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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for backache and torpid kidneys. It claims the medicine strengthens and tones the kidneys and builds up the system, urging readers to get it today.
Rome December 28 1915 The Italian Senate adjourned after a unanimous call for peace. Premier Salandra said the Napoleonic era ended with 1815 and hoped 1915 would bring lasting peace with Italy gaining glory. He denied any mobilization announcement.
A House committee cut Mississippi river improvements sharply, reducing the Mississippi allocation from about 10 million to 6.987 million. The total river and harbor package runs 34.198 million, with major projects in the Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri river systems receiving varied funding levels, including locks, dams, and open channel work.
Mrs B A Suilleson describes years of painful cracked hands and red pimples. She reports Cure, using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, curing both skin cracks and eruptions. The note is dated March 6, 1914 and attributed to Cyclone Me.
An 1880s style testimonial from Mrs Wood of Wichita Kansas describes severe eczema starting on the head and spreading to the arms. The reader is invited to request free samples of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment by mail, with a Boston address for Guticura Dept. 1.
A compiled list of harbor and river improvements across Michigan Wisconsin Indiana Illinois and Missouri shows substantial allocations. Cities such as Holland Grand Haven Muskegon Ludington and Milwaukee receive funds ranging from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars for harbor of refuge channels lakeside improvements and river works. Additional entries include Osaxe and Gassonda rivers and multiple ports with varied sums.
Local buyers offer 9 cents per pound for spring chickens 10 cents for hens and 10 cents for ducks while turkeys bring 12 cents per pound. Market activity rises as many poultry are dressed at the local house and capacity is being expanded to meet higher supply ahead of Christmas. Prices align with typical levels though supply exceeds usual amounts.
During the holiday shopping rush patrons forget overdue books, increasing calls at the P M Musser Public Library. Staff remind borrowers that items checked out three weeks ago are due for return, making this period the busiest for overdue notices and phone outreach.
Muscatine may bid to host the 1925 Mississippi Valley Power Boat regatta. The decision hinges on rule changes allowing smaller purses, suited to a city of Muscatine’s size, with officials evaluating expenses and feasibility.
A noted authority warns daily meat intake can form uric acid that nearly paralyzes kidneys. It advises flushing with four ounces of Rad Salts daily in water before breakfast to cleanse sluggish kidneys and neutralize urine acids, describing Ind Salts as safe, inexpensive, and pleasantly effervescent.
Riverment officials push for Muscatine to stage a major regatta. They believe a bid could secure the race meet here, aided by a new hotel to host thousands of visitors annually. Red Wing, Minnesota is seen as the strongest rival, with the event not held north in years.
Dr J and TR Neal warn that back and hip pain need not mean kidney trouble and promote Velay Kidney Pills as a remedy. The ad claims 31 sizes and Foley Kidney Pillay aid, urging buyers to seek relief through doctors and local dealers in Greenville, South Carolina.
Postponed sales due to quarantine for hoof and mouth disease in Iowa are now back on. Sale of livestock can resume movement without inspection, removing prior restrictions. Cold weather may reduce attendance compared with earlier plans.
Low attendance at the Muscatine Poultry Fanciers' Association meeting last evening caused adjournment without officer elections or other business. The group postponed the remainder of the session to a night in the near future with the exact date to be announced.
University Entertainment Bureau presented readings and a musical program at Sweetland M E church under Epworth League auspices. Iowa City artists Miss Wilson and Mr Bruethler performed before a small audience hindered by bad weather. Lunch followed in the church basement served by the Ladies Aid without charge. The next program is set for January 8 with two Des Moines cartoonists planned to perform.
State of Iowa Binsentine County to whom it may concern notice of filing of last will and testament of Samuel Vanatta deceased. Will to be heard for probate January term 1915 at Muscatine with date December 4 1314. Anyone interested may appear and show cause why it should not be admitted. Clerk W S McKee District Court.
A dealer advertises embossed gold name lettering on leather pocketbooks and Kodak albums. Men’s and ladies products priced low, postpaid, with orders shipped same day. Reliance Mfg. Co. solicits coin, money order, or stamps from buyers.
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