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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
2
Vintage ad touts MUSTEROLE as a fast remedy for colds and congestion. Claims soothe throat and chest with mustard plaster-like warmth, listing throat pain, bronchitis, rheumatism, and headaches among benefits. Instructions offer pricing, solicit orders, and reference a Cleveland company.
Field Secretary of State Association promotes the good roads drive here and plans a local automobile club. A. I. Nissen, new secretary, aims to organize a branch, drawing support from motorists and local enthusiasts eager to advance better highways and city access.
Extending efforts toward the GOP wartime policy, the movement shows doubt but suggests local club formation will favor pond tanning through Muscatine.
Mrs. G. C. Dunn of Arnold Pennsylvania reports relief from stomach trouble after taking Chamberlain's Tablets. She suffered attacks for some time and found great benefit from one bottle, feeling like a different person. Advertisement copy promotes the remedy to all dealers.
Following a new class of candidates at the Court of Honor lodge an entertainment was offered with a duet by the Keeslers, a piano piece by Mr Miller, readings by Mrs MeKes, and a oyster supper. Dances followed the program.
An ad touts Lily's Dream Balm as a fast cure for clogged nostrils and head catarrh. It claims the product opens airways, relieves headache, and ends nasal discharge by morning, urging readers to buy the small bottle at any drug store. The testimonial-style copy emphasizes immediate soothing relief and breathability.
Atalissa crop gathering praised by County Crop Adviser Kirkpatrick for strong turnout and notable talks on farm methods. He highlighted damage from oats smut, discussed eradication and better crop rotation, urged cooperation with state college and local movement, and noted a pruning demonstration by Kirkpatrick. Youth Stephen Mischer reported prize corn yield and earnings from a recent farm festival.
At Muscatine Chambers of Commerce session in Maccabee Hall lighting questions drew focus. Street lighting, downtown parks, and advertising were debated with several items referred to committees for study. A new downtown park committee may be formed and the group plans to meet at K of P hall in future.
A notice states the Bankers' Reserve Lodge will host a banquet and dance at the K of P hall on the evening of January. Supreme secretary will be present. Brother D Saylor will deliver a feature during the event.
A horse belonging to Cromer, registered as Cramer, caused a scene by walking and mounting on the retaining wall near the court house square, looping through Mulberry to Fourth streets. He was later placed at a city lodging house on Sycamore and Third, and released after Sands appeared Saturday. Also notices warn of lingering coughs and promote Posy’s Honey and Tar for cough relief.
Joseph Kipp, an eight year old, confessed to breaking and entering the Sirpla Candy Kitchen on East Second Street. He was found guilty and sentenced to six months in county jail, with the penalty suspended for good behavior. Judge Theophilus imposed the sentence and Witam Chatlas.Kepke was appointed guardian, with monthly reporting to the court.
Beginning Monday and continuing until Christmas night the dry goods stores in the city will stay open until ten o'clock in the evening to aid late shoppers. Many stores already feature open evenings and next week nearly every downtown shop will operate at night.
Matthew Wastrate, a longtime stenographer with Jayng & Hoffman, leaves to assume the district court stenographer role in Waterloo. He resigns as clerk of the First Baptist Church amid praise for his accuracy and devout church work. colleagues predict success in the new duties.
A dance night titled Mechanics aid plan A New Year's Ball will be held at Turner Halls Wednesday evening. Events include music and community dances as part of the turn of the year celebration.
Sportsmen sign petitions to repeal the new duck shooting law as the fall hunting season nears close. The quail season ended December 15 and many Hunters travel to the Cedar River valley near Muscatine for plentiful game. Organized gun clubs push reform to restore longer duck season, with petitions circulating in cities and towns to lobby the legislature.
Muscatine around Ollies reports heavy losses during the holiday season yet few serious shoplifting incidents. Merchants note minor thefts but value remains small and contrast with nearby cities where notable cases have occurred as stores extend hours and step up vigilance.
Historic ad copy touts Jad Baba as a cure for backache and kidney distress. It claims uric acid buildup irritates the bladder, urges frequent night trips, and promises kidney cleansing and normalization with lemon juice mixtures.
A catalog-style notice from C.A. Short & Co. offers Panaman handwoven hats, Romblop mate, tube-style goods, Philippine post cards, cigars, cigarettae, and assorted imported items. Prices listed include 6 1/2 cents for hats, 5 dollars for large cigar cases, and 2 dollars for 750 cigarettes, sent by registered mail on receipt of price.
Price cards set the terms while police protection is to be provided in select stores. In larger parades, plain clothes officers will monitor shoppers whose actions raise suspicion, repeating last year’s precautionary measure as merchants seek to manage crowds.
In the past week Dr. F. R. Halstead added three rooms to his office including an operating room convalescing room and a new laboratory. The rooms feature the latest sanitary white enamel furniture and a superior medical cabinet.
State of Iowa Muscatine County notice to Clara E Miller that Fred Miller seeks an absolute divorce and restoration of single rights. petition on file with Clerk of District Court. appearance required by January 6, 1814. default judgment may be entered if not defended. Attorneys D Ve RS Jackson for plaintiff.
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