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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
8
A roundup of city residents leaving for Davenport Moline Washington Buffalo and other nearby locales for short visits and business. Notable mentions include Mrs J L Jordan and Walter Mohnsen returning home, and plans for Van ity Fats at A Muse U with Elizabeth Durkee.
Des Moines reports Muscatine Police Chief Fred W Hoffman faces possible removal after labor leaders accused local officials of lawlessness and neglect. Gov Carroll has not yet reviewed the affidavits. Hoffman, unfazed, says his record will withstand any investigation and he remains focused on local duties.
Berlin reports court circles discuss moving Crown Prince Frederick William from Danzig due to rheumatic cold and illness. His absence from the birth of Crown Princess Cecilie’s fourth son on December 19 and Christmas is noted as a possible winter residence change. The harsh climate of Danzig is cited as a factor in potential relocation.
Des Moines officials announce that state food and dairy department inspectors will test hundreds of scales next week. Each inspector has equipment to determine if a scale is in legal adjustment, with similar tests planned for other Iowa cities.
Pioneer Button company restarts at Muscatine main plant and two branch shops on Tuesday January 2 after a walkout ending a second strike. About 100 workers to be hired at the main plant with 93 machines, 42 machines at South Muscatine branch, and 26 at West Hill shop. Finishing moved to Foughkeepsie New York. Local letters unclaimed listed for Muscatine week ending December 27 1911.
Ad copy devices urging readers to avoid neglect of colds and coughs, promoting Dr. King's New Discovery as a cure and preventive for consumption with prices 50c and $1.00, from Wavercamp's Prescription Drug Store featuring names Massoni Sr Felipe Angulano and others.
At the regulary gathering of the Iowa Lodge of Masons on Hast Second street last evening the third degree was conferred. The business session following initiation included disposal of several important matters. A light supper and social smoker followed for visiting brothers from neighboring lodges.
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