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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1913
Page
3
The Daily Journal advertises its city circulation and delivery details. It notes subscriptions by mail and carrier, with pricing for weekly and semi weekly issues. The text lists departments and staff roles and mentions Brunswick and Muscatine offices and service areas.
The article reviews President Wilson's annual message to Congress, praising its brevity and optimism while noting omissions such as the tariff and income tax. It highlights support for state and federal balance, the Sherman act, and cautious views on international treaties, Mexico, and Philippines policy, with calls to watch future developments.
The message advocates presidential primaries powered by popular sentiment, proposing conventions chosen by the opposing party at primaries to name nominees. It praises the president’s calm, progressive state paper while cautioning that such a radical change requires careful judgment and broad support.
The Journal launches the Partners of Santa Claus drive to aid 400 children and families in Muscatine who would miss Christmas without volunteers. The effort mirrors earlier Goodfellow campaigns, aimed at coordinating local volunteers since Associated Charities remains inactive.
Fifty years ago winter knitters gathered in private homes to make mittens and socks for soldiers funded by voluntary yarn contributions. Ladies knitted while gentlemen carried yarn and ran errands to support morale. Forty years ago, in November, sixty one counts and packets arrived in St Louis with lumber receipts totaling 3,20000. A school board meeting saw resignations of Miss Glacimer and Miss Mary Underwood, principal of D room.
In a West Second street reception Miss Ettie Smalley entertained a group of friends. Among attendees were Miss Holland of Waterloo Miss Loving of Le Mars Mr Seamon of Vilinois and Dr Clark of Des Moines. The Baptist library association will meet this week with Mrs Belle Waenburns.
A strained January night drives Doctor Jardine to question his life as he journals his hospital tour. A thief prowls his Sisters’ room, Molly reveals a past love, and a mistaken intruder leads to a rekindled bond. The scene ends with Jardine returning home to a bemused but joyful reunion with Molly and Maria.
The Journal appeals for partners to share in the happiness of children this Christmas. Donors are asked to give money clothing or toys and act as a go-between for the busy, with a goal to spread cheer before December 25. Prompt response requested as time is short and work large.
Patient reports immediate relief from itching after applying Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. A Brooklyn woman Me Schoon claims dramatic improvement from eczema and rashes after a month of use, noting physicians prescribed it for eighteen years and offering free samples via Resinol Department 16-1 Baltimore.
In a Southern Agriculturist issue Susie Powell discusses girls canning clubs in Mississipp i. Clubs are county organized and run by an executive committee with a teacher and local rep. Boards sometimes provide funding or supplement salaries through the high school.
County superintendent and teachers pledge cooperation and funds to hire a county director for an integrated educational program. Club work centers on arithmet ic language nature study economy agriculture and chemistry linked to club activities. First clubs began in 1941 with twenty clubs by 1918. during the first year girls canned about 5 000 cans of tomatoes and 1912 profits reached over 10 each by 15 girls from small plots.
Washington lawmakers prepare a bid to shield civil service for internal revenue staff. Representative Good of Iowa pushes an amendment to the legislative appropriation bill to require examinations for those in or affected by civil service. The move aims to curb raids on the service and force action on income tax personnel under tariff provisions.
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a pleasant sugar coated remedy for bad breath and bowel cleansing. It claims the vegetable formula derived from olives cleanses the entire system without calomel’s side effects and advocates taking one or two nightly for a week to see results.
The article notes Southern leaders pushing for more offices and credits employees groups for driving support. It highlights active campaigns for better working conditions, injury compensation, and retirement of superannuated staff.
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment is promoted as a cure for itching burning and various skin eruptions. A Mendota Illinois man praises the product claiming long lasting eczema relief since the Civil War and guarantees money refund if not helped. Available at druggists or by mail from Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia St Louis.
In Moscow Iowa on December 3, Mrs Lucy Wildaam of Wilton spent the prior week with her daughter Mrs Hain. Mrs Beade of Ohio has been reconnecting with old friends. A baby girl arrived at J I Rexroths home on December 1. Frank Ballew visited W Christian's home Sunday. Lear of Jews City spent time at Upbanks residence. The remains of Mrs Rosanna Promey were shipped to Sandow. Yee Smith visited Wile ton Saturday. Mr and Mrs Devere of Neburs Iowa are visiting sister Mrs F Merticke.
The old time mix of Sage Tea and Sulphur returns as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. A ready to use product claimed to darken hair, disguise gray, and yield a healthy glossy look while reducing dandruff and itching. It’s sold widely for about six cents a bottle and easy to apply with a comb.
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