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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
2
A Muscatine County crop group endorses Kenyon hog cholera bill while some opposition emerges. A Washington dispatch says Kenyon will present before the Senate Agriculture Committee, citing growing support and possible federal aid for hog health. A testimonial touts Dr King’s New Discovery for croup and coughs with a promotional note for purchase.
Heinrich Kraus, former subject of Czar Nicholas I, filed final naturalization papers with County Clerk W. S. McKee to become a U S citizen. A carpenter, he resides at 17 East Seventh Street, Deanhoft, born in 1888 in a place listed as Nis. His stay in this city has continued over the past year.
Arrangement made yesterday schedules Rev. Charles M. Sheldon of Topeka Kansas to preach at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon and at the First Congregational Church that evening. An interfaith gathering in the evening will invite all English speaking congregations to participate.
Farmers across the estate of Iowa report excellent prep for cold weather. Crops yield was below average, but corn stored and hay stacked, plus abundant pasture and strong livestock, bode well for winter cattle and hog feedings. The season’s Indian summer allowed ample time to stock and plan.
Notice reports Huttig Manufacturing transferring its complete plant and property in this city to German American Realty Company. Purchase valued around $1,000 with other consideration. Harry We Huttig and Lee L. Richards signers. new mortgage of $150,000 six percent notes filed with Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago securing the deed.
Mrs A B Briggs of Eldred Pa testifies Swamp-Root treated her kidney trouble after a severe La Grippe era left her bedridden for eight weeks. She notes a year later her husband suffered a grave kidney attack but recovered enough to work after taking Swamp-Root. She urges others with kidney and bladder issues to try the remedy. Notarized May 26, 1912.
Proclaims what Swamp Root will do for x a sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton N Y for a sample bottle and a booklet about kidneys and bladder. Mentions Muscatine Daily Journal and announces regular sizes and one dollar bottles sold at drug stores.
Patrolman Springborn was struck from behind near Grandview Avenue by Elmer Truitt, 20, who was arrested and jailed overnight pending a hearing. The blow caused pain but no serious injuries.
An old advertisement recounts a man’s two year struggle with scaly psoriasis and how Capience Soap and Cuticura helped fully cure him. It pitches Cuticura Soap Ointment as effective for scalp skin and daily use, with a Boston address for free samples and broader skin care claims.
Mrs Charles S Kincaid of 02 West Fourth street is critically ill in Clinton Iowa after a sudden illness at Dr George Kincaids home. Family members report pneumonia feared while Miss Gertrude Kincaid travels to Clinton to be with her mother. Mrs B W Brown, another daughter, arrived from Los Angeles yesterday.
A box social is planned for Friday evening at Olive Branch School. Merle Mapes will moderate the event with a pleasant program arranged for presentation. Details and times will be announced later.
A church oyster supper is planned at Fairport. The notice lists a December date and involves the church Sunday school members in hosting the event.
The Muscatine Poultry Fanciers held its annual meeting last evening and set dates for the next poultry show from November 30 to December 4. Judge W. S. Russell of Ottumwa will note off state at the show next year due to a scheduling conflict. Officers elected: President D. M. Terry, Vice President J. O. Mucka, Secretary J. C. Collins, Corresponding Secretary R. S. Jackson, Treasurer Fred Hermann, Superintendent Mark Taylor. New Directors: E. H. Pace, Ed Hoar, Charles Harbaugh.
Pupils in Muscatine public schools will finish the year Friday afternoon and enjoy a five week Christmas vacation ending January 5, 1914. Teachers staged Christmas programs where possible, but many rooms provided only small personal gifts. Local reports also note travels and visits by residents in nearby towns and cities.
An ad proclaims Jad Salters to cleanse and stimulate sluggish kidneys and stop bladder irritation. It urges taking four ounces of Jad Baltsfeom in water before breakfast for a few days to relieve dull kidney misery, back pain, and urinary symptoms, touting grape and lemon juice as the base.
Local residents travel between Nicholls Davenport and Iowa City with plans for California home, while Mrs Embree and Mrs Kirby shop in Davenport. Circle meeting at Mrs Propst home December 19 with an after meeting program. News covers hunting accidents, weddings, and assorted visits among Davenport and nearby towns.
Boston police officials under Commissioner Stephen O'Meara announce new rules: officers must chew discreetly or abstain from gum or tobacco, avoid attention while on duty, and may not attend political rallies unless assigned. They also restrict using non department vehicles and require cooperation with newspaper reporters in legitimate inquiries.
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