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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1915

Page

8

Crowd Helps Open Chautauqua With Judge Schoonover Talk

An audience on East Hill attended Muscatine Chautauqua as Judge Manford Schoonover of Kansas opened the program with a talk on unseen forces. He compared personal power to an electric light bulb and urged harmony with inner impulses, noting education and faith as guiding forces. Earlier, Home Singers provided entertainment and changes announced for the weekend schedule included Arthur Rachel and James Watson replacements, with Victor Murdock to speak Sunday afternoon.

East Hill Manford Schoonovey Kansas Schoonover Ajkite Thomas Edison Edison Africa God Risfeld Jesus Christ James Watson Indiana Rachel Victor Murdock

Darken Gray Hair Look Young And Darken Hair Now

Advert shows Q-Ban Hair Color promising rapid darkening of gray hair with harmless formula. Claims roots darken evenly, reduce dandruff, itching, and hair loss, plus improved growth and youthful appearance. Priced at 0.07 for large bottle via Neeper Drug Co Muscatine Iowa, with mail order option.

Neeper Drug Co Muscatine

R M Baker Dies at Home in California

R M Baker formerly of Muscatine has died at his home in Monrovia California. He is survived by his wife and adopted children. Bakers death follows reports of Elijah Baker’s critical condition and wealth noted after he left Muscatine for the West. Local relatives received the news yesterday as family efforts shield news from the local area.

R. M. Baker Muscatine Aliyjah Baker Monrovia California Baker West Elijah Baker

Italy Denies Warning To Alliance In World War I Note

The Austro-Hungarian embassy released a note denying Premier Salandra's claim that Italy warned Germany on June 27 28 that she would break the triple alliance over compensation and territorial terms. It states the Italian ambassador in Vienna promised adherence to alliance terms before the war in event of arms passage between Austria and Serbia.

Treas Leasnf Washington, D. C Dune Mmde Nua Fremier Selanadra I Ialy Germany Vienna Haly Austria Serbia

Flying Squadron Hints at City Milk Tests

A dairy inspection squadron led by Dr Thompson and aided by state inspectors gathered milk samples from every dealer in the city this morning. Samples go to a local lab for prompt tests of sediment butter fat bacteria and water content to ensure compliance with state law and possible prosecutions for violations.

Dairiess OG. ?. Thompson Dr. Thompson Wf. &. Flynn G. M Lambert Dairy Department

Dismissal of Indictment for Bert Day in Liquor Case

County Attorney GC St. Stafford today dismissed the indictment against Bert Day for selling liquor to an inebriate. Day remains in jail serving six months for illegal liquor sale. Judge William Theophilus ordered a lump sum of 2502.88 to Mrs. Mattie Tiecke under workers compensation for the death of her husband William Tiecke, to be paid in a single sum instead of weekly installments.

St. Stafford Bert Day Day Wiliam Theophilus Mattie Tiecke Wiliam Tiecke

Perjury charge tied to Lusitania gun tale unfolds

A federal grand jury probe into whether affidavits claiming the Lusitania was armed were used to defraud the United States resumed with one witness after a brief adjournment. Gustav Stahl, a German reservist, was charged with perjury for his Lusitania affidavit, as authorities pursue who hired detective Paul Koenig and who funded the effort.

Federal Grand Jury United States Lusitania Gustav Stahl

Quit Meat When Kidneys Bother Ad Claim

An advertisement urges quitting meat to protect kidney health and promotes Jad Salts, a lemon grape lithia blend. It claims meat causes acid wear on kidneys, leading to sickness, and advises a tablespoon daily in water before breakfast to flush and stimulate kidneys, prevent bladder issues, and keep blood pure. It touts Jad Salts as inexpensive and safe for regular use.

Auy Pharmacy

Americanization Day Urged by Claxton for July 4

Federal Education Commissioner Claxton urges Americanization Day to strengthen national unity. The letter targets municipal and educational officials nationwide calling all citizens to rally to American ideals and common interests, stressing unity of American born and foreign born alike.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Education Claxton Claxton

Divorces Heard In District Court Actions

Judge Pheovailus tedar presided as testimonies were taken in Gertrude DeMar versus Rex DeMar and Tiljian Duncan versus Vireil Duncan.

Pheovailus Tedar Gertrude DeMar Rex DeMar Tiljian Duncan Ve. Vireil Duncan

Missing Relatives Located at Nichols After Long Absence

Mrs Weller of Pittsburgh asked police for help in finding missing Reynolds relatives once hotel operators in the city. After a city search they traced the family to Nichols. Mr and Mrs Vincent Reynolds are said dead, but their two sons were located and the visitor left for Nichols to meet them.

Weller Pittsburgh Reynolds Nichols Vincent Reynolds

Spanish War Vets Unite States Encampment Proceedings

Delegates from Illinois and Iowa districts convene in Rock Island for the twelfth annual United Spanish War Veterans encampment. A river excursion links the two states, with a social hall program to follow and a three contender race for next meeting between Peoria Kankakes and Woodlawn. Resolutions endorsing President Wilson over the Lusitania issue were sent to the White House.

Associated Press Rock Island Davenport Peoria Kankakes Woodlawn Wilson Lusitania White House

Cabinet Angered by Bryan Course

The cabinet met with Acting Secretary Twansing in place of former Secretary Bryan to discuss Germany. Officials said nothing more could be done on the German note delivered today by Ambassador Gerard to Berlin. Administration of Avials appeared displeased, though no comment was offered on Bryan's statements. An entertainment note mentions an episode about Binine at an American Theatre and a Pathe News segment.

T Associated Preas Lenard Washington, D. C Twansing Bryan Germany Gerard Berlin

Hotel management summoned officers at Kemble hotel

Police visited Toom at the Kemble hotel and found evidence of past wrongdoing. No further details were provided, sourced from the hotel management representations.

Kemble

Local Resident Buys Economy Grocery in Rock Teland

J Goodman of East Eighth Street has purchased the stock fixtures and business of the Economy grocery at 1045 Second Avenue Rock Teland from former proprietor H Silverstein. The sale was announced locally and completes the transfer of ownership.

J. Goodman East Eighth Street Second Avenue Rock Teland H. Silverstein

Banker Farmer Meeting On July 7 and 8

A banker farmer conference of committees on agriculture and education from thirty nine state bankers associations will be held in Chicago on July 7 and 8 under the American Bankers' Association. Deans of leading agriculture colleges editors of farm publications and representatives from the federal department of agriculture are urged to attend to develop closer cooperation between bankers and farmers.

Cassaciaien Irres Ueasen Chicago Bankerfarmer American Bankers' Association Colleges of Agriculture Federal Department of Agriculture

Suspected agitators arrested in Lisbon quiet after raid

Lisbon reports several persons suspected of instigating a movement hostile to the government were arrested last night. There were no disorders and normal conditions prevailed in the city after the actions reported from Paris dated June 11.

Lisbon Paris

Charming pre nuptial party hosted for Miss Hakes

Mrs F D Throop hosted at her West Second Street home a charming prenuptial party for Miss Margaret Hakes. Green and white decor with floral accents framed a social afternoon of music and a playful word contest about motor car lore. A two course luncheon for fourteen featured a crystal centerpiece and green white gift baskets.

Marjorie Mary Katherine

Miss V Selden Hosts Slumber Party After Alumni Meet

Miss Verna Selden hosted a slumber party at her West Fourth street home for a group of her young women friends after an Alumni gathering at the high school. Special guests included Miss Marie Flemming of Davenport and Miss Vastha Fenster of Fairport. The morning ended with a breakfast at a charmingly arranged table.

V. Selden Verna Selden West Fourth Street Marie Flemming Davenport Vastha. Fenster Fairport

O T Club Guests Of Mrs Fetter At Mulberry Address

Members of the O T club spent a pleasant afternoon as guests of Mrs Fred Fetter at 902 Mulberry Avenue. A large attendance enjoyed social time and a Kensington. Hostess served a dainty repast. next meeting set for June 24 in two weeks.

Wessels Card Club Five Hundred Club J. ©. T. Wessels Finestreet John Fahey Mark Anson O. T. Club Fred Vetter Mulberry Avenue

Harry Herwig Hosts Qui-Vive Club Gathering

Harry Herwig acted as host at his Roscoe avenue home for Qui-Vive club members. An enjoyable evening featured games and an informal musical program, followed by light refreshments. John Will is announced as host to lead the club at his Laurel street home.

Harry Herwig Roscoe Avenue John Will Lobe Clvbc Laurel

German Methodist Ladies Aid meeting draws strong turnout

Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the German Methodist Episcopal church gathered at the church parlors for an afternoon of sewing with substantial progress reported. The W R C delegates Mary Millett and Anna Winn returned from Sioux City and will address at the next meeting. Memorial services and flower placement are planned by the Colonel Hare Circle at 609 Burberry avenue on Sunday afternoon June 13. A smoker honoring L P Loomis was hosted by H C Asthalter at 11 Wert BHighth Street. Also includes a weekly list of unclaimed letters at the Nasentine post office dated week ending June 8, 1915.

Ladins Aed Ladies’ Aid Society German Methodist Episcopal Church Wemberg Mary Millett Woman's Relief Corps Anna Winn Sioux City W. Rcg Colonel Hare William Fisher Burberry Avenue

Striking Painters Deny Referendum Vote on Settlement

Leaders of 10,000 striking painters refuse to permit a referendum on a employer proposed settlement ending the strike ongoing since April 1. Announcement made in Chicago under Associated Press Leased Wire dated June 11. Also mentions First Episode New Exploits of Emine at American Theatre and Pathet News advertising.

Associated Press Chicago Sll Emine American Theatre Pathet News Adv

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