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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1913

Page

5

Newbro's Herpicide advertised for dandruff cure

An advertisement extols Newbro's Herpicide as a cure for dandruff and itchy scalp. It claims the product cleanses the scalp, promotes natural hair growth, and delivers gloss and beauty. A sample offer, pricing, and satisfaction guarantee are noted with dealer return policy.

Newbro Herpicide Company Dept. B Detroit Mich Nawbro's Pat the Potter Havercama

Miss Addie Schoemaker Hosts Farther Lights Members

Twenty five members of the Farther Lights society of the First Baptist church gathered at Miss Addie Schoemaker’s Cedar street home for the December session. Entertaining help included Mrs Anna Schreurs and others. a rummage sale was planned, with a committee to arrange details. A local solo by Miss Gertrude Freers pleased guests, and December flowers highlighted the décor. The next meeting is set for January 19 at Mrs Charles Hooffin’s home.

Addie Schoemaker Aostess ‘Co Farther Lights Society First Baptist Church Cedar Street Miss Schoemaker Anna Schreurs Bet‘ky Schoemaker Dorothy Guth- Tin Emma Hagerman Marguerits Meerdink China Mixa Mao Addi Wasuburne Gertrude Freers Charles Hooffin

Christmas Party Hosts Kensington Club At Mrs Cherry’s Home

Mrs T W Cherry hosts the Wednesday Afternoon Kensington Club at her home 113 About Sixth Street this afternoon marking the annual Christmas party. The rooms feature holiday symbols in red and green. guests enjoy a charm ing Yuletide setting with festive decorations and hospitality.

T. W. Cherry W. A. Kensington Sixth Street Kennington Club

Oyster Supper by Fairport Sunday School Themed Fundraiser

The Fairport Lutheran Sunday school plans an oyster supper at the schoolhouse Friday evening to defray expenses for the annual Christian entertainment. A large attendance is anticipated with Mrs Edward David and others leading the event. The Colonel Hare circle will meet Wednesday at Mrs G A Riemcke’s East Sixth Street residence.

Fairport Edward David Pred Shellhorn Harry’ Minch Tred Buchete

Real estate deal consummated in Covent Garden area

London reports the sale of the Duke of Bedford's Freehold estate, spanning about nineteen acres near Covent Garden. The buyer, Henry Maltby-Dooley, a Unitarian MP, paid a record sum, with price not disclosed. the tract includes Covent Garden Market, several theatres, hotels, Bow Street police court, and multiple printing establishments.

London Rocord

Municipal tree set up in New York Madison Square

The municipal Christmas tree for five million New Yorkers has been set up in Madison Square. Electricians began trimming the tree as city choirs prepare Yuletide carols for Christmas evening.

Municipal Tree New York N. Y Dee Madison Square

Mississippi State Solon Facing Trial in Vicksburg

Vicksburg Mississippi December reports state Senator G A Hobbs and Governor Bilbo would face separate trials for alleged bribery. Prosecutors expected evidence from telephone devices used in hotels across several Mississippi cities. Governor Brewer was named as a key witness in the proceedings.

Vicksburg Mies Liqui Bilbo G. A. Hobbs Brewer Auld Tivo Miasissinpi Hobbs

Price Drop After Kansas City Women Egg Boycott

In Kansas City Missouri on December 18, a boycott led by the Housewives League cut egg storage prices from 40 cents to 30 to 24 cents. They pledged not to store eggs as long as prices stayed low, with fresh eggs selling around 6 to 8 cents. Commission men credit milder weather and rising arrivals for the decline.

Kansas City Kansan Church The Housewives’ League

Hogs In Wisconsin Found Tuberculous At Slaughter

Dr Ravenel of the University of Wisconsin reports that about twenty percent of hogs slaughtered in Wisconsin herds test tuberculous due to feeding on by products from creameries not following tuberculosis controls. He notes hogs do not develop the disease themselves but contract it through contaminated feed chains.

Madleon Wis M. Py Ravanel University of Wiaconain Ravenel Wisconsin

Captain Chapin of the Wyoming Hospitalized in Brooklyn

The captain Frederick Chapin of the United States battleship Wyoming was reported critically ill and taken to a naval hospital in Brooklyn after the ship returned from a European voyage. Mrs Chapin was notified as the Wyoming reached New York.

New York N. Y Frederick Chapin United States Wyoming Naval Brooklyn Chapin Weastington

Fragile cosmetic ad fragment on wax and creams

An advertisement fragment promotes mercalli wax and creams to purify pores and improve complexion. It claims a night routine with wax preparations, daily washing, and a formula using waxelite and powdered wax dissolved in solvent to fade wrinkles and give a fair complexion.

Ain Yanaiti Meokie

The Auroran Second Issue To Be Published This Thursday

The Auroran official high school paper will release its second issue on Thursday. It promises an exceptionally designed edition with many cuts and clever stories. The igke section will again be featured, and ad supporters have been generous this year.

Auroran Igke Jnere

General election pact clarified for saloon consent

Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court amended a saloon petition clarifying that a city election or a general election may suffice for consent to operate saloons, as long as the last election in the city is used. The withdrawal drive gains pace with notices sent to petition signers and a campaign reorganized by precinct managers led by H. H. Kerr.

Dea Moines Fort Dodge Supreme Court Paetice Signera Temperance Workers Brit Jing M. C New Moines Citizen Manhattan Bulletini H. H. Kerr As-1

Signers Given Deadline in This Week’s Campaign

The article notes a pending deadline for signers to withdraw their names, with the whirlwind campaign for Sresrais to be concluded by Wednesday evening.

Michigan to Play Harvard Next Fall in Cambridge

Ann Arbor, Dec. 16 Michigan accepted Harvard invitation to play football in Cambridge next fall with a date proposed for October 31 by Harvard after the university suggested October. A telegram from Harvard graduate treasurer Fred W. Moore confirmed the October 31 date.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Harvard Cambridge Universlty Athletic Board W. Moore

Children Strike Over Playground Access In Muscatine

In Muscatine, children object to helping fund a new superintendent if they cannot use the Oak Street playground. The Civic Society reports Red Cross seals sales have begun, with about 2,000 seals disposed of at Hershey Hospital and roughly 7,000 elsewhere, as the drive continues toward Christmas.

Muscatine Etelke Vthe Red Cross Civic Sciety Oak Street Civic Society Thiavone Red Cross Beals Hershey_hospital Ingmart Pai

Presbyterian Ladies' turkey dinner funds drive noted

The text mentions a Presbyterian Ladies' turkey dinner on Wednesday December 17 from 5 to 8 PM to support two goals, fundraising for a superintendent of playgrounds and aiding tuberculosis campaigns. It also notes Miss Mary Stiner of South English visiting F Etter’s East Fifth Street home before returning home.

Presbyterian Ladies Turkey Dinger Price Mary.Stiner South English F. Etter East Fifth Street

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