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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
2
A dated health bulletin discusses smallpox in Muscatine and other towns. It outlines two vaccination approaches and urges prevention through vaccination, noting a gap in educated, influential residents and the need for proactive protection over reliance on cure.
A private prescription from Unimont is offered by the Speed Way Laboratory in Shelby Ohio. It is claimed to relieve an aching back instantly with no preparation. The ad asserts quick relief from burning and tenderness and warns against external rubbing. It mentions Iavercumnp’d Prescription Drug Store as distributor.
A vintage advertisement touts a DIY cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup. It claims rapid relief for bronchial irritation, sore throat, and coughing, offering a money back guarantee and instructions to buy 25 ounces of Pinex from the druggist with payable directions.
A fragmented letter laments public ignorance about smallpox vaccination, arguing it protects against pox and urges parental consent for child immunization. It critiques state health boards and stresses adult vigilance, noting historical belief in preventive powers dating to 1706.
An 18 year old South Mancatine youth, Hoyers, eluded police after firing a revolver at officers during a high speed escape from Hotel Grand to Sycamore Street. Officer Humphrey and Night Captain Lyon pursued along Second Street. Hoyers fled toward Moront and Sycamore, then disappeared down a stairway. A warrant was issued for his threat this morning.
Bloomingtion Grange announces annual election for officers at a meeting held Thursday evening. New officials were nominated at a recent session. A proposal for a women’s section plan is to be carried out after the holidays.
A large crowd gathered at Muscadine city hall square for the second community Christmas celebration led by Mayor Spowln and the Muscatine Welfare Association. Performances included carols led by a student choir and the Rev. U.S. Smith officiating the benediction.
Announcement states Walter Hinkley, who died at his home on Grand around Sunday evening, will have funeral rites conducted at the rest. Local funeral services are scheduled for tomorrow.
Patient facing hemorrhoid symptoms urged to seek trial treatment. Advert mentions a free roll and box, promising soothing results and a sinte.
An old advertisement claims impure blood causes many ailments from fatigue to poor digestion. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal purifier and enricher of the blood, promising increased red blood cells and a stronger system.
At 10 oclock tomorrow morning interment will be made at Reynolds cemetery in Illinois. Mr Hokley was born in New Windsor. On Sept 4 1885 he left his wife and four children Uthel Gladys Mart and Walter Jr. He is survived by brothers two sisters and half siblings Mire W 2 Milton of Muse eating Mrs D Ey Lloyd of Davenport William Hinkley of West Liberty Edward Hinkley of Millstntine Lea Hinkley serves with the United States regular army on the Mexican border and Fred Hinkley of Poors BY
Two fire calls reported at the Welk building corner of Third Street and Mulberry Avenue. Flames started from rag and stove coal, but firefighters quickly contained each blaze with no damage reported.
Went Liberty Dec 26 funeral services for Inty Balver Hormel who died after illness at home. The services will be held this afternoon at the Presbyterian church Rev Meynert will conduct. interment in Irmonda cemetery follows. Born in Germany in 18, he came to the United States at seventeen, settled in Cleveland, moved to Iowa, then to this city two years later where he built his home. Surviving are four sons Frankree near Wokk Liberty George Henry and Perry in southern Iowa. An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Tablets for digestion and energy recovery.
A Christmas event at the University hospital ward in Dec brought joy to ninety three disabled children as Santa called each child’s name and delivered gifts. Funded by individuals and groups from across Iowa, the program provided warm apparel, food, and age appropriate presents to each child, with careful pre selection by donors to match need and wish.
Iowa City Dec 26 a family tragedy marred Christmas shopping day as 18 year old Stover boy and his younger brother struggled over a rifle at the Stover home. A discharged cartridge pierced the older brother’s abdomen, ending his life after about a half hour. Parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Stover were away. a planned Christmas wedding for the Progenta couple was postponed.
Gifts for the poor will be distributed by Santa Claus at the Salvation Army half tomorrow evening during the Sunday school Christmas program. A simple celebration is planned with no elaborate preparations. The Christmas tree fund was donated by a city burgess and Mrs. M. L. Price leads the readership. The Sunday school, now about 87 members, is said to be growing steadily.
Crowds filled church auditoriums as Sunday schools held festive programs last evening. Rural day schools featured Diagrama word displays while city programs showcased prepared exorcise style rites, with standing room only and vibrant children’s demonstrations marking the event.
Wirtz T Wirth of Battery C who was confined at a hospital in Crowns Vinona due to dangerous fever after local artillerymen set north is now improving rapidly. Parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Wirts Tob Weat Fifth street report he can walk and stand, though not yet strong enough to travel home, and is expected to return soon.
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