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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
2
Moline Chief of Police Oscar Bisant says at a national police chiefs meeting that Detective William J Burns faces sensational charges. He claims Burns uses underhanded methods for notoriety and personal gain, and the charges may remove him from the association's honorary list.
Farmers in the county joined in a cooperative purchase of a modern hand operated sprayer to protect the melon crop. A plan to install a motor driven pump next year promises spraying a larger area in a shorter time. Evens resigns as president of the Tri City Federation of Labor, to be replaced by B Wipardy.
Muscatine delegates enjoyed a lively convention in Iowa City as the Muscatine Bills resumed their routine with a grand welcome. The Muscatine special train arrived after midnight, with many locals attending the meeting and a notable Varsity Town parade presence. Davenport Wins Elks Ball Game. Journal Special Service. Iowa City, Tune 30 Davenport defeated Waterloo 5 to 2 to capture the Elks baseball title, closing the ninth annual Elks reunion week in Iowa City.
The Knights of Pythias last evening held a brief memorial at Castle Hall to honor members of the order who have died. The exercises were ritualistic and highly impressive.
Miss Pearl SteGill, once prominent in soliciting funds in the west during the battle workers strike, appears tonight to address local audiences. Her longstanding role in socialist activities and civic engagement is highlighted by organizers seeking to discuss labor issues and community activism.
Eldon Missouri woman details relief from displacement inflammation and female weakness after failing other remedies. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restored strength and no further trouble. The ad promotes the medicine as a proven aid for menstrual and nervous issues and urges trial.
The Regent Woolen Mall at Second and Sycamores corner will host a speaker this evening from Lawrence Mags. She plans to discuss redress with the subject Socialism, Rockefeller and Colorado.
The 45 foot cabin cruiser Blea or arrived here shortly after noon yesterday with Commander Warren Weepiing and six crew. The pleasure craft has a forty horsepower engine and is well built for river cruising. It marks the first trip of the year with plans for a regatta trip, while the river rises toward the eleven foot mark. Boat houses along the river were moved to safety amid the stormy water and wind, but damage remained minimal.
June 16 report from Prairie Grove notes L G Gongwere of Pedes on local business, Mrs Balen MacCain of Atalisis visiting sons and families, Charley Schuele hosting Davenport and Chicago relatives, Iva Shultz leaving for Mt Vernon, Charley Scwart family visit north of West Branch, Arthur Jensen hog sale to Jon Close in West Liberty, T J Mathaway and wife visiting nieces Mrs Frank Wilkins, Allen Black and wife from West Branch visiting relatives, and Allen Black’s wife visiting Prairie Grove.
County Auditor EH G Schoomaker sends notices to delegates elected at the June primary. Conventions will be at the county building with adjournment possible after noon. Time set by law is 11 a.m., with party decisions pending final timing.
The Brotherhood of the German M.E. dharch featured a Mexico address by J G Hiller detailing the country’s people, cuisine, and conditions. Also presented were an essay by Tehophel Orlowssy and a reading by D. Lemkau. The group voted to suspend meetings until fall, with the next gathering set for the third Friday in September.
A letter from Os Garden, Clarkfield, describes a long standing skin itch starting as small red and yellow spots. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment samples, relief came after the second application and a six week course completed a full cure, with the writer noting smooth skin and ongoing use.
A vintage advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a quick cure for nasal congestion, head colds, and catarrh. It claims the small bottle clears inflamed membranes inside the nose and throat, providing immediate relief and a full night’s sleep.
J Coster, longtime Appeal and Grievance committee member of the Supreme Court of Honor, has returned from a St Louis national meeting. H W Miller remains away. Coster did not seek re election after eight years on the panel. National meeting approved a rate plan change and a new chart explaining the system. Advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a regulator for the family.
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