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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
7
Household economy guide promotes making cough syrup at home using granulated sugar, warm water, and Pinex to rival store bought medicines. It claims a pint costs pennies, with full instructions and a guarantee of satisfaction, advising readers to ask pharmacists for Pinex and not alternatives.
Airs J J Holmes of Keots and several others from Atlanta Ataltsga Bayfeld Nichols Fruitland Wilton and Columbus Junction spent yesterday in the city visiting friends and shopping. A dance at Summit Hall is announced for Friday December 4.
Lloyds reports the Norwegian steamer Ran, arriving from New York to Liverpool, has been seized in port by British authorities and is held as a prize. The seizure follows wartime measures and signals ongoing enforcement actions against enemy vessels.
This notice urges youths to form the habit of saving money as the first step toward life success. It promotes the Savings Department offering to help start an account with one dollar, grow through regular deposits, and earn interest. Visit Saturday night.
A Chicago produced musical, One Girl in Milton, received hearty backing from a full house at the Grand Theatre. Polly Adler led a capable cast with Eva Fallon Lanara Novaslo and the Beauregard sisters delighting the audience with voices and charm. Singers performed The Butterfly and the Bea and In the Olden Golden Long Ago, with Misa Novasto delivering memorable dance and stage presence.
The first issue of Thanhouser’s feature Zudora will screen at The Grand next Friday afternoon and night. The two part serial follows Zudora’s 18th birthday and her attempt to claim the wealthy Zudora mines under guardian Hassam All’s control. Marguerite Snow stars as Zudora with James Cruze and Harry Benham, while Daniel Carson Goodwin translated the screen version from Harrold McGrath’s script.
The review praises Gudorn as a fine beginning and hails Mr Cruz as the convincing mystic skilled at un covering others crimes. Miss Snow delivers a strong, nuanced part while Mr Benham shines as the falsely accused lawyer lover. The supporting cast is large and competent, and the work must be seen to be appreciated.
United States Army officers led by Colonel J Kuhn sail from New York aboard the Hotterdam to Berlin as official war observers with German forces. The party includes Major Williams Major Aultmann and Captains Shargle Wurtt and Rockenbach.
Columbus Junction reports a flurry of visitors and routine trips. Mrs W J Hughes visited Weebington and Jay Crim with J C Hull called on friends. Frank Edwards headed to Kansas to visit a brother. Marvel Edwards and family traveled from Wapello. CG W Morford of Washington stayed with Parsons family. Alex McCullough of Cong stopped by. a child under pneumonia was noted. revival meetings at Spring Finn Evangelical church drew about fifty locals with ten autos. Composite Chapter No 91 installed officers and conferred royal arch on two teams with visitors from Nichola Cone Letts Muscatine and Washington. a supper served at Johnston restaurant for about thirty. Dora Duncan from Omaha visiting A H Parsons. James Dunosy recovering from a runaway injury. Dr W W Williams reported a son visiting from Nebraska. Dora Smoke traveled to Washington for a week with Mrs B F Miller. Mr and Mrs Wm Crist of Cons visited Columbus Junction. S L Daniels and family returned home.
The Mascatina Poultry Fanciers show showcased unusually high quality birds with fewer entries but keener competition. Judge Joseph Dagle praised the class, and Tu Dagie lectured on Baby Ducks, offering practical chick care tips. Attendance remained satisfactory.
Socialist city council members urge no further moves against Chief Hoffman as Muscatine police probe is closed. Appeal to governor or attorney general remains a remote possibility, though term of the police chief could expire first, nullifying later prosecution potential.
An advertisement claims Stela known as Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy cures chronic stomach liver and intestinal troubles with a single dose offering relief within 24 hours. The Chicago druggist recommendation notes the remedy is now sold at Henderson Drug Co.
William Wendlant was chosen president of the German Mechanics Aid Society at its annual election. Other officers include Vice President Guntay, Treasurer William Zeidler Sr., First Secretary Herman Grension, Second Secretary Frank Wendlant, Trustee J F S Heerd for three years, and Doorkeeper William Raetz.
Pleasant Prairie December reports Thanksgiving visits across Davenport Muscatine and nearby homes. Mr and Mrs Frank Kelley spent Thanksgiving in Davenport. Mr and Mrs A L Fowler with Matilda Irwin and Gustavus Albea family traveled from Muscatine. Howard Nettleton welcomed a baby girl born November 29. Orlis Baker from Muscatine visits Mrs John Jenkins. Church services slated Sunday morning at 10:30 and evening meetings all next week.
A regular program was held from two to one o'clock. New members were received and favorable results noted.
A Milwaukee Wisconsin reader raves about SKITCH a ten cent package that replaces the wash board claiming it cleans clothes swiftly using three teaspoons per load. The ad urges readers to buy and even offers a free sample by mailing to Hang Fiehtenverg at 211 Grand Ave.
Mrs Joseph L Bailey aged 43 died at 9 a m today four miles southwest of Wilton after a two week illness from a paralytic stroke She had lived in Wilton 28 years Survived by husband daughter Florence at home and sister Mrs George Pottsman of Alliance Ohio Funeral arrangements not yet made
The Chicago Association of Commerce called a December 7 meeting to weigh moving Chicago time from central to eastern one hour earlier. Railroad officials and stack market interests favor standardizing time with the East, per A Kimbark, committee chair appointed to study the proposal.
Telegraph patrons in Abdltion to misinterpret the war tax law for telegrams. The Western Union office notes the government stamp is not required but a separate cent charge must be collected for messages, with the company remitting the tax to the government. No government stamps are issued for telegrams.
Miss Opal Dougherty of Floris and Miss Opal Brown of Des Moines visit family in Fredonia. Davenport and Muscatine visitors stop by. Birth announced for November 23, Carrie Vandyke. Local residents host and travel to Columbus Junction, Wapello, and Burlington for Thanksgiving and family occasions.
Iowa farm mortgages advertise sound investment opportunities. With careful examination of each property, Thirty-Seven Fears reports no loss in farm mortgages to customers. Their record claims a careful, conservative approach and offers investments from $100 upward.
Mr and Mrs Roy Reeves and children celebrated Thanksgiving with Mrs Daniels of Blue Grass. Charles Fix repaired a well with Dare Maple of Muscatine assisting. Ralph and Clarence Fix visited their brother near Blue Grass. Mr and Mrs Mark Coyner and son from Muscatine spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Otto Viichner.
Kane McKnight, charged with participation in the murder of Charles M. Hicks, postmaster and merchant at Sylvester Station, La, was lynched today, becoming the third Black man hanged by a mob for the crime. Merchandise from Hicks store was found in several homes, and authorities fear more lynchings may follow as evidence of a broader raid on stock after Hicks was killed.
Rome dispatches say Britain backs sending a Turkish ambassador and Germany urges Vatican acceptance after sultan ends capitulations. Serbia also plans to appoint a diplomatic envoy to the Holy See to secure an accredited representative for Belgrade.
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