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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1912

Page

2

Red Men Hold Great Feast Says Sachem Abs en

Grand Sachem Carol F. Wuehnle presided as table losses attended a Red Men Pow wow and feast on West Second Street. Over one hundred members enjoyed talks by Lestar Smith, Thomas Cherry, and Mrs C J Matthews who outlined a play Louis tina to be staged soon. Election plans, membership drive, and dances after holidays were decided.

West Second Strest Lestar Smith Thomas Cherry C. 3. Matthews Louistina Carl F. Kuehnle Denison Tygrind Yachem Order Offeers Ttwag Inez Tosaph Hoeffiln

Spectacular downtown fire causes heavy damage and loss

A midnight blaze fueled by strong winds swept through West Second Street between Chestnut and Pido, threatening to wipe out a block. Damage is estimated near $60,000 with major losses to the Bijou theatre and several businesses. flames reached hundreds of feet, wires sparked danger, and smoke blanketed downtown as fire crews battled the blaze.

West Second Street Chestnut Pido Streets Magentine J. & Starnaman Clothing Company Chris. Gremmie Blackie Second Street Gremmel Enly

Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe Ad from KC Baking Powder

Instructions claim a superior baking powder biscuit recipe using flour shortening milk and KC Baking Powder. The method warns against kneading, suggests soft dough and small shapes, and advocates baking on a shallow pan with ample space between pieces. A promotional note promises a helpful cookbook available free with purchase.

Estimated Loss in Fire at Sterneman Clothing Co

A fire caused estimated losses across multiple properties including W. S. Sterneman Clothing Co with 820,000 and C. T. Gremmel stock and fixtures at 3,900. Sterneman building owned by Mrs Pris ci Hiarianan valued at 5,000. Other damages include Fujiou Theatre 2,500, Star Point Mall 500, W. Schaefer building and apartments 1,000, and embalming parlor 190. George Grosjean Paint 250. Total losses sum to a substantial figure.

Fire destroys theatre and downtown block in Muscatine blaze

A major fire in Muscatine started after an evening show at the motion picture house and spread rapidly to the Gremmel cigar factory, Sterneman Clothing, and Schaefer building. Firemen battled the blaze amid falling bricks and flying embers, with total damage around $25,000 and one newlywed, Carl D Alderman, losing $400 in belongings.

Schillig Gremme Cigar Factory Sterneman Clothing Company Schaefer Star Pool Hall Carl D.alderman Mr. Schaefer Brelow Ore Kansas City Muscatine Ste ‘A Sterteman Clothing Company Stennigman Colfax Drew Davidson Employes Safa Ismoke Richard Carl D. Alderman Schacter José

Well Known Rochester Gilizen Saved From Serious Trout

An endorsement letters Swamp Root by A J Brown of Rochester New York praises Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root for kidney bladder and Bright’s Disease claiming life saving results in 1884 after doctors said he could not live. The affidavit dated August 21 1911 before notary public Nelson B Spencer confirms the statement’s truth in substance.

A. J. Brown Pearbroke Rochester N.Y State of New York County of Monroe Brewin Nelson BW. Spencer

Prove What SizamrReot Will Do for You Sample Request

A letter to Dr Wilmer and Co of Binghamton urges sending a sample bottle and booklet on kidneys and bladder. The writer promises persuasion and includes a note to mention the Muscatine Daily Journal and Wattles sale at drug stores.

SizamrReot Seng Dr. Wilmer & Co Bingihamton Muscatine Daily Journal

Breay Elected to Office of P M Workman

At the Dunval meeting of the Ancient Order of Unixed Workmen last evening an election of officers for the coming year was held and a short talk delivered by Supreme Master Workman William M. Narvis. The meeting was well attended and interest high as the Howe-Dolsen testimonial was moved to January 1. L A Lowenberg of Ottumwa failed to attend, disappointing the members. Howe resigned as chief recorder after thirty years in office. William Walton was elected to succeed him. New officers include P M Wat RB Reay M W Williams foreman John Groterg overseer Walter Johnson guide FP Hopawell recorder William Walton finisher B EF Dolgsen Johnson Je Water John Truitt da Water Frank Rhoads trustees for three years George Wiles medical examiners Dr GC W Smith Dr George Lezotta Dr W S Norton Dr J Oliver Dr G A Tletchel OT I L Klein Dr DB H Kine Al FR Halstead Dr HW L Aneted

William M. Narvis L. A. Lowenberg Ottumwa W. 8. Norton J. Oliver G. A. Tletchel I. L. Klein H. Kine FR. Halstead L.aneted

Valuable Papers Recovered From Spokane Trunk

Lee Mr. Fox of 1222 Mulberry Avenue reports recovering a trunk containing valuable papers recently found at the Great Northern hotel in Spokane. He stated today that the trunk holds documents of great worth and significance to him.

Spokane Wash Lee Fox Mulberry Avenue Great Northern

Olive Tablets Offer Calomel Free Health Relief

Advertises Olive Tablets as a vegetable compound with olive oil and sugar that prevent liver disorder constipation breath pimples and headache without calomel or metallic drugs. Claims daily use at bedtime aids digestion and bowels and reduces need for harsh laxatives. Dr Edwards credited as calomel’s enemy and formula originator. Boxes priced 20 and 25 cents per box. The Olive Tablet Company Columbus.

Edwards Calomel Olive Tablet Company Coinmaia

Robert Jackson Wins Sweepstakes Trophy at Poultry Show

Robert S. Jackson of this city won the sweepstakes cup at the Muscatine Poultry Panders' Association exhibition with 18% points. Judges Shellabarger and others awarded twenty five dollar trophies to multiple exhibitors including McCormick Letts, Chas Harbaugh, Crystal Range, J. G. Holmes and Son, and Mowery Lingy, with several class placements across pigeons, chickens, and Wyandottes. The winning bird, a Partridge Wyandotte cock, scored 94% and had been missing for over a year with insurance papers and stocks found in the trunk.

Robert S. Jackson Muscatine Poultry Pandiers’ Association FP. J. Shellabarger West Liberty McCormick Letts W. Herman B. Johnson Fat Wapella Brown Leghorns Ichas. Harbaugh White Leghorns J.T. Terry William Lechner Biack “.Orpingtans Scrinerland Son White Orpingtans Lst Crystal Ranke White Wyandottes F. Morrow Barnes City O. DB. Moser Barred Rocks Hill Branson Centerdale E. G. Pace Butt Rocks G. Page Os. W. Marshall Wapello Robert & Jackson

URISTOP Bedwetting Remedy Promoted by Local Druggist

A local druggist advertises URISTOP tablets as a cure for bedwetting, claiming success in thousands of cases and urging readers to visit the store. The $1.00 price is advertised with a money back guarantee.

Mir A. W. Morgan

Prevent Nervousness with Dr. Williams Pink Pills

An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nervous exhaustion from poor blood. It cites Elizabeth Shepherd of Kansas City Missouri sharing relief after paralysis symptoms, tremors and facial numbness improved, with claims of restored strength and circulation. Free booklet offered, pills sold by druggists or mail order at 50 cents per box.

Elizabeth Shepherd Washington Street Kansas City Williams Qssawatomie Kan Talzo Wile

Also Mentioned on This Page

Father Tehri Father John Lowell Mass Express F. A. Neidig East Second Street Mira Hershey Lumber of Foods Thompson Bros. Co Myacutioc, Tawa Grand Sachem Carol F. Wuehnle, Ta Aday Cherry's Eijou Firay Frank Corry Firal Hore Company Davenport Tose Fayle Bijou Mallon Picture House Janet McKensie Heli Boston Cooking School Magazine Jaques Mvg. Co Chichen Sal W. S. Sterneman Clothing Company C. T. Gremmel Sterneman Prisci, Hiarianan Ary Fuijou Star Ponl M. P. Go Embalming Partord Sae Ses Carloy Wpalemnones Oye Eet George Grosjean Rochester Gilizen Binghamton, N Breay P.M. Workman Howe Corder 1Lowe Dalsous Robert Jackson Yudge Shellebarger Totty Haynes & Bast C.fl MW. Kautz Baking Co W. W. Richards Scranton Dewey Ave Muscatine Railway CO Lozsaly WU City Times Penoy
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