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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
4
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Extremely cold weather drove in word of bums for shelter last night. Gunther patrols reported no arrests or detentions during the Christmas Day period as officials directed aid to the homeless and urged continued help from volunteers.
Congressman Vollmer vows to keep pressing the interstate bridge project over the Mississippi despite earlier objections delaying passage. Madden of Tilingis helped spur a temporary setback, but Vollmer aims to bring the measure to a vote before March adjournment, as Muscatine supporters remain engaged.
Attraction at the Grand Monday Night Hawks ranked among year’s best offerings. Manager Gray predicts a repeat triumph in Muscatine on Monday evening. Rowland and Clifford present a lively musical farce with Leo Greenwood headlining, forty performers, and a charming chorus. Dances feature Tangos and Hesitation waltz, echoing New York and London cabarets. From La Salle Opera House Chicago, “September Morn” delivers entertaining curtain to curtain.
Aledo Texas plans a new Mercer county public library to be built next year. Architects have been asked for tentative plans for a brick establishment on the Strothers property at the northeast corner of the site. Bids on the building are expected to be issued once plans are chosen.
The library committee has perfected the title to the site at College Avenue and Highth street and will clear the lot and sell the two story building and outbuildings to the highest bidder for cash. The purchaser will clear the site. Building plans will be submitted to James Bertram, secretary of the Carnegie Foundation, from which a $10,000 donation funds the new library.
Muscatine merchants report strong Christmas week sales aided by wholesale philanthropy. Despite a slow season earlier, cold weather boosted receipts and charity drives drew more shoppers, including families who would not have afforded apparel otherwise. Local businessmen note profit was modest for charity purchases.
Hunters and trappers along river bottoms report fur prices at less than half of prewar levels and well below last year. Local fur buyers are purchasing minimally and paying small sums for pelts, as the European conflict continues to impact markets.
A dental period ad urges meat avoidance to ease kidney strain. It claims uric acid from meat overworks kidneys, causing arthritis headaches liver trouble and urinary issues. Recommends four ounces of Rad Salta daily in water before breakfast to flush kidneys and neutralize acids. Jad Baby is touted as inexpensive and safe, a fizzy drink aiding kidney health.
The article notes muskrat skin values slumping from 25 32 cents to around 10 cents as buyers pull out amid a weak fur market. It also mentions shank hides fetching 1.75 to 2.25 dollars prewar, with current demand limited to certain hides. The piece then shifts to a Christmas holiday social scene with numerous local residents visiting relatives, celebrating family gatherings, and attending church programs across Muscatine Letts Columbus Junction and nearby towns.
Dr I T R Neal of Greenville South Carolina touts Foley Kidney Pills after 30 years of practice saying no preparation matches their kidney support. He claims they strengthen weakened kidneys, ease back and hip pain, detoxify acids and poisons, and aid bladder issues. Pills available in 60 and 1.00 sizes through local dealers.
The M. A. O. Association building, a popular place, was closed in the morning and opened after noon. A large turnout of boys and men enjoyed a warm welcome by officials, with a fire in the grate and Christmas decorations giving a holiday mood. No open house events were held this year.
Dec 24 Columbus Junction reports Mr and Mrs Dan Gallagher traveling to Wacelio to spend Christmas with relatives. Miss Katherine Moyer heads toward Burlington to visit relatives. Miss Jennie Robertson from Wapello joins Christmas gatherings. Miss Eanies Murdock from near Rapids visits former school friends. Mr and Mrs Bil Swerly travel to mornings sun for Christmas plans.
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