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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1914

Page

7

Musterole Promises Quick Relief For Aches And Soreness

An old advertisement touts MUSTEROLE as a superior mustard plaster substitute. It claims fast soothing relief for back pains, sore muscles, rheumatism, colds, and throat issues with no plaster or mess. Available at drugstores in 25c and 2.30 hospital sizes from The Musterole Company, Cleveland, Ohio.

Tha Munterole Company Cleveland Ohio Font Durcat Leroy Aedical Co Fort Dodge TasAdverstisement

Local residents visit shops and run errands in city

Mrs. Jona Eberling of Lone Tree spent yesterday shopping and visiting friends in this city. Miss Laurent of Rolland left for Nichols. Mrs. Harold Mottie of Wilton spent yesterday shopping and handling business matters. Mrs. L. E. Joy of Cypress street left for a short visit with friends at Witton. Mrs. L. Hartman returned home from Wilton after shopping and calling on friends. Miss Maude Gumming returned to Wilton after a day of shopping and visiting. Trinity and St. Katherine's Guild will hold a fancy work and candy sale at Thompson Bros. How Store Saturday December 14. Afternoon and evening.

Jona Eberling Lone Tree Miss Laurent Rolland Maryberry Avenue Nichels Harold Mottie Wilton L. HE. Joy Cyprese Street Witton Mrs. L. &. Hartman

Fur Famine Threatens War Era Economy

An article discusses fur shortages due to wartime disruptions in Europe and American supply gaps. It notes rising fur prices as European demand declines and American trappers slow, with a projected three year stock sufficiency. An explosion in an Iowa Telephone alley caused wreckage, sewer gas involvement, and structural damage to nearby buildings.

Bomb factory found tied to recent Bronx explosions

Authorities say they found what they believe is the bomb factory used in the Bronx courthouse and criminal courts building blasts. Twelve pounds of dynamite fuse and detonators were found in a collar on the Upper East Side. One tenant was arrested after denying knowledge of the explosives, saying it had been there for three weeks. Misses Butlaz and Maria Wiedertrecht returned home to West Liberty after a day of shopping.

New York N. Ys Upper East Aida

City repairs after wreckage delay underground passage

A wrecked area disrupted service briefly but not seriously. A force of workers cleared debris and began restoring the street and the telephone company's underground passage coverage. replacing the alley and passage cover will take some time. The incident prompted prompt actions to minimize further disruption.

Telephone Company

Installation 10 to Be Held on January 6

The Bankers Reserve held a meeting to set quarters at the Knights of Pythias hall for the coming year and to install recently elected officers on January 6 or the first meeting night. O L Fisher was named installing officer. A banquet and social hour will follow the ceremony, and all lodge members are urged to attend for what is expected to be a highly enthusiastic winter gathering.

Bankers Reserve Knights of Pythias Hall O. L. Fisher Lodge

Census Commercial Club Aid Sought for 1914 Industry Census

W J Harris requests cooperation from the Musca ting Commercial Club to collect data on city manufacturing concerns. Several schedule forms have been sent to the local association secretary, with the 1914 calendar year set for the next census period. The department has begun arranging the enumeration.

W. J. Harris

Senate debates literacy test for aliens continues

Discussion on the immigration bill moves forward in the senate with proposed literacy tests and amendments by Senators Thomson and Williams. President Wilson indicated the plan is not fair for those seeking admission to the United States.

Associated Prosa Washington, D. C Senate Thonas Williams Wilson United States

Orpheum Presents New Big Show of Vaudeville

At the Orpheum today a major vaudeville bill opens featuring Donita the lively comedienne the La Marr Sisters the Sister Act De Luxe Du Mois and Floyd with song and chatter George Dixon the musical jack in the box and Girlie Bernice the child with the golden voice Friday night Amateur Night adds many new acts. Manager Sigourney plans a country store night Monday to ease living costs with gifts to patrons and patrols.

Orpheum Donita Life Wire Comedienne la Marr du Mois Floyd George Dixon Bernice Golden Voice Sigourney

Post Office Warns On Missing From Word For Parcels

Postmaster McXutt warns leniency does not apply to missing From on sender’s address. Omission twice caused parcels to go to senders instead of addressees amid rush. Clerks cannot identify intended recipient without the From line. several addressing rules were waived to ease parcel post chaos.

B.S. McXutt

Ainsworth Tn Citizens Share Weekend Visits

Local notes from Ainsworth Iowa record Howard McElwain visiting sister Mrs G F Trotter and multiple residents visiting relatives in Washington Davenport Columbus Junction and nearby towns. Mentions include Lynn Cecile Belville Enid Anenas Mable Godlave Lela Rhodes and others with hospital care for Miss Stewart and a community Methodist choir concert.

Answorth Howard McElwain Washington G. F. Trotter Wilma Miller Columbus Tunction Lynn Cecile Belville Yous Blanche Fitzgerald D. B. Miller Lelling F. G. Sods Mabel Godlave Haskins Enid Anenas Mise Lela Rhodes Wapello Misa Ethel Peterson Stewart John Turbott Iowa City Leova Morrison Homer van Horn R. O. Lynn Columbus Junction M.L. Miller Etta Hites Afastatine R. D. Bademii James Centerville L. G Tratter Davenport Tom Hopkins Bolen Tom McGraw Cotter Peckham James Morrison South Dakota James Stone Grace Ainsworth Methodist

Skitch promises washboard relief for Milwaukee housewives

A vintage ad touts SKITCH as a miracle washday aid that loosens dirt with just three teaspoons per load. It claims the product won’t harm fabrics and can handle seven washings per ten cent package, with promises of free samples by mail from Hanechtenvers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Haneichtenvers Grand Ave Milwaukee Wis

Baptist church program aids Belgian relief fund

A church program was held Friday evening to raise funds for Belgian relief. Performers included Grace Wilkins and the choir delivering solos, quartets, and duets. The event drew a large audience and featured songs like The Dixie Kid and The Bridal Song, with praise for piano numbers and overall performance.

The Baptist Church Belsian Retief Fund George Goble West Chester John Wagner WT. Trotter Washington Norton Mere Glenn Porter R. H. Paul Lynn Pleasant Plain ML. Miller Olive Hazen Town City Tueseday Grace Wilkins Mra. Spessard Tetfrey Goor Ploweretes Tair Misa Sehnidt Miss Fitzgerald Moore van Horn Ting Corr Ger

Iowa Farms Safe and Sure Investment Ad

Iowa Farms Safe and Sure advertises first mortgage farm loans with 37 years experience. It promotes a 6 percent interest rate and minimum investments of 100,000 dollars, inviting readers to investigate the firm's record and details.

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