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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1916
Page
2
Yardmaster A. Sullivan of the C. B. Q. & St. Paul railroad at Muscatine says Tanlac improved his appetite and stomach trouble. He reports better sleep and overall well being after taking Tanlac, endorsing it to readers. The product is sold in Muscatine by Havercamp's drug store.
The Pomona Grange adopted resolutions opposing a food embargo on shipments to Europe and other points. F D Stoon of West Liberty elected delegate to the state Grange convention. County Agent W Morrill and John Meladdon spoke on the program. The annual Grange meeting will be at Albion Woodman Lodge Friday December 24 with officer elections and a basket dance.
Lows Elforn, an employee of Mascatine Lishing Co, sustained a hand injury when a heavy motor he was maneuvering moved and crushed his hand. Dr J Olver administered medical attention. Additional notes mention international dispatches about harbor movements and ships near Las Palmas and the Spanish cruiser Princesa de Asturias.
The paper day campaign in Lucatine predicts large success with wagons to collect paper and recyclable materials tomorrow. Officers and Brown’s Business College support the effort. squads will visit every street, drivers and youths ready to collect bundles set on curbs for disposal.
Meat prices will not worry working people says the Department of Agriculture. Shredded Wheat Biscuit provides more body building nourishment than beefsteak or eggs at lower cost. Two biscuits with bananas and cream or fruit make a complete meal for under five cents, made at Niagara Falls, New York.
Citizens of Muscatine rally to collect paper for a community drive organized by the YWCA. A woman donated a small amount of paper, signed Uncle Sam, demonstrating broad local support. Proceeds will fund the association's work and future materials.
The Excalator Literary Society held at Mrs William Grower in Bloomington Township featured a lively debate on a farmer versus manufacturer proposition. The affirmative, led by John Wleth and Newton Tank, lost to the negative led by TN, Tales and Albert Weihardt. Host couple Mr and Mrs Charles Fryborner were chosen to entertain next Saturday. A supper concluded the evening.
Robert Roger, 1608 Nebraska Avenue, was arrested after attempting to forge checks using C. G. Kruger’s name at Leibbrand Diercks store Grandview avenue. Three checks totaling 53.60 were found on him, all drawn on Sooyman American Bank with the name O. G. Kruger. He denied forging but confessed to the attempt and was captured Saturday evening by Officer Schultz after fleeing.
Breeders from Town unite to exhibit a full barn of 250 premier draft horses at the Chicago International Livestock Show. The coordinated display, themed banners and a unified Iowa booth impressed visitors, including foreign guests, signaling a strong statewide effort to dominate prize awards.
A fragment from a meeting record notes that a hostess served attendees at the conclusion of the gathering on Saturday evening. The readable text emphasizes hospitality and the wrap up moment without additional context or names.
Army recruiting officials at Davenport reply to a query on Thanksgiving rations. Soldiers receive regular daily rations plus holiday delicacies such as turkey breast and baked ham. Cash value of unused portions may be used by companies for other food purchases. Extra items include prunes, apples, coffee, milk, lard, butter, spices, and vegetables.
William Wells son of Mr and Mrs George Wels left for Michigan City Indiana after completing a five week course at a Chicago display school to take a position as window trimmer for a Tate’s establishment dealing with man’s furnishings. He previously worked two years at Wert Torery Shop before attending school in Chicago.
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