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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
2
State game warden Bart Hinshaw urges sheriffs township constables and peace officers to join an organized campaign against violations of game laws. Circles were sent requesting enforcement including seizure of fish and game without warrants and calls for diligence in upholding the law with possible leniency for those who fail to familiarize themselves with the laws.
A promotional note claims meat causes kidney trouble by forming uric acid that harms kidneys. It advises flushing kidneys with four ounces of “Rad Salts” daily in water before breakfast for a few days, asserting it cleanses urine and stops irritation and rheumatic pains.
The assistant attorney general compiles a thirty page pamphlet detailing new temperance and liquor laws. Henry E. Sampson prepared the work to clarify enforcement expectations and contrast the upcoming year with the past. A renewal ad for Morale Insurance appears among the text.
City Hall building nearly finished with minor tasks left. Workers washed and scrubbed the exterior using sand stone to remove dirt from years of stone prep. Result is a uniform, attractive facade, reflecting days of labor by seven or eight men. BR. A. M. convocation of Washington Chapter scheduled tonight at sharp 7 p.m. in Royal Arch Degree work. members urged to attend led by W. H. G. HP.
More than a hundred members gathered in Muscatine as the Iowa National Guard battery formed. Captain-Lieut. Colonel OH. F. Lange led the election with 94 votes for captain, while Lt. Fifer drew the remaining ballots. Lange initially said he was not a candidate but the unit chose him to command. Orcan Mull and MH. L. Husted named senior and junior lieutenants along with additional officers. The assembly acclaimed the results with cheers and ovations. Otte Mui, a seven year veteran of German artillery, named senior lieutenant.
Muffins are best when not rushed and KC double-raise baking powder allows mixing the night before. Mix Loups flour salt sugar KC baking powder and dry ingredients. Stir in unbeaten egg melted shortening and milk or water until smooth. Bake in oiled muffin tins at low then higher heat until tops rise and brown. Makes 12 large muffins. raisins or currants may be added.
A recipe for Graham muffins using 4 cups graham flour, baking powder, salt, egg, milk, and melted butter. Batter should be very soft for light, moist muffins. Mentions sending for a Cook's Book by Mrs. Slanet McKenzie Hill, Jaques Mig. Co., Chicago.
Mrs Rena Bowman of Krenton Ohio reports twelve years of health issues resolved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says she can work again and helped her daughter recover sleep and health. She endorses the product and invites others to write for confidential advice from Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
Colonel Lange leads a Muscatine artillery unit after voters select Mull as senior second lieutenant and Barnard as senior first. The government sends six Type A batteries with full field telephony gear. Adjutant General Logan praises Muscatine’s military record and notes barracks and stables will be promptly arranged.
City police and the Muscatine Lighting Company seek youths responsible for destroying 23 tungsten lamp globes in thirty days. Officers will arrest anyone believed guilty with solid evidence, and a reward may be offered for information leading to arrests.
The First Baptist church hosts a Davenport association council on June 24 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Leonard M. Westrate, Des Moines College graduate and Rochester Seminary student, faces examinations for ordination. Delegates from area churches invited. local committee named for ordination planning.
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