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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
2
The notice urges banking with the German American Savings Bank promising interest on all time and savings deposits for one month or longer and the flexibility to access funds anytime. It highlights safety deposit boxes for rent at low cost and mentions Saturday evening hours from 6 30 to 8 30 for open service.
Advertisement for Dr. W. H. Shallenberger, Chicago, claiming cures for chronic diseases, nervous ailments, and private disorders with a one day only event and ongoing visits every twenty eight days. Promises rapid diagnosis, guaranteed cure of numerous conditions, and free confidential assessment with office hours 8 p m to 7 pm referencing Drexel State Bank.
Fairport IA prepares an elaborate Independence Day with a morning patriotic address by Attorney EB M Warner, local sirator, a baseball game between the airport club and a nearby town team, novelty athletic events, and an evening program at Level Park. Grace Lutheran Ladies serve supper to fund church debt relief.
West Liberty Iowa reports numerous social visits and travelers. Miss Louise Cadwallader of Cincinnati arrives for an extended stay while relatives from Albia Muscatine and Brooklyn enjoy weeks of visits. Several residents journey to New York Germany Berthold Dakota and Chicago for holidays and family events.
June weddings in Muscatine totaled 34 marriage licenses issued this month, averaging over one per day. The list includes couples such as Gue Rolhsager with Lila M. White, Bud Brown with Myrtle Lanfier, Maurice B. Jones with Wilhelmina Emerson, and many others dated from June 1 to June 27, reflecting a busy bridal period.
A suspicious advertisement touts Cut-clay powder from Mexico as a universal cure for eczema pimples ulcers and skin diseases. It cites testimonials from Dr G F S in Chihuahua B A of El Paso and others and claims instant relief in minutes and rapid healing. The ad lists 25 cents a package and offers a mail order trial with 5 cents postage.
Mrs Nevada Briggs promotes arta gis baking and Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill aids with cake and biscuit tips. She stresses thorough sifting three times, creaming butter and sugar, warming sugar, beating yolks, folding in whites, and adding moisture and flour alternately for glossy cakes. Use cold shortening, soft dough for light biscuits, and rely on KC Baking Powder for reliable results.
Fragmentary text lists June 28 with pairs Frank Welkert and Sadie Johnson Harvey McCleary and Lorence BW Asay and individuals Erston Ada R Chenoweth referenced among others in a narrow public notice context.
The Mascn tino Maennerchor plans a Sunday river trip to Burlington aboard the Steamer Columbia of the Carnival City Packet company. The craft departs at 8 a.m. and returns about 6 p.m. The day will feature two concerts by the German singing society as they travel from here to Orchard City.
The State Board of Education assumes control of the College for the Blind in Vinton from the State Board of Control. The transfer was finalized after the last General Assembly enacted the change, with Education Board officers completing the arrangement in Winton. The college has long been seen as educational rather than charitable, prompting the shift to educational oversight.
New York June 30 The Customs Collector released extensive shipments of foreign cutlery held during a undervaluation investigation The goods may proceed to destination on bond covering home value cash deposit of duties and possible penalties The German government has opened an investigation alleging aid to American competitors in the trade.
City council, in special session, unanimously approves establishing Main 1 sub-sewerage district No 26 despite objections. Reform includes bids by July meeting. work to start by July 24 with completion by October 1. Protests alleged speculation and inequitable assessments.
A specially chartered train will carry Iowa Lodge No. 2 A M to Wilton tonight at 7 15 to confer the third degree on Wilton lodge candidates. The Muscatine lodge papers plan to accompany accessories and standard work methods are to be followed, aligning with similar practices.
Mrs Crockett of Jeffersonville reports dramatic relief from sore feet after second TIZ treatment. Her husband notes she walked downstairs one foot at a time for the first time in five years, with claims TIZ cleanses poisonous exudations and acts quickly. Sold for 28 cents per box.
A newspaper blurb promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative for children with constipation. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Mead and Mrs. Whitinro, offers free samples on request, and invites readers to write Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticello for advice.
The Louisa county Sabbath school convention will meet at the M E B church in Columbus Junction on Thursday July 13 with a full program. Morning sessions include devotional exercises by Rev Balcoff, committee reports and debt discussions led by Miss Louise Johnston C A Sprague and Thomas McClement. Afternoon features a practical teaching demonstration by Rev W R Lawrence and Address by I F Fitch with a closing praise service and secretary’s report.
Crawfordsville Iowa June 29 L Huber returned Monday from Chicago. Mrs Tep Riley died at her home Tuesday morning after a long illness of tuberculosis. Survived by husband and young son Forrest aged five. Funeral services at 9:00 p m, then to Olds for train to Ostaloosa. Interment in Ostaloosa. Mrs M Dyard and daughter Aliee of Washington visited DB Davidson's home last week.
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