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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
5
An ad claims a cold cream dissolve discoloration and wrinkles. It describes a whitening effect, removal of pimples freckles and blemishes, with a solution of powder in witch hazel for a facial wash and a faster, deeper lightening result.
A single story frame house on Indiana street occupied by Tanac Glandon and owned by N. Rosenberg Bar was destroyed about 11 o'clock. Firefighters saved much furniture though the origin is unknown with a cook stove suspected. The fire, answered by four South Muscatine hose companies, caused about 1,000 in damage.
The High School payee announces the second issue of Tia Auroran will go on sale December 24 with Christmas material. Four issues are planned this year including Easter and Commencement numbers. Mrs. W. W. Lee of Forgan Oklahoma visits W. H. Workman then departs for Ollamwa home.
An advertisement cites Dr J W Carhart of San Antonio claiming decalcification fuels consumption but calcium must be supplied medicinally. Eck man’s Alterative, without opiates, is promoted as helpful for tuberculosis and bronchial affections. Kokman Laboratory of Philadelphia handles orders.
Dredging of the Muscatine Slough is underway with over four miles completed and crews planning to operate through winter. Dams are scarcely needed due to high water. coal bunkers and stations are supplied. Aiming to finish the assigned territory in spring, while related local notices include Relief Hose meeting and church society event notices.
Freddie Welsh the light welterweight champion cannot fight Mickey Sheridan in Chicago due to medical advice. Welsh has overtrained and will be out for at least three weeks per doctor. Morrissey seeks replacements and wired Joe Mandot Young Saylor and Young Shugind for a possible match in Welsh’s stead.
Over the past years reports have touted the healing effects of magnesia as an antacid. A leading drug firm has now produced a 1 grain tablet combining the antacid properties of figurated magnesia, offering a convenient alternative to the powder.
An advertisement claims a paste made from powdered delatone and water removes hairy or fuzzy growths from skin. Apply for about two minutes then rub off, wash the skin and hair is said to be gone. The notice warns to obtain genuine delatone and notes it is mostly permanent but may require repeat use in some cases.
Barney B. Quator remains in police custody in Mustatine for several more days as extradition papers are corrected. A Chicago detective arrived to return Quator but awaits proper documents after a governor's extradition order delay caused by a misattested paper.
Mrs William Bright of Fort Wayne Indiana says she used Chamberlains Cough Remedy for a bad bronchial cough and felt immediate benefit. She was cured before finishing the bottle and recommends the remedy to friends. Advertisement mentions availability everywhere.
Pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, A. Smith, will headline the German Methodist Brotherhood banquet with the theme The Larger Citizenship. A banquet will be served by church women, followed by a musical program. The speaker is expected to address est about stewardship and civic duties. The Brotherhood plans monthly meetings and hopes to invite out of town speakers.
Rex Tratton relapsed after illness and was cared for by nurse from Muscatine. W. S. Lotta and John returned from Texas. Walter Morgan rented Lon Nelson farm near town to reside next year. Rev C. S. Astarhus from Robinsdale, Minn. spoke at Sunday school. Various visits and movements include Dr. Hadley Brown, Mrs. L. Blair, Grace Trafton, Frank Johnston trip to Merrimac, and other locals moving or visiting.
A society Mothers club gathered yesterday at East Eighth Street home of Mrs. O Grosshelm. Miss Kile of Sioux City spoke on Betterment of the Child guiding lively discussion. Miss Kile read a selection as Mrs Theron Thompson led the round table. Musical numbers by Mrs Ida Appal Springborn and Miss Cora Baker enriched the program. The next meeting will be at Mrs J J Havercamp's home next month.
Members of the Muscatine Philharmonic Club anticipate the New York Grand Opera Company visiting Grand Theatre on Saturday night. The club supported by committees for program finance and reception aims for a full house, signaling strong community backing for the first Muscatine appearance.
Mrs Amelia Schmidt Gobble directress of the club endorses the attraction which comes to Muscatine with the company praised widely wherever the gifted artist appears.
The Ladies of the Maccabees elected officers for the coming year at their regular meeting. Officers include Lady Commander Mrs Frances McKean and Lieutenant Commander Mrs Maude Savers with others named: Chaplain Mrs Belle Hurlburt Record Keeper Miss Nellie Linee Finance Auditor Mrs Gertrude Hine Lady at Arms Mrs Lillian Mueller Sergeant Mrs Ella Havercamp Sentinel Mrs Minnie Walters Picket Mrs Mary Crosier Official Prompter Mrs Minnie Barnard Captain of Guards Mrs Carrie Harris Musician Mrs Jennie Warner Assistant Musician Mrs Clara Geerd Installing Officer Mrs Mollie Wiles. The Kensington club met yesterday at Mrs Phillip Stein’s on West Second Street with many attending and visiting. The next meeting will be Monday at Mrs George Holliday’s on Wershey Avenue.
Muscatine city officials schedule a sewer inspection this afternoon, a special council meeting this evening, and a regular session next Tuesday. The Levee Commission meets Wednesday evening to discuss plans and policy on river improvements.
Iowa City December. The LeW University athletic board approved forming a committee to hire an assistant athletic coach. The chief task is to raise scholars among athletes by identifying lagging students, urging them forward, and tutoring them if needed to prevent danger to scholarship standards.
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