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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1915
Page
2
An old fashioned child laxative pitch urges mothers to give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs to cure stomachache indigestion and constipation in children, claiming it cleans insides and prevents illness. It warns to avoid counterfeit bottles and to buy the genuine 50 cent product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Chicago educator Charles J. Todd told Iowa principals that when a child fails in school the issue lies with schooling, not the student. He urged investigations into teaching and administration, citing arithmetic failures in Cleveland and the need for surveys and improved methods. Carroll G. Pearse urged national study trips and better cross locality learning to strengthen American education.
The advertisement claims humors in the blood cause internal derangements and eruptions. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla has for forty years expelled timora and removed inward and outward effects, and that no other medicine acts like it. It presents a sales pitch for the tonic.
At the afternoon session Dr Juda explained test results in reading showing silent reading cannot be taught by oral reading and pupils can be taught to read rapidly and well at the same time. The Six Year high school plan was debated with Dr Juda favoring it and President Pearse opposing. Discussions at the conference highlighted rapid changes in educational methods and the modern scientific approach. Attendees praised the meetings as highly successful with uninterrupted talks by authorities.
Christmas and New Year feasting leads to indigestion and constipation from undigested poison in the bowels. Foley Catherine Tyblels are recommended for home use to prevent running or after effects, and to regulate bowels, sweeten the stomach, and tone the liver. Advertised everywhere.
The fourth concert in the C W Best Artists series features pianist George Frederick Ogden next Wednesday evening at First Congregational Church. Ogden will perform listed works and provide explanations, blending music with brief talk to illuminate the symbols behind each number.
An advertisement for Hamburz Breast Tea also called Hamburger Brust. It claims to relieve a cold and grip by steaming pores and loosening bowels. It suggests brew with boiling water and drink a teacup full anytime. The tone is promotional and notes low cost and harmlessness.
The downtown district feels festive two weeks before Christmas with shop windows and interiors decorated under the theme Peace on Earth Good Will to Men. Displays lure shoppers with toys, coats, furs, pipes, haberdashery, and holiday delicacies from local stores and grocers promising easy access to gifts as in a large city. A tip offers Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds, with advice to air the room and take a warm bath each morning.
The Louisa County library efforts expand with a cooperative reading plan. Miss Nellie Hale serves as librarian while Mayor Springer allows book storage at his law office. A meeting of Library Club members is planned at Springer’s office next Saturday night inviting all interested ladies to join and access a wide book selection for the price of a single purchase.
An alleged arson attempt targeted the Minneapolis Steel and Machinery plant, maker of shell casings for Allies. Officials received threatening letters, and Postal Inspector Hugdahl investigates similar notices sent to a St. Paul firm. A watchman halted a fire set against the building.
Chicago December 11 Railroad union heads began to compute the price they will demand of the railroads as the result of the western wage arbitration nearly a year ago The arbitration outcome was unsatisfactory to the men President Warren Store of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers said We will take our medicine but there will come another reckoning and the pinch now on our foot will be felt by the railroads later
Eastern and southern railroad workers tentatively back an eight hour day with time and a half overtime. Western roads debate joining the plan, risking a nationwide strike in May 1926 that could paralyze railways. Carriers warn the proposal would cost about 112 million dollars yearly and prompt congressional action or national ownership.
Advertisement advises Chamberlain Tablets to prevent constipation after supper. Describes the pills as mild and gentle in action and available from all dealers.
The Child's Conservation League will meet Monday afternoon December 13 at 214 West Third Street, hosted by Mrs FW Schmidt. Dr PT Schmidt will speak on bacteria, followed by piano selections from Chaminade performed by Mrs Henry C Meyer.
A compact ad listing Hansens home made bread buns rolls and coffee cake with contact number 1257 for Mark and Son.
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