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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
8
Miss Marie Foster daughter of D R Foster and Edward Deitrich son of Albert Deitrich were married at St Marys Catholic church Rectory by Father John L Grieser. Bride wore white veil and roses. wedding supper at brides home. couple to reside at 512 East Eleventh Street after mid June.
Davenport June 2 local inventor Victor unveiled a portable movie projector weighing forty pounds at the Tri-City Press Club. The device rivals the standard 300 pound machine and aims to advance educational film use in schools. This marks Victor’s forty-first model after earlier units failed. Also notes a DeMolay commandery meeting at 3 pm with all Knights invited.
The Van Gent home hosted a Dutch Reform Church youth program with readings and magical selections organized by Berdena Van Gent Sen Sywassink and George Sywassink. A Sunday school picnic for the German Lutheran church is set for July 5, with sewing planned July 8 and Mrs. Herman Doilmaan hosting. Moose Circle members will meet tomorrow at the Moose hall in regular session.
Almost a score of local G. A. R. members left for Moline to attend the annual Illinois posts reunion. Shelby Norman Post approved a motion to thank all who aided Memorial Day's grand success. George H. Sargent and John F. Stineman were chosen as delegates to the department meeting in Sioux City next week. Mr and Mrs J C Watson arrived for an extended visit with their daughter and son in law, planning trips to Ohio and the East.
Adjutant General Logan will preside at a meeting tomorrow where officers for the new Iowa Battery C will be elected. About 140 enlistments are on record. equipment from war stores will be received soon, and a riding school will be established for horseback drill as the unit prepares for federal muster. Captain Whitley and Captain Byers will attend to explain Clinton Battery experiences and turnout is invited.
Mary and Ida Grosjean faced insanity commission after contempt of court charges for defying a summons. They were questioned by the board, described as more rational, and placed under observation for a month in the custody of sister Elizabeth Hines. Neighbors testified about their farm life and isolation.
The Muscatine cen sus finalizes efforts as state enumerators prepare to list names gathered by church census takers for official enrollment. About 1600 additional names await investigation.
Rome June 2 The ministry of marine announced the Italian fleet spent yesterday cruising the Austrian coast with no sighting of Austrian forces. The statement notes Italian ships destroyed the observation station north of the island of Curzola.
The article promotes pure, grease free coconut oil as a superior hair shampoo to soap. It advises lightly moistening hair, using one to two teaspoons for rich lather, and claims it cleanses scalp, removes dust and dandruff, moisturizes hair, and leaves it silky and manageable. It notes muI sified coconut oil is available at drug stores and is inexpensive for family use.
Walter Mills, a socialist lecturer from New Zealand, argues for a permanent international congress to avert war and says America has a key role. He notes German Social Democrats oppose expansion but back Germany in wartime. Mills, recently back from New Zealand, contrasts Labour gains in Zealand with Tory control there and Labour dominance in Australia.
Ida V Cooley files for divorce from Henry C Cooley alleging desertion in district court. Esther Lewis sues for divorce from James W Lewis claiming his drunkenness and a gun used with intent to injure. requests custody of minor children and $50 temporary plus $87 weekly permanent alimony. Decree granted $426.09 to J A Bartmeier against Fred H and Maryetta Reitsager. writ of possession listed.
Two hundred delegates from the Iowa State Harness Makers Convention left Davenport by tiger excursion on the Helen Blair for a Muscatine outing. Business sessions and officer elections will occur en route with an auto club tour in Muscatine arranged by Van Nostrand Saundry. Delegates expected back by 9 pm with the convention wrapping up tomorrow after sessions at Hotel Blackhawk.
The estimated plurality for mayor of Los Angeles is five thousand for Charles B. Sebastian. The result follows his acquittal in a sensational trial over charges of contributing to the dependency of Edith Serkin, a minor. Estelle Lawton Lindsey wins a seat on the city council.
Charles B Munday vice president of the LaSalle Street Trust and Savings bank faces trial for conspiracy to wreck the bank. The trial will be held in Morris the Grun dy county seat after lawyers disputed locations. State's Attorney Hoxsue favored Morris over Springfield Peoria Bloomington or Dele.
Melvin Luckhart age 11 son of Wer and Mrs George Luckhart was struck in the eye while playing with boys about a week ago. The injury seemed minor at first but developed an abscess. It was lanced at Dr W S Norton's office. the boy is reported to be improving and will not lose sight of his eye.
Former Gojot club members and new serial organization members will be entertained at Leg Ler farm Friday evening. Rulos departs at 1, 4, and 7:09 p.m. Lunch will be served. A name may be selected and a constitution and by laws adopted.
An Austrian aircraft is floating in the sea off Brindisi with evidence suggesting the crew perished. The craft, suspected to have dropped bombs yesterday, bore writings and drawings indicating reconnaissance of the Italian coast for a potential troop landing.
Bridgeburg Ontario authorities seize the tug Major Symonds and the sand sucker Pennsylvania on the Canadian side of the river. Both vessels owned by Niagara Sand Corp Buffalo. Crews released after seizure for violation of a Canadian wartime evacuation rule requiring foreign owned boats to report to customs on arrival in Canadian waters.
Fredonia predgnia June 2 Mrs Bowman was a business caller to Letts last Wednesday and took dinner with an unknown party. The note reflects a social visit following a business engagement with no further details available.
Classified note seeking an elderly or middle aged woman to perform house work on a farm. Includes contact phone. Also rental notice for a 6 room house at 518 W. th St with inquiry directed to Frank Binhut.
Mrs Thompson and many neighbors share updates on visits and gatherings. Families including Cort Mosley, George Crull, Ed Knott and others traveled to Muscatine Davenport Des Moines and Columbus City, with weddings, care duties, and upcoming home plans noted.
A remark from the New Orleans States praising a joke as a long lived relic, likened to surviving Methuselah by more than two thousand years and reflecting a respect earned by age rather than humor.
The passage muses on how a product or store name signals trust and desire. It argues a well known name in newspaper ads helps customers recall and choose goods. The text emphasizes brand identity as intrinsic to buying impulse and consumer confidence.
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