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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1914

Page

5

Recital and club events fill Tuesday agenda

Mrs. Julia Einhausen entertained her West Taire Street pupil class at two o'clock with a varied program featuring The Boat Ride and other pieces. Separately, golf club dinner and dancing plans drew many expected attendees as Fourth of July events and Troubadours plans were outlined. The Christian Endeavor discussed Ottumwa convention attendance, while Farther Lights planned a Mexico program and refreshments. A surprise birthday party honored Mrs. C L White at her daughter’s home.

Julia Elnhauser West Taire Street Farther Lights Society First Baptist Church Frac W. Hocflin O Block Mexico Addie Washburn Edith Barnard Lucile Hoeffiln Emma Manlove CL. White C. L. White Ita Lila Relnsnger Mast Sixth Street White

Unskinny Hair Help Promised by Newbro Herpicide

The ad urges women to combat dandruff and scalp irritation with Newbro’s Herpicide. It claims the product removes dandruff causing germs, promotes natural hair growth, adds gloss, and stops itching. A 10 cent sample offer and money back guarantee accompany the sale through Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.

Newhro Pete Alwaya Newbro Herpicide Company Dept. R Detroit Mich Nowhro Nowbro Havercamp

Remarkable Wrinkle Minimizer Promises Youthful Skin

An advertisement touts a sensational wrinkle remover claiming rapid, dramatic results with a risky formula. It markets a dubious Saxolite lotion mixed with hazel and other ingredients to remove lines, tighten skin, and restore a fresh appearance, urging immediate purchase.

St Margaret's and St Katherine's Guilds Host June Steamer Excursion

Mrs W L Mull and Mrs Wells will host a gathering of the St. Margarets and St Katherine's Guilds of Trinity Episcopal Church to discuss plans for a Steamer W W excursion set for the evening of June 29. Chase's orchestra has been secured for the occasion.

St. Margaret's St. Katherine's Trinity Episcopal Church W. L. Mull Wells Chase

Dramatic Club Plans Vor Production Soon

Homesteadere Dramatic club plans early September production. Work on a flag is underway and the cast will be chosen soon. Membership is open and inquiries go to Mansfeld Rankin. Next meeting set for Monday evening in club rooms.

Dramatic Club Homesteadere Dramatic Club Instevonin Mansfeld Rankin Elvb

Ante Bellum River Races Between Lines Recall By Crowds

Readable tale recalls the Mississippis ante bellum era with Streckfus and Wishard line steamers racing between Muscatine Davenport and Bluffentine on Sundays. About five thousand excursionists witnessed Sidney and Majestie neck and neck, boats nearly touching as crowds cheered, evoking Mark Twain era river racing. An advertisement follows urging rheumatism relief with Chamberlain's Liniment and a local testimonial from Homer City.

Mississippi River Streckfus Wishers Muscatine Davenpors Sidney Streckius Jine New Majestie Thea Winherd Company Davenport Flugentine Mark Twain

Hatchet Wounding Widow Is Freed By West Virginia Jury

In Charlestown on June 16 Mrs Dollie McSurley who killed her husband with a hatchet and hid the body in the cellar was freed as a Kana wha county fraud jury refused to indict her. She claimed her husband had tried to kill her.

West Virginia Charlestown W. Va Dollie McSurley Kanawha County

Daughters of the Revolution Hold Annual Convention

The Daughters of the Revolution meet in Minnesota for their annual convention with a full afternoon of sightseeing and a banquet. Officers to be elected tomorrow. Mrs Clarence Bleakley of New York is expected to be re elected as president general after three years in that role. An excursion to Iowa City is planned for Friday June 19 with train departure at 7 am and return at 11 30 am. Muscatine Bike sponsors day at the event.

Ya Bane Farrocin Tenesad Wiens Jawa City Iowa City Muscatine Bike

Water mains delay in South End ace waterlogged trench

Workers laying a Grandview avenue water main encounter high water and a near surface water table. Pumps remove water from a four foot ditch as crews test plans to lower the groundwater by draining toward slough or river.

Grandview Avenue Oregon” Street

Game Law Proves To Be Effective Hunters Praise New Rules

South Muscatine and Muscatine Island hunters praise the new game laws as ducks and wild fowl become abundant. Early opposition faded after visible benefits. locals foresee better sport next season. Many plan a protection league to guard spring hunting against outsiders who ignore the law.

South Muscatine Muscatine Island Muscating Island Geome Muscaine Island

Kappa Deltas Hold Picnic at Weed Park

The Kappa Delta society held their regular Monday evening gathering at Weed Park last night featuring a promise supper. About fifteen members attended the event.

Kappa Deltas Kappa Delta Society Weed Park

Park Picnic Plans For Summer Meetings With Guests At Hershey Ave Homes

The group plans summer meetings at the park, each a picnic, weather permitting. Out of town guests last night included Miss Marjorie Taylor of Terre Haute Indiana staying with Mrs Eden Busch on Hershey Avenue and Mrs Ralfie Scholton staying with Miss Grace Anpel on Hershey Avenue.

Marjorie Taylor Terre Yaute Ind Aisg Eden Busch Hershey Avenue Ralfie Scholton Grace Anpel

Boyish Prank Frightens South Muscatine Residents

A late night prank in South Muscatine involved a young man about twenty years old who shouted questions about Kan fag street along Grandview avenue. Residents awakened by the ruckus found their lawns and flower beds trampled the next morning. No clear identification of the prankster was found by investigators. The article also notes local remodeling at the old Oregon Street hotel becoming a furniture store and lists a few residents’ brief visits and travel.

South Muncating Grandview Avenue Kanfag Street Kant

Mrs D D Melougai Visits Relatives in Nichols

Mrs D D Melougai of Nichols spent yesterday visiting relatives and stopping by sundries at A Bestenlehner, The True Druggist, 110 West Independence.

D. D. Melougai Nichols A. &. Bestenlehner West Ind —Ady

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