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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
4
Mrs. Charles Anspaush of Nobie Co Indiana writes Peruna has saved her life and pulled her from misery. She reports rapid recovery after starting the remedy and urges others to seek Peruna tablets. The note promotes the Free Peruna Lucky Day Almanac for 1914 via local druggists.
L H Wollman of Davenport, an electrician, started walking Sunday toward San Francisco to win a wager. He and partner McReynolds of Chicago say the trek will take 90 days, betting 1256 dollars against changing conditions as he crosses roughly 2200 miles. He aims to prove walking keeps him in good form. A separate meeting voted against renting the Davenport armory for indoor ball games, allowing YMCA supervised basketball but banning indoor baseball games.
The Mallory line steamer Rio Grande arrived from New York with captain stating no trouble or fire occurred. A fake wireless message claimed five aboard and 197 passengers were taken off but later returned, prompting a government investigation and urgent sea patrols.
Frisco bestows second street railway by midnight tonight in a move narrowing the gap with San Francisco. Officials announce the switch will be completed by 12 o’clock, with service expected to resume on the new line shortly after.
Advice on grippe causes and treatment notes the disease spreads when the body is tired. Emphasizes blood health and a tonic Vinci Cod Liver and Tripe tonic as preventive strength booster. A Long Branch woman testifies Vinci improved her nervous, run-down state after three bottles. Store guarantees refund if results fail. Advertisement from A W Morgan Muscatine Iowa.
A vintage advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for post meal distress. It claims quick digestion, urges readers to visit a drugstore, and states a 64 cent price with promise of easy comfort after large meals.
The board of supervisors approved the first payment of 60 000 dollars on the Union Street line taken over from the Presidio and Farris railroad company. The purchase followed a recent election endorsing a string of street railways to serve the Panama Pacific exposition.
Ten men tied to the defunct American Union Trust Company of Kansas City were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of using the mails to defraud. The bank's failure, after absorbing the Night and Day Bank two years earlier, affected nearly 3000 savers with limited means. Named defendants include H Richardson of Vancouver and J W Thompson of Nodaway County, Mo, with others from Chicago Seattle and Los Angeles. Each face two counts: mail fraud and fraudulent representations by mail. Witnesses testified the wreck followed officers accepting worthless securities for large sums.
New York December 40. D B Van Wirt a Hudson contractor testified before the grand jury about a $500 May contribution from his firm to Geon M Palmer Democratic state committee chairman. Aiming to indict Palmer for a criminal misdemeanor the district attorney cites unreported contractor funds totaling about $25,000. More cases include Hassett accused of taking $1,500 for water work payments and testimony from John W Murphy about an $11,000 split with Gaffrey and Carroll. Carroll is dead. Gaffney, Boston club president, comments on future Giants victory.
A large Omaha crowd gathered at City National Bank, formerly Chey Savings Bank, as deposits moved in. The bank offered 30, 60 day notices for withdrawals, while the Omaha clearing house stated City National is solvent and pledged support if needed.
New Fork New York December 10 A H Smith today elected president and director of the New York Central and Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroads to succeed W C Brown who recently resigned. Smith was formerly senior vice president and has been with the Central system since 1890 as a division superintendent on the Lake Shore.
A noon blaze at the Clyde Brodynum on Culver Street caused minimal damage to the top floor. Fire officials suspect defective flues started the fire, a bucket brigade helped control it before the fire department arrived. The incident ended without serious harm to the building. The page also includes an advertisement for Dr. Edwards Culver Tablets for liver and bowels.
In Cassel Germany Franz Buchmann a blacksmith at the locomotive works is chosen for a leading band role in The Magic Flute to be performed at the Court house on December 16. In New York the United States Steel Corporation reports a unified tonnage of 27,985,947 tons for November, down 7,430 tons from October.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for constipation in children and explains its gentle cleansing effect on the liver and bowels. It warns against counterfeit syrups and directs to ask for the 10 cent bottle made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
The Island Gardens meeting highlighted irrigation needs and capital constraints facing progressive truck growers. Prof. Fitch discussed cabbage diseases, soil health, and rotation, urging fresh soil, leguminous crops, and better seedbeds. Prof. Erwin championed canning to offset high costs and market dips, advising growers to invest in canners to stabilize prices.
The Progressive party's memora of the city will be addressed tonight by B. C. Aylesworth of Des Moines, state organizer. After the address, members will plan an open meeting to be held in January.
Trenton New Jersey December 1 Louis Kughale a longtime political leader from Atlantic City begins a one year term in Atlantic County Prison after a conviction tied to financial misconduct over a large contract awarded by the Atlantic City Board of Water Commissioners of which he sat as a member.
Kansas City grain and market figures list No. 2 white and mixed grades with prices near 42 to 57 percent, alongside old and new crop notes. Omaha and New York markets show assorted wheat, corn, oats, and dairy produce with varied pricing. New York poultry receipts include dressed and ready-to-cook items.
The Muscatine market lists heavy commodities and packing rates for corn, oats, hay and grain products, plus a retail grocery section with potatoes, citrus, fruits, vegetables, dairy and meats. Notable items include heavy grain prices, oats, wheat, barley, lucerne, straw, softwood and hardwood wood, coal and coke, and a broad array of fresh produce and dairy at local rates.
Fragmentary listing shows cattle categories including veal roast and veal atew, ham selections, steers and steers, cows and heifers, bulls, calves, and price indications around 100 dollars. Readable items hint at a period market or sale catalog with crude figures and product terms.
Reports from Hermosillo say foreign residents in Tampico face ongoing danger through the growing season and a ransom of 3000 gold. Carranza offered their release ten days ago, but no word has reached here confirming their freedom. Washington's reaction notes nullification of the Mexican congress elections and Huerta supporters’ influence.
Two gangs of laborers met while tunneling six hundred feet beneath Mount Royal. The tunnel, three and one third miles long, was built for the Canadian Northern railway. Trains are expected to pass through within a year, avoiding mountain detours.
Duluth Minnesota December 10 The United States Weather Bureau issued final storm warnings for Lakes Superior Huron Erie and Ontario A few boats remain on the lakes this season marking the last warning from the local area to mariners to be issued this year.
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