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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
2
Objections arise to the new baggage rules effective June 1 on all roads. A 72 inch measuring stick is used to determine excess baggage, with a 5 inch threshold for trunks. Charges apply five pounds per inch over three inches, with some traders noting manufacturers anticipated the change. Traveling cases at millinery salesmen are likely most affected.
Edmund Fulllam son of Dr E B Fulllam of big city ranked fourth in the civil service examinations by the Chicago board of health among 300 contestants. He will graduate from Loyola University Friday to receive his medical degree and plans to practice in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Charles Evans of 610 Linn Street left Saturday for Iowa City due to the illness of the former's mother Mrs J H Evans.
The City Board of Health met at City Hall with Mayor Koehler presiding. Health Officer reported no quarantinable diseases, noted sanitary enforcement in slaughterhouses and dairy barns, and urged action on unclean conditions including cess pools and vaults at several addresses.
A historic ad touts Borax as the best aid for washing whites with minimal effort. It claims softened water prevents color loss, enhances cleaning, and reduces rubbing. The Pacific Coast Borax Co. promotes a booklet The Magic Crystal and urges use of 20 Mule Team Borax for all cleaning needs.
City health officers submit notices on cess pools vaults and water on lots. Aldermen discuss enforcement, fines, and notifying residents to clean blocks within seven days. City Food Inspector reports slaughterhouse sanitation and milk testing results with permits planned for dairy sellers in Muscatine Iowa.
The town announces a series of open air services on Sundays during vacation. Meetings start July 6 on the Presbyterian lawn with Rev. L. A. Grigsby and continue weekly through August 24 with speakers including Rev. J. A. Bowting and Rev. R. V. Meigs among others.
A Philadelphia report states eight year old Glait Jamison underwent an operation at West Philadelphia Homeopathic Hospital to remove five bone fragments from his skull. Surgeons say the procedure should restore his temperament after years of trouble in school and at home. An X Ray showed no skull fracture and the surgeon notes the change in behavior followed.
New York June 18 the supreme court in this district unanimously disapproved a plan by architect Guy Lowell for a round courthouse building of immense size. The court ruled the radical experiment would be too risky for the city to undertake.
Adair county court in Kirkaville Missouri issues a temporary injunction restraining the Wabash railroad from shipping Aquor in toxicating water into Adair county a dry region. Prosecuting attorney argues shipments are for illegal sale and unlawful distribution.
Davenport Iowa June 18 Edward Bell farm near Pleasant Valley died after heat prostration while plowing. A separate case reports Talley Jackson colored held to grand jury for assault with intent to murder after stabbing her husband in an evening incident at St Anthony's hospital. A fortune for heirs emerges as gold nuggets and dust valued around 10000 found in the home of the late Mrs Ann M Bernhert retired insane resident of Davenport.
River Park near the Launch club draws crowds as boating and swimming rise in popularity. The grassy area is still being improved and grass growth is delayed, but seating is in place. Warm days push motorboat enthusiasts toward large craft while others enjoy the bathing beach and river scenery.
The German Lutheran church here will be represented by three men at the general synod meeting in Oshkosh Wisconsin next week. Delegate from the local church is Cerl Timma and attending pastors include Rev J Haefner and Rev IE Relnemund superintendent of the German Lutheran Orphans Home. Rev Haefney will take an active part.
A testimonial from Dil Pandy Hutchins in February 1812 describes a long facial rash that spread from the face to the neck and scalp, causing itching and sleeplessness. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, the sores disappeared in two days and left no trace in four weeks, with the patient noting complete cure.
A large gathering is planned with about two hundred attendees expected as one minister from every ten Lutheran churches in the United States will be present. The group departs next Tuesday for the event.
Five year old Earl Meerdink fell into a tank holding about three feet of water near Flatiron Point. His mother rescued him after he was unconscious for six hours. Drs. Fyter and Oliver revived him, ending a lengthy, still ongoing medical effort.
Local Masons will be invited to attend the Davenport Masonic picnic planned for July 30. A Te Loong committee meeting discussed details and arrangements for the outing.
A delegation from Muscatine and Clinton will attend the Mohassan grove picnic via the interurban route after an invitation was extended to the Masons in both towns.
D J DeHoogh of Towa sold eight Holstein calves for 2200 to former neighbors who loaded them in three wagon loads. He runs a dairy farm and breeds pure bred cattle. The note also mentions reading Kimball's Dairy Farmer for dairy tips and subscription info. Mrs Georges Downer of 402 West Second street left for Columbus Synetion on the Firefly for a short visit.
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