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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1917
Page
2
Mrs Glass of Chicago credits Tanlac with calming nerves and restoring appetite after two weeks. She recalls shaky nerves and headaches before taking Tanlac and reports improved sleep and energy. The ad urges readers to buy Tanlac at Havercampa and other druggists in nearby towns.
The Rock Island railway plans crossing upgrades at Shielda crossing in Koominston townesdp, west of the city. A stream shovel and seven sints will operate to reduce danger from inclines obstructing view, allowing trains to be seen from two blocks away. Similar projects are expected at other county points.
Postmaster J. W. Eicho announces a July 1 change removing the need to sign for parcel pickup. Carriers will record all packages sent and received, aiming to save time and money by avoiding delivery waits when residents are away.
Louisa County hosts a series of food preservation canning demonstrations beginning May 5, with sessions in Jefferson Township Oak Grove school Oakville hall Morning Sun Cairo Wyman Union Two Columbia City and other towns. An Iowa State College statistician from Ames will direct, sharing cold pack and hot water bath methods for vegetables fruits jams and pickles. Public access is open, schedule lists dates and local venues for each meeting.
Practically every Protestant church in the city held Children’s Day exercises after weeks of prep. Ganday school children performed throughout the city, programs moved from morning to evening in some churches, and the churches were decorated with stars and stripes. Audiences overflowed in many venues, and weather cooperated.
The long running case seeking 21006 in damages by S. L. Johnson administrator of the H. H. Johnson estate of Princeton against the railway has moved back to federal court in Davenport after transfers and rulings. Attorneys, including J. G. Kammerer, saw the action removed from Scott county district court and then returned to the federal docket following a pair of motions.
Candidates for army commissions begin training in the reserve training camp. Preliminary instruction covers drill basics. After a month in camp, cadets move to more complex work as the program advances.
Rt. Cronin of Davenport has been named reading clerk for the U S House of Representatives after weeks of delay. The longtime public servant previously worked as secretary to several congressmen, served as county superintendent of schools, and studied at Georgetown Law, class of 1915.
An extensive Children’s Day program was held yesterday at Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church starting at ten in the morning. Recitals and music by many children from numerous families entertained attendees, and the program closed with a song by the choir and a collection.
A national church appeal from the Federal Council of the Church of Christ, uniting about 20 denominations and 18 million members, urges believers to purge arrogance, strengthen resolve for liberty and justice, support relief and mercy work, keep prayer alive, and welcome all who share in rebuilding peace. It asks vigilance against prejudice toward foreigners and to guard educational and social gains as the nation faces war.
More than 14 000 boy scouts in Greater New York began a week long drive for Liberty Loan subscriptions. By agreement with the board of education the boys will be excused from classes at noon to learn and buy and devote the afternoon to house to house canvassing.
The Grandview Congregational Church marked its sixtieth founding anniversary with a Children’s Day program and two special addresses by Rev. A G Graves and Rev. A G Washington. The program began at 10 o’clock, followed by a history talk and an eloquent address to the gathered congregation.
Exton and Newcastle women recount relief from menstrual pains cramps headaches and backache after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Testimonials claim monthly regularity improved health and new vitality, urging other girls to seek the product for similar symptoms.
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