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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1914
Page
16
An advertisement asserts Ivory Soap's purity enhances its antiseptic action and hospital use proves its superiority. It claims Ivory Soap cleanses thoroughly to create aseptic conditions and represents cleanliness at its best.
J I Nichols, age 18, elected Master of Wilton Pomona Grange at the G W A hall in Atalissa on Saturday afternoon. Reports from the state grange meeting at Grinnell were read and the next state meeting set for Ottumwa. Officers listed include Overseer John McFadden, Lecturer C G Hargrave, Treasurer J C Miller, Secretary Mrs I F Steen, and others with Mrs J I Nichols as Cereus and Mrs J C Miller as Pomona. Installation for Saturday officers scheduled for January 16 at Wilton in the K of P hall.
April 6 marks the date for the county superintendent election under a new law. The convention of school presidents and district heads will name the official, who will take office September 1, 1915 with a salary of 1500 a year, replacing the current 4200. The convention procedure limits township representation to one vote per township, with presidents electing a single representative.
Children from Island School will join Mittman School students for a Wednesday evening program at the Fruitland Township school. The lineup includes songs, recitations, and dialogues such as Silent Night, A Speech by Mittman, and a Hushabye Lullaby.
Rheumatism is linked to excess uric acid from rich foods and meat. Keep warm, drink water, and use Jad Salts to stimulate kidneys and excrete acid. This inexpensive remedy, made from grapes and lemon juice with lithia, is advertised as safe and effective for rheumatism sufferers.
The program lists numerous recital titles and performers including Robert Hichenauer and Blanche Fletcher. It features Christmas themed pieces such as The Doctor's Visit, A Ghost Flora Hut, The New Maid dialogue, Santa's Cake, He Gave Us Jesus, and The appearance of Santa Claus. Miss Frances Shoultz leads as teacher with insuring promotion by Mark and Son.
A collision occurred Sunday a few miles north of the titg when an automobile skidded on a slanted road and struck a buggy driven beside an embankment. Mr and Mrs Holtz and baby of Sweetland were in the buggy. no injuries to occupants, minor wheel damage and fright reported.
Pupils at Fruitland School will stage a Christmas program Thursday afternoon. The program features a Welcome by Mabel Mooney, recitations by Ralph Ablf Maude Crone Alton Gustafson Floyd Collins Gerald Grace, songs and dialogues, a patriotic drill, and a playlet titled Christmas Secret. Strong student participants include Mabel Mooney Floyd Bryant Lillian Connor Henry Collins Turla McGill Ansel Strouse Florence Miller and Walter Ahlf among others. The event is expected to draw a large audience from the school and community.
Reverend Karl Proehl of Mendita INL and vice president of the German Lutheran Synod of Iowa preached to a large congregation yesterday at the German Lutheran Church. The sermon titled Christ Our Life highlighted strong faith and community ties.
Weak inactive kidneys trigger backache rheumatism and many kidney bladder issues due to toxins not filtered from blood. The ad claims Foley Kidney Pills, made from natural healing ingredients, restore and strengthen kidneys and bladder, act as a quick tonic, contain no harmful drugs, and offer a permanent cure by removing the cause.
The Rev. Mr. Proehl delivered a sermon on the topic of the writer and has been visiting the city for several days. He left yesterday afternoon on an interurban car bound for Clinton after his stay.
Police and Constable Elfers spent Sunday afternoon seeking Bert and Fred Day on bootlegging warrants. Bert Day walked into the jail and turned himself over after a citywide search. Fred Day remained at large. The brothers had eluded arrest since a cabin boat raid two weeks earlier. The stormy afternoon aided the lengthy manhunt.
Snow fell heavily yesterday in Muscatine as the storm bulks large over the Christmas weekend. The depth now promises sleighing and a real old fashioned Christmas, with a White Christmas likely this year according to local forecasts.
Snow storm and continued cold weather hamper rail service as trains into the city run late. Local traction lines operate on time with snow plows clearing tracks. Muscatine merchants hope for brisk Christmas trade while doctors say snow improves public health by reducing contagion risk.
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