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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for poor blood and a wide range of ailments. It claims purification and enrichment of the blood, removal of humors and scrofula, and benefits for the whole family with a call to action to get it today.
Mr and Mrs Robert Walsh of 615 Chestnut Street celebrate 50 years of marriage. They have lived at the same home 29 years in Muscatine where Mr Welch helped develop the area. Six children survive, including Mrs Charles Stahn and Nellig Welch in the city, and others in Davenport Rock Island and elsewhere.
The Fidelity trust company plans aaround South America aboard the steamship Finland, 2200 tons, built in American, leaving New York January 27 and Baltimore January 29. The 16190 mile voyage aims to study southern trade requirements and market prospects with an exhibit of goods Made in USA, at no exhibit charges beyond installation and removal.
Attorney E M Warner is announced to address the Muscatine Commercial club on Monday December 2. He will discuss the European war in its social aspects and is noted as a gifted orator and student of history. Warner is the third lecturer to speak to the club. Chicken supper at a church here Wash night under physician care today. Several are seriously ill but expected to recover. ailment said to be ptomaine poisoning.
The danger in vaing patent medicines lies in stimulants and drugs used for temporary relief. Father John's Medicine is promoted as a tonic and builder for throat and lungs, claiming decades of success. Walker John's Medicine is marketed as a doctor’s prescription, pure and guaranteed.
A city plan to illuminate the Great Whiteway with green and red lights from this Saturday through New Year’s, extending along the downtown streets to boost holiday trade. Alfred Wagner and J. K. Grout lead the effort with funds remaining in the merchants’ committee budget. Lights will be on from 2 p.m. daily, until Christmas week when they start at 5 a.m., enhancing window decorations and city ambiance. Muscatine joins eastern cities in yuletide glow, signaling local business progressiveness.
Jurors in the Kiefer versus Bigele appeal from a justice court reached a verdict after about three hours of deliberation. The case involved a $25 claim. Verdict favored the defendant as reported at 8 pm. Several jurors said jury service was arduous, having stayed up most of the previous night for another case.
Austro German troops gain more success in western Galicia and repulse a Russian attack near Piottkhow. Vienna reports 25,000 Russians captured, later clarified as 9,200. In Carpathians Russians retreat behind ridges. in Cracow region fighting continues with no decision.
A reader describes a simple home beauty routine to remove facial blemishes and wrinkles. The method uses mercalized wax and cro tin nightly, with morning washing, claiming gradual removal of dull skin and lines. The account, attributed to Mona Morow in Town Tattler, presents a promotional tone for cosmetic remedies.
City Engineer C. H. Young has been named a member of the state industrial commission meeting at Ames. He is one of two city engineers chosen from the state to serve on the commission and the only engineer from Eastern Iowa. The panel includes prominent engineers from Des Moines, Webster City, Waterloo, and Ames, with roles spanning health, hydraulics, and agriculture.
Local representative of a national chain reports a New York bulletin predicting 1916 will be a remarkable year for buttons. It urges stores to order heavy quantities as pearl buttons dominate next season. The circular aims to boost button production and industrial activity, with Western stores contributing details.
In the passage, troops reposition to avoid a counter attack and occupy more favorable positions. It notes that in December they captured twenty guns and took numerous prisoners. The tone reflects a concise wartime dispatch detailing gains and ongoing operations.
A report cites comparisons with receipts of the prior year and notes Muscatine and Nebraska and Wisconsin towns showing increased business. The document reflects demoralized trade conditions in the eastern states.
Blanche Heital an eighteen month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Heital of 81724 East Fifth street died after a brief illness at 6 46 pm. She is survived by her parents and sister Florence. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm tomorrow from the home at 174 East Fifth street and interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
A St. Louis and San Francisco passenger train derailed near Joplin Missouri when spreading rails caused the wreck early this morning. Seventeen injured, three critically, including Mrs Sarum Jackson Sidell Ir Glover of Meridian Oklahoma and T R Reynolds of Coffeyville Kansas, were hospitalized.
Pleasant Prairie scenes recap delayed travel as Mrs. Bert Nettleton rode the interurban to Muscatine on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. A L Fowler visit Grinnell for a few days. Church meetings are announced for this week and next with all welcome. The society will meet at Mrs. Andy's.
Isaac Fowler was a Sunday evening caller in Muscatine on a Thursday. August Menke and Tellis Irwin visited the W. J. McElroy home on Sunday afternoon. W. J. Melvoy traveled to Blue Grass on Monday. Mrs. Platt was a business caller in Blue Grass on Tuesday morning.
Local sale offers 40 percent off on hats flowers and feathers from Friday through Saturday. Advertisement lists Dee Lith and 12th street with Helen PF Jueichen at 120 West and Street.
Notice to Red Men Society members announces annual meeting at Red Men Hall on December 31 1914 at 8 pm to transact business. Dated December 10 1914 with attest signatures. Additional ad requests hides and offers highest price for beef and calf hides by J Zoller and Son.
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