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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
3
An advertisement explains bronchitis symptoms from bronchial inflammation and mucus, noting fever and chest discomfort. It touts Scott's Emulsion as a forty year proven remedy to drive out the cold, reduce cough, and strengthen enfeebled membranes, urging readers to use it for themselves or afflicted friends.
Fragmented OCR shows advertising reps and Bureaus in New York and Kansas City, plus Iowa private branch exchanges and staff roles. Names like Lorenzen, Throop, and Chayka appear with office addresses and classied contact numbers.
A New York Sun report is cited claiming Congressmen Harthelit, Lo, Vollmer, and others act as agents of German interests. Leon of 60 Wall Street accuses these lawmakers of duplicity and prioritizing Germany over the United States, urging immediate exposure of their activities.
The passage notes the German ambassador's activities and suggests even Mr Vollmer's political appointee might defend him from charges. It emphasizes Vollmar's ability to defend himself without newspaper assistance.
News and Views from Washington reports Rep Kirkpatrick and Rep Kennedy advocating simultaneous submission of national prohibition and national suffrage amendments to state legislatures. Senators Kenyon and Cummins back both proposals. Letters show mixed European reaction to a proposed Christmas truce. A farm rotation plan for corn and hogs outlined by the Agriculture Department aims to reduce labor needs and integrate crops with livestock.
Fifty years ago notes reflect incomplete year end files. Mentions Stone as vice president of a rail road project from Tio to Tower, 68 mile stretch, and 2205 tons of iron shipped to Lake Erie ports. Forty years ago waterworks discuss new steel troughs and a tree bridge with Evans of West Liberty attending. Ten years ago notes mark a Sunday anniversary.
In a tense evening tale, Jack Martine races to arrange a pivotal dinner to win over Sydney Prescott and secure a dream business deal through the Prestcott home dinner. Beth, Mrs Martine, and a capable servant Peters scramble to stage a flawless event amid looming delays and pressure.
In White Prairie Iowa residents swap stories at a dinner party. Characters include Beth and Jack strategizing a family deal while Peters presses for marriage as tensions flare over a proposed dinner guest and ongoing local affairs. Conflicting loyalties and humorous asides punctuate the gathering.
Fractured duplicate OCR promotes Ely's Cream Balm as instant relief for blocked noses from cold or catarrh. The fragrance antiseptic cream is applied inside the nostrils to soothe swollen membranes and restore breathing, advertised as a trusted remedy.
The female character declares precision in her plan while the male insists on disguise and a future meeting. Jack’s trouble is implied as she contemplates departure and a letter interplay. Beth reacts with bristling demand as Harvey leaves to summon guests.
Wilton society notes record Mr. and Mrs. Curtis visiting Mascarine, Mrs. Gielanberg from Warant, and various residents traveling to Davenport Muscatine West Liberty and Durant for visits and business. The Woman's Club met with a Christmas program including sketches and book reviews, while local residents like Miss Mary Burnett and Miss Kate Brammeter were noted for their trips and social activities.
A church program lists readings and musical selections including The Secret of Happiness and The Christmas Box That Went off Mission. Local arrivals and visits follow, noting Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Stone from Detroit and several Davenport and Muscatine residents seen in town on Wednesday afternoon.
Columbus Junction notes report visitors in Mascatine Nichols and Letts including Mr. and Mrs G A McCormick and Mrs E E Shellabarger. Death of Mrs Dan Graham of Wapello is announced. Local residents attend a Shriners gathering in Davenport. Mary Stapp returns from Oxford for holidays. Thelma Stone leaves for Chicago for holidays.
Det 18 reports Mr and Mrs Minhsel Gompton returning to Rock Island after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs F J Budeliov and Mrs F W Cummings family. Maude and Miss Lacrete Goolsberry travel to Davenport and Muscatine for visits while J Doyle and C White handle business in Davenport and Atabas. Nancy Plitt departs Thursday.
A classic health claim describes pimples arising from body toxins and kidney overload. It recommends taking Jad Salts mixed in water each morning for a week to cleanse bowels and kidneys, then drinking a lemon grass infusion to purify blood and clear skin, noting benefits for kidneys.
Local brief notes detail several residents traveling to St Louis Missouri Davenport Davenport and Muscatine for visits business and family matters. Mentions include Miss Alice Wilkerson Rev J J Brabbs and Mrs Brabbs Miss Selma Marolf and Gee Karns. An advertisement promotes Lilly's Bargain Basement sale on Saturday December 19 with items under 1 000.
In West Liberty Iowa and nearby, residents visit relatives for the holidays as Christian church activities wind down with a Christmas gift drive for orphans. Local figures including Bruce Purvis of Wisconsin and Milo Doran of Nichols are mentioned amid holiday visits by families from Waterloo, Collingswood, and Des Moines, with officers for the coming year elected at a Monday gathering.
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