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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1914
Page
3
The Journal lists city grocery stores and druggists on Organ street and nearby towns, with delivery details, subscription prices, and advertising representatives. It notes biweekly publication, daily circulation figures, and staff roles including publisher Throop and editors, plus department numbers for ads and circulation.
A Muscatine newspaper urges community aid this winter as many suffer from cold and hunger. It highlights increased private and fraternal efforts, praises the forthcoming Charity Ball, and calls individuals to act as unofficial investigators to identify those in need and report requirements for relief and cheer.
Under their observation to come of the royal agencies which are endang ering to alleviate the woes that come In winter's trail. Hecause the past has born love or Jess av hard year industrially, the present winter many. 'be expected to be harder than usual. Greater ef forts, and In view of the lack of at Ranlantion, srenter attainings toward practica) co-operation are necessary. Let's sit put our shoulders to the wheel as hast we may.
Washington dispatch reports Postmaster General Burleson delaying the Des Moines $6500 postmastership while Democratic delegation members push for promises. Talks note Kirkpatrick’s favorable view and potential awards to Winegard Newton Nelson Grinpell Hastings Eidson. Also covered are federal grand jury costs, textile bill marking, pensions for George Sharp and Edward Duncan, a Christmas truce proposal, and Burleson’s proposed rural carrier wage cuts.
Harvell battles a perilous river to reach Margaret before she leaves for Paris. A capsized canoe, a makeshift footbridge, and a desperate dash through the woods culminate in a race against time as he seeks a final word of truth before she departs.
Longago reminiscences recount forty thirty twenty and ten years past. A recent skating incident on Linn street saw Alderman Murphy’s son rescued after breaking through ice. A forthcoming State Medical Society meeting in Des Moines honors Dr Sarah Braunworth. Eight men plan to open Keepping brass mirror plating on Kemper avenue, offering plating in multiple metals with new machinery.
Representative Connolly of Town h as been honored by the board of regents of the Smithsonian Institution, re-electing him to the executive committee alongside Alexander Graham Bell and Judge Gray. The annual meeting saw White appoint Connolly with Lodge and Hollis to aid in crafting a note for the Freer Museum. Detroit magnate has donated 1 million for a new museum building to house Japanese and Chinese art valued at over 2 million dollars.
Instant relief promised for clogged nostrils with Ely's Cream Balm. Advert claims quick air passage opening, soothing inflamed mucous membrane and painless breathing after a small nasal application. Ends by urging purchase from a druggist.
Edison and the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis produced several Red Cross Seal films for the holiday season. The 1910 film The Red Cross Seal told of a young artist who sacrifices her prize to help a neighbor’s consumptive son. The Awakening of Jon Bond portrayed reform and tuberculosis. The Price of Human Lives (1913) warned against fraudulent cures. The Temple of Moloch (this year) dealt with tuberculosis in children caused by poor living conditions.
A figures glimpsed by pines at night as a man storms up the road to confront Margaret. He declares his obsession and social snobbery, insisting he is an ordinary man while she embodies culture and refinement. Their exchange reveals tension and social dynamics.
Mrs David Fox Mrs Frank Duncan and Wilma visited Muscatine Saturday. J J Stapp was a Chicago visitor last week Mrs Stapp visited daughter Mrs J F Shannon in Wilton over Sunday. Mrs J R McKean of Cone returned home Friday after a visit to son Will Shoop. Mr and Mrs Albert McCurloush visited Dave McCullough at Cone Friday. Mrs WW Miller was a Muscatine visitor Saturday. Mrs Harry Owen had an operation at Longmont hospital and is improving nicely. Kate Buffington and Miss Mary Orrig spent Saturday fishing. Mrs T S Meeker and Pearl visited Latts Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Lowe went to Davenport Saturday. Rev and Mrs Frank Mayfield of Morling Sun came Saturday to hold quarterly meeting at the Discburch. Miss Hazel Edwards was in Muscatine Saturday. County Recorder Miss Jennie Robertson visited over Sunday with her mother Mrs K Robertson. Rev Fetland of Iowa City came Saturday to hold service at Pleasant Grove Bethel church Sunday. Mrs C O Reiper of Valley Junction visited her parents Mr and Mrs S S Orris. Mr and Mrs WW Gabriel went to Burlington Saturday evening.
The Women’s Rebel Corps met Friday afternoon and elected officers including Mrs W T Brown as president and Duncan as senior vice. Other posts filled were Miner junior vice treasurer Mrs E G Anwyl and guard Mrs Joe Arrington with chaplain Mrs Was Hill and conductor I H Bierman. Delegates named for the Sioux City W R C convention. plus reports of a lively K P ball and a Davenport attendance at an oyster supper hosted by Ray Fleming.
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