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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1914
Page
4
An advertisement extols cosmetic wax to protect and whiten skin in summer. It describes applying a pure wax mask at night and cleansing by morning, claiming wrinkle prevention with astringent toners and a Maxalite solution for daytime use.
Miss Evalyn Aylesworth, 12, died at Denison Iowa after a month long illness with acute Bright's disease at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Aylesworth. She had stayed with Mr and Mrs A F P Critz in Denison during two summers and was a house guest of Miss Eda Critz. Survivors include her parents Andrew Fister and Miss Beulah.
A large crowd of relatives and friends attended Muscatine High School on Class Day 1914. The assembly room and auditorium were decorated in gray pink and old golds. Miss Lulu Thompson opened with the Salutatory as the program commenced with a well prepared sequence of exercises.
A Wisconsin woman recounts neuralgia and hair loss, using Newbro's Herpicide to restore growth. The ad touts Herpicide as effective against dandruff and scalp itching, available in 60c and $1.00 sizes, with a refund guarantee and sample offer via a mail request.
A fragment describes applying a jade paste with powdered delatone and water to the skin to remove hair. After rubbing for about two minutes and washing, the skin is claimed to be hairless and blemish free. It advises obtaining delatone in a small original package to avoid disappointment.
Miss Irma Addlegoon introduces the program as Ralph Grigsby delivers the President’s Address on literature. Gertenbach and Cronin contribute the class essay and poem, with Erika Schwertinger speaking to undergraduates and the class presenting cement and sandstone flower urns as a gift to the school.
County crop adviser Kirkpatrick leaves Ames Iowa to attend the Iowa State College graduation exercises and alumni reunion during commencement week. He will return later in the week.
A vintage ad promotes Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy claiming it aids chronic stomach trouble and constipation. The copy urges all sufferers to try one dose, noting local buyers report surprising results and that Henderson Drug Co now sells Moyra Wonderful Stomach Remedy.
Local notice announces A. G. Bestanlohner, known as the True Druggist, is ready to begin business at his new shop located at 110 West 2nd Street. The brief item confirms the move and address.
Six room and bath residence offering hot water heat and all modern improvements. Paved front and rear, attached garage, walking distance to downtown and near streetcar line. Mac phone availability noted.
Continued from page one the Tri City Federation of Labor the Oskaloosa Trades council and numerous local unions led by Street and Rodgeres book in hand claim credit for a broad drive. President Strief’s report to the convention today is expected to show far reaching effects as thirty eight locals including miners unite under a statewide coal control push with support from William Rodgers and others.
The movement plans to bring 9 000 mine workers into direct affiliation with the state federation to present a solid front. Affiliation of 38 locals with 8 000 members contrasts with suspensions of three bodies totaling a few hundred men. J M Leonard resigns as Des Moines city councilman, J B Wiley elected president, and officers named. carpenters oppose combined street car operations preferring separate motorman and conductor roles. The union favors enacted laws and opposes the one-man street car system, advocating accountability and staffing for each position.
The text notes extending coverage beyond thirty-two feet for cars, with President Wiley as the legislative representative pressing the matter at the upcoming session of the legislature.
Mrs Henry Jayne invites board members of the YWCA faculty and YMC A secretaries and wives to her Mulberry avenue home Wednesday afternoon from four to six in honor of Luella Taylor and Tirza Dinsdale of Galena. Mrs Charles Rosenmund and Mrs Don McDaniel host the Malford Congregational Ladies Aid meeting at the church Wednesday afternoon with important business expected. The Ischka Club enjoyed a garden party at the Jaegler country home hosted by Mr and Mrs T H Braunag Monday evening with about twenty guests attending a bountiful picnic supper. Mrs B E Lilly hosted a dinner for Lilly store clerks at Weed Park Monday night at six thirty, assisted by Mrs Mark Quinn.
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