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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1930

Page

11

Local Sales Ads Highlight Footwear and Clothing

See Selz oxfords for men and boys at five and six dollars from Fischer Shoe Store. A gift bond available for any amount. Meerdink Clothing Co. introduces new hats caps ties and mufflers at Glasgow Tailors. Swim and gym during the week promotes health. Give Sister a Y W C A Health membership with a thirty five percent savings on large dolls at Butz's Fair.

Fischer Shoe Store Meerdink Clothing Co Glasgow Tailors

Father’s Day Offer From Glasgow Tailors

A new suit tailored to fit by Glasgow Tailors promises a sharp look for Father’s Day. Clients receive custom fitting, quality fabrics, and a tailored finish for a polished appearance.

Glasgow

City to State funds aid unemployed in Muscatine

City officials plan a temporary 1000 to 1500 dollar expenditure to help the jobless. Street work and bridge repair may resume immediately to employ men for five days before Christmas. More than 100 unemployed are registered at the Y M C A as efforts continue to match employers and workers and arrange odd jobs via telephone.

Muscatine

Slain Bandits Held to Be Big Game

The cross border chase ended with the capture of a larger criminal group than expected after five bandits clashed Tuesday with a pursuing posse. Two were killed, one possibly by suicide. The gang, linked to bank robberies in western Indiana including Frankfort and Clinton, was identified by Indiana criminal bureau official Chauncey A. Manning as Thomas Bell of Pittsburgh and G. W. Landley of Frankfort.

Chauncey A. Manning Indiana State Bureau of Criminal Identification Thomas Bell Pittsburgh G. W. Landley Frankfort Ind

Engagement Off Returns to Films for Fifi D Orsay

Hollywood AP reports film actress Fifi D Orsay who started in France has abandoned engagement to Fred Berrens and returned to the eligible list. She announced in Hollywood after returning from New York that they have been separated for 80 long and their careers are taking them in different directions.

Hollywood Calif Fifi D’orsay France New York Fred Berrens Miss D Orsay

Legion Organizer Attacks Einstein in Los Angeles

Dr A D Houghton a Legion organizer attacked Albert Einstein labeling him a pacifist and urged blocking his California visit. The Los Angeles meeting drew mixed reactions with no action taken as Einstein travels toward Pasadena to meet Robert Millikan and other eminent scientists in California.

Los Angeles Albert Einstein A. D. Houghton American Legion California Houghton Einstein Passadena Panama Canal Robert A. Millikan

Poultry Donation Drive From Washington County Iowa to Chicago

Farmers in Washington county were urged to donate poultry to aid unemployed in Chicago. Local agents and businessmen will fund killing dressing and trucking to Chicago. Concentration points were set in county towns for birds to be collected and shipped to the city.

Washington Washington County Chicago Harold Montgomery Montgomery

Trap Fails to Catch Gangster in Omaha Ambush

Omaha AP report says Jack Nelson also known as Jack Hawkins eluded a fourth trap set for him amid ongoing plans to arrest him for five Iowa Des Moines bank robberies and Omaha rum running. Rewards total 5000. A car tied to him was found with a revolver and license tags from Iowa Minnesota.

Omaha Jack Nelson Iowa Des Moines Jack Hawkins Lawrence Atkinson North Platte Neb Atkinson Minnesota

Mother Mother Health: YMCA Membership Boosts Fitness

A health program promotes Mother Mother to maintain a peppy slim figure through a YMCA membership. The plan emphasizes regular workouts and wellness activities at the community center.

Y. W. C. A. Health

State's Medical Relief System Held Extravagant

Delegates of the Iowa State Medical Society heard a committee report on medical education and hospitals citing uneconomical and extravagant practices in Iowa's medical aid for the poor. Dr. B L Eiker chaired the 18 month probe with Drs Arthur W. Erskine and A V Hennessy on the panel. The group blamed lack of coordination between county supervisors and district courts for waste and noted the University of Iowa plan at two thirds capacity as inefficient.

Des Moines Iowa State Medical Society Special Committee On B. L. Eiker Leon Iowa Arthur W. Erskine Cedar Rapids A. V. Hennessy Council Bluffs University of Iowa

Arrest Merchant on Arson Charge in Iowa

Phil Friedman, a store owner in Council Bluffs, was arrested on orders from State Fire Marshal F. M. Straum after a blaze in his shop. Investigation found kerosene traces. fire confined to a shelf of rubber boots away from a flue. Friedman claimed no explanation and noted partial insurance. damage described as slight.

Council Bluffs Phil Friedman F. M. Straum Des Moines Oliver Marshal Straum Friedman

Doped Horses to Win Case In Carmel Court

Dr. David Matzke a Carmel physician admitted doping his racing horses with narcotics to stimulant wins. Pleaded guilty to narcotics charges, fined 100 dollars, six months suspended jail term. In Minnesota, jail access scarce as menu prompts access limits and breakfast cuts ordered by Major Lemmon.

Monterey Calif David Matzke Carmel Justice Court Rochester Minn J. T. Lemmon

Ten Die and Fourteen Hurt in Spain Train Collision

Ten passengers were killed and fourteen injured in a collision between an express passenger train and a freight train near Larabla in Oviedo. The injured were reported in serious condition.

Oviedo Spain Larabla

Farm Bureau Opposes Compulsory Military Training in Colleges

Clay County Farm Bureau members pass a resolution opposing compulsory military training in state colleges and file a petition for abolition by the state board of education. The group argues the funds and time spent on drill are not justified, while backing other farm and tax measures.

Spencer Clay County Farm Bureau State Board of Education Federal Farm Board

Lemur permanent waving offer at Mrs Hartman salon

Mrs. Ed Hartman advertises a permanent waving service for five dollars with contact via phone number 2649.

Ed Hartman

Epidemic Sweeps Kirkland Lake Village

Three hundred residents of Kirkland Lake in Ontario are under medical care amid an outbreak of streptococcus haemolyticus. Five deaths have occurred. The illness, traced to two dairy workers, is highly contagious and often long lasting. Scarlet fever anti-toxin is being used with varying results.

Toronto Kirkland Lake J. M. Robb W. J. Bell Robb

Killed to Afford Friends a Thrill

Everett Haldiman, 17, is questioned as a bandit who killed victims to thrill friends. Police tie him to the murder of John Seibel during a holdup and seek links to Kansas City slayings including William Price. Toronto law school notes Langdon family graduates five in law.

Independence Kas Everett Haldiman William Price Kansas City John Seibel Tyro Price Toronto Osgoode Hall Law School Langdon Langdons M. K. Langdon

Musser Company Dissolved Under Iowa Law

P. M. Musser Company has been dissolved in accordance with Iowa law. Dated December 3 1930 Co. R. Musser its President W. E. Downer its Secretary.

P. M. Musser Company Iowa Co. R. Musser W. E. Downer

Money to loan for farming profits offered

Choice Investments for Sale advertises loans for farm operations at reasonable rates. Titus Loan & Investment Co lists 211 Iowa Ave offering money to invest for steady income and farm property financing options.

Titus Loan & Investment Co Iowa Ave

Shelton Permanent Waves and Croquig Nole Offers

Classified teaser note advertising Shelton permanent waves for 5 dollars and Croquig Nole for 8 dollars. Free shampoo and finger wave with either. Miss Vanatta cited with a contact number 381-1.

Shelton Miss Vanatta

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