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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
7
Odd home beauty recipes discuss shampooing with canthrox and oil removal, tonics, and creamjelly blends for wrinkles, complexion cleansing, and hair growth. Instructions promise clearer skin, firmer tones, and dander-free hair with homemade mixes and applications.
A string of Wilton residents including Mrs A Grunder Mrs Lucretian Ayres and Mrs Ben Smith were seen in town yesterday visiting relatives and handling errands. Several others departed for Des Moines Iowa City Muscatine and Grandview for study visits shopping or to begin new activities.
Muscatine has raised about half of its 2000 pledge for the Frisco Fair Iowa building. The Greater Iowa committee will meet in Davenport Wednesday with Muscatine Osage, Boone, Clinton, and others reporting progress on town pledges for the Hawkeye exhibitors and related plans.
The plan for Children's Day at a county church near Wilton includes a 10 am Sunday program with songs, a scripture lesson, prayers, and many recitations and readings by local children and the church committee. The program lists numerous participants such as Katherine Miller Frede Hahn Eddie Doerfer Harry Rexroth Laura Stonder and others with an address by the pastor and collection after a closing song.
In Nichols Ta June 16 the Nichols veterans adopted resolutions thanking the Nichols Hall association and Nichols band for courtesies and services. They praise hall support for memorial day services, the band for stirring music, and citizens for transport to the cemetery, ending with heartfelt gratitude from the Old Soldiers Pikes Township.
An advertisement touts Sargel as a regenerative, fat-building tonic helping thin people gain weight by boosting digestion and nutrient absorption. It claims fast facial fullness and body flesh growth, with a money-back guarantee if customers are not satisfied, and urges taking one tablet with each meal.
The Des Moines weather bulletin reports unusually favorable vegetation conditions for the week ending June 14. Average temperatures ran about eight degrees above normal with copious rains, aiding corn and other crops while hay may lag. Northern regions saw excess rain and lodged oats, but southern districts benefited from moisture after drought.
An old advertisement touts Citrolax as a top laxative for constipation and associated ailments. It claims quick, pleasant lemonade flavor and gentle flushing with no pain or nausea, urging readers to ask their druggist for the product.
Educational notice shows ten teachers planning summer study at Cedar Falls University of Iowa Boulder Colorado Chicago Cornell and other colleges. Names include Edith Alt haus Mary Ryan Edith Stour Florence Hows Mervie Mapes Mary Benninger Kate Pentzer and others.
The Dramatic News reports midwest one night towns will host top touring acts including Nat Goodwin Delphine Potash and Perlmutter and Broadway names. Muscatine expected to welcome many attractions at the Grand as smaller towns show strong patronage.
A memorial service will be held for the late Rev S H Parvin who died suddenly at his daughter's home in North Yakima. He served as pastor of the focal church for over fifteen years and was well loved. The service will be led by Rev J B Rendall.
Mrs Wes ley Rhoades hosted Nichols society members at her home four miles north of Nichols last Wednesday. About fifty attendees enjoyed a lawn party session praised as one of the society's most delightful. A wagon was served at five o'clock by the hostess and four young ladies.
The First Presbyterian church board approved drawings for the Sunday school building and church remodeling. The start date for construction remains uncertain but is hoped to begin by early September.
Due to rain the Children's Day exercises announced for Melpine Church were postponed to next Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. The Melpine Ladies Aid society plans to meet with Mrs George Schmidt of Sweetland Center Thursday afternoon. Mrs L Babbitt returned to her home at Nichols on the Western yesterday after a day of shopping in the city.
An advertisement touts Craxone as a universal cure for kidney and bladder disorders in older adults. It claims quick action by cleansing kidneys, dissolving uric acid, and restoring function, with a money back guarantee if it fails in any case. Obtainable from druggists with a purchase price refundable.
City Attorney Hanley seeks information from the Iowa Industries Commission on applying the Liability Act to cities and whether insurance for employees is required. Three officials question city provision, while one claims an opinion could exempt cities from costs. Hanley plans a report at the county meeting Thursday night. Comforting To Stout People. Foley Catherine Tablets regulate the system, aid digestion, and may help a stout person feel thinner and more comfortable. Sold by all dealers.
Mon Frank Baker travels from Davenport Monday to join an excursion to des Moines this week. Over 100 grocers will ride a special train from Davenport with full accommodations.
A testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy claims strong success. Sam F Guin of Whatley describes severe illness from rain exposure, saying the remedy saved his life and restored health. Advertiser note states the product is for sale by all dealers.
Columbus Junction Iowa residents host and visit Muscatine and Washington. Mrs Harvey Orr. Warren Letta. Miss Minnie Crossley visit from Iowa City. Harry Church returns from Muscatine with niece Merle Foster. W R McWilliams and family spend Sunday with Washington relatives. Tim Wilson stricken with typhoid pneumonia. Charles Johnston and Dorothy visit Muscatine. Mrs Foster of Muscatine visits her mother Mrs George Church. Taylor Smylie conducts business in Muscatine. G W W Riley family attend funeral in Davenport. Mrs Reaney travels from Waterloo to Ainsworth en route to visit relatives. Young women from Victor attend Epworth League in Washington. J T Watt returns to Des Moines after visit. Katherine Evans returns to Ainsworth with Lillie Grubb and others. Attorneys Tucker and Reaney attend Wapello business. Alma Johnston returns from Monmouth College with Beth Lews and Rose Edwards.
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