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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
15
Beott A Bowne reports a chest comfort remedy for bronchial irritation. The ad claims Scott's Emulsion strengthens weakened membranes, reduces coughing, and aids healing by driving out the cold root of the trouble. It urges treating bronchitis promptly and mentions the product's four decades of use.
The Dairy Journal appears with a weekly issue schedule and varying page counts. Subscription rates and mailing options are outlined, including office contacts and department numbers for inquiries and advertising.
Maurice Leon accuses Representatives Bartholdt Lobeck and Vollmer of acting as German government agents in Congress. He asserts their push to end war by halting all belligerent shipments serves German interests, tied to von Bernstorff and Dernburg, and questions their allegiance to the United States. Details incomplete.
The German ambassador faces political opposition proposing a defense strategy without newspaper aid. The discourse questions Vollmer's ability to defend himself against the absurd charges, suggesting possible political maneuvering.
Nation’s capital dispatch reports Iowa representatives Kirkpatrick and Kennedy moving toward placing the two constitutional amendments on national ballots. Kirkpatrick supports letting states decide prohibition and suffrage. Kennedy backs both measures, while Kenyon and Cummins favor submitting them to state legislatures. Also noted is a proposed 20 day European truce idea, met with mixed reactions from British sympathizers.
White Prairie Ia Dec 18 Jul dus Zelimer is hauling corn to Wilton. Tom Nugent and Ed Bujewski were hauling hogs to Wilton on Wednesday. Herman Budelier jr attending the
Fifty years ago notes note missing date plus rapid river ice forming anew. Forty years ago the river freezes with large cakes blocking a free bridge. Rock Island ferry laid up. Thirty years ago Minnesota front developments and iron ore output. George C. Stone, ex banker, leads a 400-man mine operation and Duluth and Iron Range railroad progress. Twenty years ago new steel watering troughs replaced wood along the avenue. civic figures discuss water questions. Ten years ago today was Sunday.
Mrs Martine frets over delaying a crucial dinner to win over the Prescott family while Jack races to secure a financier. Peters, a capable waiter, steadies the kitchen as Beth faces an unwelcome marriage ultimatum from the single-minded man, threatening the deal and her resolve.
Messy OCR notes describe a Davenport business college teaching typewriting. References to Harry Styles hauling corn for John Maurer and Ed Friedli assisting Julius Zelmer appear, with other fragmented names such as Faye Bujewski, Newt Lang, Mat Comstock from Moscow, and White Prairie.
An advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm as instant relief from nasal congestion due to cold or catarrh. A small bottle is applied in the nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes, clear air passages, and restore easy breathing.
A scene unfolds with Beth reacting to Harvey's return as he endears himself by disguising his identity after Jack's trouble. Harvey urges Beth to say yes to dinner terms, then departs to summon guests, leaving Beth torn between anger and consent while Prescott's familiarity looms.
Wilton Iowa reports a flurry of visits and errands with residents traveling to Muscatine Davenport Durant West Liberty and Centerville. The local Woman's club met with a program on Jacob Riis and social notes include births visits and a church missionary program.
A list of performances and readings presented by local performers and groups including Mrs C Marshall Misa Bessie Christison Curtis Frymover and Miss Gladys Atwill. It notes music from C Bacon and Clifford Bacon and a benediction. Local visits include Mr and Mrs B F Stone from Detroit and Mrs Crowe from Muscatine with several town and Davenport travel mentions. A basketball game between Wilton High and Brown’s Business College Davenport is announced.
Columbus Junction reports a flurry of visits and errands with residents and guests from Muscatine Letts Wapello and Davenport. Notable items include Mr and Mrs G A McCormick visiting Muscatine, Lottie Townsley hosted by her daughter, travel to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Joliet and St Louis, a death in Wapello, and a one hour Lilly's Bargain Basement sale promised for December 19 with items under one dollar.
Mrs Michael Compton returned to Rock Island after a brief visit with her parents in Davenport. Miss Lacrete Goolsberry left for Muscatine to visit friends. M J Doyle went to Davenport for business. C E White returned home to Atalissa after hours of town business. Mrs Nancy Plitt departed Thursday.
An old health note explains skin eruptions come from toxins in the bowels and blood, with the kidneys filtering impurities. It advises taking four ounces of Jad Selts mixed in water daily for a week to prevent toxin formation, stimulate kidneys, and clear the skin.
Bruce Purvis of Amburg Wis visits West Liberty with his wife’s family as Christian church revival ends. The church urges gifts for the St Louis orphanage this Sunday. Emil Munday family arrives for holidays. Milo Doran of Nichols is reported ill. Royal orders at Raymond lodge K of P elected for the coming year with officers named.
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