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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1913
Page
4
Advertises D D D skin treatment claiming immediate relief from itch and eruptions. Describes a liquid formula that penetrates beneath the outer skin to kill mites and wash them away, offering a free full-size bottle and a 12 cent trial. Mentions Havercamp's Drug Store and a local distributor.
Local notice lists a Biograph at Princess theater tonight and an Orrheum showing with amateur performers needed for Friday night. Mundt's offers auto and bugles repainted, plus a card of thanks to friends and neighbors for bereavement support and a naval offerings notice.
David Nauman, a well known stock handler near West Liberty, was seriously injured when a colt reared as his son Harry hitched a wagon to the animal. The wagon rolled over Nauman, breaking his right arm and causing crusting to both feet, while internal injuries were suspected but not believed to be serious. Dr. Jimmett Ady attended and treated the fracture. Amateurs sought for an Orpheum performance Friday night. Gard of Thanks expresses gratitude to local fire companies and the Schmalz Button Factory workers for floral offerings after Tom Mars death.
In Davenport on March 11 a special city election defeated the municipal ownership of the water works plant by 2,858 to 1,214. Voter turnout was light despite active campaigning. In the school election D A Dahma J H Jevens and P T Burrows were elected as non partisan nominees. socialist candidates drew 200 votes. An Orpheum show was offered Tuesday night.
Police face difficulty locating stolen cycles due to vague descriptions as eight days see two bikes vanish with recent owners Nathan Hoefflin and Wa. Rabil reporting losses. Burglaries occur at rear of homes as thieves target bicycles in Muscatine.
Henry Welch of 80% East Sixth Street cut his left thumb while opening a can at Smalley garage. A can opener slipped, driving the lid of a partly open can into the flesh to the bone. Dr Nf. Br. Halstead attended and he expects to be able to work again today.
Dominican minister says no trouble on the island and conditions are normal. He reports Archbishop Noel as provisional president and notes the president left the capital briefly for a visit to another part of the island. Everything on the island appears normal to authorities.
A testimonial from ETTA PLATE details a two year lung condition cured by Eckman’s Alterative. She describes prior threats of consumption and pleurisy, long winter illnesses, and now claims complete relief with reports of widespread recovery and plans to send further letters to Celaren Laboratory Philadelphia for more evidence.
The county held school elections across towns including Wilton and Atalisan G C Groxe. Winners include Frad Jerichsen over Georges Rick for director and Fredericksen with 248 votes. West Liberty's E L Weir and S H Archibald won board seats. Other towns Goulien, Sweetland, and Montpelier had independent districts voting. community members moved and visited, while professionals and locals traveled for the weekend.
The Wow jbo y Missionary society of the eoan gelical church will meet Thursday with Mrs Philip Frederick two miles south of Wilton. Richard Atwill returned from Colfax Indiana where he visited his sister Mrs Baker. Miss Agnes Lamp of Rock Island is visiting the A W Lamp home.
An advertisement touts Neal Drink Habit Treatment as the most modern cure for liquor craving, claiming it has helped thousands and offers a free book with details. Address provided is 821 Farnam Street, Davenport, Iowa.
Frank Martin visited with his parents in town while Warner arrived from Davenport for business. The second teams of Locil High School and Wapello High School planned a Friday game at the school hall. A church social between local Methodist and Presbyterian members was also listed. Mrs. Hucke of Davenport and Mrs. Hila Smith visited friends and returned home.
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