This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
2
A advertising fragment claims a stiff paste of powdered delatone and water spread on the face removes all hair in about two minutes and promises complete results if the paste is washed off. The text warns no hair will remain and emphasizes satisfaction.
The remains of Mrs. Clarence A. Hann who died yesterday morning at 410 Chestnut Street will be taken to Decatur Alabama, her former home, for burial. It is expected the remains will be sent tonight and the funeral held there on Sunday. The sorrowing husband, Mr and Mrs William Danielsen, the parents, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hobo will accompany the remains to Decatur.
A. Smith, state manager of the order, attended and spoke at the local lodge meeting, sharing a brief address on the group’s good works. After the address, the gathering enjoyed dancing and refreshments.
A Molind man Robert Pulather and Davonyport's Louise A Bulttaupt wed yesterday afternoon in a ceremony performed by Judge J G Coater. Their Davenport escorts were Mr and Mrs George A Schmidt and the couple plan to reside in Mollae.
Orpheum management announces free European art leather pillows by the Great Sidonias to Indias to stimulate matinee attendance. Ad column notice urges reader attention to the advertising section for details.
A Davenport and Muscatine Railway case opened with a jury impanelled before noon. The administrator of Elman Campbell estate seeks 12500 in damages for Campbell's death after being struck by an interurban car east of this city a year ago. Funeral services for Mrs J Roy Wilhelm are set for Friday at Cranston.
The New York Stock Exchange announced plans to issue noon and afternoon stock lists under its clearinghouse committee. The lists will show bid and ask prices and recent trades with the last actual prices. Notable prices at 1 pm include American Can 25 1 2, American Cotton Oil 85, American Tel 117, Bethlehem Steel 42, Brooklyn Rapid Transit 867 50, Pennsylvania 105 1 2, Union Pacific 113 4, Utah Copper 46.
Chicago UL Dec 3 A Tiwan engineer and fireman were awakened from their homes to join a headhead engine crew aboard a caboose. The train was delayed three hours before starting while the crew slept. They would be paid for terminal delay if arbitration grants their demand. MM W Gadle testified for the men under cross examination by James MM Shecan, the railroad's attorney, who pressed for explanations of how the brief requests would operate under varying service conditions.
Cleveland Ohio December 3 The subcommittee of coal miners and operators failed to agree on a plan to settle the strike involving 15000 men in Eastern Ohio and adjourned to report its disagreement to the joint conference. Operators stood by 44 61 cents a ton while miners demanded 47 cents with hopes for continued negotiations.
Lansing dispatch reports Sheriff J H Eggers of Greenup county Kentucky filed a requisition with Governor Ferris to return his son Ernest Eggers from Michigan on murder charges. Ernest fled after supporting his brother Edward who was attacked and indicted as an accomplice but later acquitted. Eggers claimed his son would not resist extradition and expects acquittal. Belgium refugees topic fades at Ames convention with minimal mention while a move for a state immigration purge passes.
Washington December 8 Secretary Houston lifted the quarantine on parts of the Chicago Union Stockyards allowing handling of cattle equipment from outside quarantined areas. An order permits fat stock from 21 quarantined counties to Davenport Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Dubuque for immediate slaughter with on farm inspection by state or federal inspectors or authorized local veterinarians. Inspector O Neill coordinated with Des Moines to extend the rural yards inclusion.
Ex-senator Thomas M. Patterson, a small mine owner, testified at the federal Industrial Commission about Colorado labor troubles tracing back to 1910. He linked northern field unrest to a recent strike, noting organizers and gunmen used by operators amid escalating violence in the southern district.
Women of the Congregational church hosted a supper in the church dining room attracting over 350 meals served and about $10 raised. The hall featured holiday decorations with poinsettias and chrysanthemums while booths sold fancy articles and candy.
Members of the Mulberry Needle club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs William Mark's Mulberry avenue residence. Pink and white chrysanthemums adorned the decor and refreshments matched the color scheme. The club plans its next meeting for December 17 at Mrs Harry Crozar's West Fifth Street home.
William Ribbink, a mason working on the new city hall, fell from scaffolding this morning and sustained four deep wounds to the face. Dr W Norton attended the injured worker at once.
An evening meeting at Mrs W J Zeidler home on West Sixth street featured a lesson by Mrs E O Burnside and a vocal selection by Mrs F H Little with accompaniment by Mrs W H Johnson. Refreshments followed. Other local club gatherings included Jolly Bench at Mrs Clara Richardson's East Second Street home and upcoming meetings with Mrs S Fill on Lombard Street.
Card of Thanks thanks neighbors for kindness and sympathy during bereavement and floral offerings. Also notes a hunting report of a red fox killed by Joan Diercks of South Inscathe. Mentions B E Lilly store wool skirts. Listings include church events at Congregational church and Foster Providence Baptist church, a cello recital by Sala, and Ladies Industries Society meeting changes and host Mrs Elbert McGreer.
Classified line listing notes a rental ad offering two or three modern 10oms for rent at 222 East Ind Street with limited details and no further context.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.