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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
5
Inquiries from readers about oily summer skin and keeping a clean face. Tips mention cleansing methods, a soap or wash lotion, and products to reduce wrinkles around the mouth. Readers advise cold cream removal with warm water and prompt absorption of blemishes, claiming freckles fade and younger skin appears healthier.
Davenport Iowa June 24 A Andalusia business men committee met Major Hoffman head of U S engineers to protest a dam across the river and the Andalusia slough They warn the dam would end Andalusia as a river port sever rail and locomotive connections and outpace Davenport Burlington and Muscatine as a trade hub Bettendorf shops receive a 2000 under frame order to keep busy three months amid hopes railroad traffic will rebound Heavy rain of 197 inches marked last night with no major damage reported.
June 24 reports show T. D. Adams and families among many locals at the Elks convention in Town City. The Epworth League and W C T U districts note forthcoming events in West Chester and Wellman as several locals travel for conferences.
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a remedy to cleanse the kidneys and ease bladder problems. It claims four ounces of Jad Salts with a tablespoon of water before breakfast for several days improves kidney function and reduces urine irritation, praising its safety and affordability.
Zeidler Concrete in South Muscatine begins operation with electric powered, fully automatic machines to produce cement blocks and concrete pipes. Three machines handle blocks and pipes while only final removal is by hand. Daily output expected to reach two car loads. Dow side track extended to the plant and lower yard upgrades completed. Repair shop gains new roundhouse facilities enabling engine and coach overhauls at the South Muscatine plant.
Mrs. J Girard of Ojibway Ontario and Henry Blorman of Muscatine saw their son Benjamin F Bierman wed at St. Joachim's church in a ceremony by Reverend and Mr Edward. The couple's reception followed at the bride's home with 75 guests. They will reside at 2 Hobart Avenue after June 30.
June 25 in Blue Grass Iowa Miss Georgiana Bancks of the Hazel Dell school was among rural school graduates at Muscatine exercises attended by Mrs Bancks and Mrs J C Watts. Adam Dpple and son Ira visited Muscatine Sunday after a storm caused heavy rain and several motorists to pull over. Leslie Wagner family and Watts family traveled to Davenport Saturday and Ellury Watts joined Children’s Day at Malping Sunday.
Four residents of the Hungarian colony in the east part of the city were arrested after police responded to complaints of disturbances featuring shooting and fighting. Landtz and two Zelsachs were fined six dollars and costs for disturbing the peace. the fourth, Borkenhous, escaped with costs. An interpreter assisted in presenting pleas. The disturbance stemmed from a wordy battle and ensuing fistic encounters.
Alrs, W. L. aMrtin and 1.02 Jefferson etree left yesterday afternoon for a few days visit with relatives and friends at Wilron.
A Wednesday board meeting of the Young Women’s Christian Association discussed investigating the feasibility of a summer camp for campfire groups. The head guardian Mrs WW E Downer and guardians Mrs Warry Seem Mrs I H McIntire Miss Margaret Blackwell and Miss Elba Thorpe will carry out the inquiry. Also an advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a regulator for bowel health.
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