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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1913
Page
2
Imitation snow in a window display at Bond Brothers bicycle and repair shop on Walnut Street caught fire yesterday afternoon around 5 oclock. A mantle broke and ignited the cotton padding used in window decorations. Passersby and owner William Bond extinguished the blaze with buckets of water. smoke filled the shop but damage remained small.
Fire Marshal Roe of Des Moines and Chief J. J. Brown examined multiple town buildings, including the new Palace Theatre by BR. M. Banta. Officials reportedly suggested changes and issued several "don’ts" to owners. Also cited are holiday fire precautions and a testimonial for Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy.
Last evening a box social at Olive Branch School drew good attendance and cleared about fifteen dollars. Miss Meryl Afapes led the program with a Christmas display by pupils, after which the boxes were sold to raise funds for a school basketball team and gear.
Blood stains on floors and furnishings at the Bowman Hunting Lodge near Fairport raise fears of a murder. Edward Bowman with Emerson Bowman and Frank Schroutemeyer reported finding the shuttered cottage, doors barred from inside, with bloodied bedding, hair, and missing furnishings. Police investigate with no solid clues.
A youth stole a young fir tree from Greenlwood Cemetery, one of four marking a family lot. Sexton Joseph Homeler found the loss early and tracked the tree through the morning frost toward South End. The boy’s parents were identified, with the incident noted as a local Christmas tree theft from the cemetery premises.
A reader from Clarkfield Minnesota describes a long standing severe skin itch starting with small red and yellow spots. After trying Cuticura products the itch eased after the second application and fully healed with continued use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
A school incident reports a tree being cut and dragged home while the pupils were at work. No prosecution will follow the event, and the boy’s parents promise to replace the tree in spring with a new Christmas tree.
A temporary automobile club was formed at a meeting of local motorists at the Commercial club rooms. Officers elected include President W. M. Narvas and Secretary H. H. Feil. Plans discussed include a paid secretary and an Automobile Day with a parade and speeches, plus consideration of traffic ordinances.
Several Iowa State College graduates are likely to attend a Davenport reunion. A tri‑city branch of the alumni association plans a big reunion December 27 at the Davenport Commercial Club with Dean Stanton as speaker. Many reunions are planned across Iowa during the holiday week, encouraged by institutions and speakers.
Two awards were earned by Jackson Wyandotte entries at the Midwest Poultry Show in Chicago. Jackson's hens finished second and fifth in the Partridge Wyandotte class amid strong national competition. the birds were returned to the city yesterday.
A South Muscatine family of nine faces blood poisoning in the father and seven hungry mouths to feed. The unemployed husband fell ill, the eldest son was sick and operated on, and the cottage home is a bare three room shelter. The mother struggles to keep the house clean while six boys ages four months to 13 years need clothing and warmth for Christmas. Baby needs more than bed clothing. clothing for all is essential. Parts of Santa Claus please notice.
Mercer County Farmers Institute officers were chosen for the coming year with plans to hold an October Institute in Aledo. President A L Duncan of Seaton. Vice President C W Bridgford of Millersburg. Secretary H Leo Thornton of Miljerburg. Treasurer R Petrie of Aledo. The institute aims to broaden speakers and elevate the event next year. In Mercer county December term indictments: Harry Young for carrying concealed weapons gets one year. Schuyler Huston fined 25 dollars and costs for disturbing the peace and placed on peace bonds.
A Tampa letter from Mrs EB Corum credits Cardul with restoring health after severe womanly troubles. She says it strengthened nerves, refreshed the worn-out system, and reduced overwork effects, attributing her recovery to the tonic. The piece praises Cardul as a fifty year old, time tested women’s remedy.
Senator Kenyon of Iowa and Congressman O Hair engaged with House and Senate committees this week to press a plan to appropriate 250000 for hog cholera serum distribution and prevention. They plan to appeal to Lever and other leaders, arguing the cholera losses hit urban consumers as well as farmers and hit industrial efficiency. They expect a $500000 federal appropriation as part of an eradication campaign, aided by Kenyon’s prepared map and market price data.
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