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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
4
An advertisement explains that kidney and bladder irritation from uric acid can be relieved by taking four ounces of Rad Salts mixed in water after breakfast for two to three days. It claims the remedy neutralizes urine acidity, eases burning and frequent urination, and promotes normal function. It also touts Jad Salts as beneficial for kidneys and offers a lithia water drink as a pleasant relief from bladder trouble.
Roy C. Walker of Tipton has been elected and accepted the post of superintendent of Wilton schools. He succeeds Prof. W H Bowser who resigns to move to Burlington with his family. Walker, an ex Tipton High assistant principal and Cornell College graduate, will begin after the Christmas vacation.
Members of Grace Reformed Sunday school in Wilton Ta will present their annual Christmas cantata this evening at the church. Titled Singing of the World the program features Dravilla Ruth Christison Ada Florence Knouse Janne Bernice Kelley Deborah Esther Christison Anice Edox Weber Abigail Hazel Mesher Adesea Vera Fisher Rachael Eva Carson Roebind Rev GC 1 Lau Glory Ada Carson Pilgrims Rev Lau's class Torald Harold Estger Japanese and Chinese girls Nettie Chasteen Mrs Yau's slagues Yadian boys and girls Claranca toward Lenker Dan Weber Yor Fisher Three Wisemen George Zesiper Lloyd Barclay Charles Martin High Priest Jacob Lenker Northern Delegate Clyde Weber Southern Delegate Norman Christison.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a physician's prescription for clear skin and a healthy complexion. It claims impure blood causes pimples boils hives eczema and fatigue and that the tonic purifies the blood, urging readers to buy a bottle.
Eastern Delegate Cecil Knause and Western Delegate Clarence Len ker. America Amana Barclay Angele Nottie Chasteen and Mrs. Byrle Grings listed as participants in the regional conference roster.
A Christmas night program at the German Baptist church features a sequence of preludes, songs, Scripture readings, declamations by multiple performers, dialogues, and remarks by Rev. G. A. Lang. An advertisement praises Foley Cathartic Tablets as a cleansing remedy.
In Atalissa Iowa on December 24 the first concert of the newly formed Ata ilyse band directed by Prof. Matt Starck of Muscatine drew a strong crowd. The youthful musicians performed well, and the event was regarded as a notable milestone for the town and the ensemble.
Joseph Lb Plank of Eliza and Mise Aleda Mead of New Boeton Ill were united in marriage at the U B parsonage on Wednesday afternoon with Rev CG IL Young officiating. Guy Mead and Misa Pear Plank attended the couple. They will make their home on Turmene near Fitna.
A broad observance of Christmas Day will close stores offices and business institutions nationwide with many remaining shut in the morning. Households should stock groceries and clothing needs tonight as factories and retailers pause operations tomorrow to let workers enjoy the holiday.
Walter Lane son of Mrs W J Lane of West Third street was bitten by a large bull dog believed to be owned by F O Block while walking in the business district. The dog bit his left calf and the wound was cauterized at the Y M C A by Physical Director J B Farwell. Prompt first aid is hoped to prevent infection. Ad included.
In Arkansas, William Kennedy aged 24 was pardoned after a cow skeleton found in Howard county woods proved he did not steal the animal. Kennedy had been convicted and sentenced to one year, and was en route to surrender when friends produced the skeleton evidence prompting Governor Hays to issue the pardon.
The American Highway Association reports major gains in U S road building with over 18 000 miles of surfaced roads completed in 1914 and more than 96 000 miles over 1904–14. State aid highways total around 30 000 miles with over 200 million dollars spent, while only six states lack highway departments. The Year Book will publish these findings.
West Liberty Illinois city notes list residents returning for the holidays. Charley Fenstermaker and family from Mariette Wisconsin arrived to stay with his parents. Various locals, students and relatives are traveling from Ames Iowa, Davenport and Des Moines to spend Christmas with family, while some travel to Omaha and Indanola.
Eleven families and several individuals arrived in Eureka today to spend Christmas and holidays with relatives. Mr and Mrs F and ML O Telick visit. Mr and Mrs Ben Green and Miss Blanch Reel from Davenport join Mr Rock. Mrs Lottie Beckentine and Julia Beckentine of Cedar Falls visit their mother. Mrs A Von Dresky of Lone Tree returns home after visiting friends. Xmas programs are planned at area churches tomorrow evening.
A vintage advertisement touts Sage and Sulphur Compound to restore natural color and luster to faded or gray hair, claim it stops dandruff and hair loss, and can be bought at drug stores for about 50 cents. It promises natural darkening after 1-2 applications and suggests dampening with a sponge for even coverage. For sale by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
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