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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
8
A vintage health ad claims nervousness and stomach trouble plague many Americans. It promotes Cooper’s New Discovery as the quick remedy to restore energy, appetite, and mood, promising refunds if unsatisfied. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug store.
Mr and Mrs Howard Kintzle announce the birth of a five pound child in Colorado Springs after travel for a care visit The arrival prompts family in Bloomington J N Elvett arrives to help with son Norman Knott from the Muirscatine school Weed Park club plans a Wednesday meeting at two and asks members to bring lunches The ad promotes mortgage loan offers and investor services from Vitus Lew & Investment Co with safe government bonds and 5 percent interest in Iowa City or town areas
Dormends of Transit Workers on the same floor meet with retail London hosts this evening as Ceeran players demand reinstatement for all transport strikers. A joint board representing both parties will be created and with qualified approval, the emloyer declines any settlement until the men resume work.
Manager Krieg reshapes the Wal lopers as Midge Antergon arrives from Bloomington to join the roster. Anderson reports after a long distance call, following last season in the Allugia-Ais sourt League. Antergon hit .242 last year, but his speed impressed Bloomington to sign him. Local club released Lo day.
John Dog, listed on the poker docket, was arrested by Special Agent VP for an assault on a Rock Island train conductor near Fruitland. The attacker confronted the railway official after a fare dispute, produced a knife, and was tried before Judge Rowan, receiving a heavy fine. If unable to pay, he faces imprisonment.
A June naval test of the new dreadnought Maine-Rogst vessel in Washington DC suffered an accident described as venting of the skin but not breaking. Navy officials plan to continue trials despite the incident while details remain limited and the cause is not disclosed.
The Muscatine high school class day featured the sweet girl graduate in a formal program. Milford Guthrie and Clyde Parks delivered addresses as the class reflected on attendance, future paths, and the school's history.
In Tone, New York, Mrs G. Mo Warner, her two year old son and granddaughter were found dead in the Bronx home. Authorities say cracks in windows and doors were stuffed with paper after the scene was discovered. The incident remains under investigation with unclear motive and cause.
Miss Clara at dare Tesaate On and Abraham Garr were visiting the home of his brother Joan Carr and family in Annovaburs during the past winter when, while visiting at William residance in Flamer, he was found dead in bed on a Sunday. The report notes other trends observed during the visit.
A British Court of Inquiry concluded that Captain Smith acted rightly in maintaining high speed through the Ice Field during Titanic’s maiden voyage. The inquiry found favorable conditions allowed clear visibility and did not fault the captain’s decision to press on at speed.
A petition-like letter extols Tekmainas Alteradse as effective for tuberculosis and throat lung conditions. It cites cases with marked improvement and notes a purchase in Philadelphia. The piece imitates testimonials, lists physicians and druggists, and urges readers to seek the Alterative from named suppliers.
An old magazine advice item promotes mercative wax for facial blemishes and a saxotte wash lotion to smooth wrinkles. It cautions against using makeup to cover flaws and urges nightly waxing for gradual improvement with gentle, absorbent action.
A memorial service will honor the deceased Aremen who served Muscatine, arranged by city fire department members from the last Sunday of the current month. Meetings of the various chase companies will finalize arrangements this evening, with an impressive service and elaborate ceremonies expected.
Muscatine County Board of Supervisors sessions led to four divisions where County Attorney H. G. Thompson will dismiss cases against several strikers. Some cases were moved to Scott County for venue while others await September term in this county’s district court. The state’s failure to secure convictions in Wilson and Bowland cases prompted the dismissals. Also note an unrelated ad promotion for Wolsey’s Toney and Tar Compound claims no habit forming drugs.
Vague early returns show multiple races with names such as Davies and Malcom on the ballot. Reported tallies include a statewide governor contest lead and several local offices, though many spellings and details are garbled in the OCR.
New York June 4 The president of the St Louis National League baseball club, Steininger, announces via telegram that Lynch has resigned as president. Steininger recently lost a legal contest with Mrs Helen H. Whitton, owner of the club.
Social notes show Miss Favoretta May Graham of Amaretta Oklahoma wed Thomas Geagan of Minneapolis Minnesota on Saturday evening in Muscatine. The ceremony was led by L A McIntosh with witnesses Mr and Mrs John F J Parks. The bride formerly worked as a court house stenographer in Cherokee Oklahoma and the groom is a Ford Brothers Art Glass employee helping install the new Methodist Episcopal Winter Building. The couple plan to reside in Muscatine for the rest of the month.
An old promotional blurb touts Zemo by Rose Medicine Co. as instantly stopping irritation from chafing pimples and salt rheum with rapid absorption. It claims universal sale through druggists at 14 dollars then offers trial sizes at 25 cents, with a money back guarantee, and notes Henderson Drug Co. as a seller.
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