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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
8
Kansas judge Sanford Schoonover rises from hardship to a high civic role and will address audiences on the Chautauqua platform. His sermon like message appeals to men, vowing vigor and morality in public life, with a frank, forthright tone.
The Weekly Times of Manila notes ten Muscatine varieties introduced from Florida by the Bureau of Agriculture and grown at the Lamao experiment station. Horticulturist P. J. Wester reports the vines thrive and officials aim to identify the best varieties for Philippine climate, potentially establishing a profitable local grape industry.
Davenport June 4 Henry Englehardt Ford Lange and Arbin Peterson three Muscatine men pleaded guilty in district court to stealing eyes and bitter from a refrigerator. Each man was sentenced to six months in jail and fined $25.00.
A Presbyterian church program at Melpine is set for Sunday morning, June 6 at 10 oclock featuring songs, recitations, solos, and children's performances. The lineup includes Bright Summer Day, We Like a Shepherd, God s Love, Why We Bring Flowers, Open the Door, The World s Alright, and several pieces by children s groups and the choir, with numerous recitations and piano solos.
Davenport June 4 Jacob Hs the third member of a trio taken into custody by the Muscatine police last week on bootlegging charges appeared before Commissioner Bush and waived hearing. He was bound over to the federal grand jury and, in default of bonds, committed to jail. W. H. Cummings and George Ex, the other members of the party, were bound over earlier in the week.
An ex hort shipment of live cattle, first to the European war now, was under way at Jersey City today. Over 1,400 head were loaded aboard the Shenandoah for Bordeaux, France, to be slaughtered there for meat to supply the French army. Cattle came from Chicago and the Midwest.
Six Russian engineers, commissioned by their government to inspect wartime supplies bought for Russia in America, reached New York today aboard the Bergensfjord from Scandinavia, arriving for a government inquiry into procurement.
The M. M. C. board postpones its June session from Tuesday to Friday and now to Monday, delaying the regular meeting date and rescheduling the greeting event to Monday. Local officials confirm the change and advise attendees to note the new date.
Iowa City on June 4 reports Rev. Dr. J. Waters has resigned as pastor of the Congregational church effective June 1 and has accepted a call to serve the Oskaloosa Congregational church.
Mrs. T. Oliver of 1226 East High street Davenport Iowa faced hospital care for gall and kidney stones. She credits Mayr s Wonderful Remedy with rapid relief and weight gain loss, praising its effect on stomach gas and heart discomfort while endorsing the product with a money back guarantee.
Evacuation frees Przemysl garrison for field duty, observers say the fortress loss was a strategic setback with the Germans benefiting from flank defenses. Russian authorities say keeping the defense would have required about 48,000 troops and 1,300 guns to fully restore forts, so the garrison was released for active operations. Mrs. Walter Harrington and daughter Georgia Irene reached the city from Idaho due to the illness of Mrs. Harrington's mother, Mrs. George M. Bird.
An advertisement claims Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer darkens gray hair to a lustrous shade, disguising age. It promises a non sticky formula, stops itching scalp and dandruff, works at the roots, and is sold in a seven two bottle from Nesper Drug Co. in Muncatine, IA with mail order for out-of-town customers.
A YWCA picnic program presents a lengthy report on the YWCA history from 1850s England to the formation of the American federation and the local YWCA. Grace Williams, the general secretary, introduces the paper noting the growth of clubs, the West Third Street location, and the local chapter as a charter member with the slogan The Abundant Life.
Disease reemerges with reports of swine plague on three farms in Wan, Sinorec, and Lake townships. Officials fear wider outbreaks as warm rains return, while the crop society coordinates with farmers to isolate and contain emerging cases.
Seventh grade pupils at Franklin school presented the Greek play Persephone this afternoon. Relatives and friends attended as candy booths run by the children helped raise money, with proceeds planned to support the purchase of a Victrola for the school.
A pleasant session of Lue Twilight club at the home of Misses Catherina and Minnie Sylvester on Wisconsin street welcomed Miss Hazel Phillips as a new member. Members spent time on embroidery and crochet with refreshments served. The next meeting is set for June 17 featuring a picnic supper at a nearby park followed by theatre.
Mrs Sarah Geibel was appointed delegate at a meeting at Mrs H G Kemptner home to attend the G A R State Encampment in Sioux City. The routine business was completed and plans were set for the event in mid June at the Kemptner residence.
Former Gojo club members enjoyed a dancing party at the Launch on quarters. A large attendance kept the evening lively with a Mahana and Ogle orchestra from Iowa City providing music. Mr and Mrs F C Barman of Sycamore street left for Cedar Rapids to make their future home, settling at 125 North Eighth Street East Cedar Rapids after June 15.
Reported talk says Rojas of the Jays might be traded to the Muskies for Greensby Masters. No official word on the former Gale:sb:daster transfer from Manager Egan. Anivews and Egan reportedly discussed the idea before Masters joined the chainilians.
An advertisement claims thin people can gain weight using Sargol tablets. It asserts poor nourishment from food, promotes a fat gain of five to eight pounds in two weeks, and promises 10 to 23 pounds monthly with the product, with druggists in Muscatine selling it under a weight increase guarantee.
The Nedpart-Vawter Chaurruqnas announce a series of festive events and contests for children of all ages, including three class divisions from kindergartners. New this year are investigative trips to global regions such as Aalland Sweden and Japan by airship to study world wonders while enhancing learning and daily life at Chania.
The Fairport church is undergoing extensive exterior painting and interior redecorating. No services will be held this Sunday while work continues, with the edifice expected to be ready for use within about a week. Dickinson named honorary president of Chicago branch of the National Security League at a gathering with Congressman Foss present.
The fragmentary text blends a weather note mentioning showers tonight and Saturday with a Muscatine temperature line and river stage, followed by a long moral essay praising faith in love and understanding. The piece juxtaposes forecasts with a French aphorism on pardon and reflections on trust, jealousy, and happiness in relationships.
Depew and Choate spoke at a dinner about naval matters. Depew recalls meeting Choate at the wharf as they prepared to sail to Europe. a later remark at Liverpool suggests Choate would have enjoyed the trip more with sea air.
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