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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1913
Page
6
The article warns that cold can cause catarrh in the nasal pharyngeal space and ENT issues, risking deafness. It advises testing hearing with a watch, gargling with salt water, and using Peruna, citing Daniel Rohrbacker of Castalia, Ohio, who endorses the remedy after stomach catarrh relief.
A Rainbow Grange meeting featured Dr. B H King county coroner and X Kirkpatrick crop advisor of Magentine county. King spoke on the Philippine Islands and US possessions in the Far East, showing curios from the Philippines. Kirkpatrick outlined Muscatine county plans to involve boys and girls in farm product contests. A box supper and social followed.
Pine Creek March 18. Mr and Mrs Roy Reeves returned home from a few days in Muscatine with Mrs Irv Reeves. Will Flechner suffered a left hand injury while suetting popcorn. Charles Fix of near Blue Grass visited his parents in Pine Mills. Charles Fix Ed Kemper and Will Aledor had dinner with Otto Fitchner. Wall Fitchner traveled to Muscatine for matters. Mr and Mrs Henry Fitchner shopped there Wednesday. Charles Fix delivered hogs to Montpelier Saturday. Otto Fitchner and son Henny Fitchner visited near Fairport Monday.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur as a home remedy to darken gray hair, remove fading, and restore youthful gloss. It promises natural coloring, easier use than home mixtures, and dealer pricing around 60 cents per large bottle.
The Minnesota legislature passed initiative and referendum bills last night. they move to the Governor for signature. Local notes mention Mrs Silas Rummells, Berle Abbott, Maleta Carl, and others visiting or shopping in Muscatine and Iowa City with several family and social mentions across the region.
South End Musserville Methodist Episcopal church prepares programs with Ladies' Aid arranging events for March 28 at Hoopes hall. Tonight features Sunshine Maidens and Junior Wesleyans from two Sunday school classes. Mrs. W H Randleman and Mrs. Henry Toborg supervise. Dialogues, sketches, music promised. agenda not yet final.
In Sweetland Iowa on March 10 Mr and Mrs Emil Schadt from Davenport visited Casper Meyers home along with Mr and Mrs Bert Hill and Mrs Crage Meyers from Muscatine and Mr and Mrs George Webp.
Promote liver health with olive tablets as a calomel substitute. Claims to ease constipation, improve digestion, and brighten mood without harming teeth or gums. Advertising copy cites Dr. Edwards and Olive Tablet Co. Columbus Ohio with prices 10 and 25 cents per box.
Residents returned home after visiting the Amer Auer home as the M B A lodge box supper drew a good crowd despite stormy weather. Talks of another April event to compensate for finances. Trev RC Russell from Fairfield visited Miles home. Sweetland MBE cottage cheese sale at Henderson drugstore Saturday at 10. Teased news of departures to Canada and Minneapolis. Sweetland Willing Band to meet March 27. orange to meet March 26. Third and fourth degrees and initiations to occur. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Snodarass near Mason City. Sweetland Grange unloaded two cars of flour and feed at Interure switch on Tuesday. Winter term ends Friday. Miss Bingom of Lettaville hired for spring term starting early April.
March 19 reports lawmakers doubt the wisdom of passing the teachers pension bill. Actuarial inconsistencies and defects are cited. Critics warn younger educators may exploit early pension access, unlike lifelong teachers.
In Des Moines on March 14, J B R Van Liaw a sales manager testified before the house sales committee that a local bridge company could or did sell bridges to counties but actually sold them to contractors who controlled county supervisors. The contractors demanded about fifty percent profit on each bridge. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after a bereavement, signed by Ernat and Mrs. Garrett A.
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