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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Papa's Diapepain as a quick remedy for indigestion dyspepsia and stomach distress claiming relief in five minutes. It emphasizes regular stomach regulation and recommends Diapepain for meals to prevent future discomfort.
Local notes report Pathe Comedy at a Bence venue and a family visit in Hudson South Dakota. Mentions include property declarations by Ellen Price and Edwin Prica, a visit to W. W. Millott, and Finber returning to Deg Moline for a relatives’ visit. A Vengeance of Durand show runs at the Princess. German M E H E Ladies plan a food sale March 22 at the Electric Light office. Knights of Columbus Laurent Council will meet at 7 45 in Our Hall over the clinic rooms. attendance urged for initiation with financial secretary Ny. W. Mayoral in charge.
Dr. Robert B. Coker who runs the government prological station at Fairport Iowa is recommended for Commissioner of Fisheries Representative J S Pepper presented his name to Secretary Redfield and strong backing is expected to help. Muscatine county Democrats backed his promotion earlier this year. Some say Iowa patronage may grow with rail valuation and more Interstate Commerce Commission positions opening for Iowans.
Eugene Chafin, a repeated prohibition candidate for president, will address Columbia Junction on Friday afternoon March 27. The column notes visitors, meetings, and local civic updates including school director re election, church circles, and local society activities.
An advertisement touts Jaynes Vermifuge to cure digestive woes in children caused by intestinal parasites and to improve digestion with added sugar for palatability. It also markets multiple horses for sale by Dr Jayne Pugsly 12500 L& Son Philadelphia Pa.
Scheduled games by the Midgets and M.G.C.A. Juniors at New Era tonight are canceled as roads are too bad for locals to travel.
An advertisement extols ZEMO as a clean antiseptic lotion that stops itching instantly whether on scalp or body. It pledges dandruff and eczema relief, addresses raw sores and rashes, and notes a sealed bottle guarantee from Henderson Drug Store in Muscatine with a Texas clinician endorsement.
Worth arrived Wednesday to assist. Mrs D R Williams and Miss Georgia Gookin have millinery duties. Miss Bessie Boots joins Mrs W B Golatt’s millinery. Roy Boonechamp and family moved to Vo roubek property on West Hil. Elizabeth Carson visited Mrs Hadd wards at Lone Tree. Mae Cranes visited daughter Gloria. Gloria attends Immaculate Conception Academy in Davenport. Ladies of the W I raffled transport for brainees. A little girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jester on Fourth street Thursday evening March 12. Philomathean society plans a high school program at the auditorium Saturday night March 15. J C Duncan drawn as grand juror for March term at Ottumwa court. Brothers: Biograph and dandy at Princess tonight.
A street car struck Dr FL Appell's buggy on Mulberry Avenue at 230 o'clock last evening. Both wheels were smashed and the buggy was demolished. The Whitaker Livery driver was thrown to the ground but unharmed beyond being shaken. Nathan Dillon won the motorman prize and Bert Brigze, conductor.
Carranza supporters deny reports of Governor Carranza's capture and execution. Telegrams claimed the fate, while the Texas border area remains quiet near Laredo and Piedras Negras amid continuing Mexican turmoil. General Diaz urges support for Huerta from exiles in Naples as stability efforts begin.
Willam G Kaiser lumberman died at his sister Mrs Charles Mosqua s home on West Sixth Street. He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery this afternoon. Funeral services under Rev Richard Stave of the German Evangelical church were held at the family residence at six o clock. The local order of Elks attended the ceremonies in a body. Pallbearers were John Hahn B S McNutt Charles Patnavaro Charles Fox John Dermidy and Charles Habu.
Will Kaufman, son of Ferdinand Kaufman, longtime Muscatine cigar maker, died in Chicago on Thursday after a yearlong illness from malignant cancer. Born in Muscatine he moved to Chicago as a young man to work in the drug trade. Survived by his wife, one daughter Florence, two brothers Adolph and Ferdinand, and sister Emma. Burial/funeral details unreleased.
Tonight at the Orpheum Theatre the prize winner in the Waltz Contest will be announced. Homer Lindgren of the Orpheum Theatre Company composed the winning waltz and Mrs. Lindgren leads the orchestra. The tuneful number has become a nightly favorite and may see wide publication and demand.
Taxes for the first half of the year are due. County Treasurer R. E. Johnson reports the office is busy as payments must be made by month end to avoid delinquency. An extended schedule will keep the office open from next Monday for the rest of the month to accommodate all taxpayers.
Data Mary 21 percent Faby Ke Cash grain prices list No 2 red wheat 1.09 1.10 No 2 yellow Zorm 2 590 No 2 white 52 Oate No 2 IMAC No 2 white BHGe Ryp 2e.
Minneapolis grain prices amid March trading show Wheat May at 44 cents, July around 6 dollars and 40 cents, September near 74 dollars. Gasoline and fuel items include No 1 hard at 54 to 40 cents, No 4 northern at 83 to 84 cents, No 2 northern at 81 to 82 cents, and No 3 still unclear in the OCR text.
Peoria Illinois March 14 corn prices show No 4 white 47 cents No 3 yellow 48 cents No 2 white 24 cents standard 3 white 31 to 34 cents.
Trinity auxiliary of Trinity Episcopal Church held its final Lenten session at the rectory Thursday afternoon. Missionary box articles were completed yesterday and will be sent to Virginia during Holy Week. No meeting next Thursday due to Holy Week. Next meeting set for Thursday afternoon March 27. Fifteen OT club members were hosted this afternoon by Mrs Pred Vetter on Mulberry avenue for fancy work and visiting with refreshments.
The Musset weekly story hour concluded Thursday at the public library auditorium with an afternoon session. In the evening the Launch club junior members held their regular dancing party at the club quarters.
The column lists numerous company names including American Sugar Refining, American Tel and Tel, Anaconda Mining, Amalgamated Copper, and United States Steel among others. It also provides a Peoria grain market report with wheat and corn prices for May and July futures, noting declines or small gains.
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