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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
4
Paving Committee and City Engineer announce immediate repair of all poor pavement on Mulberry Avenue after inspection. Board Company to replace defective spots and finish the resurfacing. The recently laid section proved unusable when tested with a steam roller.
An advertisement claims a single application removes objectionable hair quickly with a mixture of dalntobe and water rubbed after three minutes. It promises near-permanent results except for very thick growths and warns to apply carefully to avoid irritation.
An old advertisement promises a complexion remedy: Maga Wax claims to colorless and muddy skin, absorbs dark surface particles, and gradually improves to a clear, delicate beauty. It touts one ounce available at drugstores and includes a cold cream product.
A fragment notes portions not replaceable in Apotu and that old hop costs were removed after three years. Work to lay the new top began this morning. A Turkey dinner is planned at First M. Church tomorrow, Wednesday, with 60 attendees expected.
Relatives report the death of Deinar Aah, brother of a local resident, at his home two miles south of Grandview. He is about 36 years old. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at Martinsburg where Mr. Stuvitwoutter will attend the funeral.
Announcement states the Brotherhood of the German Methodist Episcopal Church meeting was relocated to Save Yoon Rold this evening and is indefinitely postponed. A new meeting notice will be issued next Sunday. expect details then.
Lona Trev, a well known farmer, was found dead in an orchard southwest of Lone Trev in the afternoon. He had not been in robust health recently but his condition was not considered serious. obituary notes a large family and that one son serves in Troop B Cavalry. Funeral arrangements are not completed.
Anoriena theatre presents The Yoke of Gold on Wednesday a desert road story unfolds with a youth facing thirst and danger. A priest loses water in a bag a rescue arrives with a girl and her father assisting the traveler in a tense survival tale. Advertisement for hot water heater from Dayton Manufacturing Company follows.
Mrs. Mary Beatty of Mueenthig Island offers two thirty foot trees to the city for the Christmas observance if city arrangements can move them to city hall. If eligible, one or both may be used, with other items like crochet lace on display and lessons advertised.
Twelve women gathered at Nancy Babitt s Wisconsin Street home to celebrate her second birthday. The evening featured card games, button making, and refreshments.
Plans completed for a church bazaar at Island Methodist Episcopal Church next Wednesday evening. Many articles of merchandise will be offered for sale along with refreshments to be served during the evening.
The German emperor announces official action toward peace, stating the nation seeks a safe future and humanity’s welfare. He describes mobilization as necessary for defense, but now proposes peace talks with the Allied powers. A note was sent to Spain, the United States, Switzerland, and other neutrals through representatives.
Tentative plan outlines construction of a warehouse on the levee ground in the riverfront area. Announced today, the 40 by 120 feet structure will sit along the river, with long platforms extending to the levee and 106 feet from the warehouse. Action on the improvement project is expected early next year.
Washington D C supreme court proceedings in the beef trust case ended today as the court granted a request by Armour and Company Swift and Company the Mammoth Packing Company and others to dismiss the packers appointment. The decision levied $26,000 in fines for alleged violations of the antitrust laws.
The capital buzzes over a peace proposal that could trigger U S negotiations depending on the proposal’s nature. Officials would keep terms secret while Wilson and Secretary Lansing review plans to decide if any public remarks accompany the communication. Congress and White House deliberations focus on why Germany and allies might act, amid suspicions of tentative before.
The article notes Allied hostility to peace moves and suggests recent French and British government changes reflect public opinion favoring ending the war. It mentions Balkan ties with Germany and implies a broad mandate to pursue a conclusion to the conflict. The piece presents a cautious view of potential diplomacy.
Fragmentary notes from Sofia and Constantinople governments suggest no firm Turkish plans yet but indicate Bulgaria may seek the return of lost territory. The report implies a definite posture by Bulgaria but lacks concrete details on forthcoming actions.
Trinity Christmas sale offers pillow cases and aprons with Oriental Tugy and Japanese novelties at Parish Hall. Event runs Thursday with Turkey dinner at First M. E. center. Also includes corset line and other items from Chaney & Lucas.
A brief ad-style note extols Scott's Emulsion as a to strengthen blood and mucous membranes to ward off colds and throat illnesses during winter. It claims soldiers use cod liver oil and mentions Scott & Vine, Moombeld, NJ.
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