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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1912
Page
3
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine as the cure for dandruff and falling hair. It claims a single application doubles hair beauty, dissolves dandruff, prevents itching, and strengthens roots, urging readers to buy a 25 to 35 cent bottle at drug stores or counters.
The Daily Journal outlines guaranteed circulation superiority over Muscatine papers and cites delivery by carrier with weekly and yearly subscription rates. It lists advertising representation, city agencies for reader convenience, and a network of local points including Hill, Grocery, Toborg Bros, and Eugene's Drug Store for subscriptions and distribution.
The notice lists exchange numbers and staff roles including operator Lnawern personal department, No 1- D. Thenop publisher, No 2-Muanasing Walker, No dGity Editor, No 1-Society Trltter, No 6-Composing room, No 6b-Mail room, No T-H. Sh. Dreter, Adv. Miz- Bor. For business inquiries call 26 or 5%.
A magazine compilation cites about one million motor cars in the country, with 1912 gains of 266,070 and 1,02,570 registered cars. California leads with 3,728, Ohio 6,850, New Jersey rising to sixth. the piece argues cars are here to stay and that ownership spreads to multiple users, boosting motoring to roughly four million users.
The piece extols cars as wholesome, healthful transport that offers fresh air and education in value of ozone. It notes some families struggle with car costs and upkeep yet praises the independence and transit improvements spurred by automotive use.
A montage of quotes from Sioux City Tribune Manchester Democrat Waterloo Courier and others railing at party divides calling for honesty in politics. Mentions Cosson’s camel Terutls and Bryan Dubois comparisons, with notes on Wilson and Taft as the election looms.
Mrs Gretchan Hendry entertained her daughter and friends at a party Monday afternoon to celebrate her fifth birthday. Nearby, Mrs Snavely and her husband visited, while Wellman residents include Mrs Hendry and family visiting relatives in Oklahoma City and at the J. M. Oldaker and Andrew Moore homes.
A vintage ad claims Gascaret cures bilious headaches and constipation by cleansing the liver and bowels. It touts a boxes’ effects on tongue coating and foul taste, promising a morning reform and months of cheer, urging parents to consider children’s health as well.
A collage of historical vignettes from Muscatine fifty years ago and earlier. Mentions Mesare, T. W. Boles, John Wale of Washington purchasing dagwainva stock and lumber worth over eight thousand dollars, plus public lectures by Miss Phoebe Couzins in St Louis. Also recalls a 30 year ago sun-lys event for Mrs Musser and a ten year ago farewell for Mr and Mrs George Shinsbarger ending in winter travel.
A compilation of Iowa letters praises Taft and criticizes his handling of federal appointments. Authors urge a single policy for offices, warn against personal prejudice, and argue a national budget and army reform are needed. They contrast Taft's advocacy with Republican factionalism and predict future party cohesion under Wilson.
News and Views at Nation's Capitol discusses Representative Pepper arriving in Washington for the winter session and notes illness in Estherville. It covers a Republican party reorganization plan, factional strife, and critiques of President Tate's appointments amid splits between progressives and conservatives.
West Liberty Iowa notes show William Warren a Davenport visitor Saturday Harold Aduser arrived from Mt Pleasant to visit relatives for an indefinite time Mr Shoemaker of Olin was the guest of Rey and Mrs Epler Sunday Rev M Z Ruesch and his spy scouts took another outing Saturday with launch for the noon hour and protection plantkets strapped across their backs and excl
A chimney fire at Mrs Beckentine's home on Fourth Street was quickly extinguished with minimal damage as townsfolk recall a day of travel and a fire alarm. The report notes community figures such as Mesdames Kate Saemisch and Ona Mountain returning to Atlantic and a sequence of local visits and travels among residents, with a fire department response broadcast by fire bells and whistles.
Frank Wright from Crawfordsville and several families visited Dr Smyth in Morning Sun for Thanksgiving events. Others include Erma Lutz Abingdon and Joy Pierce from Tarola Missouri returning home for weekend, plus brief trips to Monmouth Traer Mt Pleasant and Keokuk, with several residents hosting relatives and friends.
A promotional message markets Uri-Ston Tablets as a cure for bedwetting in children. It claims widespread success, urges immediate trial, and lists a price of $1.00 plus a location in Michigan for the retailer. The misspelled text alleges extensive customer praise and personal knowledge of its effectiveness.
An advertisement promises to restore hair color and health using Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedys. It targets thinning and gray hair, touting dandruff and scalp relief, claim of faster color return, and urges purchase from local druggists with a fifty cent bottle. Arent & W. Morgan.
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