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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
8
A dubious ad promises a simple at home dandruff solution using four ounces of plain liquid avon applied to the scalp at night. It claims immediate relief and complete elimination after several applications, urging readers to try it despite its dubious accuracy and safety concerns.
Tudge Rowan has returned home from a ten days trip through Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Special attractions on the St. Paul Expansion, Thursday every June. Miss Esther Park of South Mug eating underwent a minor operation at the Belleville Memorial today. Jacob Lange of Los Angeles, visiting at the home of his brother George J. Lange, 500 Park Avenue. The German Methodist church Sunday school will hold a picnic at Weed Park Thursday afternoon and evening with supper served at 6 o'clock.
Mr and Mrs George Lowe were surprised guests of honor at the Launch club last evening for their tenth wedding anniversary. About 20 friends gathered as they arrived by auto ride. The affair was arranged by the Ladies Auxiliary at the club with gifts and refreshments. Mrs Henry Heussner hosted the Ladies Aid at a church luncheon. Mrs Edwera Stein of Cedar Rapids attended as an out of town guest. Mr and Mrs Clarence Hahn, wed last Thursday in Decatur, will be at home after August 1. Circulation Managers Meet: National Association delegates, about 600, arrive by steamer Noramic for the convention in Duluth with Magentine as principal visiting point.
A Chicago Tribune despatch says Dorothy Demorest of Muscatine, a college freshman, eloped with Calvin Shoemaker, son of Rev. Shoemaker. Shoemaker, 24, is Albion College junior and baseball player. Demorest, 17, is the granddaughter of local Baptists. Grandparents were surprised by the notice. A Moonlight excursion invitation closes the item.
Associated Press dispatch from Washington on June 16 reports the Senate quickly passing the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill for 4,359,009 and the pension bill for 169,000,000 dollars, then taking up the Indian appropriation.
Charles Gall, a chauffeur and mechanician, released after promising to quit the city within two hours. He had been kept at the police station after being found in a dopey condition at the YMCA building from chloroform exposure. Ball, who had been staying at the Association, was found with three chloroform bottles. He was freed this morning on assurance to depart the city.
Charles Kern won the piano donated by T. W. Cherry store with 484,011.50 in cash coupons. The St. Mary's Sisters followed with 168,260.70 in coupons, while Mabel Saver, Loyal Order of Moose, Bernice Ray, and Albert Snavely posted smaller amounts. Judges Otto Mall and W. J. Fayle praised the contest as a success, with Mr. Cherry expressing satisfaction. Agwans Diamond baseball team excursion set for Thursday evening, June 15.
J C Coster and H W Miller departed yesterday afternoon for St Louis to attend the Supreme Court of Honor meeting. Coster serves on the Appeal of Grievates committee and Miller is a state judge delegate.
J McNell secretary of the Muscatine Y M C A and his wife will attend the annual Y M C A conference at Lake Geneva late this month. They will stay a week, leaving on June 21. A marriage license was issued to Miss Bessie Gerot and Lyle J Fesjor.
An advertisement touts a skin hair removal method using delay tone and water to form a paste. After two or three minutes the mixture is rubbed away to remove hair, followed by washing to remove residue. The copy claims no injury if rat delatone is used carefully and suggests a single application suffices.
Captain Kendall testified about the collision near Father Point at 1 65 a m between the Empress of Ireland and Storstad. He described mist, signals, and the Storstad’s speed, recounting a tense exchange with Captain Anderson after rescue.
The Central Tire station received a form of light designed for smoky fires. It can burn for over two hours and deliver about 400 candle power. The portable device helps firefighters see through dense smoke and can cut fire losses, especially where electrical wires are damaged or visibility is blocked.
A representative of the Evangelical Industrial survey is in Muscatine guiding a nationwide study of industrial and sociological conditions. The project gathers data on city taxes revenues industries and social conditions for a forthcoming report.
Al Ward, famed third-sacker for the 1913 Central Association, resumes with the Belden Hill Bunnies. Reports indicate Ward has rejoined at Waterloo, with anticipation mounting for the new season as the team aims to improve after last year’s schedule.
Alumni from across the United States gathered for commencement activities at the University of Iowa. Alumni Association meetings, an annual baseball game, and class day exercises featured George Glick of Muscatine as senior orator and recipient of multiple honors. The Greater University movement marked new senior organization and charter officers were elected.
A U. S. revenue cutter under Lieut. James Pine arrived at the local wharf around 12 30 PM coming from Clinton and Rock Island for its first inspection run on the Mississippi river. The crew includes Engineer Davis and Wheelman Weedln. The patrol will likely stay two or three days while inspectors check motor boats for compliance.
Edward B. Cook, 71, longtime Davenport attorney and partner of Cook and Balluff, died at 10 this morning at his summer home in Buffalo after a long Iowa practice since 1869. He was renowned as a corporation law authority across eastern Iowa.
In Cosport England on June 16, it is understood designer Chas E Nicholson of Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock LV plans to remove about four tons of lead from the keel of the new America's Cup challenger. The change is expected to materially increase the yacht's speed.
French remedy claims to treat chronic stomach trouble and constipation with a vegetable oil prescription used in France for years. One dose allegedly shows improvement within 24 hours for severe cases. The ad promotes Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy, now sold by Henderson Drug Co. for ill persons with constipation, liver and stomach issues.
Admiral Hanley of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association released the extended schedule for the Peoria regatta to run July 2 through July 4. The program includes mile speed trials, several heat classes, cruiser races to Chil- and ravurn, and multiple sessions at Jefferson Hotel with association officers and local committees in attendance.
Miss Margaret Bevan of Scranton Pennsylvania an 18 year old girl evangelist of national fame will occupy the pulpit at First Baptist Church for two or more Sundays. She has been in America two years and has risen to prominence due to her effective preaching in a short time in Welch born.
A transcript filed yesterday in thy district court records a six thousand six hundred fifty four dollar ninety cent judgment against William Reins with John F. Lutza named as a material record. In QO W Smith v Hy W Huttig et al J S Blackwell filed an answer denying liability on the note. An injunction bond was filed today in Leach v German Mutual Insurance Co.
Week ending June 16 1914 Muscatine Iowa lists remain unsigned in the mail room. Men include Benjamin Abbott Harvey Bowser Clarence Hills L B Linsley Geo McConnell Lynn Morse D W Paden Luther Smith George H Souther Frank Stroh and P W Wood. Ladies include Rosa Dauney A Julin Mary Lamb Himma Sampson and others.
Davenport Iowa June 11 thieves entered the home of William Muele Jer brother of Mayor Alfred Drueller last evening pad store 24.
Burlington Louisiana reports a man named Charles JH Schick, once a mayoral candidate, missing for a week and feared drowned after a river trip gone wrong. His son Glyde learns three bodies were found near St Louis, with the last family message noting a launch trip up the Mississippi with two companions.
Arthur Gilbert of McGregor found a thirty five grain white pearl in a large clam shell near Pictured Rocks two miles south of town. Gilbert, a teamster with the electric light company, finds clams on Sundays and days off. The lustrous pearl is valued at $700 as the clam industry thrives this summer in the area.
Wilton Indiana residents and visitors gathered for weekend trips to Davenport Walcott and Avoca with multiple residents returning Monday. People include Ma bel Nichols Anna Murphy Margaret Woodhouse Clyde Port George Mannasmaith Raymond Sarver and families visiting relatives and planning summer stays near Fairfield and Like Cockshoots.
A stream of residents and visitors moved through Wilton and nearby towns this week. Charles Hanft, Rudolph Arp, and Mrs. Laura Grings joined several others in short trips to Davenport, Mt. Vernon, and Muscatine. The Mahoney sisters, Wilkerson sisters, McSwiggins, Christisons, and Nangles all spent time with relatives or friends, returning from Muscatine, Davenport, Milwaukee, and other locales.
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