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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1912
Page
7
An advertisement promotes Newbro's Herpielde as a dandruff germ destroyer preventing hair loss. It claims the product kills the dandruff germ at the scalp, cleans buildup, and supports natural hair growth. Available in 5c and $1.00 sizes, with money-back guarantee and sample booklet offer from The Harpitide Co.
A jumble of local items lists ads and notices from Muscatine and nearby towns. It mentions rummage sales at Heller and Livingston on Second Street, visits and returns of residents in Wilton Wellman and Columbus Sugerton, and several doctor and shopping notices.
Local groceryman Frank C. Brunning was deceived by a stranger posing as a buyer who offered ten dollars in exchange for small change. Brunning counted the money, the suspect slipped the bills into an envelope and claimed a missing dollar. When the envelope was opened, it was empty, leaving Brunning with a $9 shortage. The incident was described amid a string of Davenport news items from the era.
John A. ToStrake owners Muscatine Produce and Pure Ice Co. construct a $2,000 corn elevator south of the poultry addition to the ice plant. It will store 2,000 bushels, handle 300 bushels per hour, and ship corn to Chicago markets from East Second Street, with the West Third Street elevator remaining in use. Expected operation before Christmas.
Work started this morning on grading the approaches to the new Tsett Avenue bridge and filling holes beside the concrete structure. Crews have cleared stumps and prepared forms for railing. The final tasks, including concrete driveway drift cover and railing installation, await warm weather before traffic opening.
A vintage health ad claims Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge regulatorizes the stomach to improve digestion and absorb nutrients. It promises relief from dyspepsia and indigestion, notes parasitic causes, and recommends the tonic for children with sugar. Sold by Dr. Jayne & Son of Philadelphia.
Reading rushes to approve bridge capacity once it is proved the structure can bear the weight of heavy interurban cars. Officials move swiftly to certify the span for service, citing safety and efficiency goals while detailing testing procedures and results.
Blood poisoning from a tooth extraction threatens Mrs. C. C. Manly of 18 Wallace Street. Dr. J. D. Pulliam may operate tonight as her condition remains critical. A dangerous cocaine-related headache and severe pain left her unconscious for much of the night. Miss Pearl Herman says symptoms worsened only yesterday.
Muscatine residents praise the quick effect of buckthorn bark glycerite for bowel and stomach trouble. A single dose relieves sour stomach and promotes faster digestion, according to local druggist T Nesper and users.
Mrs Mary Hunn born August 4 1851 in Namburg Germany came to America at sixteen and made Muscatine home. She married Michael Hunn in 1872 later living on a farm near Fairport and retiring to Fairport four years ago. Survived by husband two sons William and Philip, daughter Mrs Wa Nagel and 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral December 2 at German Lutheran church Pelny conducted by Rev John Hastner with John 11 25 26 passage.
An old news item reports Father John's Medicine praised by a mother in a testimonial while detailing a long running underground fire along the Muscatine North and South railway bed. The piece notes gravel filling to stabilize tracks, danger to roadbed, and eventual smothering as firefighters deem the fire under control. It includes a consumer letter extolling the remedy and urging readers to obtain the product.
Hartman funeral held for William Hartman of 4156 Hershey Avenue who died Sunday morning. The service was conducted at 2 pm at his home by Reverend J B Ytendall of the First Presbyterian church. Pallbearers included William Bloom Herman Sehnudt Albert Latham Albert Neitael William Hintermeister and Oliver Hintermeister. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
In the Southern District of Iowa Davenport Division the court fixed January 9 191? as the deadline for creditors and interested parties to oppose the discharge in the Mark Quinn bankruptcy case number 147, requiring written opposition in Davenport and within ten days to file specifications, with Ralph Williamson as Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Hore company met in a postponed evening session to discuss purchasing a cabot for the charge of the company. The meeting followed two recent fires in which the company participated. Foreman Oberhaus was instructed to select another member and consult with the fire chief to obtain the needed equipment.
Kansas City detective report states William A Seeburger aged about,, found shot in the back of the head on the doorstep of 708 Grauman avenue. Mrs Seeburger says the couple and daughter attended a theatre last night and returned home around midnight. A man’s possessions including a diamond ring, watch and money remained undisturbed. Police note motive not established.
Kansas City reports claim blue eyed men are the most unreliable husbands based on data from E J Fleming head of the area legal aid bureau He cites 223 life abandonment and non support cases in the last year and notes that in nearly every instance the offender had blue eyes The report is followed by a brief social note about Mrs J Noll and her daughter Josaphine Noll visiting the city and returning home in the afternoon.
Mrs G A Salmon of Columbus Junction rode the late afternoon firefly yesterday for her home after spending the day in the city shopping.
State of Iowa Wayne County declares the bank assets totaling cash in vaults bonds and other debt instruments 118,268.45 with gold and silver in vaults and drafts and checks carried out. Liabilities show capital stock 42 4000 deposits subject to check 44 312.45 time deposits 0 and savings deposits 0. The cashier B Vanhern signs a sworn statement as of December 3. Notes by notary public James S War confirm the document.
Pay by check and secure jewelry and papers in our vault with private drawer for $2.00 a year. Savings Department invites your account with $1 to open. Regular deposits earn 4 percent and grow monthly. Don’t miss the pleasure of watching savings accumulate. come in Saturday night.
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