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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
6
Rail officials report city passenger and through trains returning to regular schedules after Christmas demand and weather delays. Snow and slick rails slowed routes including the California train and the Golden State Limited, but service is nearing normal as travelers resume routines after New Year.
A 1910s style advertisement touts mercerized wax as a quick remedy for weather weathered skin. It claims waxing before bed removes dead cuticle and reveals healthy skin, erasing lines and blotches with daily use.
The Red Man Home Society held its annual meeting at the Wigwam of Musauitloo Tribe No 96 on West Second Street. Officers for the year 1917 include President Charles Hagermann, Secretary Herbert Thompson, and Treasurer Edward Hagermann, with committee reports presented.
Plans formed at the Loyal Order of Moose meeting for a midnight watch party to ring in the new year. The event at the Moose home on Second Street and Town Avenue starts at 8 p.m. Sunday and continues through midnight with refreshments and a smoker for members.
Muscatine residents are urged by city officials to spread sand or ashes on icy sidewalks to reduce accidents after a week of snow storms and thawing that left frozen surfaces. Police and the street department stress caution and rapid removal of meltwater to prevent falls and injuries.
The Miller home in Bloomington township hosted a large family reunion honoring Mr and Mrs Thomas Beatty. Attendees included numerous Miller relatives and Beatty siblings from Minnesota Michigan Nebraska Kansas City and Iowa. A dinner for about twenty eight marked the first gathering in over ten years amid floral decorations and festive carnas tl on.
Members of the T. W. club enjoyed a social afternoon at Mrs. John Butler’s home on Hast Wirth Street. An elaborate six course dinner was served at six with Christmas decor and small favors. The next meeting is planned for January 9 at Mrs. Adam Wigmas’s residence.
Old fashioned remedy promises quick relief from head congestion runny nose sore throat and feverishness with a dose every two hours. Claims to clear passages relieve headache and sneezing and costs 25 cents at drug stores.
An advertisement by Dr. Miles touts a New Special Personal Treatment for serious heart disease and related symptoms. It offers a free two pound trial and a $2.50 claim, citing 30 years of research and testimonials from numerous named locations and individuals.
A Wednesday evening luncheon at the home of J D Rumavy and Mrs Lydia Schwertfeger honored their daughters Misa Lara Rumsey and Mins Agnes Schwertfexar who are home from college. A six place setting and an elaborate three course luncheon were served. Music and games filled the evening. Guests included Miss Alicea Pregatedt of Anaconda Montana a State University Town student, Miss Esther Graves, Miss Thoma Graves, Miss Brandt, Miss Agnes Schwertteger and Miss Lois Rumney.
Funeral services over the remains of Oral McGill son of Mr and Mrs AL McGill were conducted today after he died when dragged through a field by a horse Wednesday. Preceding rites were at the Mascatino Island residence at ten oclock, with further services at Grand View Methodist Episcopal church at two conducted by Rev M C Miller. Burial followed at Grand View cemetery. Pallbearers included Hubert Hintermeister George Moore Homer Moore Ray Yeager William Yeager Charles Roberts at the home and Dewey McGrew Edwin McGrew Lawrence Martin Wayne Warner Walter Hamler and Glen Latta at the grave.
Urged before the Hindi Woman's Congress, proposals included automatic marriage upon a child's birth, naming the father for children born out of wedlock, child support provisions, enforcing marriage, a health certificate for marriage, and ending the double standard of morals.
Local telegraph operators pressed to handle a peak Christmas flow. About 250 greetings were transmitted this season by Western Union and Postal offices, with 150 on Western Union wires and 100 by Postal. Regular business notes also rose, though operators brace for another rush ahead.
Dea Molnox, Ia Dec 29 The Allison monument south of the state house in the capitol extension will be dedicated in June 1917. At the first meeting of the Hinon memorial commission at the state historical building, officers reviewed work since 1908. E R Harlan reported the memorial complete and tentative dedication plans were made. W W Morrow of Afton arrived to be checked out as custodian. W N Gilbert of State Center will audit accounts when he arrives. The commission notes 520,000 has been raised and expended, largely from 540,000 in voluntary contributions by 1912.
Obsequies for Isaac F. Duncan, who died at his Fullame residence Tuesday morning, were held at 10:30 this morning with Rev. H G Millice of Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. The body was taken to Wilton for interment in Wilton Cemetery. Pallbearers were J P Miller H Pate Leo Friese Harvey Tunnison Frank Bermel and William Carter.
Herman Schreiber of Walcott Iowa died from a spinal injury suffered in a September fall while working as a building contractor. Born January 24, 1878, he lived in Walcott all his life and was to wed Louisa Rock last September. Survived by parents, Henry and Mra Schreibvar, two brothers Carl and Gustav, and six sisters. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM from his Walcott residence. burial in Walcott cemetery. The report also notes Pennsylvania crude oil price advances, with Pennsylvanian crude rising to 2.85 dollars per barrel.
Bitulithic top paving was not yet completed on Tenth Street and a section of Mulberry Avenue as Ford Paving faced icy base and frost. City Engineer Co H Young said more than two blocks remain and completion hinges on warmer weather, with Ninth Street nearly finished yesterday.
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