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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
9
A Laymen's League of Musentine formed at Baptist church gathering with about fifty men. Officers elected include President Mathew Westrate and Vice President Julius Schmidt. A committee will draft bylaws. aims include promoting church work among men and aiding religious movements.
Marl D. Bradley, superintendent of Wilton public schools, is a leading candidate for County Superintendent, with no opposition announced. He recently taught at the Muscatine County Institute at the local high school, and may relocate to assume county duties within six months. Bradley, a Cornell College graduate, has a background including principalships at St. Charles and West Liberty, and currently directs study in economics and physiology with outlines for teacher-use in exams.
Delegates were instructed to vote against uniting with the superior jurisdiction. Officers for the year were chosen: Chief of Honor Mrs Alice Jedised, Lady of Honor Mrs Fannie Stapleton, Chief of Ceremonies Mrs Rose Ellmer, Recorder Mrs Laura Kent, Financialist Mrs Albina Plate, Treasurer Mrs Kate Hitman, Usher Mrs Mary Flannery, Assistant Usher Mrs Felicita Dettho, Inside Watch Mrs Mayme Price, Outside Watch Miss Gertrude Grater, Sub Deputy Mrs Mothe Wiles. Mrs Plane elected vice president for the district convention to be held later.
An Italianate sales pitch touts Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a cure for darkened mouth breath and liver issues. The ad claims the vegetables and olive paste cleanse bowels, improve breath, and support regularity, with boasts of 17 years of development and nightly use.
An 19th century style guide outlines dry shampoo using oil root powder and a fruitjar mix, with weekly brushing to restore hair lustre. It also suggests rubbing plain Pyroxin to grow eyebrows and lashes, and a witch hazel complexion lotion to brighten skin. A depilatory paste promises painless removal of unwanted hair.
In September a gathering of medical examiners was held in Washington Indiana. Attendees included judges Norton Klein Lezntler and Cal Smith with other officials present for the proceedings.
The Davenport regatta faces strong Detroit entries for next month as Charles F. Hanley of Muscatine travels to secure three fast Detroit speed boats and the 2000 cash prize and Webh Trophy. Detroit craft Distriber TIT Wigwam IT and others are expected, with more contenders preparing for entry and cross-city interest rising among motor boat enthusiasts.
A damaging blaze swept from the hayloft of a barn on the L. Holliday farm three miles south of Muscatine destroying the barn and all outbuildings except the home and one shed. Water could not be obtained and winds aided spread. Loss is considerable and partially insured. Included are lists of letters and renters unclaimed at the post office, with names of residents and locals.
The Mugser public library adds over two hundred fiction titles this year. Notable entries include Abbott Neoml Island, Conrad Under Western Eyes, Cather Alexander's Bridge, Doyle The Way of an Eagle, James The Broad Highway, and Wells A Chain of Evidence.
A testimonial starts with Miss Mattie J of Danbury endorsing Cutieura Remedies after decades of eczema and disfiguring rashes. Another letter from Nes F of Murberger Pennsylvania credits Curieura Soap and Ointment with curing a stubborn skin disease affecting the back and face. Both readers note prior failed treatments and urge others to request the pamphlet from Porter Drug & Chem Corp.
An advertisement from Muscatine promoting Tone Vita tonic cites a Buffalo man’s 10 year digestive and nerve troubles. It claims the product builds strength, improves sleep, appetite, and mood, with a money back guarantee via local agent A W Morgan of The Approved Formula Company Di Ohio.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous book titles and editors, spanning multiple subjects and authors, indicating a reference shelf or catalog. Names include Aldrich, Fores, Bradford, Br ad, Burke, Glover, Montessori, Trevelyan, and many more with varied topics from history and travel to poetry and science. The list resembles a library or bookseller inventory rather than a cohesive article.
Clement P. Wilson of Coe College Cedar Rapids earned a spot on the American track team after a sensational 100 yard dash in Chicago tryouts setting a world record time of 9f8 seconds He will compete in the 100 200 and 400 meter relay and sail for Stockholm July 6 with the U S squad Sergeant John B Jackson of the Iowa National Guard was chosen for rifle shooting Also notes a medicinal ad for Electric Bitters and its claimed uses
Readable note indicates porch steps will be finished with gravel or crushed stone by tomorrow. No further details on location or contractor are provided.
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