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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
4
Secretary McAdoo urges taxation over bonds to fund government needs as Europe’s return to peace could boost customs receipts. Proposes extending emergency taxes and sugar duty, widening tax base on motor fuels and other goods. Reports larger year end revenues, solid bank system, and record gold reserves amid postwar recovery.
An advertisement asserts four ounces of ordinary equid arvon will dissolve dandruff after nightly scalp application. It claims by morning most or all dandruff disappears with three or four more uses. It promises halted itching, silkier hair, and a hundredfold improvement. Liquid arvon is available at any drug store.
Ross Singleton faces renewed desertion charges after his arrest this morning on information filed by his wife Lillian Singleton. Arraigned before Judge Coster he was released on his own bond as County Attorney Stafford arranged a further hearing for next week. Previously Singleton was tried on the same charge last July after signing a $200 bond to pay $5 weekly support, but Mrs. Singleton says no money has been contributed since November 6.
Reports from Paris and Athens describe heavy fighting as Montenegrins counterattack Bulgarians and Franco-British forces in Serbia and neighboring areas. Bulgarian assaults at Demi rkapu are repulsed while French cavalry movements and shifting front positions are noted along the Vardar and Ceyna rivolak fronts.
Details on the Communipaw and the Standard Oil tanker Petrolite attacked by a submarine in the Mediterranean are awaited. A full Petrolite accident report could affect state department action if confirmed that the vessel fled after warning. Consular agents in Europe would cable details as soon as possible. Tobruk lies about 360 miles by direct sail from Alexandria. If Communipaw left Alexandria after arrival, it could not reach Tobruk until late last night.
A short notice advises sending the washing to Magnus with directions for submission. The item notes a postal or contact point named Magnus and implies mail or correspondence handling. No dates or additional details are provided in the readable text.
George Beban leads a company in An Alien where motion pictures are neatly spliced with a final act of spoken drama The Sign of the Rose provided the climax and added success for Beban on the vaudeville stage The film drew strong applause and was praised as worthwhile for lovers of good pictures
The American Red Cross held its annual meeting in Washington with Taft presiding. Leaders described relief work in Europe and Mexico City, the Eastland disaster aid in Chicago, and Dr Richard P Strong’s efforts against typhus in Lerbia.
Leona La Mar presents a limited engagement at The Grand starting Thursday December 9 promising mental telepathy feats. The act offers a $1000 for success in reading minds plus a Shannon Stock Company program of plays and vaudeville nightly with free tickets for Thursday.
Muscatine health series promotes West Baden Sprudel Water as a health drink and gentle laxative. Druggist L. R. Henderson urges daily use, claims it cures headaches stomach troubles and liver issues. Bottled at the Mother Spring, 35c large bottles, 1c small. Henderson’s drug store at 130 East Second Street endorses it.
An old advertisement touts silmerine as a safe alternative to curling irons. It claims the liquid keeps hair wavy and curly, dries without greasiness or stickiness, and lasts long, with little product needed per night use.
Anamosa judge gave an indeterminate sentence of one to ten years to Mike Halleck for robbing Brotche and Whitehead’s store at Atalissa last October. The loot included mackinaw coats and shoes sold to railroad workers. The jury deliberated about twenty hours, receiving extra instructions on larceny and breaking and entering.
In Wilton Iowa on December 8 the marriage of Mrs Amelia Knouse and D I Karnes was quietly solemnized at 730 pm in Grace Reformed Church with Rev C I Lau officiating. The couple were unattended and plan to reside in Wilton where both are known locally.
Acheson and Sands from Ainsworth attended Mrs. Johnston s funeral at the U P church. Numerous residents visited Muscatine Davenport Letts and Montana? towns while others traveled for funerals and family visits. Trades included Stapp Johnston exchanging farms south of town for Deloit property and then for the Will Morse farm north of town. The Columbus Junction high school basketball team heads to Letts and Lone Tree Independents visit tonight.
An attractive blouse styling for the season emphasizes dark waisted wear and smart shades like tapestry blue African brown and bordeaux. The in set vest features a box pleat and can have high or open neck finishes. front and sleeve are cut from waist pattern No 6431 for sizes 34 to 48 with a 234 yard 36 inch fabric requirement. Price is 15 cents.
Keota Iowa December 7 Rev L M Dorreen recovering from typhoid fever rest quieted at N P Allender home. Mrs Ed Grubb underwent gallstone operation in Centerville with Dr James and Dr Dings. recovery promising. Local OBE officers elected for coming year. Pulver returns from Canada. Revival meetings draw attendees from five church societies. Ladies Riders night successful. Various visits and visits by inspectors noted among W R, G A R, and community members. Rev E V Fishers to Cedar Rapids. Gibberts to California. Rev Jordan to preach Presbyterians next Sunday. Feastal family visiting Muscatine.
William Sweeney, 45, died in jail in Galesburg Illinois after a blow with a hatchet nearly killed his wife Monday night. Fear of punishment from the threatened act reportedly contributed to his death by fright and nervous shock. Mrs. Sweeney was expected to recover.
President Wilson was invited by Governor Dunne and Secretary Stevenson of Illinois to speak at the Lincoln tomb in Springfield on February 12. He said he would accept if his engagements permit.
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