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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
4
A ladies guide compares two desires to look her best and enjoy health with a simple secret of four words. It argues fashion need not mean wasteful dressing and suggests many moderate earners look smart without excess while staying well. The piece teases a four word answer as the key.
Local item notes Mrs. Marts Beach and children visiting at the home of W Rankin after a trip to Fair Oaks and other points. Arthur ffoefie of East Seventh Street returns from a trip to Fayetteville and other places. Mrs. Willingradner visited, returning to Mauport. Firefly line. Home bakery at Taylor Camp’s Drug Store Saturday June a0. Tennis club meets Saturday afternoon. Miss Darling of St. Louis departs after a short visit. Miss Gertrude Rodgers of Seattle visiting with her mother at 1182 Lucas. Mrs. James Simpson and son William return from Waterloo to Unity City. Richard Filat and Mrs. Filat with Mrs. S. Custer arrive from Chisago after four weeks. Sister Mary Vestina and Mary Lewis of Chicago visit Mr. and Mrs. D F Sullivan at Maiden Lane for graduation events at St. Matthins School then depart. Helen Chamberlain of Chicago accompanies them.
Nome Alaska June 27 The U S transport Sheridan with four companies of troops for St Michael and Fort Davis is imprisoned in ice and drifting toward the Arctic Ocean In five days the ship has moved about 100 miles westward and may be carried through Bering Straits into the Arctic
Officials of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat association seek the whereabouts of the Wigwam, a high powered racing craft entered in the Davenport regatta by James Keating of Astoria Oregon. The boat shipped earlier is missing in transit along the Northern Pacific route and telegrams are sent to city stations seeking locate the craft before next week’s races.
Rev A Dettmers and Rev C A Dattmers with Miss Bertha Hucke returned home after a two week trip to North Dakota. The trio attended Loe celebration for the 28th anniversary of Redfeld College and the German Congregational churches general conference in Kuln. Services will be held next Sunday as usual. J M Nester departed for Davenport after visiting here briefly.
Anna Martha Otto a pioneer of Muscatine died this morning at 416 Woodlawn Avenue after a period of illness. Born December 22 1834 in Falckenverg Germany she immigrated to America in 1857 and settled in Muscatine. She married Christian Otto in 1868. he died seven years ago, leaving five sons Charley George Henry J Christian I and William all residents of Muscatine. Nine grandchildren survive. As the oldest German Congregational Church member she remained active in church work until unable to attend services. Funeral at her home Sunday at 2 30 pm Rev T A Detimers to officiate. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Harry Asthulter and Migs Myron Nesper host a Monday society session at Mulberry avenue home. Bloema Jugton Doris members held a Juke session at Mrs. Barhard’s country home with visitors from Musguine. Norman Schwedel entertained Alma Miller of Oakville at a pretty evening party. A picnic at Weed Park hosted by Mrs Mathew Wostrat and Miss Bmax Steen drew thirty eight guests. The 7,2B Club met at East Bight Street with Miss Lichlander hosting whist. Rose Share won high. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Stark of Alengo and Rebecena Hike man of West Libarty. A postnuptial farewell honored Mr. and Mrs. Pilkkema at the Mywelde home. Weed Park club elected officers for the coming year. T. R. Filagerald to head the group. Fern Willard and Lawrence Kuechmann wed in Masciline. Mulberry Avenue Kensington club hosted about thirty members with Mrs. Fred Nesper and others.
The dining room was prettily decorated with clusters of white carnations for the occasion. Out of town guests included Mrs Andrew Durham of Greencastle Ind, S G Stenny Mrs W L Marble of Gladstone Mich, Mrs M f Springer of Chicago, Mrs W S Poasty of Maple Avenue, and Miss Naomi Evans of Boulder Colo visiting in the home of Mrs W C Detweller. No plans for the next regular session of the club were arranged.
Robert A. Hill, 65, longtime Muscatine figure and former superintendent of the Tricillus Railway, died in Los Angeles after seven years of illness. Born near Hollidaysburg, Pa in 1881, he lived in Muscatine from age five, later resided in Davenport, and served twenty years as railway superintendent. He is survived by his widow, a sister Sarah J. Wil of Muscatine, and an uncle Joseph Biles of Muscatine.
Local churches may send delegates to the Lake Geneva Missionary Movement conference, set for July 27 for five days. FF Mitchell of Chicago represents the Waymen’s Missionary Movement. J A Rabsvina to lead the local effort and organize a delegation from Murseatine churches.
Cavendish resident M. Plhcher was nominated for governor at the Vermont Republican state convention, held in Burlington today. The selection marks a key party endorsement for the upcoming race.
Winghtonton New York June 27 Frank Arnold former cashier pleaded guilty in a U S court to embezzlement that wrecked the First National Bank of New Berlin He was sentenced to ten years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta Ga Arnold's peculations totaled 300000
A garbled ad promotes a product named Ringo claiming to shrink or adjust feet and relieve foot trouble. It asserts painless, quick effects, a comparison to conventional cures, and offers purchase through Denalgon Pharmacal Co or local agents at 111 No Dearborn St. Chicago.
Washington June 27 The Senate acts to avert a paralyzing funds crisis by appointing conferees to negotiate the legislative appropriation bill despite a convention pledge to focus on Manning business. The delay endangers pay for members, judiciary, and the president. unless approved by July 1, many staff and military pay will fail. A blanket resolution to extend current appropriations is expected.
Dr Frank W Gunedula spoke on Liberty chapter a History of Liberty at the West Liberty chautauqua drawing the largest audience yet. He urged awakening to preserve institutions and form a new political party with a cry for peace and not war.
White Piaing June 27 no testimony was taken in the Thaw sanity case during the morning session. A conference suggested a commission may be appointed to decide the case. Judge Keogh again failed to appear for the afternoon session after a conference with Thaw and state counsel. Proceedings were delayed until tomorrow morning.
London June 27 Dorothy C Taylor of New York married Claude Grahne White the English author at Widford. The groom and several aviators arrived aboard aeroplanes, arriving on the elevated floors in the air.
Governor Wilson expressed satisfaction with the Sea Girt gathering showing delegates should follow district instructions in primaries rather than party rules. He framed the scene as a progressive demonstration, not a personal triumph, and emphasized commitment to unbound delegates.
In Milton, C Kauffman’s son, the eldest, nearly drowned on Wednesday afternoon while learning to swim in the east river. Companions pulled him from the water after his third submersion and resuscitated him on shore.
Delegates fought over credentials as Wilson and Clark factions clashed in the Missouri split. Crowd control failed with doors open, police strained to manage the mass as temporary chairman Parker attempted order amid tension over seating and the South Dakota contest.
Delegates in Ishii hearing the opening prayer led by Rabbi A. Gurtmacher as they settle into the session. The brief prelude precedes the main order of business as attendees focus on the ceremony and immediate proceedings.
Officers announced Geneva Golf and Country Club tennis courts surveyed earlier this year are ready for play. The Wolf Course is shaping up, members enjoy golf, while no date is given for opening the new bath house due to higher costs and a fundraising campaign.
The testimony outlines Forkner claiming a $100 payment for work tied to a St. Louis venture amid legal action against Clarence Fut, manager of the International for $24,000. Fortner’s account and Funk’s attorneys’ involvement are noted, with several witnesses mentioning personal ties and post suit events.
Walter D Moods, managing director of the Chien plat commission, told the national press association that Chicago will become the metropolis of the United States within 25 years. He cited per capita income differences, noting Chicago at 25 dollars versus New York at 213, and credited Daniel Burnham with catalyzing Chicago’s transformation from village to city.
Washington June 27 Charles J D Hilles Tafts secretary may become chairman of the Republican National Committee if he accepts. Hilles led the president’s personal interests at Chicago convention and is in Washington for consultation with Taft and others on the campaign.
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