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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1912
Page
2
A Bulgarian woman, formerly assistant secretary to the Maugen tine Association, writes from Rouechauk Bulgaria to Mins Morente Hale of the Younus Worman's Christian Association. She seeks support to aid penniless people left destitute by the Balkan war, noting most funds go to war and armies, while she aims to help Macedonia gain freedom from Turkish rule.
The First Congregational church Men’s Sunday Evening club plans special monthly sessions with notable speakers. Tomorrow at 4 o’clock the club will meet to appoint committees, report the constitution, and hear Dr. B Powell Johnson of Vienna address the group after a women’s supper.
A Wilson club gathering is scheduled for this evening at the Democratic headquarters on Wort Street. J. P. Breen will deliver a lecture on the Panama Canal and its effect upon local conditions at Wilson's Blook Store.
The Muscatine Island Cemetery association met Saturday at LeGrande Elliott’s residence to elect officers and review yearlong improvements. Plans include redecorating soldiers' graves on Decoration Day, providing burnet linings for graves, acquiring red cedar trees to replace dying avenues, and purchasing furniture for the glass house. Officers elected: President Morris W. Stronae, Vice President Elmer Corwin, Treasurer LeGrand Elliott, Secretary Mrs. Alice W. Beatty, Trustees Mrs. Whey Adams, Drake, A. C. Martin, Sexton David Coghin.
Bloomington township farmers report repeated wolf depredations on sheep and chickens. A wolf wounded by Robert Shields Jr. last week is said to be among the largest seen this year as locals pursue extermination efforts to curb the menace.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are promoted as a mild substitute for calomel. They claim to ton e the liver, normalize bowel action, and improve energy with a vegetable formula and olive oil. Priced at 20 or 40 cents per box from The Olive Tablet Co. Columbus, Ohio.
A hunted animal was tracked for four miles after carrying a quantity of abot and powder in its body. It was later found floating dead in Lindle's lake. The hides are being tanned and will be used for a Tug.
A damaged switch engine No. F14 caused a roundhouse stop and shift to No. 487 for shunting as block signals between here and Davenport are repainted white for clearer visibility. The work follows a Rochsland railroad ruling to improve signal visibility. Foreman Brennan and Traffic Master Whitman made brief visits as repainting continues along the 37 signals over thirty miles.
Local merchants report no notice from express company offices about rate cuts to counter the parcels post set to begin January 1. Arno C Bruemmer of United States Express says no rate changes have been communicated and he doubts any reductions will occur. He notes parcels post competition may sort itself out without express rate cuts.
In New York on December 9 George Krause an 8 to 13 year old boy died from a puncture wound behind the left ear caused by a companion's improvised javelin of a steel umbrella shaft autopsy showed the wire passed through the brain detectives arrested 19 year old Sohn Oestricher and he awaits a hearing
Piers for a 200000 gallon Muscatine water tank are in place on West Hill with six ten foot high piers and an eight by eight foot central pier. Construction of the tank and rising pipe will proceed, aiming for operation by May as planned by the builders. The system is expanding with 32 miles of water mains and 323 fire hydrants, and annual water usage projected to exceed 446 million gallons.
Dr Ernest Wray Oneal of Chicago will lecture at Flint Methodist Episcopal Church on Chatterton, City of Genius and Misfortune. The talk is the fourth in the Ladies' Aid Society lecture series, promising a large audience for the renowned lyceum orator.
Health article urges women to combat run down tiredness with cod liver and iron Vinol tonic. Endorsed by Mrs W G Ritchie of Patchogue and A W Morgan druggist of Muscatine Iowa who offer refunds if no benefit.
An ad touts Papoza Diapepsfata as a fast fix for stomach upset gas indigestion heartburn sour belching and headaches claiming relief within five minutes. It boasts millions use it safely with no fear of a bad stomach and promotes its effectiveness as a universal remedy.
The Ald society of the Most Methodist Episcopal church arranged an evening lecture by Rev. Dr. Oncal. He captivates listeners with plain spoken eloquence, avoiding ornate flights, and his talk on Chatterton, Child of Genius and Misfortune is expected to engage the crowd.
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claiming a single nightly application will darken gray or faded hair by morning. It promises reduced visible gray, healthier scalp, dandruff relief, and hair growth with safe use. A fifty cent bottle is offered with a money back guarantee through druggists. Special Agent AW Morgan listed.
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