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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1915

Page

10

Lodge Elections Occupy Attention in City Meetings

Lodge elections occupy attention as Eagle Lodge No. 10 A O U W reports officer changes led by S L Johnson resigning as Financier to serve as Iowa State office receiver. New slate includes Past Master John Groters Master Workman Fred H Johnson Foreman Arthur Grensing and other officers with doctors named as Medical Examiners. Modern Brotherhood of America to nominate and elect officers tonight. Red Men yesterday nominated, Knights of Pythias to select as well. Bankers' Reserve elects members.

Eagle Lodge No. 10 S. L. Johnson Johnson Iowa Arthur Grensing Fred Grensing W. D. Walton B. H. Dailsen Fred Beitel Will York Tirank Rhoades Inside Watch Gustav Zeug George Wiles G. D. Lezotte A. J. Oliver H. L. Husted J. L. Klein W. W. Daut R. M. Arey BE. H. King Modern Brotherhood of America Knights of Pythias Bankers' Reserve Bankers’ Reserve

River to River Road project nears completion in Muscatine and Scott counties

Hill road construction, funded by Muscatine and Scott counties, aims to elevate the River to River Road above the creek’s high water mark. Davenport firm handles the contract with dirt from Durant Hill used to fill the lower road, improving all-season passability and reducing future rebuilding. The Stockton Hill and Durant roads will see steady grade reductions from seven to five percent and from four percent to near flat, respectively.

Davenport Construction Muscatine Scott Durant Hill Stockton Hill Durant

Peddles Clothing: Lards NH Bastile

A young man named John Anderson was arrested by Officer O Leary while peddling an overcoat and gloves. Suspected stolen goods led to his detention on vagrancy charges pending further investigation.

John Anderson O'Leary

Two Are Injured In Peters Paper Plant Explosion

An explosion at the Peters Paper company plant in King Sion near Trobe Pennsylvania injured two men and caused about eighty thousand dollars in damage. The plant manufactured roofing paper for use on western European battlefield trenches. Read the Journal, 10c a week.

Associated Press

Cascarets Advert: Quick Cold Cure and Bowel Cleanse

An advertisement touts CasCarets as a nightly remedy for colds and constipation. It claims the product cleanses the stomach, regulates digestion, removes sour undigested food, and carries off bile and waste while you sleep. It urges a 10 cent box for adults and children.

Society elects officers at recent meeting

Society elected their officers at their last meeting with W. A. Appel as President, Mrs. J. B. Vanatta as Vice President and Secretary, Mrs. Isabelle Norton as Banker, Mrs. Laura Guessregen as Chaplain, Mrs. C. Ruthenberg as Conductor, Mrs. Josephine Stineman as Sentinel, George Luckhardt as Captain of the Drill Team, and Florence Klaftenbach as Organist.

Society W. A. Appel J. B.vanatta J. B. Vanatta Isabelle Norton Laura Guessregen C. Ruthenberg Sentinel Josephine Stineman George Luckhardt Florence Klaftenbach

Henry Ford Granted Passport for Peace Voyage

Washington Dec 3 Henry Ford received a passport from the justice department to visit Norway Sweden Denmark and the Netherlands A representative submitted the New York application As of noon more than 125 passports for peace advocates had been issued and the Oscar Jr liner will sail tomorrow from New York Ford will occupy first and second cabins with peace envoys aboard Passports will be checked at the pier and no one will sail without one

Associated Press Washington, D. C Henry Ford Glute Department Norway Sweden Denmark Netherlands New York Citizenship Bureau Oscar Jr Hague Tomor Ford

Hallock on Trial in Burglary Case in West Liberty

Mike Halleck faces district court trial for breaking and entering the Whitehead and Brotche store in West Liberty last October. He reportedly took coats and shoes and sold them nearby. Proceedings began this morning with all evidence in. Halleck testified an alibi and claimed the coats were found items. he acknowledged time served in the Ohio State Reformatory during cross examination.

Mike Halleck Whitehead and Brotche West Liberty Halleck Ohio State Reformatory

Dores Faber Dies in Rock Island Hospital

Dores Faber a well known city resident died at 7 15 this morning at St Anthony hospital Rock Island after a three year illness from tuberculosis He was born in Holland in 1875 came to the United States at nine years old lived in Pattonsburg New Jersey before moving to Muscatine last March to improve his health He lived with Mr and Mrs H Traas on Busch street in Muscatine He leaves a wife and five children The body will be taken to Pattansboro where burial will be held Wednesday

Dores Faber

Texan Honored at National Record Association Meeting

Peoria Ill Dec 3 Officers of the National Record Association were elected at the annual meeting J J McClain from Anna Texas was chosen president succeeding G A Hackett of Manning Iowa McClain will lead the group succeeding Hackett as head of the organization drawing attention to Texan leadership in the association.

Peoria Ill National,Duro ‘Record Association J. J. McClain Anna Texas G. AL Hackett Manning Iowa

Officials of Four Ad Clubs Plan Conference

Officials from Muscatine Davenport Cedar Rapids and another Iowa city agreed at a Muscatine Ad Club meeting to a four cornered conference after a 6 30 dinner next Monday. The aim is closer ties and better cooperation among Iowa ad clubs and a paid secretary and rating work were discussed but postponed after the holidays.

Muscatine Ad Club Davenport Iowa ‘City Cedar Rapids A. J. Magnus Iowa Cities Conection Business Men’s Institute Hotel Muscatine Retail Merchants’ Association

Boulevard lights planned for Muscatine downtown district

A business men committee led by Henry Wasserman announced plans to install boulevard lights along Second street from Chestnut to Walnut, and along Sycamore and Iowa avenues. The group has funds subscribed and aims for spring installation after a winter start, with committee members including David Bogard, Chares Spaethe, and George M. Titus.

Second Street Muscatine Henry Wasserman Wasserman Sycamore Cedar Second Chestnut Walnut Streets Third Fourth Iowa Avenue David Bogard Chares Spaethe George M. Titus

Dandeline Promise of Soft Glossy Hair For All

An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a cure for dandruff and a promoter of heavy soft glossy hair. It claims results in ten minutes with a 25 cent bottle and suggests two weeks to see new hair growth, touting it as the only sure hair grower and scalp cure.

Knowlton

Hyomei promises quick relief for catarrh and coughs

An advertisement extols Hyomei as a complete treatment to destroy catarrh germs and relieve bronchitis and colds. It claims a complete outfit is inexpensive and guaranteed for refund if it does not benefit. Testimonials from Mrs Daisy Lewis praise rapid throat and head relief and home use benefits.

Havercamp Hyomei Daisy Lewis Patton Memphis Tenn

Boys Suits Aged 6 to 14 at Saturday Special

Colin Mercantile Co. advertises a Saturday special on boys suits aged 6 to 14 for 1.95. Mrs. F. W. Blasing and two young children from Muscatine Island left this morning for Moline to visit friends over Sunday.

Colin Mercantile Co F. W. Blasing Muscatine Island Moline

Saturday Sale Notices From Local Firms And Visitors

Advertisements list 89e price on men heavy Union Suits at Colin Mercantile Co. Mrs C K Hershey of Fairport visits for business. Cherry's Shoe Store promotes homemade coffee cake doughnuts and rolls for Saturday Dec 4. Jugend Verein conducts a sale. German Lutheran Church notice and Mrs H S Baker of Elgin visiting at 605 East Eighth Street due to the death of her uncle W McGreer.

Colin Mercantile Co Plotch Cherry's Jugend Verein German Lutheran Church 8S. R. Baker Elgin H. S. McGreer East Eighth Street W. McGreer

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