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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1911
Page
9
William Corbin sues Guarantee Hall Association of Sioux City Iowa for 1000 dollars claiming mental anguish from bills and notices tied to an insurance policy. He says a company representative promised coverage but set a high rate, refused payment, and threats to publicize nonpayment worsened his health.
The Iowa Federation of Labor urges resumption of picket duty in Muscatine while authorities vow to prevent repeats. National organizer Emmet Flood backs local strikers. Des Moines officials and sheriffs stand firm against renewed picketing as unions seek support and affidavits for political action.
The 48th annual convention of the state horticultural society ended at the state house with M. Ted Graham elevated to president. M. J. Graham of Ade was made president and W. T. Spencer of Randolph became vice president. Wesley Greene remains secretary and Frank O. Harrington of Williamsport is treasurer. Directors Jon Forster Alpine A 3 Dennis Cedar Rapids C. O. Garcett Adelphi HH True Edewood A Clermont Storm Lake Eugene Secer Forest City were chosen for another term. A death by suicide occurred in Marion. Charles Sampson, an express messenger for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway, shot himself, after arriving from Sioux City. Governor Harmon declined invitation to attend the Jackson day banquet. Wm. J. Bryan accepted.
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic is promoted as effectively eradicating dandruff stimulating hair growth and preventing premature baldness. The ad claims the tonic is non greasy environment friendly to scalp and not staining. Available in 50 cent and 1.00 sizes at The Rexall Store run by A. W. Moran at 107 West Second Street.
Local notices list Havercamp's Drug Store offering doll and fancy article shopping all day Saturday. Batterson Stores touted for the prettiest fur furniture gift pieces. Mrs Harold Belk travels from Fruitland, and Mayne Koetting heads to Maverport for a visit. Elmer Appel and James Pigg plan business trips, with others preparing mail and holiday plans in Muscatine and nearby towns.
One of the season’s most pleasant moonlight dances will be held at the Armory Saturday evening under the Dealing Orchestra. A special feature includes admission with early arrival by 8:20 PM, when young women arriving before that time will be guests of the orchestra.
Milwaukee and Reel Tend workers formulate plans for first annual monster ball in Muscatine area after Christmas. Rock Island clerks meet Monday to arrange the event with W. D. Gray and Ray Michels named on the organizing committee. Attendance expected from within fifty miles of Muscatine.
A five year old, Herbert, was shot through a door and killed in West Lead last night by Mrs Annie Berry. The boy’s mother lives with Herbert’s father at a home owned by him. Herbert, deaf, was attempting to enter the Berry residence when she fired after a unanswered knock. Berry, recently arrived from the east, was not arrested.
The High Prattle Methodist Episcopal church Ladies' Aid held an all day session at Mrs W H Palton's home in Seventy Six township. Eighteen members attended bringing lunches and they made four comforts. The next meeting is set for January 11 at Mrs Rudolph Gertz’s Lake township home.
Burglars entered the Carterson residence while the family slept and stole 26 dollars, a child's bank containing about two dollars, and a valuable overcoat. The door in the rear was used and a skeleton key may have been employed. A gun stolen from a boat at Nuscatina levee, valued about thirty dollars, led to arrests in New Boston.
Minneapolis police hold Wilfred McCormick of Barnum Iowa for la par ents after telegraph messengers report he has been fed and cared for by them for three months.
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