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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
8
An advertisement touts Croxone as a universal remedy for aging ailments including kidney and bladder issues. It promises quick action, dissolves uric acid, cleanses waste from kidneys, and claims to restore health with minimal doses. Doctors and druggists are cited as backing purchase refunds if Croxone fails.
The death of Mrs. J. Katleman, daughter of Mrs. L. Siegel, occurred in Omaha, Nebraska, a Muscatine connection mourns her loss. She lived in Muscatine about 25 years. survived by husband, four children, and brothers and sisters including Max, Ary, Boris Korney, Abe Siegel, Mrs. Lalstein, Miss Siegel, Mrs. Skolnile, Mrs. Goldenbers, and Mrs. Blumenthal. A local obituary notes the family’s grief and ties to Muscatine.
Suffragists sought to disrupt a public address by Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George in Wales. They tried to create panic, were ejected, then paraded the main street smashing windows with hammers. Police arrested several as bystanders watched.
In Muscatine township and surrounding rural areas few contests appeared for township offices as most nominations aligned with party structures. Opposition was scarce, with candidates largely endorsed by the party and the county organization guiding outcomes.
The record lists votes across Wilton and Bloomington townships for roles including Justice of the Peace Constable Trustees Assessor and Committeeman. Notable tallies include Burnwald 77 and Clark 3, with other names and figures following in each jurisdiction.
The piece argues wealth comes from labor and saving not luck. It cites readiness and disciplined saving as keys to opportunity, urging readers to save regularly with the bank. It invites readers to visit on Saturday night to start saving.
Fragmentary notes describe a Detroit convention scene where a notable woman draws admiring stares as she passes, inspiring bystanders to discuss charm. One speaker claims a cosmetic routine using mercuric wax and hazel solution to achieve a “brand new complexion,” framed as natural beauty advice from a 20th century periodical.
The fragment lists numerous township offices including Assessor, Committeeman, Justice of the Peace, Constable, Trustees and Clerk for Montpelier, Wapsinonoe, Pike, Fruitland, Orono, and other townships. It notes no Democratic or Republican-wide township tickets were fully nominated in several townships and references primary results and delegate designations with multiple candidate names and numbers.
Wade C Barclay D D a West Liberty native has been named to a top educational directorship on the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School staff with headquarters in New York City The New York Christian Advocate praises his breadth of vision and active impact on Sunday school education and reports his resignation accepted with appreciation His early life in Muscatine county Iowa and career in Iowa conferences are noted along with his writings and textbooks
Stomach sufferers urged to try Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy, claimed to cure chronic stomach liver and intestinal troubles. One dose supposedly relieves within 24 hours. Sold locally by Wonderson Drug Co. Ady.
The Fairport school term ended with an all day picnic at Shepards grove east of the city. A large crowd of parents and friends attended. After a bountiful picnic dinner the closing program featured songs recitations acrostics dialogues and numerous class entries from primary and other grades.
In Wrayville J June 2 the decoration exercises at Reynolds Cemetery were well attended with a fine program including a strong address by Attorney Thompson of Muscatine. Rev Otto R Buess and family attended the Pine Bluff Sunday school last Sunday morning and afterward.
After two Sundays of suspended meetings the Wrayville 31 BH church returns to regular services next Sunday June 7 with Sunday School at 9 30 preaching at 10 30 and 8 00 pm. The King’s Herald Band meets next Sunday at W M Krueser’s home. The third quarterly M B E conference will be June 24 with preparatory service June 13. District Superintendent Dr F L Mane will attend. Children’s Day program by Pine Bluff M E church next Sunday at 11 am. Mr and Mrs R J Phillips of Buffalo visited for business in the city.
A card of thanks expresses gratitude to the Woodmen Accident Association of Lincoln Nebraska for prompt payment of a disability claim due to injury and is signed by W. and I. Krahl of Letts, Iowa.
Mia Dotson and Gus Dotson of One Tree return home on the afternoon train after a day spent shopping and visiting friends in Tall City.
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