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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1913
Page
4
Modern eczema care favors a quintone solution dissolving two ounces in half a pint of hot water. Applied sparingly to affected skin two or three times yields rapid improvement. A recent record of 98 cases showed 95 completely cured and the remainder benefited.
Local notes report Johnson at the Princess tonight. Mrs C J Reagan leaves for Nichols after visiting in the city. Wm Palmer of Kalona was in town yesterday en route home. Mr and Mrs Goodyear departed for Chosen, Ow. Priester seen visiting in the Priester home on West Third Street returned to Chicago. The dancing school plans a New Year’s dance at Armory hall Wednesday night. All guards urged to attend.
Washington hearings reveal a syndicate of twenty four banks and officers from New York Chicago Detroit and Milwaukee participated in marketing California Petroleum stock for a $58 000 profit. George G Henry of Solomon & Company testified but resisted disclosing bank names and officers. Henry outlined contracts showing three banking houses and Lewisohn Brothers marketed the stock to investors while witnesses debated the committee s authority.
The House Banking and Currency Subcommittee opened public hearings to shape a new currency system as an alternative to the National Monetary Commission proposal. Bankers and financial experts from across the country will testify, including Barton Hepburn Paul Warburg Victor Morawete and former treasury secretary Shaw. The panel, led by Representative Glass, aims to draft legislation by the end of the current session despite slower progress and Democratic push for a clear bill for Congress.
Manufacturing interests from Porto Rico to San Francisco testified at the second hearing on the chemical device before the House Ways and Means Committee. Hearings will continue through January 11 with fifteen minute limits per witness and close examinations by the committee.
Notice: due to bad weather the Muscatine Launch club meeting is postponed to Tuesday evening next week. The postponement affects all members and the event venue remains unchanged.
Classified vacancy notice describes furnished rooms for rent near the high school with heated furnace details and nearby amenities. Contains scattered phrases about relocation and available spaces.
Muscatine lodge members named committees to advance plans for the annual district convention in Muscatine on April 23. The gathering will draw Odd Fellows from many towns in Muscatine and three neighboring counties. Monday night’s installation featured Deputy Grand Master J. McDermott of Wilton installing officers. Noble Grand W. D. Rynearsal and others were installed, with officers including Curtis Dorse, J. A. Ralmul, A. Le Piav-Bon, I. C. Hackett, and T. Tagaw.
The remains of David Worsham, once a Mis catina man, will arrive on the 11:20 train Wednesday morning. They will be taken to Green Wood cemetery after arrival, with services at the church conducted by Rev Mr Brooks of Wapello Methodist church.
A faded ad-like text promotes a homemade cough syrup called Pinex and Sugar Syrup. It claims quick cough relief, boosted appetite, and suitability for bronchial issues, with a money-back guarantee and instructions to obtain Pinex from a Fort Wayne dealer.
Snow blankets Muscatine as rail service falters and streets freeze. Trains run hours late on Rock Island lines amid drifts up to eighteen inches driven by north winds. Sleigh bells resound while autos persist, and forecasts urge continued snow tonight and Wednesday.
Manuel Will to attend the biennial Y M C A state convention in Ottumwa, February 21 to 23, with General Secretary J B McNiel and local president J M Hoopes expected to attend. Delegates from Muscatine and other cities anticipated. speakers include J J Shoemaker Cedar Falls C K Ober New York C T Hatfield Chicago EB Dennison Omaha. Senator Kenyon invited to speak February 22 if possible. Twenty two years since Ottumwa last hosted a state convention and the Y M C A building erected in 1900 described as a grand park setting.
Retail merchants join the entertainment committee after recent club membership gains. The greater activity follows a club meeting where the merchants lost a membership contest and may banquet the winners. A social with new members and special guests is planned within thirty days with speakers and entertainment.
The Muscatine county grand jury assembled for the year 1913, selecting D. Haifeigh as foreman and panelists I. WwW, Tones, H. W. Vincent, George Winters, H. B. Wyant, Fred Birkhofer, and J. D. LaTourete. Additional jurors to serve include W. S. Miller of Bloomington, Jam of Fulton, John Nichola of Pike, and Albert Baird of Wilton Township. An adjournment may occur until favorable weather returns.
The January term of the District Court in Masculine county opened with Judge L J Goran presiding. The court ordered the petit jury 20 percent summoned until Tuesday, January 218, due to unready trials. Docket lists numerous cases including Wagner vs. Discount Company and Anderson vs. Lindbors, with entries on motions and pleadings.
A sweepline storm moves across the western states with extreme cold and snow. Western rail service suffers delays as major routes like Milwaukee’s Columbian train and Northern Pacific face indefinite or multi hour lateness. Temperatures plunge from Miles City to San Diego with records set in Southern California and across Texas to the Mexican border.
A four-year-old girl at the William Graffts home on Mulberry Avenue tried to fetch an item for her mother. In the process the door shut on her one-year-old sister's fingers, inflicting a severe injury that required Dr. E. Tyler to amputate the damaged finger.
The town railroad commission held a conference with interior town leaders to plan testimony before the interstate commission on discrimination in freight rates to western points from Iowa. Representatives include John DeWitt Keokuk J H Draper Marshalltown C Dawson Ottumwa and others. A vigorous fight will be made for a change in western rates affecting Iowa cities.
A party led by G. E. Baxter of Hamilton leaves for a twelve day or longer landsurveying trip. The group will inspect Polk County land and travel through Florida sights in the southeast United States. Members include Martin Havercamp, Joan Havercamp, T. B. Wotcormb, W. M. Grogsklaus, Oscar Grosshalm, Tony Berach, B. Pace, Samuel Latta and C. E. Baxter.
Aranch No. 2344 of the Knights and Ladies of Security was reunited at Sweetland by District Manager L. W. Button last evening. A good sized group attended as the organization was perfected and new officers were elected including president E. Aller and vice president Geo Kramer.
A Hawkeye Pearl Button plant shut down this afternoon after a dangerous smokestack condition over the boiler room damaged the stack. Workers, including a infant, faced safety fears as repairs commenced later in the day. Production was scheduled to resume Wednesday.
Charles Bennett of Lucas street suffered a severe foot injury after stepping on a rough bolt yesterday. Blood loss was feared but medical treatment by Dr F R Holetead aims to prevent danger as Bennett recovers.
Davenport Jan 7 A South End couple Mr and Mrs Walter Tames faced arraignment before Commissioner Bush. They pled guilty to counterfeit charges and were bound over to await action by the federal grand jury. The wife posted 1000 bond and the husband 3000. Chief Hartman of Muscatine and Officer Porter attended the proceedings.
Jar 7 Davenport IAJar Hamm aged 17 was arrested this afternoon charged with attempting to pass forged checks for large amounts at the Iowa National Bank. He cashed a check then returned with another for suspicion arousing sum. Cashier Bain pursued and captured him, alarm sent out. Officers from the malice station responded.
Columbus Junction Iowa January 7 Special Mrs Zicleps Hantz aged 34 died at home yesterday afternoon born in Pennsylvania December 23 1830 she came to Iowa in 1864 with husband Jonathan Hanft they lived in Columbus City until 1885 when he died survivors include Jacob Hanft Theodore Hanft George John Hanft and several daughters and many grandchildren. She was active in the United Brethren church and remained a faithful member. No funeral arrangements are yet made awaiting word from a daughter in Waning.
Hazel Ellis Stoline of Stoline Al died suddenly in Wichit while visiting the Pace family on Orchard avenue. She had suffered heart trouble for years and collapsed just before dinner at 1 20. Accompanied by her mother Emma Ellis and sister Colda Ellis, she will be interred in Letts per arrangements. Dr. G Pare, aunt of the deceased, hosted the guest.
Society note describes Mr and Mrs G G Shafnit entertaining a Bend City quartette on 111% Town avenue Monday evening for Glen Shafnit’s birthday anniversary. M B Ravoitt also hosted friends at 406 West Fifth Street with three card tables and light refreshments. A youth attempted a second check cashing, fled but police know his identity.
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