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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1913
Page
2
Friends of Guy Baker, a former resident of Muscatine who is serving, circulate a petition urging his release. The effort appears torn and fragmented as supporters push for clemency or action.
Who Regular and Reliable Chicago Specialist, who has visited Mus cating monthly since 1900, will be honored or featured in a forthcoming column. The piece notes a long-standing relationship with the city and hints at a retrospective of monthly visits and professional ties.
An advertisement from 4563 Laxe Ave, Chicago claims a doctor named Ahallen offers permanent cures for catarrh throat and lung diseases, stomach and kidney issues, nervous ailments, and numerous other conditions. It touts rapid, guaranteed results without remedies, promotes nervous debility and private health cures, and invites readers to visit for a full catalog of treatments.
A petition circulated at Lone Troe aguIng aims to gain Baker’s freedom from prison. Baker, once convicted of All- Ing and man named Delver at Lone’ Troe years ago, has seen prior release efforts fail. The petition circulated for several days, but its success is not announced.
The South Prairie Grange met at the old Central School in Wap-sinonoc township to hear County Crop Advisor Kirkpatrick and Henry Wallace speak on farming methods and cooperative effort. Officials discussed the high cost of living and farm support, with remarks urging tart reduction and improved agricultural work.
Muscatine county mail carriers learn that Sioux City District Postmasters League endorses installation of larger rural mail boxes. Delegates from the district will push the measure at Cedar Rapids August 4 to 6. They demand bigger boxes due to parcel post and seek color coding for denominations while opposing penny postage until salaries are addressed.
A chaotic state convention parade in Burlington highlighted Muscatine and nearby cities as locals celebrated and contrasted with others. Vast crowds witnessed a Virginia Reel inspired march, 1 6 fine Iowa Eldom spectacle, and downtown hospitality amid three days of rare excitement. The Muscatine delegation returned content, while Ottumwa and Burlington groups displayed comic depictions and lively entertainment through late night hours.
A Tampa reader, Mrs. B C Corum, credits Cardui with restoring her strength after weakness and trouble. She writes the tonic helped her regain health, improve mood, and restore nerves amid overwork. The letter promotes Cardui as a long trusted, plant based women’s remedy and invites inquiries to the Chattanooga Medicine Company for more information.
Early evening return from a special at 10 p m conveyed others. Fatigue from the To wa Ikdom stronghold marked the trip yet the excursionists resumed normal routines with the Burlington visit fondly remembered by over a hundred participants. A Muscatine army may be invited next year, potentially larger than the Burlington contingent. Also notes outstanding Chamberlain’s Tablets, lauded as a remedy for stomach and liver troubles, advertised for sale by all dealers.
Nursing residents urged residents to combat a disease carrying pest. The health bulletin warns about active, day roving insects in yards and grass. Tips include keeping rooms dark with one window open, using flypaper or traps, and keeping doors and windows screened.
An exhibit at the New Era gallery features two long-time local painters, a Frenchman named Wath hoa and a Scandinavian named Hottrup. Thirty new works and twelve older pieces, including Davenport purchases, will be displayed this summer with no admission charged, and remaining pieces move to Davenport in November under a library partnership.
Mrs. H. J. Raverdink, nearly ninety, died at the Korehot home 125 Kindler avenue after an age related decline worsened by a prior accident. A Holland native and long time Dutch Reformed Church member, funeral services are set for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from Greenwood chapel with Rev. DeBenine officiating.
An announced appearance under canvas invites local draws as Tay 18th competes with the best. The news note promises eager reading for young readers and residents seeking entertainment.
Sixty five members attended the Aragas church annual banquet in the church parlors with a fine program. H D Horst acted as toastmaster as topics on Growth were discussed by Osvar Brandt Leonard Westrate and Rev R Ve Melgs. Readings and vocal selections added to an evening of sociability and entertainments.
Mrs. Emmia Patterson of Ourkeurs, Ohio, reports severe itching and yellow pus on her daughter's scalp. After trying various treatments, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment with free samples, noting complete clearance and hair regrowth within weeks. The ad promotes Cuticura products worldwide with sample offers.
High Prairie School closes term Friday with a moot program by the pupils at the school building. Parents attend an afternoon program, a noon picnic dinner by parents and teacher Risa Grace Stickney. A box supper last Thursday raised $20, auctioned by William Fulton, to buy a new organ and furniture for the school.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frederick F Talling will be held Monday at 2 PM from her daughter's home, 206 East Sixth Street, with Rev Waefner in charge. Interment in Mipine cemetery. Mrs. Lauren Janney left for Davenport Thursday noon to visit her daughter Mrs. Ed vard Hiochlides for an indefinite time.
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