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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
8
The Baraca class of the First Baptist Church plans a Christmas banquet described as one of the most successful in the city's history. An elaborate program is arranged with enjoyable features, to be held Wednesday evening December 20.
A Florida teacher, Mary L. Baez of Key West, credits Vinol with restoring energy, appetite, sleep, and ambition after months of fatigue. The letter promotes Vinol as a constitutional remedy, noting its cod liver and meat extracts and minerals. Havercamp's Drug Store in Muscatine and other Iowa towns stock the product.
Quick acting remedy claims to break a cold in hours with two hour doses and relief from congestion headache fever and sore throat. Advert says 25 cents at drug stores and warns against substitutes.
A school recital showcases lesser seen students in varied roles. The program lists Toastmaster C M Ball, pianist Lizabeth Baveridge, and several soloists including G W Porter, with readings and a final gift distribution. Gifts are to be under ten cents, deposited in a Christmas sack, and names recorded for random distribution.
Davenport hosts Iowa National Guard leadership as Adjutant General Guy K. Logan arrives to direct the Town artillery battalion heading to Clinton. Muscatine and Davenport batteries may be mustered out within three to five days after arrival, with two officers coordinating the process locally.
Mrs Nelle Evans of Dern Monon Iowa shares a personal claim of eight home remedies that cured her asthma after medicines and climate changes failed. She says she is now grateful for good health and wants others to know of this treatment.
An old advertisement touts Stuart’s Calciums Wafers as a quick skin cure for pimples and rashes. Claiming harmless ingredients and dramatic results, it urges readers to buy a 50 cent box at any drug store and try a free sample via coupon.
A report indicates a meeting with military officials in Davenport to confer on the armory issue in Muscatine and seek a common solution at a joint gathering.
A large fire in Oskaloosa Iowa destroyed the entire city square block including the Bagien Lodge hall and Bendla building. One firefighter suffered serious burns and a livery stable worker narrowly escaped suffocation as flames swept through the stable. The blaze drew aid from Ottumwa Grinnell and Turneryar companies. about 28 horses perished.
Premier Cort van der Linden told the Dutch lower house that Holland remains at risk of being pulled into the war. He noted rising munition production and insisted on maintaining sufficient forces ready for immediate government use amid the international situation.
Paris dispatch reports new Swiss President Schulthess states Switzerland will maintain strict neutrality. In an interview with Petit Journal, Schulthess says neutrality aligns with traditions, desires and vital interests, with an immovable resolve to defend integrity and independence against all comers. He rejects any contrary assertion as unfounded.
Postmaster I W Eichoff announced extra help will be placed in service to handle holiday mail. One additional carrier will report tomorrow with up to five more substitutes before Christmas. No extra clerks. overtime by current clerical staff. Parcels will be delivered citywide and on rural routes from Muscatine to Christmas. windows open until 9 30.
Kansas City dispatch reports Henry Schumaker identified a man at Union Station as the alleged kidnapper who stole his wife and seven children two years ago. The suspect fled with the family to St Joseph and Omaha, later adopting Schumaker’s name and moving to Town. Schumaker, a packing plant worker, aided police in the arrest.
Mrs Frank White hosted a farewell dance at their Magentine Island residence on Monday evening. A four course dinner complemented the event with music by C A Hughes and Walter Hudnall. Attendees included Bucsis Ma and Mrs Frank White.
State administrative problems dominated the morning session of the governors conference presented by Governor Stewart of here and Governor Burnquist of Minnesota. The discussion covered America's duties after the war and included a general exchange of views. A U B chicken dinner and supper were announced for Rice on Saturday December 16 at 308 East Second St. Adv Read the Journal 10¢ per week.
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