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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
8
An advertisement touts Absorbit as a universal underarm powder that keeps clothing and skin neat and cool in crowds or indoors. It claims to absorb perspiration, prevent staining, and resist odor, with usage guidance and pricing.
A series of social notes from St Marys reports Hive returning from a Chicago two week visit, Dr Miller Terry of Cakatonia recovering from appendicitis at Bellevue after an operation, Mr and Mrs Hoeflin and daughter Margarit arriving for a week with relatives, Mrs Arthur Dempsey of Burlington attending Pantel Klaffenbach nuptials, Mrs Fred A Briel of Dunellon Florida planning a future home and theater venture, Miss Miriam Buyen returning from Oberlin College for the summer with her parents, and Miss Gertrude Titis from West Second Street also en route to visit Oberlin College.
The city council has authorized buying 109 feet of hose for local fire companies. At the last meeting it was reported several companies need more hose and a large purchase was approved to meet the demand.
Dr. ff M Bein and Mrs Dean traveled home from Atlanta after attending the AMA annual session. They paused in Philadelphia and visited New York, Chicago, and Minnetonka on the trip back.
In London on July 25 Baroness De Reinath-Werth formerly Diane Morgan Hil of Washington married December 6 last, died by jumping from a window of a nursing home near Regent's Park. She had suffered hysteria. The coroner's jury found death by misadventure due to temporary insanity.
Classified ad offers a Park Place jet for sale by G4 W. Keckler Jr at 504 East Third Street. Also notes a lost navy sweater finder should return it to PLS Carpenter's office for a reward.
Opening day at West Liberty Chautauqua thrills patrons with a lively mix of music and lectures. Rev. Witzcilame described his early life and desertion from the army while Hon. W T Nolan, a noted humorist, presented The Average Man to rapt audiences with humane philosophy and humor. Tomorrow features Mrs. A C Zetner on Asa arma ideals and jugler Rashel.
The Briges Slash Gunning Club, based near Muscatine Island, prepares a Fourth of July event for members and families at their ground two miles south of Prattland. About 40 to 50 attendees are expected for a day of claybird shooting, fireworks, and a picnic, with a prize for the shooting match. A new clubhouse is planned for fall to ease member travel.
A window display at West Teggery shop features uniforms for the Starch Boy's Military Band and musical instruments used in the display. Banner Large No. 10, Degree of Honor, will hold a regular session sale this evening at UW hall. All members are urged to attend.
At a New York convention speech by Mr Bell defending Judge Parker, disorder erupted as Fitzgerald faced interruptions from the Canon delegation. Police restored order while Mack attempted to close debate under rules. Cone Johnson of Texas praised Bryan as the roll was finally called.
Yuri Timm, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Timm, was injured Monday afternoon while wading in Mad Creek when he stepped on a broken bottle. The cut on the sole of his left foot was about five inches deep and two inches long. He walked home and lost much blood before Alt. Weaver arrived to treat the wound. doctors expect no serious consequences.
Local socialists arrange a monster basket picnic at Suburban Island near Davenport on Sunday of the coming week. A program includes speaking, dancing, games, a baseball game and contests. S. McGrillis, socialist party candidate for governor of Tawa, will be the speaker of the day.
The speaker argues the reciprocity policy aimed to lower living costs but warns that Canadian opposition and Republican dominance enabled corporate privilege. He calls for Democratic victory to curb graft, break monopolies, and restore constitutional safeguards amid a moral crisis in government.
The text argues that Republican leaders should be destroyed for crimes against American citizenship. It claims they enable bar brokerage, tariff interests, and campaign fund influence, foster combinations restraining trade, mismanage public funds, and divide people into classes. It urges annual destruction as a duty to restore federal-state balance.
Barnard and family arrived from Kansas City to attend the double ceremony for Miss Hazel Michacia and Glen Barnard at Mrs. Michaels home. The wedding featured a simple service by Rev. Edward J. Olmstead, with Miss Michacia in white crepe and pearl trims, and a La Valliere gift for the bride. The couple plans to reside with the groom’s parents.
The final dancing party II August will be enjoyed by the Gajo club members and their friends at the quarters of the Mines tine Launek club this evening.
In Los Angeles at the federal building the riot erupted when Ricardo Florez Mason Enrique Magon Anselmo Figueroa and Lilva de Revers were sentenced to eleven months in prison for violating the American neutrality law. One hundred sympathizers attacked police as a fierce street fight followed injuring several women.
A collage of quips and snippets explores marriage costs vanity and wit. Sweet Innocence and Guileful Youth clash over dowries while jokes about hair restorers and fashion poke at social norms. The mix cites Detroit Tree Press Houston Post Somerville Journal and Philadelphia Record as sources.
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