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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
2
An advertising note touts Musterole as fast relief for rheumatism and many ailments. It claims doctors and nurses endorse it, lists uses from bronchitis to sprains, and offers 26c, 50c, and 2.50 sizes from a drugstore. The Musterole Company of Cleveland, Ohio, is named.
Federal quarantine was imposed on New York City and New York County for hoof and mouth disease. The order also covers Jessamine County Kentucky Selby County Hawaii and part of Cedar County Illinois northeast of the Cedar River. It modifies previous orders in Indiana Michigan and other states to allow interstate shipment of livestock for immediate slaughter where permitted.
Indictments returned in federal court charge Col Charles Alexander a Providence stool magnate with violating the Mann white slave act and accuse Miss Jessia Elizabeth Cope of Los Angeles of attempting bribery as the woman he allegedly transported.
Mrs J P Walters living near the city fell yesterday while crossing a street and sprained her wrist beside minor injuries. Dr F R Halstead treated the injured woman. Bloomington Cottonell No 175 Fraternal Aid Association will hold their annual election Friday evening at the Red Men Building. Officers elected will serve refreshments and an announced program will follow their installation with a general officer communication read to all members. Per order I J Krell president Geo W Scholton secretary.
Tom Sigourney manager of the Orpheum theatre was arrested on intoxication charges after a financial wrangle over salaries. He reportedly swallowed formaldehyde at about 3 am while hospital treatment saved his life. Financial troubles and drugged state blamed for the act. he had been seeking funds in Davenport and was released by the hotel proprietor who guaranteed his appearance.
Levee on Walentine Island in Muscatine county nears completion with most of the work finished. The remaining task is raising height from Cross corner to the city’s south end, hampered by snow ice and lack of dirt. Completion hoped for in spring to ensure protection against high water with 30 to 40 teams and many workers under Charles Spring.
Associated Press reports British forces occupy Bougainville the largest Solomon Island and hoist the flag on December 9. The move follows prior British advances in Herbertshohe and other Solomon Islands, ending German control of Bougainville, 140 miles long, with several islands now under British possession. In Paris, the Foix Tunnel beneath the Pyrenees is pierced, linking Paris to Barcelona via Toulouse as construction on the Aix-Les-Thermes to Ripoli line continues.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as making pure blood to aid stomach and liver function. It claims without pure blood digestion suffers, appetite loss, faintness, and dyspepsia. the tonic is presented as treatment for many ailments and urges readers to get it today.
Crown Prince Alexander of Servia, commander in chief, addresses troops from Nish via Havas Agency. He praises wartime valor, notes enemy expulsion from Servian territory, and foresees a future greater Servia after victories. He compares soldiers to ancient heroes and pledges gratitude.
Paris reports the French war office detailing artillery exchanges from the front near the Aisne and Champagne. French forces repulsed a German attack west of Alger farm, advanced near Mesnil-Les-Hurlus, and captured portions of trenches north of Beausejour amid renewed fighting in Alsace and the Argonne as St Georges bridgehead efforts continue.
New York December 31 Mme Gerville-Reache formerly leading contralto of the Manhattan Opera House and wife of Dr George Do Rambaud was reported seriously ill today at Roosevelt hospital in New York City.
In Washington the senate voted 47 to 12 to retain the literacy test for admitting aliens. An amendment easing proof of persecution was defeated, as was another proposal to exempt detainees who came seeking political or religious asylum. Debate intensified with Senator Martine accusing groups of flooding the chamber with impressions and naming organizations.
Blood transfusion had been made last night in hopes of saving her life. Mme Gerville-Reache, since the close of the Manhattan Opera House, has been active in concert work in New York and other cities of the United States and Canada.
Region west of the Vistula becomes a strategic chessboard as political prestige drives risk. The Caucasus front reports Turkish forces retreating after a failed attempt to flee, with continued artillery fire near Sarikamysh and movements toward Ardahan and Ardalan as Turkish troops concentrate southwest of Ardahan.
Muscatine clothing and shoe dealers sign an agreement to close all day Sundays and at 6 pm daily from January 1 1915 to January 1 1916. The pact also closes on Decoration Day Labor Day New Year’s Day July 4 Thanksgiving and Christmas, with limited Saturday night and pre holiday open hours. Signed by local merchants including Anson Clothing Co and Ruthenberg Clothing Co.
Atlantic In December 31 report says the Iowa railroad commission action points to the Atlantic Southern railway likely ending operations by year’s end. Ables and Taurig of St. Louis own the line and claim losses exceed 10000 dollars in the past nine months. Businessmen increased stocks last month to brace for the shutdown. Mr and Mrs M De Marce and Mr and Mrs Rex De Marce returned from Dallas after visiting relatives.
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