Talled of Storm Swept Down from the Rockies
A massive storm from the Rockies, with arctic winds and snow flurries, hit Muscatine on Sabbath morning. The town awoke to record lows, reports say a bitter end to recent foggy, mild days as temperatures plunged to 17 degrees. The storm continued eastward across Nebraska and Iowa, bringing winter conditions and prompting winter-buying urges.
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Qld
Borsas
Mustating
Jack Frout
Rockies
Denver
Prairies
Nebraska
Iowa
Muscatine
Encoliing Logic Ug
Senator Garrett Admitted to Bellevue Hospital for Treatment
Friends of State Senator A. M. Garrett were startled to learn he entered a city hospital last Thursday for medical treatment. Attendants and Dr. A. J. Weaver denied secrecy, saying Garrett is not seriously ill and should recover with no untoward developments. he serves in the Muscatine-Lorens county district in the state legislature.
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A. M. Garrett
Bellevue Hospital
Big City
Chat Ha
A. J. Weaver
Garrett
Lila
Muscatine-Lorsen County
Resinol Ointment and Soap Promised to Heal Skin Eruptions
Aggressive advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as quick remedies for pimples rashes and other skin conditions. Claims include gentle action, suitability for infants and children, and a trial offer from Dept. 2M Resinol Baltimore MD.
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Resinel
Altimore
Island Cemetery Association Meeting Postponed by Weather
The Island Cemetery Association meeting scheduled for Saturday was not held due to inclement weather. It was to be at John Craddock's home in Truthland with annual business on the agenda. President Morris Strouse will set a new date soon. Ors. J. Robunker returned to Wilton after a visit at the Lang residence on Park Avenue.
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Island Cemetery Association
John Craddock
Truitland
Morris Strouse
Ors. J. Ro Bunker
Wilton
Mra
George Lang
Ons Park Avenue
Memorial Day Exercises by Local Elks Lodge
The Elks held Memorial Day exercises at Woodman Hall for twenty nine departed members. Attendees heard an opening ode and prayers led by Rev. Hakes, with three addresses by Charles Anlay, John Kammerer and Herbert G. Thompson. Mrs George Chasa and others performed musical numbers as the lodge honored the deceased and reflected on virtue, memory, and eternal values.
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Elks
Woodman Yellc
Plano
George
Chasa
Aura
Kammerer
J. G. Kammerer
George Washington
Kidney trouble cure promoted in elixir advertisement
An old advertisement extols a grape and lemon based "Ilthia-water" drink as a kidney flushing remedy. It claims to dissolve stone, calm bladder irritation, and end urinary issues by drinking four ounces before breakfast for ten days, asserting safety and affordability for home use.
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Salta
Noida
California Syrup of Figs Ad for Children
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as gentle relief for constipation in children. The copy urges parents to choose the official 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company and warns against counterfeits.
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California
Hyer
Jook
California Fig Syrup Company
Alze
Will Preach Last Sermon Sunday in This City
Reverend Robert Van Mega to depart for Muskogee Oklahoma to lead First Baptist Church after farewell sermon on Sunday. He will relocate by Monday or Tuesday to assume duties. final prayer meeting Thursday will attract many church members. Van Mega baptized at current church and plans strong work in new post. Local residents Mrs Doyle and Mrs Roger noted in attendance.
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First Baptist Church
Munkogee
Oklahoma
Thig
Melga
Ay Larga
Ravi Robart
Haga
Hila Homie
Hiss
Ly ‘Roger
West Third
County Clerk Draws 1914 Grand and Petit Jurors
County Clerk W. S. McKee drawn the 1914 grand and January term petit jurors. Grand jury to report January 6, 1914. petit jurors summoned for January 13. List includes T. C. Phillips, Wapsie. W. L. Bitzer, Magac tine. J. J. Healey, Pilea. J. D. Stuart, Lake. Newt McConmnaha, Bloomington. John Brown, Moscow. and many others from Bloomington, Fulton, Wilton, Fruitland, Cedar, and surrounding wards.
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McKee
Rs Grand Jury
T.C. Phillips
Wapsle
D. A. Corbin
Fruitland
Veid Stauffer
Goshen
William Marchant
Wilton
John Brown
Moscow
J. S.hatzler
Montpelier
CG. K. Beattey
Sweetland
Newt McConmnaha
Bloomington
John J. Healey
Pilea
J. D. Stuart
Lake
Beary Krebs
Pulton
Patit
A. Yckhart
Sterbert Cacherall
Police Board Hears Accused Patroller Honey Burks
The Milwaukee Police Board, with Aldermen including William Oeter and F Schroeder, met to hear officer Honey Burks on alleged neglect of duty for not arresting ex-patrolman Charles Turner after a downtown encounter with Lee W Lange. Additional testimony is planned before a report to be presented at the December 18 city council meeting.
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William Oeter
F. Schroeder
C. H. Lomkau
Charles Zeidler
Honey Burks
Charles Turner
Lee W. Lange
Gold Cake From Mmn Pre McKennie Hill Editor
A vintage recipe story describes making KC Gold Cake with butter sugar eggs and orange rind. It emphasizes creaming butter and sugar, alternating moisture, and beating yolks until very light and lemon colored using a rotary beater for best texture.
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Mmn
McKennie Hill
Egies
Fiotr
Lee
Police Board Hearing Set Over Patrolman Removal Claim
The session of the board occurred in the Chief of Police office with principal witness Officer Michael Wilhite. Affidavits attached to the petition to remove the patrolman may be used to summon signers to testify before the board.
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Ofice
Michael Wilhite
Wife Frightened By Husband Attempting Jewel Theft
Mrs Maida M Simpson a chiropractor in the Bilkey Building at Second and Iowa avenue caused her husband to be arrested after she cried out during a Sunday night disturbance. She alleged repeated past thefts and that he struck her and attempted to gag her, trying to take diamond rings from her fingers during the incident.
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Maida M. Simpson
Bikey
Second and
Iowa Avenue
Second Street
Bilkey
Geroga
Stirlen Heads Baracas at First Baptist Church
The Men's Organization of the First Baptist Church elected officers Sunday morning. M. W. Stirlen was chosen to head the Baracas with Charles Young as second vice president and A. W. Dine as third vice president. Secretaries Willlis Aasistant secretary B. Hy Wi were elected as well. officers take effect January 1 with a monthly meeting and banquet slated for January 29.
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Bapst
M.W. Stirlen
M. W. Stirlen
Charles ‘Young
W. Dine
Willis Aasistant
B. Hy Wi, Fame
To Cure a Cold in One Day Bromine Quinine Tablet Ad
Bold ad touts a laxative cold cure with bromine quinine tablets. Claims a full refund if it fails and features B. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Prominent 2hc advertisement format signals era marketing.
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B. W.grove
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