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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
6
Thousands report relief from stomach upset by addressing the liver and bowels. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets sharpen digestion without calomel, sold in 10 and 25 cent boxes and available at all druggists.
Public Health Bureau requests volunteers to aid in selling Red Cross Christmas seals at banks and the post office. Aiming for a vigorous campaign during the float week before Christmas, the effort calls for twelve young women to assist, supporting the public health drive.
Clifford Thorne, chairman of the Town Board of Railway Commissioners, told the Central States Conference on Rail and Water Transportation in Evansville that regulation of traffic would face major issues from the last fifty years of growth. He urged a regional subcommittee move to implement reforms promptly, highlighting potential division within the rail commission and the need for consistent policy across jurisdictions. The remarks, reported from Washington, reflect a push for strengthened oversight amid evolving transportation needs.
Twelve Muscatine high school girls volunteer to staff the Bureau next week with shifts at the post office and four banks. During weekdays others will fill in, churches and city officials urged to recruit more helpers. Call Muscatine Welfare Association at 208 or contact Opal Zimmerman, Miss Hot tle Seifert, or Miss Gail Thompson at 405 West Third Street to offer service.
Iowa City December 15 Captain Frank E Love of the Iowa Hospital Corps with the First Iowa Cavalry returns from a furlough to welcome a new eight pound soldier at home. The unit will stay in winter camp under headquarters orders through spring. In town, candidates for West Point exams from the Second district gather for physical tests led by Dr Clarence Van Epps with Prof W G Raymond overseeing the process. The top scorer will be named by Congressman Harry E Hull to advance to the mental tests.
Washington DieCa Declave Building of homes for industrial workers on a large scale was advocated by Spenkora before the American Civic Association. Real estate speculation and profits must yield to home building backed by capital and factory methods to house the industrial population and curb vice and crime. A chicken dinner and supper advertised for Saturday December 6 at 308 East Second St.
Dr Babcock notes kidney disorders are helped by daily hot water, ample drink, and meals before which Anuric aids removal of uric acid. Warns danger signals include backache and fatigue. Claims many adults suffer uric buildup from meat and poor exercise. Describes symptoms like rheumatism, swollen joints, and nocturnal urination, touting a nurse's care to dispel uric acid.
Mr Thorne surveys regulation gains in railroads citing doubled mileage and rising capital while warning of uneven enforcement and suggesting regional subcommissions and third party review. He notes earnings ebb and flow, potential depression after wartime highs, and calls for broader federal control over capital, safety, and distribution. Joe Miles, known as Joe Haydon, dies in Santa Rosa at nearly 70.
Officers will be chosen for the ensuing year by the Thirty Three club at the annual business meeting to be held Tuesday evening at Hotel Muscatine. Plans for the coming year and important matters are to be discussed. A banquet will be served at 6 30. A paper on international law will be read by J R Reulin and discussed by members.
Creston hotel fire destroyed the Summit hotel early today driving twenty five guests to the street in their night clothing. No injuries reported and losses estimated at two hundred thousand dollars.
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