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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
14
Mr Suburbs explains his wife’s hot house and looming cold as he heads to a drug store for quinine. Anty Drudge replies by offering a washing tip using Fels-Naptha to avoid steam and odors in washday, promising easier chores for Mrs Suburbs.
Winter washday drudgery fades as Fels-Naptha promises easier cleaning in lukewarm water. The ad touts avoiding boiling, hot steam, and harsh rubbing, claiming clothes stay brighter, last longer, and hands stay comfortable. Buy a cake and follow the wrapper directions.
In Wilton Iowa on December 20 a delayed report notes Mrs George Valet visiting Muscatine on Saturday and Mrs Henry Stutzer leaving for Durant to visit friends. L Hoffbauer arrived from Buf for unspecified plans, reflecting a sequence of local social moves and visits reported in the week.
D J Phipps returned to Davenport after visiting family in Falo and Davenport. Mr and Mrs Charles Rogers left for Davenport to visit sister Mrs August Blunk. Frank Cope attended to business in Davenport. Mr and Mrs James Ady arrived from Atalissa to visit Mrs L B Mason. Elizabeth Wacker visited Muscatine. George Herr departed for Waterloo to handle business. Yankee Hollow School students host an entertainment on Wednesday December 22 at 1 30 pm. D J Dwyer toured West Liberty for business. Maude Marshall left for Muscatine to visit friends.
In St. Louis on December 20 Archbishop Glennen marked the silver jubilee of his ordination to the Roman Catholic priesthood, beginning the twenty fifth anniversary year of his ordination as archbishop.
Davenport Times criticizes King Leopold for his death and indicts Belgium for granting Congo to him in trust. The piece accuses him of murder and pillage ignored for gold, condemns his missed chance to be a benefactor to Africa, and notes scandal in his family life.
In district court last night a jury ruled Mrs. Clara Hubacher is competent to manage her own affairs. The case centered on guardianship by Mrs. Emma Below and allegations about Mrs. Hubacher's ability to handle property amid past personal affairs. Judge, attorneys, and witnesses presented sensational testimony, with Hubacher defending her conduct. A separate matter opened the will of Julius Klink naming Augusta Klink executrix without bond, and a petition seeking clemency for Elmer Kemper, convicted of seduction, circulated locally for possible court consideration.
More Than 20 Ingredients give Hood’s Sar saparilla its great curative power to cure many ailments including blood diseases stomach troubles kidney and liver disorders. The recipe blends familiar remedies with a unique proportion giving it distinct curative power. No substitute fits. Available as liquid or Sarsatabs tablets.
Mr. Rogers plans to go later while Miss Nellie Hayden returns from Valparaiso to spend winter at home. A. W. Whicher returns to Muscatine after visiting D. W. Kremer. Freshmen held a taffy pull at Max Paris’s across the river with townsfolk riding a bob sled. Miss Bessie Betler, teaching in Boyden, Ind., recently battled a light smallpox case and area schools closed. A dinner honored Herbert Wilton on his birthday at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Young’s home. Frank Reed, a blacksmith, injured two toes when trampled by a herd. the injury was painful. Mrs. Arthur Springer shopped in Burlington last Thursday afternoon.
C A Raub secretary of Sweetland Grange No 2042 Muscatine county won second prize for ten ears of Yellow Dent corn at Omaha. The corn, grown and shown in the junior class, is sister to the world champion single car. Raub bought the variety to experiment and hopes to develop a new corn type by crossing it with Reid's Dent and Gold Standard.
A valuable booklet offered free by A W Morgan's drug store promises simple home guidance for eczema pimples dandruff ring worm fetter prickly heat hives and other skin or scalp diseases. The plain pamphlet claims readers can diagnose conditions and destroy germ life to effect a complete cure.
Frank J. Eppel of Maple avenue received word that his uncle John A. Eppel was killed at Milwaukkee Wisconsin while employed at a large cereal mill. John Eppel was a Boone Indiana resident and well known in our town.
The Seventh Day Adventist church on Fifth street between Locust and Spruce is completed and debt free though the dedication date is pending awaiting N M Campbell the conference president. The annual Young People's Society program Sunday featured Sabbath school child performers and readings and recitations with musical numbers from the day school and society.
William Hendricks of Birmingham Ia and Miss Mary Grace McCaw of Winfield Ia united in marriage at the M E parsonage in Wapello. The couple will reside in Salem Ia where the groom works as a blacksmith. Also noted are the thirty third wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs C P Johnson, a sleigh ride celebration, N E Stephens beginning a new job at Rosebud agency, R W Ady sustaining a foot injury, visits by Mrs Ray Dewey and other local arrivals and travel, plus court recess mentions and holiday visits among residents.
Wilton Iowa December 21 Special Prof E D Bradley named successor to Superintendent W A Pye will assume duties January 1 Seven other applications were considered but Bradley gained unanimous support due to fitness He is a Cornell College Liberal Arts graduate and has progressed from high school instructor to principal and high school head Bradley will move to Wilton after Pye leaves for Tama Iowa where he begins January 1 1910 If Pye’s fine Wilton record is a gauge this staffing should advance education in the district
Muscatine Knights of Columbus plan a large initiation in Moline on Sunday January 2 with tri-city councils joining. Aiming for the largest class yet, about a thousand members are expected to attend the Plow City ceremony and banquet. Special features are anticipated in the ritualistic work, with prior years drawing travel from Laurenti Council and Harper council on January 9.
West Liberty Iowa December 21 Raymond four year old son of Mr and Mrs Roy Cochran died at home from diphtheria after only a few days illness. Last Wednesday their one year old daughter Gladys died and another child and the mother are seriously ill with diphtheria. Community sympathy goes to the bereaved family. Also news of visitors and travel including William Scaggs Cedar Rapids home of Gardner Goodall and trips of E J Helmer E A Nichols and Mrs Walter Pownall.
A mother recalls a two year old boy with a severe summer rash that worsened despite standard care. After using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and bathing, the rash stopped spreading within a week and has not returned for over two years.
Millions of women use Cuticura Soap and Ointment for eczema rashes itchings irritations inflammations chafings pimples black heads dandruff dry hair and nursery cleansing. Potter Drug & Chem Corp sole props advertise Cuticura worldwide with a free Cuticura Book of Skin Diseases.
Mrs H C Barnes and guests from Davenport visited Monday afternoon. Mrs Elmer McIntire headed to Nichols to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Hendrix. Misses Julia and Hattie Watters from Atalissa spent the afternoon in town. Miss Wilma Ady returned from Belle Plaine and Omaha. Mr and Mrs B A Jones of Miller, S Oak, will stay with Mrs Ed Webb. Dr and Mrs James McGreggor of Downey visited with Mr and Mrs William Miller. Local diphtheria prompts closure of Adams and Pool schools. Florence Osborn returned to Muscatine to resume normal school studies. Fred and Richard Watters of Atalissa changed trains en route to Cedar Rapids. Mrs M McDermott of Davenport left after a week with sister Mrs John Cuniff. Rev George Furniss visited Wilton Monday. Mrs S L Johnson of Muscatine visited J B Luse and S B Osborn homes. she was joined by her mother Mrs M Bell of Storm Lake for an extended Muscatine stay. Mr and Mrs Ray Beeson visited with W H Beeson and family on Saturday.
An advertisement promises Pazo Ointment cures for itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days or a full refund. The claim is reinforced with a price of 50 cents.
A. R. Miller, the Washington Democrat correspondent, asserts he does not support any form of halfbreed politics and has sent word to the District of ...
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