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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
8
Police report multiple dog poisonings on Mist Hill killing several prized pets. Investigations seek information as owners push for action under harsh laws. Stock Policeman Burk is collecting annual dog tax. unpaid dogs may be impounded.
Windom Kansas report of a woman relieved from bladder trouble nervous dizziness and weakness after following a friend's advice and taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The advertisement urges others with female troubles to try the remedy and promises confidential replies to letters.
Attorney General ruling supports enforcement of state law against selling intoxicants on excursion steamers. Clinton authorities stopped sales after placing an officer aboard a boat. County Attorney Thompson notes the ban applies where both river banks are dry and expects enforcement along river packets. federal jurisdiction is debated but state law holds to curb sales on steamers.
Former President Wilson is slated to preside over the Gettysburg battle anniversary gathering in July and deliver the principal oration. Preparations aim to assemble a large audience, with patriotic songs and ceremonies planned for the closing day as well.
More than 4,000 school children asked to march in the safe and sane Fourth of July pageant in Washington DC. The civic committee announced the request reflects nationwide support for observance without dangerous firecrackers or toy weapons. The program includes a parade and both daylight and night fireworks.
A fire in Masonville near Cedar Rapids Iowa originated in a trust office and swept four buildings, including P C Mulvihill’s drug store Pike’s general store and post office and the Colson meat market. The blaze threatened the town for a time and caused about twenty five thousand dollars in losses.
The letter from Mrs. Jeanie Randall of Uns Suey Massachusetts describes chronic edema and Bright's disease improved by Peruna and Peruna Tablets. She reports severe swelling, leg edema, and back pain before treatment, with swelling receding and ability to wear shoes after taking the remedies.
Homesteaders lodge members set final plans for the July 17 excursion. No meetings in the hall for two months. The next gathering will be at John Spencer's home on Pond Street on July 1.
The Panama Canal project shows May earth removal at 2,775,532 cubic yards with daily average 106,805, compared to 263,997 and 402,077 in April. Concrete poured in May reached 41,452 cubic yards, up from 35,? cubic yards, with rainfall similar to April. War Department released figures today.
Washington reports revenue from parcel post stamps for the first quarter totaled 7,076, to 7,078,517 dollars with about 150,000 parcels handled. Chicago led in both parcels and stamp sales at 91,254,489 dollars, while New York City sales reached 818,139 dollars.
Davenport June 18 two men in a akily pow man jumps from the government bridge into the Mississippi last night and found his hat identity of the men not learned.
Local sportsmen report evidence of illegal nets on Cedar River streams leading to depleted stock despite restocking efforts. Deputy wardens active this year, with a Muscatine figure warning violators may be prosecuted. Several residents and visitors pass through Muscatine Tuesday for visits or errands, including Miss Mabel Cronin and Mrs. J. Ryan.
John Thomson, a non union carpenter from St Louis, was assaulted by ten men believed to be strikers last night. He was struck on the head with a plank, seriously but not fatally injured. Frank M Ryawn, president of the Structural Iron Workers, advised yesterday with labor leaders as plasterers joined the strike, bringing about 1500 workers on strike and halting all building activities.
agitators post slogans around the U S embassy in Tokio calling for a tougher stand against the United States. The mass meeting aims to pressure the government to adopt a more determined diplomatic attitude and continue the push for liberty as echoed by the Patrick Henry quote signs.
An old established automobile company seeks agents in every township. No experience required. Sell to neighbors, including those going to burcata. Prompt action urged with a simple minute instruction to Great Western Automobile Company, Paris, Sad.
Indiana University granted 426 degrees at its fourth annual commencement in Bloomington. Fifty-five masters, 401 doctors of medicine cum laude, three doctors of philosophy and 902 bachelors received degrees. Henry Wade Rogers of Yale Law School delivered the address.
Hibbing residents George Blette and Nels Lee, both homesteaders, admitted carelessness in a fatal shooting that killed Melissa Poole who they mistook for a moose. Liette pleaded guilty to second degree assault and was fined 200 dollars. Lee, pleading not guilty, was found by a jury and awaits sentencing as the incident occurred during last fall's moose season. Poole had stepped from an automobile when the hunters fired at her hat and a heavy bullet struck her hand.
Colorado Springs June 28 two sessions of the National Press association discussed technical subjects tied to newspaper business management and capped the day with a dinner at the Union Printers Home A cost department meeting was set for this afternoon with H S Neal of Lawrence Kansas presiding The association yesterday endorsed a plan for state organizations to supervise advertising and the topic was debated by R Purcall of Broken Bow Nebraska Florists to Create Monument Washington Dc June 18 florists nationwide preparing a monument for the late Wm Robertson Smith longtime superintendent of the US
Wm F Gude chairman of a special committee of the American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists sent notices to members and affiliated societies to begin work on a memorial fountain for Major Archibald W Butt and Francis Miller. The fountain will be placed behind the White House Grounds with ceremonies for dedication.
A severe earthquake震震震 shock was felt shortly after midnight in Port DeFrance Sartinique causing considerable excitement but no damage or loss of life was reported. Read the Journal 10 cents per wack.
Liberty residents share news of family trips and visits across towns including Madison South Dakota Atalissa Downey and Muscatine. The W R C will desolate graves after a King’s Daughters session. A concert chorus and picnic drew thirty five members to Wormaln with an ample supper.
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