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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
2
An old advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills build up red blood to improve oxygen delivery in cold weather. It urges readers to contact the Dr Williams Medicine Co in Schenectady New York for information and a free booklet.
Baptists decided last night to build a new modern church with a cost of 75000 dollars. The project aims to replace older facilities and create a larger worship and community space for the congregation.
Congregation votes 111 to 22 to raise funds for a new church at Fourth and Sycamore, aiming for a $75,000 equipment within five years. Board recommends debt reduction first and deposits to bank until sufficient on hand. Funds to be raised with cautious steps and community consent.
The church plans a campaign for funds with a board meeting at 7:30 Monday evening at the church to outline the campaign. The church already has 97 de partments enrolled and a Sunday school of 780 with 350 to 400 in attendance. The present seating 500 and overflow crowds have occurred. A cash gift of 700 by the women’s group aided the site purchase for the proposed new edifice.
Promote Zemo as a cheap skin remedy available at drug stores for 25c and 1.00 for extra large bottles. Claims to remove pimples blackheads eczema and ringworm without being watery greasy or staining. Says it leaves skin clear healthy and is easily applied and dependable. Cleveland based product.
Gee Whitcher Jr of Caledonia New York reports lifelong blistering skin eruptions ended after using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. The ad claims immediate relief after about two dozen applications and promotes Resinol products as gentle with no free alkali, offering soothing healing for complexions and tender skin.
The big farm exhibit showcases electric and gasoline tractors promising time savings in fields. Farmers, families, and even dogs anticipate a new era in farm life as they imagine moving teams with steady tractors and a wireless attachment for war news read while plowing. Grain Dealers Meet discusses stored corn and shipping risks amid uncertain weather. Downey Calamus report large hog shipments and cholera in herds. State law on 70 pounds per bushel noted. Weldon and Des Moines participants attend talks on light tractors and workers compensation insurance.
Rev A S Smith will deliver the first of three illustrated travelogues tonight at the First M E Church. Forty slides from party members will enliven the talk and trace the trip from New York to return, with personal sidelights enriching the historical scenes for an instructive and entertaining evening.
Rock Island Illinois December 3 The post commandant Lieut Col George Burr branded a Chicago Examiner story about plots discovered at the Rock Island arsenal as a canard. He said the article is a rehash of sensational exploits published by Chicago papers last summer.
The Sweetland Institute closed last evening in Moline with Dr. Taylor delivering the address as the most successful meeting yet. Displays and grain and culinary judging drew large crowds, with awards given to multiple growers and artisans from Davenport Muscatine and surrounding counties. A next meeting is planned to elect officers and conclude current business.
A vintage appeal touts Orrine as a cure for the drink habit, claiming thousands of wives mothers and sisters praise it for restoring happiness at home. The ad notes a dollar per box price and offers a free booklet from A W Morgan 107 West Second Street.
In Judge Coster's court Mort Weber was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of illegally selling liquor after Jess Redeker testified and implicated Weber. Al Peterson was discharged on motion. Zedeker, arrested with a suitcase of whisky, admitted past distribution by Weber on commission. bond set at 100 dollars to stop the practice. Weber remanded to county jail awaiting grand jury action. Peterson testimony weaker. Zedeker to keep out of further sale.
Iowa City December 2 Frank Gotch world champion wrestler has been asked to become coach of the Iowa University wrestling squad this season. The offer is under consideration and no decision has been made.
A wellness advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a remedy to flush clogged kidneys and relieve bladder issues. It claims four ounces in water before breakfast over a few days helps kidneys act normally, neutralizes urine acids, and is harmless and inexpensive. A local druggist notes high sales to those seeking prevention.
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