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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
2
Muscatine school banks rose to 16 166.86 on December 1, up 1 222 58 from November. Grant School led in deposit growth with 64 percent increase, Jackson School surpassed 6 988 02, and 802 pupils account for about 26 percent of 1 004 pupils enrolled.
Attendance for the first quarter of the current school year reached 93.05 percent of total enrollment, the highest in the city’s history. Superintendent Ira H. Melntire reported continued enrollment growth, echoing population gains and a rebound from declines after earlier strikes.
A historic advertisement extols Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy. It cites Bright's Disease deaths in New York, praises the herbal formula, and offers bottles and a free sample by writing to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton, with mention of the Muscatine Daily Journal.
The 1916 quarter records a 2264 total, with 142 percent of pupils neither absent nor tardy. Comparisons show declines in tardiness since 1910, including 360 cases in early 1910 and 4 in 1916. Thirty three city graded schools reported no tardiness in the first quarter, while tuition pupil counts rise.
West Liberty Iowa December 12 Officers for the coming year were chosen at the South Prairie Grange meeting, highlighted by an interesting program. Master R. I. Wright Overseer Papy Nichola Lecturer Albert Ruasg Steward Willard Watters Assistant Steward Clark Wolf Chaplain Ara May Burkett Treasurer Honnie Mosher Secretary Leslie Steen Choir Leader Oscar Tox Corer Mrs Rosila Wright Pomona Mrs Bartha Prapat Flora Mrs Willard Watera Lady Assistant Steward Mina Dorasthy Burkitt Pianist Miss Nottio Rusa Chorister Mrs Mane Nichola Assistant Chorister Mrs John Braanan Postmaster Muo Barnas
A Mason City resident Alvon Olson filed a challenge to all corn husker claimants for a purse of four hundred dollars. The dispute centers on the title and extraordinary speeds claimed during October and November. Olson credits himself with world record attempts and cites figures from surrounding farms and rivals in the region.
Washington reports the Sheppard national capital prohibition bill faces a veto majority, with Senate skirmishes continuing. Debates center on referendums, district safeguards, and political maneuvers as Dry and Wet factions clash ahead of a House committee review and possible enactment this session.
An old advertisement extols pure rich blood and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood to improve digestion and overall body function. It promises treatment of various diseases by a tonic blend described as nerve-toning and blood-purifying, urging immediate use.
Sweetland Grange plans to elect officers at tomorrow's meeting in Vernal. Members will also consider tomborahiy applications, discuss important matters, and enjoy an impromptu program followed by an oyster supper. The event is billed as one of the largest Grange affairs in recent years.
Leaders who control seed and grain output in several states met in Sioux City to forecast higher prices next year. The meeting aimed to estimate seed and vegetable supply, signaling potential price hikes for corn and other staples as growers brace for anticipated costs and shortages.
A rural bazaar and supper at Gantra school building by South Prairie ladies raised $100. West Liberty residents attended a well patronized event with a strong youth turnout. The chicken supper sold out quickly and the air pond drew many younger attendees.
Funeral services for Mrs William Semmer of Seventy-Six townhnly will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at the home of her daughter Mrs W A Royster 1156 Haorshey Ave. Burial follows at Greenwood cemetery. Mrs Semmer died yesterday at Bellevus hospital from complications after a long illness. She was born in Minneapolis and moved to Muscatine forty years ago. She was fifty eight. She is survived by her husband four daughters Mrs W A Royster Mrs Reus pan Strouse Mrs John Tomfield and Mrs Stella Kemmer of Muscatine one son Frank Kemmer of Mar crazy Ares brothers Frank Stephen and G Walters and one sister Mrs N Payne of Palatine Cal. The Misses Helen Redmond and Kings Lewis of Davenport are visiting Klenda in Letts.
Clarence L White, fourteen, died at his Muscatine Inland home at 12 30 this morning after more than a year of tuberculosis illness. Born April 18 1902 in Mercer county Mineola he is survived by his mother Letha Nelson and a father and sister. Funeral arrangements pending work from out of town relatives.
Misa Maria Roxard a nurse at Hershey hospital for five years departed yesterday afternoon for her home in Pella Iowa. She plans to attend Cullen for Haeveral years before returning to her profession. She was valued as a graduate nurse for the past two years.
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