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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1913
Page
7
Local note: turnpike area residents invited to turkey dinner at the M B church on Wednesday December 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets priced at 85 cents. Various city residents reported visiting relatives and friends, with short notices about travel to Moscow Atalissa Wilton Kalona Lone Tree and other nearby towns.
Town notices report Ball Band Boot three ply shoe priced at eight fifty in the Bravo area. Mre. HH L Everett of Town City returns home after visiting friends and shopping in this city. Mrs J J Grace returns to Fruitland after visiting relatives. Ad features a Band me down and a Mundi wagon. Turkey dinner at First M B church next Wednesday from 1 to 2 pm with good service and plenty of room. Ad note price 35c for fancy steel afternoon.
Dr Hough of Dayton Ohio who was to speak at United Brethren church yesterday morning did not appear. The event featured a special musical program by the choir and chorus and included addresses by Prof K A Kirkpatrick and Prof E D Bradley.
Wireless reports from the Atlantic note the U S fleet returning toward Mexican waters after a division separated near 26.48N 33.5W. Kangas Ohio and Connecticut head to Vera Cruz via Quantico while others press to U S waters. A separate ad promotes a Christmas turkey dinner and sale at a local church on December tbth with crafts and items.
Frank Woods of Iowa, head of the Republican congressional campaign committee, reiterates the noninterference pledge in selecting candidates. He will oppose dictating nominees, while endorsing any Republican chosen in primaries. Democrats push for a presidential primary to aid progressives and Moose supporters.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsis as a fast cure for indigestion and stomach upset. It claims relief within minutes, promotes safe, pleasant stomach preparation, and markets a large bottle from BDY store as a household necessity.
The Muscatine council marked its anniversary with a social event led by council members and wives. A business session admitted five candidates to the conferral and a later luncheon followed a lively evening of dancing, with sixteen couples in attendance.
Wilton and nearby communities report numerous visits and short trips. Families such as Norton, Doyle, and Reece welcomed relatives from Davenport and Muscatine, while residents like Peiffer and Bacon attended local business and social engagements in the area.
Wilton expects support from Roosevelt men as two top appointments in the city of Washington go to Civil Service, with anticipated 4,500 figures. Democrats may ally with Bull Moose in Congress to push key measures and offer constructive work for next year.
The Culture Cabinet from Florence Mars is forwarded to the local high school for use in the commercial geography department. It includes bottles showing silkworm development from egg to chrysalis and specimens of moths and cocoons with stages, cocoons, and Corticelli samples arranged by day counts and labeled exhibits.
Judge states district court today hears charges brought by District Attorney Wilkerson alleging railroad violations of the 86 hour cattle law, quarantine law, and safety appliances.
A local notice item lists Mrs Geo Daws¢ Herbert Doden visiting town and other relatives. Mrs Herbert Haines returned from Muscatine. Clyde Port of Davenport visited his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Port. Miag Schwa Marolf returned from Moscow after a visit with friends. Mrs EB D Chamberlain returned to Austin after a week with her daughter. Alpha Literary society hosted by Prof J C Ralph with games and refreshments. Attendees named include Anna Ringgenverg Belle Kiser Cl tind Marie Laucamp Gertrude Kiser Lela Ruby Whitmer Elsie Clark Margaret Christison Anna Ticktin Elsie Austin Isola Bridges Mary Powell Charlie Norton Griff Norton Carl Schroeder Hans Schmidt Leo Nicolaus Clarence Kiser Walter Kiser Nevin Port Robert McGinnis Clifford Bacon. Town Lodge No 2 A F and A M to hold meeting tomorrow evening with third degree. Read the Journal Week.
Lushon Hate-Very best grade Panamea handwoven under water will wear lifetime and ball shape. Durable grass mate and rose wares in world colors. Philippine Foot Cards and views from islands look handsome. Manila Cigars and Oriente Cigarettes offered with trial boxes and large packs. Sent by registered mail free of duties on receipt of price. G. A. BHORT & CO. Lucene, Tay.P. 1.
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