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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
2
More than 150 residents attended the closing exercises of the school at Sweetland yesterday. A dinner in the M B A hall preceded a fine program by the school children at the school hall. Friday saw several county wide school programs despite rain. The day dampened by rain but attendees found school cares to be forgotten for months.
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Public Health Service bulletin endorses emetin, a form of ipecac, as a cure for pyorrhea. It notes pyorrhea will affect most people and explains the role of the Undampeda buccalis parasite with tartar removal and regular dental visits. Also includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough.
The annual junior senior high school reception drew 120 attendees including faculty for a splendid program and banquet. Frank Drake and Vernon Cone spoke as student leaders, with performances by Miss Florence Narvigard Miss Stella Richard and Chase's orchestra. The banquet followed, described as sumptuous and likely a new attendance record.
The district court's first week passed with few notable matters. The Hershey Hose Company case drew attention, while injunctions against the Excelsior hose house and the day market site proceed toward hearings. City and opponent attorneys prep for a battle over the west end day market site as the term opens. Numerous divorce cases were filed, but few granted. Alma Welch’s divorce from William E F Welch remains the latest decree. More cases expected to be decided next week.
Mrs John Rolston reports widespread eczema on two children in Gilchrist Michigan in 1914. She used Cuticura Ointment and Soap after shampooing, noting the eruption dried up soon with treatment. Free samples offered by mail and sold worldwide.
Rock Island council granted a permit to Robert and Arthur Welch to operate the Buffalo Saloon on Twenty Fourth Street after weeks of repairs. Commissioner Rudgren dissented as the council approved the opening despite a petition from the Ministerial Alliance requesting denial.
The river sits at eleven feet one inch with only a predicted one inch rise possible in the next day. Forecasters expect the water to begin falling tomorrow evening. Geneva Island areas will flood, making lower portions of the resort unpleasant for early summer visitors.
Forty leading American and European drivers gathered in Chicago to prepare for the city’s first international 300 mile speedway derby on June 19. The two mile course, built by contractor Shank, will host elimination trials next week as drivers test the track and cars, including Ralph De Palma and Italy’s Mercedes ace who seeks a Chicago win to boost press coverage.
June notes from Columbus Junction Iowa list residents visiting relatives traveling to cities like Town City Spokane North Yakima Tacoma Seattle and San Diego. The report mentions Miss Joy McDougal Pauline Coiter Helen Coiter Mrs Verne Babbitt M Hendershot Greta Cotton Mary Cline Loren Cline Mary Orris and M M Mossberry with several short trips and family visits.
Residents report visitors and travels including Mrs Molsberts in Davenport and Frank Edwards visiting Sperry. Paul Hannan returns from Des Moines business college while Emily Darrow and Neal Anwyl return from visits. Southwestern Iowa Lumbermen picnic being organized for June 9 at Woodruff Park. Church services and lectures scheduled with Rev G Hoyd Johnson heading to Crawfordsville for meetings. Local housing updates include G Anwyl improvements on Second Street and John Welsch family moving.
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