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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
8
A period style promotional notice urges relief from dammed up bile and feelings of illness. It touts Podophyllin based laxatives and a laxative formula as the cure, urging readers to consult a druggist or E Sutherland Co. of Paducah Kentucky for the guaranteed product. The piece uses sensational language to link liver bile to mood and health.
Arguments to the jury began this morning in the Pioneer Pearl Button Company vs B A Hunter et al in district court. The case centers on Kendig relation claims and whether Kendig was a partner of the former local button manufacturer.
Washington report notes U S potato varieties lag behind Europe in starch content and progress. A bureau of plant industry bulletin urges development of high starch, heat resistant, and disease resistant strains. Emphasizes quarantine and disease-free seed through government, state, and private inspections.
In Iowa City Judge Howell overruled the motion to continue the disbarment proceedings against referee Frank D. Kimball, forcing him to stand trial if he reaches the city on December 16. Reports say he was seen in town Sunday in hiding, while his representatives deny contact for weeks. The Odd Fellows in Iowa City plan to merge the Coxskie lodge No. 6 with Youroka lodge No. 44, creating a 200-member union and a strong real estate footprint in the city. A petition will be sent to Grand Master Wagner to install the combined order under one charter in January. Ernest McCune faces trial after accusations against farmer Dan ner. Dan ner denies the charge and awaits a hearing. Iowa City and Tow a city boosters discuss Panama exposition funding and a special legislative session. The club supports building for the expo and calls for funds.
In Chicago Cook County probate court three women stenographers who had long served as official reporters challenged a monopoly. Judge Gregg appointed James E. Pord as official reporter, posting notices urging use of his office. The women contested and continued appearing, claiming about $5,000 yearly each. Judge Gregg later withdrew the appointment, ending the dispute.
The Knights of Columbus Laurent Council will hold a regular session tonight at eight o'clock. All members are urged to attend due to the importance of the meeting. Per N. W. Myers, Fin See.
Fire in Cohoes New York destroyed about a dozen buildings and manufacturing plants in the citys business core, with losses estimated at half a million dollars. One fireman was injured by falling walls as firefighters battled the blaze through the morning. Oak Grove Indiana and surrounding notes follow with social events and local updates through the week, including meetings, visits, and upcoming fundraisers.
Bluffs, Dec. 12. Uncle Nat Simmons and two nephews Ray and Earnest Simmons returned to Huntington, Va., Saturday night. On Sunday evening Elsie Marston and George Gabriel were married at the home of the bride's parents in Gladwin. Rev Thorne of Washington conducted the ceremony. Only a few relatives and friends attended. The couple will live at the Hawa farm after New Year. A charivarji crowd later entertained at the bride's home with a hearty old fashioned gathering and dance for Mr and Mrs Gabriel.
Wapello Iowa reports visits from Mrs H Be Davison Mrs C B Frost Mrs Bailey Murray and Miss Elsie Wince of Cairo in town. Marie Gould travels to Columbus Junction and Minneapolis for the winter, renting her home to Louis Keek and wife. Local residents James McChesney Jr and Mrs James McLaughlin noted, with health updates and a high school basketball season opener vs West Liberty.
In Wahoo Nebraska on December 12 Mrs Magete Johnson critical after drinking poison while awaiting a jury verdict in a murder retrial of her husband John Johnson. The jury had returned its verdict but delayed presentation until she could attend court.
Mrs. Jane Reynolds of Fredonia returned home by afternoon train after a day of shopping in the city. She reportedly drank the poison hidden in her cell, triggering a fatal incident under investigation.
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