton Roy Guy Gatton Sherif Wiley Sandor Honler Gatton Moscow Toineolt & Hales Company Morcow Hind Iowa City Gattonn J. c. Costertouny

Fraternal Union Elects Officers in Bloomington Meeting

Bloomington Council No 408 Fraternal Aid Union held its annual election of officers. After a brief informal gathering and program, officers were chosen for the coming year including President WW Tawi, Past President Anni Lewis, Vice President Kate Baast, Secretary George Scholten, Treasurer Frank I. Ray, Chaplain Mary Scholten, Guard Lucinda Shannon, Outer Guard O Stoker, Trustee for three years Yaetohn or wie, Medical Examiner Dr FL Ta iAppel, Photographer Miss Margaret Thork and Arty Horwlp.

Bloomington -Council oMers Lnstevarning Ray Chaplin Mary, Scholten Lona Wie Trnor Lucinda Shanon O. Stoker Yaetohn Or Wie FL TaiAppel

Breeders to Meet at Davenport Iowa

Davenport hosts a breeder meeting Monday December 11 with Ames Wil as principal speaker. Davenport named as venue for the banquet with Hobovent recognized as an authority on aubioote routing to the stock heading. Attendance expected from breadears of the stock in the tele wea and vicinity.

Davenport Dee Ames

Christmas Observance Planned at North Prairie Churches

Christmas events will be celebrated at Prootland and North Prairie Methodist churches. Rev L A Crull to lead service with AC Sweatland Sundays and revival meetings at North Prairie, including Holy Communion. Community volunteers work to raise funds for church needs as plans for December 23 unfold.

Ghelatmaa Bwoathind North Pratria Methodiat HG. Milline L. A. Crull Sweatland Milica

Early Shipping Important Move by American Express Company

American Express announces a citywide campaign urging cooperation among employees, department stores, and merchants to ease Christmas congestion. The plan spreads tolls by speeding orders, extending delivery over December, and promotes earlier shipping to give customers more choice and timely gifts.

Gopartmant Matt Tigell Warly Arites Cowls American Texprova Company Carve Antion Tha Munitey Mara

Chicago Boxing Board Tackles Retail Goods War

A Chicago sporting goods dealer announced a 25 percent price increase blaming the war for the higher costs. The move follows a prior year’s pricing, with apparel and gear expected to rise further as supply lines tighten.

Chicago Dee Tornal Sporting Goods Donlora

Island Meeting Friday for Island District Residents

Invitation extended to all residents of the Island district to attend the annual meeting of the organization at the Island cemetery office Friday. The group seeks new members to sustain work, outlines dues, and will report officers and plans for 1917 with election of officers and treasury actions on the agenda.

Auamortiona Uiiny Nnsociite Toon Presidant Martin Strouves Elmer Corwin Transivor Ian Grand Tiliott Sooratary Vine Alice W. Beattys Theodore Drake Aga Hopard

Hot Water Breakfast Promoted for Health Benefits

A column urges men and women to drink hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to flush toxins, cleanse the digestive organs, and improve overall health. It claims the practice cleanses the stomach, kidneys, and bowels, reduces constipation, and leaves people feeling energized.

Red Cross Holiday Seals Sale Opening Imminent

Public Health Bureau officials plan to open the Red Cross Christmas seal sale in Magentineg within days. State Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis will send seals and supplies by Monday, with nine million seals allotted for distribution. Local sales arrangements are to be completed at once. Second number lecture course by Schumann Quintet scheduled for Wednesday at Grand Opera House with tickets available at the YMCA.

Red Croga Seca Public Health Bureau Magentineg Milion Red Cross Atme Association Schumann Quintet Grand Opera House M.C. A Aed

Local Youth to Fraternity Meet in Richmond

Harold Kemble, son of Mr and Mrs Kemble of 617 Gaxt Ninth Strees, a student at Town Wouleyit clocks at Mt Pleasant, represents Wesleyan chapter of the Stemi Puy Enalton at the national convention of the fraternity in Richmond Virginia this week. Mr Kemble is a mentor at Mt Pleasant and active in the chapter.

Harold Kemble M. Kemble

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