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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for grippe and head colds. It claims dosing every two hours ends misery and cold symptoms, including runny nose, headache, fever, and sore throat, for 25 cents with no substitutes.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a report on changes to numbers in a private tow or branch, mentioning individuals and a government office contact. The readable names include references to a person and a business official, with a call to contact a rate or car number for details.
Secretary Gaston outlines reorganizing the agriculture department into five or six main bureaus for better coordination. The report foreshadows stricter enforcement of pure food laws and free distribution of weed seeds. It notes rural credit needs vary by region and calls for parity in access to capital, better roads, schools, sanitation, and rural living conditions, with farm surveys to improve service.
Digest notes farm women desire help in home management, water access, power machinery, and labor saving. Advocates urge Congress to fund studies on domestic conditions, sanitation, and farm hygiene, plus federal road aid via a highway authority and state plans. Projections show crop yields likely below average though wheat output sets a record. drought affects corn.
K A Kirkpatrick argues that high land prices force changes in farming. Raising beef cattle on corn farms with careful feeding can return nutrients to land and use rough pasture better. Alfalfa and silage may extend pasture, aiding dual purpose cows in dairy and beef production.
A column reflects on past fires deemed incendiary in Long Ago era including Mrs Fielding in Stringsown and a Gaugherty property blaze with grain loss around 509 dollars. It recaps a porch accident at Owen Smith’s house, a social party by Nelle Hopkinson, plus historical pricing notes on hogs and an upcoming county supervisors meeting in Matenga with talks on township roads and bridges.
Betty Sylvester frets over Aunt Beulah and a long train ride as Dorcas prepares to travel with John Baldwin. A story of village life, family duties, and quiet courtship unfolds around a farm run and a planned journey to visit relatives, with farm work and social expectations shaping choices.
Dorcas, urged by Jethro's pressure and a looming guardian, glances at a distant train as she flees with a drummer’s help. Dorcas escapes, boards a carriage, and is escorted toward the depot as witnesses and John Baldwin watch. Dorcas accepts Jethro’s offer to ride to her aunt and confronts an uncertain reunion.
A retiring school board president quits under fire amid criticism of prior bond issues. The letter blames mismanagement by the Norton clique for excess bonds, high levies, and looming debt. The article details past bond-funded additions, interest, and current board’s limited levy to cover interest.
Mrs Charles Devore and children of Newburg are visiting relatives after a weeks stay. Mrs D Broteber and son Will of Urengo spent a few days with friends. Charles Croxen and son bred returned from Chicago after attending the International Stock Show. Mr and Mrs Grant McSlravy came back from Salida Colorado. Mrs McIlravy is improving. Mrs Leroy Hollingsworth returned to Cedar Rapids after visiting her parents, with her mother accompanying her home.
Mr and Mrs Jno Dickerson return to Colfax after month of farm work visiting Mr and Mrs Elza Laday at Jurant. Mr and Mrs Fred Watters of West Liberty stayed with their parents Mr and Mrs Q Watters. Miss Leata Stick from Cedar Rapids visits sister Miss Vida Stick teacher of the public school. Mr and Mrs Cecil Baker welcome a son born November 5. Presbyterian Aid society will not meet in winter but gathers at Woodman hall next Friday offering chicken pie dinner and oyster supper. Mrs Ady Calling and her son from New York City visit Mr and Mrs J J Ady. Mr and Mrs HI Devore called to Victor lows for illness of daughter Mrs Clara Stabenhagen.
Mrs. H Thomas of Logansport Indiana recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and croup in children. She says it is the best medicine she has used and always gives it to her suffering children with prompt relief and to recommend to neighbors and friends. For sale by all dealers.
A young lady tours Baldwin locomotive works asking about the boiler and the engine tender. The guide explains that the boiler heats water to produce steam which powers the engine. The exchange captures a curious visitor and a polite, practical response in period tone.
An advertisement urges readers to carry their own brush and comb, wash tools weekly, and use Parisian Sage hair tonic to combat dandruff and hair loss. It promotes a dandruff remedy available at Prescription-Drug Store with a money back guarantee and claims rapid scalp cleansing and improved hair vitality.
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