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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
7
A Crisco representative investigated a cook who doubled orders and shifted from using meat fats to Crisco for all frying after experimenting with the product. The chef had previously used Crisco only for pastries and bakery items and had fried with meat fats.
The text argues Crisco improves frying and shortening, noting hotel guests remain satisfied and meat scraps yield better value. It cites scientific cooks nationwide, domestic scientists, and hospital dietitians endorsing Crisco for superior cooking results, suggesting housewives can benefit from this choice.
Dr. Husted relocates his office to the third floor of the Bank Building with special attention to fitting glasses. A hot proposition for cold weather and a noted ad.
R. S. Jackson returned from Chicago where his Partridge Wyandottes achieved top placements in the national show. His birds won first cockerel second cock fourth hen and fourth pen earning high honors for the exhibitor in the big city event.
The High School Discussion club will be formed at a noon luncheon on Wednesday January 6 at the Y M C A building. Secretary J B McNiel announces all high school boys will be invited to join and elect officers for the remainder of the school year. Courses will cover winter issues and the textbook used in past years. A local leader is sought to guide weekly sessions through the winter term.
Miss Eva Dalton improves from inflammatory rheumatism as farmers report wood sawed and cattle shipments. Harry Patterson from Durant visits Thede and Lawrence Boysen home. Law rence and Thede Boysen ship a carload of cattle to Chicago, with James Kerr sending two more carloads of cattle and one of hogs. Ed Gabriel and family visit, Nora Davis stays with Mrs. Simmons, and several locals share Sundays at various homes.
Local police report rising narcotics use and warn that the Harrison bill aims to sharply restrict opium morphine and other habit forming drugs. The measure would require registry of physicians manufacturers and dealers and penalties for unauthorized продаж. Doctors caution emergency cases may be affected as debate continues.
At the Geneva Golf Clubhouse the Thirty Three club elected officers for the year: President W. S. Downer, First VP W. R. Jayne, Second VP C. R. Musser, Secretary J. B. McNiel, Treasurer S. G. Stein. A dinner by Abrams preceded proceedings, followed by J. R. Reuling’s paper on economic waste and ensuing discussion.
Mrs Josie Gresham of 419 Sycamore street departed for Wapello today following the death of her niece Miss Erma Schew who passed after a brief illness with pneumonia at her grandmother Mollie Carragan’s home. Miss Schew was a school teacher by profession and the daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Schew.
Fast acting Ely's Cream Balm promises instant relief from catarrh and nasal congestion. A small fragrant antiseptic cream is applied in the nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes and clear air passages. Stop suffering from stuffed nose headaches and nighttime breathing trouble with this over the counter remedy.
Rheumatism affects all ages and sexes and is painful. Eat less meat, dress warmly, avoid exposure, and drink plenty of pure water. Uric acid from the bowels enters the blood. kidneys filter it, skin pores also help. In damp cold, pores close, kidneys work harder, leading to buildup and joint pain. Take Jad Salts at breakfast for a week to stimulate kidneys and reduce impurities. marketed as a pleasant lithia water drink.
Muscatine Journal readers await Saturday Grand Theatre show of Bringing Up Father a cartoon musical comedy by George McManus and Gus Hill. Forty performers present three scenes with notable electrical effects and a beauty chorus. Father and Family are billed to entertain both matinee and evening audiences.
Former Fruitland resident Captain George Billings died at Drumond Oklahoma after prolonged illness from Brights disease. He served in the Tenth Wisconsin Infantry and First Minnesota, endured Chickamauga and imprisonment, and was commended by President Lincoln. He married Elizabeth Elsie Marble on July 4 1866. six children survived him. He led the Oklahoma Department Grand Army of the Republic and served as encampment commander.
The post office announced the first extra parcel post wagon will start Friday with additional wagons following next week. Five wagons may be needed to handle holiday deliveries in the city, with one in service now and four more likely added, as a full force will be required in the days before Christmas.
State of Iowa Muscatine County probate notice announces a will of Pater Belrmann opened December 16 1914 for hearing January 11 1915 at the district court in Muscatine. Any interested party may appear to contest admission to probate. Clerk: W S McKee. Attorneys: F W and Louise Eversmeyer. December 15 1914.
Columbus Junction Ia December 16 delayed summary: Mrs A W Flinn of Brooklyn visiting sister Mrs J T Hanft travels to Wilton to see brother Harry Stevens. Jerry Klotz Nichols visitor. Mrs John Elder Nichols visits sister Mrs H Turkington returning from Letts to see parents Mr and Mrs John Shellabarger. Mrs EB B Tucker visits Muscatine. Jess Marshall visits Muscatine to see Morris operated on for appendicitis at Bellevue hospital, recovering well. Rev John Abel former pastor at Washington spent Monday with W H Hughes and Rev T M Balcott. Dorcas society Presbyterian bazaar and market day successful. Ted Overholt wins pony in Safeguard contest. Men’s meeting 97 attendees. illness of A W Weber led by H M Gilkey. Fire at grade school Monday evening slight roof hole. extinguished before fire company arrived. Mrs J M Green visited Grandview with mother Mrs Mary Zimmerman. F I Pemble from Wanella to Miss Emma Gellatt’s home in Davenport. Miss Margaret Moore Cedar Rapids visits mother Mrs L C Moore. Mrs Mary Burwell Cedar Rapids, here three weeks caring for granddaughter Mrs Harry Jennings, returns home. Wm Deford Iowa City visitor. Columbus Encampment No 1122 LO C F met Saturday evening.
Paul McKay celebrated his birthday anniversary at home on West Hill Saturday evening as friends gathered including John Arrington Will Arrington Russell Reece Lou Church Dewey Smith Henry Wilson Eva McKee Alta Died Hazel Patterson Alice Wilson and others. Ice cream cake and popcorn were served.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyneth's Sage and Bulphur Compound as an easy at home solution to darken faded or gray hair. It promises natural color, stops dandruff and itching, and claims a bottle costs about 50 cents at local drug stores.
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