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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1911
Page
8
A local notice urges prudent planning for retirement and home buying. It promotes contacting a firm about selling shares on favorable terms for men with modest incomes, stressing action now to secure independence and a comfortable later life.
Iowa labor leaders urge state takeover as Muscatine confronts violent strike tension. Sheriff Wanuts refuses comment denying illegal acts and any slugging while noting no violence since picket lines were cleared. Dispatch from Des Moines notes officials arguing to preserve peace amid charges against local authorities.
At a New York meeting, the Eastern League delegates renamed the circuit the International League. Ed Barrow was re elected president for two more years. Jersey City’s Ind Ryan received one year's salary after a contract grievance, as the club fulfilled its term.
A vintage advertisement touts MUSTERDL MUSTERDALR mustard oil ointment as a headache and pain reliever. It claims internal use does not affect the heart, promotes home use, and offers two jar sizes. Consumers are asked to mail 25 cents and address to Masterclu Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets aid digestion by supplying missing gastric elements. Carry in a vest pocket or keep at home and take after heavy meals to prevent indigestion. A. W. Morgan guarantees relief or money back. Three sizes 25, 60, and 1.00. Rexall Remedies only at The Rexall Store.
The committee met to accept the resignation of Chairwoman Hitchcock dated March 5 1909 and effective April 1 1909. John F Hull was elected chairman by acclamation. A contest over committee appointments followed with Lowden of Iowa urging election of a seven member panel including New Murphy Mulvane Williams Rosewater and Duncan. The convention would be held June 18 with Chicago favored amid bids from St Louis Denver Cincinnati Philadelphia and Buffalo.
Frank A Gotch announces a final tour stop at the Grand Theatre this Thursday evening to discuss world wrestling and showcase battles with both American and imported grapplers. He vows impartial judging and hints he will retain the title upon return to Humboldt, accompanied by rival Mahmont the Turk.
The article builds a bold claim that Goten will dominate the field, forming a barrier to other challengers as he nears a peak in his career. Frank warns rivals that any challenger to Hum boldt will face a harsh reaction, promising no mercy. A separate note praises Chamberlain's Tablets from Mrs. C. J. Martin of Boone Mill Va as a cure for stomach trouble and constipation.
An old advertisement promises instant relief from nasal congestion and catarrh through Ely's Cream Balm. It claims cleansing and healing effects, no mercury or cocaine, and ease of use. The copy urges purchasing a 50 cent bottle from a druggist or the Ely's Liquid Cream Balm spray via agent A. W. Morgan on West Second Street.
A meeting of the Central association is expected to be called by Lee for the latter part of this month or early January with Burlington as the likely site. President Tuatice will be back from New York after attending the national baseball meeting and a session in Burlington is anticipated. Jeanette knocks out Johnson in the fourth round after a three round sparring bout at Phoeny Athlete club in Memphis. Keokuk Baseball association rejects Edward Releble’s claim to a share of something unidentified.
Draft price talk surrounds Utica club and Reichle planning national commission action, with possible sale of George Pennington to Peoria. Keokuk details include Jangfield’s position last season as a trade interest. Wilton brief items report lodge officers, clubroom plans, ministerial meetings, and assorted local visits and travel.
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