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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1914

Page

19

Musterole relief for sore muscles and stiff joints

Musterole promises quick soothing relief for sore muscles and stiff joints with a mustard plaster alternative. It claims a gentle glow followed by cooling, no-bother application and seeks to replace old fashion plaster formulas. Available from druggists in 25c and 50c jars and hospital size for $2.50, from The Monterole Company in Cleveland, Ohio.

Monterole Company Cleveland Obie Lera Medical Co Fort Dodge

Local notices of visits and shopping in city

Mrs. John Eberling Lone Tree repented yesterday shopping and visiting friends in this city. Miss Laurentia Rolland left yesterday for Nichols. Mrs. Harold Mottie Wilton spent yesterday shopping and attending to business in the city. Mrs. L E Joy Cypress street left yesterday afternoon for a visit with friends at Wilton. Mrs. L E Hartman returned yesterday afternoon after shopping and visiting in town. Miss Maude Cummine returned yesterday afternoon after shopping and visiting in the city. Trinity and St Katherine's Guild will vend fancy work aprons food and candy at Thompson Bros Hdv Store Saturday Dec 19. Afternoon Ny evening.

John Eberling Lone Tree Laurentia ‘Rolland Cherry Avenue Nichols Harold Mottie Wilton L. E. Joy Cypress Street L. E. Hartman Mundt Maude Cummine Affternoon Trinity and St. .Katherine’s Guild Thompson Bros. Hdv Adv

Fur famine and the war’s effect on fur prices

The article explains that wartime disruption has cut European fur exports, squeezing supply in the United States. With 100% of U.S. furs sourced from Europe, the war’s halt drives prices up while American trappers pause, risking a global shortage but promising U.S. stocks to last about three years.

Milady Europe America

Police find bomb factory linked to recent Bronx explosions

Police discovered a suspected bomb factory on New York's upper east side containing twelve pounds of dynamite fuse and detonating caps identical to those used in the Bronx county courthouse and criminal courts building bombs. A tenant was arrested after denying knowledge of the explosives in his home. The report also notes the return of Misses Beulah and Marie Wiederrecht to West Liberty after a day in the city.

Associated Press New York Bronx County Criminal Courts Buelah Marie Wiederrecht West Liberty

Explosive shock tears alley near Iowa Telephone building

A gas and light mixture in an underground passage beside the Iowa Telephone Co on Sycamore Street exploded at 6 55 am, ripping a 15 by 20 foot area of alley, throwing a manhole eight feet, and hurling bricks up to 20 feet above the building. Sewer gas seeped into the chamber from a private lead, but City Engineer Young says no city liability. The blast shattered a manhole on Iowa Avenue a block away. residents on Pine Street felt the shock.

Iowa Telephone Company Sycamore Street Telephone Company Iowa Avenue Trouble. Co Sewerogas Iit Young

Where Is Your Rupture Where Is Your Rupture

A fragmented query appears in OCR text asking about rupture as a medical or anatomical term. The readable bits show repetition of the phrase and lack clear names, places, dates, or events to anchor a full news item.

City crews begin repairs after street wreckage

A force of men promptly cleared debris and began work to restore the alley and the telephone company's underground passage, though full restoration will take time.

Teléphone Company

Installation Set For Knights Of Pythias Officers

Bankers Reserve holds regular meeting and approves quarters for coming year. They plan to install newly elected officers on January 6 and host a banquet and social hour after the ceremony. H I Fisher named installing officer. attendance urged for what is expected to be a lively winter gathering.

Bankers Reserve Knights of Pythias Han H. I. Fisher Lodge

Census Industrial Census Sought By Commercial Club

Director W. J. Harris seeks cooperation of Muscatine Commercial club to aid in enumerating industrial concerns in the city. Schedules prepared for manufacturers call for information under the five year census, with 1914 as the next period. the department is arranging the work.

Muscatine Department

Literacy test debate continues in Senate

The immigration bill's literacy test for aliens with amendments by Senators Thomas and Williams to extend exemptions was discussed in the Senate today. President Wilson said he did not consider the proposed test fair for those seeking admission to the United States.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Thomas and Williams Wilson whas_s United States

Orpheum vaudeville promises big week of acts

The Orpheum opens with a stellar vaudeville bill headlined by Donita, the lively comedienne, and the La Marr Sisters in the Sister Act. George Dixon appears in the box with Girlie Bernice, plus De Luxe Dr Mois and Floyd. Friday night features Amateur Night with new acts unseen on any stage. Manager Sigourney plans a Monday “country store night” with gifts for patrons to ease living costs.

The Orpheum Donita Life Wire Comedienne La‘dies la Marr de ‘Luxe Dr .Mois -and Floyd George Dixon Bernice Golden Voice Sigourney

From Word Must Precede Sender on Parcels, Warns Postmaster

Postmaster R S McNutt warns leniency cannot apply to parcel mailing rules. The sender must print the word From before their name and address to avoid misdelivery during Christmas rush. Several mailing requirements have been waived to speed deliveries, but proper addressing remains essential.

R. ‘S. McNutt Porcela Christ‘mas

Ainsworth Community Notes Highlight Visits and Events

Ainsworth, Ia residents report visits from Howard McElwain of Washington and others, friends shared weekends in Washington Davenport and Columbus Junction. Cecile Belville and Enid Annag visited friends, Typhoid care planned for Miss Stewart in Washington, and local choir gave a rare Friday concert by the Methodist choir.

Wilma Miller Columbus Junction R. O. Lynn Cecile Belville Washington Blanche ‘Fitzgerald D. H. Miller Turiday F. G. Sands Mabel Godlove Haskins Enid Annag Lela Rhodes Wapello Ethel Peterson Stewart John Turbott Iowa City Leona Morrison Homer van Horn R. O. Lytin M. L. Miller Etta Hites Muscatine R. D. Bodeman James Centerville L. G. Trotter Davenport Tom Hopkins Bolen Tom McGraw Cotter Peckham James Morrison

Skitch Promises Easy Wash Day with Magic Dirt Removal

A vintage advertorial touts SKITCH as a miracle washboard aid. It claims three teaspoons in a balterful of clothes removes dirt like magic and that the product is harmless to fabrics. A 10 cent package is enough to cut soap use and pay for itself. readers are urged to send name and address for a free sample from Hans Fichtenberg of Milwaukee.

Hans Fichtenberg Grand Ave Milwaukee Wis

Church program aids Belgian relief fund concert review

A Baptist church Friday evening program raised funds for Belgian relief. Notes on attendees, travel, and hospital visits are followed by praise for Grace Wilkins, the choir solos, and duets by Mrs Spessard, Mrs Jeffrey, and the Shearers. The event culminated with the chorus “Away to the Woods” and the audience’s warm reception.

The Baptist Church George Goble West Chester John Wag‘ner W. T. Trotter, Jr Washington Norton Glenn Porter R. H. Paul Lynn Pleasant Plain M. L. Miller Olive Hazen Iowa City Grace Wilkins

Iowa Farms Safe and Sure Farm Mortgage Offer

A local firm advertises first mortgage farm loans with 6 percent interest. It claims hundreds of satisfied customers and invites investment from $100 upward, urging readers to investigate their mortgage records and details.

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