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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
4
An old fashioned recipe for a home cough syrup using Pinex pine extract with sugar syrup. Claims rapid relief for deep coughs, whooping cough, and throat troubles, promising satisfaction or money back. Notes pine extract benefits and availability through The Pines Co. in Indiana.
Local notices announce Lyric tonight with a feature called The Greatest Woster ever shown. Ads invite repainting of autos and buggies at Mundta. A dance at A. O. U. W hall is set for Saturday evening March 8. Prairie Encampment No. 4 of Patriarchal Odd Fellowship calls for work in the patriarchal degree with attendees urged. Mrs George Nichols and others hosted visitors at West Third Street home before returning home. Washington Chapter No 4 schedules a special convocation Friday evening March 7 at 7 30 p m with marsh and Most Excellent Degrees.
Last sale quotes show Amalgamated Copper American Beet Sugar American Cotton Oil American Smelting Refining 7045 Americana Sugar Refining 114 American Tel and Tel Anaconda Mining 87 Atchidott 102% Atlantic Coast Line -1248 Baltimore and Ohio 101% Brooklyn Rapid Transit 90 Canadian Pacific -220.
Ad listing offers two mares aged five to ten, farm vacancy, harness equipment, Jersey cow for sale, owner leaving city contact 1318-47. Also six room house near post office, price moderate, attorney H. D. Horst. residence with seven rooms at corner Ech and Linn. furnished rooms on 505 E Front St. T room house near car line. phone 1204-R.
The Muscatine Lighting company and D. & M. Railway will spend up to 100000 on local traction work this year. Estimates by H J Carson and H Blackwell were approved by President J F Porter and the directors, enabling summer construction toward northwest Muscatine and other upgrades including a gas plant expansion, a calori meter, a new boiler system, and coke handling gear.
Letters claim Hokara cured erysipelas eczema and rheumatic eczema for multiple residents across Arkansas Missouri and Maine. Patients describe prolonged suffering before immediate relief and lasting wellness after using Hokara, with endorsements from doctors druggists and local agents.
The company outlines building a storage facility for pose and a concrete structure, with gas mains extended in various localities to boost gas consumers next year. Additional electrical wiring is planned, lighting and traction facilities to be improved, though few details are given.
Ida Appel of Muscatine will present a recital Saturday at 4 o clock. Advanced pupils of Miss Appel will perform in several numbers including vocal solos piano duets and readings with Mary Stephens Mildred Hummel Vera Stephens and others participating in a program rich with songs and classics.
The Pulmotor ordered by Muscatine Lighting Co has arrived at the local office. An expert will demonstrate the life saving apparatus at the police station with police, fire department, lighting company staff, and city officials invited. Local physicians will inspect the machine for potential use.
A movement for an Industrial relief association in Magentine gains support as Francis H. McLean of the Rose Sell Sage Foundation plans to address Muscatine locals. If unavailable, he will send a prominent replacement to aid organization efforts as Florence Hale investigates cases for the effort already drawing regional interest.
At a Court of Honor session on Wednesday evening plans were laid for a three months membership contest. The lodge split into two sides of 125 members each with Mrs Gussy Timm leading the Blues and Mrs Fred Haight leading the Rede. H A Smith of Des Moines attended and spoke briefly. The next masquerade event was announced for the dill team. A social hour followed the business session.
California State Food Inspector M E Flynn visiting Muscatine reports frost bitten citrus sold locally. Complaints rise across cities over dry oranges from the recent cold wave. An information filed before Judge John A Rowan names George Hahn as a defendant.
School directors delay the regular board meeting due to a caucus for director nominees. The abbreviated Friday session was deemed too short to cover scheduled matters. President Z D Pulliam, not a candidate for reelection, will preside for the last time. Directors reorganize on Monday March 17 with new members taking seats.
Circulating rumors suggest possible contests to challenge the Alder man-elect Miller and C. P. Hanley. Irregularities reportedly noted in the Third Ward spark talk of two contested offices. Political leaders acknowledge the possibility but refrain from firm statements.
The widewalk and city streets have caused several slips in the past week. Lotis Earnhardt injured his knee after slipping on East Second Street while climbing a hill, keeping him home for recovery. Mrs. Harry St. Claire of 618 Cedar Street also slipped on Cedar Street, spraining her knee. both cases were treated by Dr. H. B. Fulham and described as painful but not serious.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Remedy as quickly curing piles at home with a trial package. It urges readers to request a free coupon, buy at 50 cents a box, and avoid surgery or pills from a doctor.
A reader in Marshall Michigan requests a free sample of Pyramid Pile Remedy by mail in plain wrapper, sending address details to Pyramid Drug Company at 402 Pyramid Building.
Society notes recount a refined wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haifleigh at 607 Cedar Street with guests including Rey, McCorkle, Keath, Neidig and others. The evening featured violet boutonnières, gifts such as a leather chair and paintings, a brief musical program, and elegant refreshments.
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