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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
8
An advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy, ready to use hair darkening tonic. It claims to darken gray hair naturally and evenly after a few applications while also stopping scalp itching and reducing dandruff.
Dr. Taylor of Moline Illinois head of the John Deere farm lecture department spoke at the Sweetland Institute session in the M B A hall. He outlined laws of farming and emphasized stack farming for soil fertility and lasting yields. He urged proper seed bed seed and cultivation for crops and breed feed and care for livestock. He also urged agriculture taught in public schools and closed by praising farming as the cornerstone of all industries.
A Alburtis Pa teacher describes nervous fatigue, insomnia, and loss of appetite improving after a week on Vinci cod liver and iron tonic. The ad promotes Vinci for run-down conditions and chronic coughs, with a Muscatine Iowa druggist endorsement and a local Vinal Drug Store pointer.
A Mayr's Wonderful Remedy advertisement claims a million users including Congress members and Supreme Court justices have benefited from the stomach and intestinal aid. It urges readers to buy a bottle and send for a free booklet, listing Henderson Drug Co. as a seller. The copy highlights diverse professions and widespread satisfaction with the product.
William Kirk known as Dr Deerfoot testifies in his own defense after killing his wife on September 6 1913 He says she threatened to shoot cut his throat and kill him witnesses describe her as violent and armed with a revolver a knife and threats Several Iowa City students and town boys corroborate parts of his story while detailing her attacks and boasts of having Doe on the run The second annual Iowa City Poultry Association show concludes with prizes awarded to both local and outside exhibitors including Harold White Rev J H Kreamyre and Tony De Haas etc
A school event featured a mock trial where George Rolland was accused of stealing a young woman's vanity purse, and a debate on adopting the commission form of government. The court adjourned to a later evening, with the loser declared negative by the judges.
A brisk call to poultry keepers to feed hens properly in winter to boost egg production. It promises the right feeds, fruits, and utensils and urges owners to turn their flock into a paying proposition.
The court trial involving Rolland at Thompson's Hardware Store and the high school literary society adjourned to next week evening. Attorneys argued for both sides and many witnesses testified as the affirmative won the debate though some society members thought the opposing team should have won.
News from Huntington West Virginia dated December 3 reports four children died in a Logan county blaze yesterday. The Prichard children of Holden perished while playing Indian and the Lowe children of Rum Creek died when their home was destroyed by fire.
Jess Zedeker, linked to Mort Weber’s grand jury case, was jailed after Weber's sister, Mrs. Lucy Smith, charged him with illegal whiskey sales. Weber and Zedeker are held separately in the county jail as a family dispute unfolds. Witnesses and locals from Muscatine and Columbus City figures noted in surrounding notices.
Mrs. R. E H West of Ainsworth visited Mrs. Emily Hull then went to Wapello. Visitors from Muscatine and Cotter attended events. The Presbyterian missionary society met with Mrs O M Cavin to study Syria and Persia. Many locals hosted or joined visits and a funeral procession from distant towns noted including Conesville and Morning Sun.
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