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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1913

Page

2

Southern Plantation at New Era Friday Event

A New Era entertain ment is planned for Friday evening at the gym nasium under the Phinindosa society. The program features a southern plantation scene with solos quartets sextette and chorus, plus an oyster supper. The event aims to be the best in months with performances by the New Era Chorus and local participants.

New Era Phinindosa So Siery Mise Franses Brandt Rolofsta Mabel Savor Will, Savor A. D. Breden Kirs

German Society Plans Home and Ladies Auxiliary Formation

The German Home Society plans to build on Frobt and Chestnut, with construction to begin in a few months. A January 3 meeting will form a Ladies Auxiliary to aid the society, while officers were elected: Wendlandt president, Heinz vice president, Grensing secretary, Dierks financial lecturer, Kyanz treasurer, and seven new directors. The society reported prosperity in annual financials, with executive and finance committees named and talks about the new building and auxiliary group, attracting strong attendance.

William Wendlandt William Wendlandt Notiaty Henry Heinz Herman Grensing Financial Lecy Chas Spieth John T. Nester Rudolph Blass Thom Herbert Thompson Enyll Kranm Ing War

Muscatine Shriners Plan Davenport Meeting

Muscatine Shriners will attend a Davenport meeting on Thursday with a large class to be initiated. A banquet will be served in the afternoon followed by initiatory work in the evening, with Myrtle Shrine members expected to be in attendance.

Muscatina Myrtle Shrine Davenport

Blass of Salts Cleans Kidneys

An advertisement extols Blass of Salts as a kidney cleanse. It promises to flush the urinary tract, reduce bladder irritation, and support kidney function by drinking large amounts of water and taking the product per label instructions. The text mixes claimed formulas with dire warnings about kidney pain and general health benefits.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted for Blood Health Claim

Promoted as a medicine that acts on the blood and thereby on body organs and tissues. Claims Hood’s Sarsaparilla, prepared by C. I. Hood & Co in Lowell, Massachusetts, has a century plus record of treating blood diseases and related conditions.

Hood C. I. Hood Co Lawell, Masa

Monster parade to headline post noon meeting

After the noon hour a monster parade is planned and will be the big feature of the meeting for the public. Attendees must notify C. Hahn by Wednesday evening to ensure 25 passengers can be guaranteed rail service on the Davenport and....

C. i! Hahn Davenport & Muccating Railway

River Front Improvements Transform Muscatine Outlook

Large improvements along the riverfront near the Launch club house enhance appearance for the coming season. Levee repairs, barge remodeling, and land reshaping with grass seeding replace debris, promising better access and more river traffic to Muscatine as the new club house nears completion.

Leven Muscatine

Regulations for holiday postcards and mailing cautions

Regulators warn senders to follow postal rules for holiday postcards. Messages must avoid decorative items unless sealed, paying attention to postage rates. The department notes penalties and two week holds for unsealed or improperly described cards, as illustrated by a Columbus family reference.

Sama Paunet

Mystic Workers of the World names officers for year and sets January 12 installation

The Mystic Workers of the World held a meeting at Maccabees hall to elect officers for the coming year and discuss a membership campaign. Installation is planned for January 12 with opening to the public and friends invited. E. C. Ingraham to conduct. Regular lodge meetings are the second and fourth Mondays.

Mystic Workers of the World Maccabees Hall D. C. Muller R. Callaway F.c.agraham Marshall Lena Myers Sarah Johnson Robert Snavely W. M. Fowler J. G. Costar E. G. Ingraham Sarah Johnston Ralph Cataway Willam Fowler R. Malstedi B. Harney B.C. Ingraham E. C. Ingrasham

Names of club committee heads at Muscatine Commercial Club meeting

President J L Gresley announced the committee heads for the Muscatine Commercial Club at the regular weekly meeting. Appointments cover Municipal Affairs Dr A A Petersen Manufactures W A Jayne Good Roads C H Young Rivers and Harbors John P Breen Public Affairs and Legislation C R Stratford Jobbing and Foreign Trade W L Mull Railroads E B Blacks Retail and Local Trade E J Zeidler Membership W E Scannell Entertainment Adam Belu mond Publicity A A Targnus Charities F D Throop. A new agriculture committee is planned for future creation. The executive committee will meet at 4 p m today to discuss memberships and secretary appointment.

J. L. Gresley Muscatine Commercial Club Flerghey A. A. Pet.ergen W ¥. A. Jayne C. H. Young C. R. Statford W. L. Mull E. J. Zeidler Ww. E. Scannell Adam Beluemond Argnus Charitias F. D. Throop Giesler

January Plan Institute at Nichols II

Plans for the fourth rural institute in Nichols to be held January 10 under Muscatine County Crop Improvement Association auspices. County Crop Advisor Kirk will confer with interested locals about the advanced farm movement.

Nicholson Muscatine County Kirk Nichols

Tagline for Crap Association Meeting Decision

Taila will be decided upon at the meeting of the crap association. F. C. Hummell will make the necessary arrangements for the institute.

Former Rochester Resident George Bauerbach Dies at 47

Rochester native George R Bauerbach died in Rochester Minnesota yesterday morning his death cause is not disclosed He lived in this city until about 27 years ago then moved to Winslow Arizona He was 47 and married in 1894 to Anna Detthot The body is expected to arrive Wednesday for burial at Greenwood Cemetery Surviving are his widow and brothers and sisters Albert Bauerbach Muscatine Louise Bauer Chicago Mrs Kate Garrison Cornfield Arizona and Mrs August Lisbbe Muscatine

George R. Bauerbach Bauerbach Winslow Aitz Albert Bauerbach Hershey Mise Anna Detthot Greenwood Cemetery

Federal Charters Debated By High School Team

Debaters will argue the proposition that all corporations engaged in interstate commerce should be required to obtain federal charters, with faculty judges scoring contestants by points. The event, a preliminary debate held Friday, will select the top team and members for a list of positions, including alternates and captain, based on points. Also included is an advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets, noted as the best laxative by Frank Strouse of Fruitport, Iowa, sold by dealers.

Frank Adv

Absolute divorce petition filed in Muscatine County Iowa

Ida M McPike petitions the District Court of Muscatine County seeking an absolute divorce from Willard McPike on grounds of desertion and asks for equitable relief. The notice directs Willard McPike to appear and defend before noon on a specified date, with attorneys for the plaintiff listed.

State of Iowa Muscatine County Willard McPike Bec

Automobile racer dies after collision in Belgium race

Brussels notes the death of Dee Camile Jenathy during a Helgian automobile event. Both men belonged to the same racing circle and had competed since 1903. The accident halted the Vanderbilt Cup scene as the editor reports a fatal finish.

Brussels Beleluin Dee Camille Jenathy Pol Wace O Wnne Ireland Buz

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