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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1913

Page

2

Brotherhood of German Methods Banquet Plans Feb 22

The Brotherhood of German Methods Episcopal church held a monthly meeting and banquet in the church basement at Fourth and Cadar. A Ladies Aid supper preceded toasts. Plans were made for a February 22 Washington’s Birthday meeting with an out of town speaker. WD. Diercks spoke on The Duty of the Church to the Brotherhood and H. Lomkau on The Duty of the Brotherhood to the Church.

Episcopal Church Fourth and Cadar Street Rorvadt Ladloa’ Aid Society Washington Avenne WD. Diercks Brotherhood H. 2. Lomkau

Grangers to Hold Installation Meeting in Bloomington

Grangers plan an installation with an extensive program by Bloomington members on the morning of January 8. Committees have not finished the program but expect a large winter meeting. Women of the society plan to serve supper during services. Mrs Joan Fisher of Cotter visited and spent the day with relatives and friends in town.

Bloomington Grangs Joan Fisher Cotter

County Physicians Hold Annual Meeting at Geneva Club

The County Physicians Association held its annual meeting at the Geneva Golf and Country Club with Dr. C. Van Epps of the University of Iowa as principal speaker. An elaborate banquet preceded the session and officers were re-elected, including President Dr. J. K. Tyler and Vice President Dr. A. R. Leith. Out of town attendees included Dr. J. J. LAMBART of Iowa City and Dr. W. A. Cooling of Wilton.

Bijscaline Coon Mudlen Society Geneva Golf and Country Club Abrams Elt G ¥An Epps Therapsythea State University of Iowa J. J. Lambart Iowa City W. A. Cooling A. R. Leith Wilon K. Tyler Wilton Wi. H. Johnston Jone H. M. Bean

Hawkeye Sutton factory to close briefly for repairs

The Hawkeye Sutton factory will close early next week for a few repairs and invoicing. It will remain shut for about three days, likely Monday to Wednesday, due to the busy year and limited winter time for maintenance. The machinery has been kept in excellent condition despite the short window for annual repairs.

Hawkeye Sutton

Haymarket Site City Hall Battle and Bond Question

Five attorneys warn that moving the city hall from Haymarket Square could void the tax and jeopardize bonds. They say referendum power is advisory, not authorized by law, and a change may trigger equity challenges. The council weighs legality as Moline invites a tour of a costly new hall.

Musestin Haymarket Square Chas P. Hanley Henry Jayne I. G Lammerer J. I. Devitt Herbert Compson Himealf al Court of Equity Tha Magentine Londa Baja Iowa Jess General Assembly S Uch Sama Caneral Aald City

Remedies for Kidney and Bladder Irritation and Weakness

An outdated medical advertorial describes kidney and bladder irritation from uric acid and suggests home remedies. It promotes consuming Jud Balts and Jad Sulte, claiming they neutralize acidity and ease burning and irritation.

Saya

Cure of Severe Skin Disease Reported by Edith Achwarts

A 1913 notice claims Mrs Edith Achwarts used Cuticura Buoy and Cinemens to cure a child’s severe skin infection described as burning and pestilence like lesions on exposed limbs. The letter notes dramatic improvement within days after two months of illness.

Holsboro Limba Mra Edith Achwarts

Cuticura Advertises Hair Care Remedies

An old advertisement touts Cuticura products to remove dandruff and promote hair growth. It claims weekly shampoos with Cuticura Soap and occasional dressings with Cuticura Ointment aid dry scalp and irritation, with samples and a Skin Book offered via mail.

Bouton Sida Woud

City Hall Relocation Debate Sparks Taxation Question

A Muscatine council resolution favors placing the new City Hall on the bay market square if bonds are approved. It also plans selling the current site and using proceeds for the new location, with funds possibly funding a public toilet in the basement. The vote hinges on whether the city may levy a special tax for the project and avoid misrepresentation claims.

Muscat Bay-Market Squerd Pnccesaful City of Muscatine Doga Sinnett Va Molls Curry Va Decatur County Iowa Wiellenwaher Dannigen Hubbard Wvears

Revival of river traffic may revive Big Stream commerce

Plans reported by Twin Cities mercantile and industrial interests to operate a new St. Paul to New Orleans freighter line. A river terminal under construction near the Washington avenue bridge in Minneapolis is cited as a sign of likely traffic revival by mid next summer. River competition aims to lower freight rates and ease railway cost pressures for St. Paul and Minneapolis wholesalers.

Mississippi River Lkely. A St. Paul New Orleans Washington’ Avenue Minneapolis Gays & Minneapolis

Novel Farm Course Adds Practical AGW Studies at Tiiola College

A new agricultural engineering and farm forge program will be offered at Hiinels College of Agriculture from January 1831. The course includes lectures demonstrations and lantern slides on forge work carpentry and metal repair for farm machinery. It aims to cover welding metal characteristics and repairs, with practical sessions on building repair and fence maintenance.

Hiinels College At Agriculture Reading Agricultural Colleges

Uniform Rank Holds Annual Election

The Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias elected R. C. Schenck as captain and named E. L. Kemptner as installing officer. Installations are set for January 3 with officers elected including First Lieutenant T. Asthalter, Second Lieutenant Oscar Groushelm, Recorder G. A. Chansoin, and Treasurer John B. Reay.

Knights of Pythlng R. C.schenck E. L. Kemptner R, C, Schenck Neutenant T, Asthalter Oscar Groushelm Chansoin John B Reay

Local Tax Resolution Voted. Bonds On Certificates Discussed

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a city tax vote on bonds tied to paid certificates and anticipated tax. Names such as Henry Jayne Charles P. Hawley Herbert G. Thompson J. da. Kammerer and J. F. B. Davitt appear in a decision dated December 30, 1913, with references to guilt at a specific location and resolutions.

Henry Jayne Chas. P. Hawley Herbert G. Thompson J. da. Kammerer J. FB. Davitt

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Adverts

A 1900s advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as turning gray hair dark naturally and evenly. It claims the product cleans dandruff, stops scalp itching, and restores shine and fullness, with a testimonial from A. Morgan of 107 West Second Street.

Morgan

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