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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
7
A local drug store advertises D D D as a scientific antiseptic remedy for skin ailments. The notice claims the formula, tied to Chicago manufacturers, cleanses pores and fights disease germs. It offers a free full-size bottle on trial to prove its efficacy and urges readers to ask about the product at Hovercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
John J L Murphy, class of 1909 Ames graduate and longtime associate of County Crop Expert K P Kirkpatrick, is hired as the new farm manager for H. de Reinz Company. He will oversee experimental work and rice soil studies on local farms starting immediately after his arrival from Panhandle Texas where he conducted two years of field experiments on a thousand acre tract. He previously worked with M Mayo Browlers in Rochester and gained farm experience near Marshall Minnesota.
The Matscatine city council will discuss paving improvements at tonight's meeting. The plat and schedule will be filed, with a probable notice of hearing. Sidewalk work and the Inveriong Section permanent walk will be addressed, and a date for the annual inspection may be set.
Delegates including FD Steen of West Liberty and Congressman Pepper will meet in Des Moines to pressure for lifting USDA restrictions hindering crop improvement work. State and county ag officials from Scott, Clinton, Montgomery join to urge co operation with crop experts and oppose the orders.
London reports two arson squads of suffragists destroying property worth 100000. Lady Amy White’s country residence at Englefeld Green near the Thames and the Golf Club at Watson-Super-Mare were set ablaze. Fires discovered at 1 am, with incendiary material and protest notes found. One house unoccupied. pavilion fires escaped. The acts coincide with tension over women’s suffrage and a national teachers conference amid political references.
White Prairie Louisiana reports March 20 details with A Kirkpatrick as crop advisor for Mus sections. Information appears fragmentary but confirms local agriculture notes and personnel involved in advisory roles.
The US Supreme Court heard final disposition arguments over the will and estate of late Rev WC Ferry founder of Grand Haven Michigan. The six heirs include former Senator Thomas W Ferry and Edward P Ferry executor Edward V Ferry moved to Utah where incompetence arose. Michigan probate valued the estate at 3015 000 in a disputed malfeasance claim.
An old tale recounts Capt Collings offering a free trial of a purported cure after a man with a double rupture was bedridden. Phyalcinna examined the case and advised surgery, yet the subject allegedly cured himself, prompting promotion of a healing device via a coupon offer.
An advertisement claims a new home method cures asthma regardless of climate age or occupation. It targets hopeless cases where inhalers douches opium fumes and latent smokes failed. Readers are told to mail a coupon and start treatment without sending money.
County residents will Break at the White Prairie school house Friday evening March iat to discuss alfalfa rapen pine and pruning of fruit sreen and potatoes with farmer interest invited. The White Prairie Grange will hold a box supper on Thursday evening March 27. A program will be given and all are welcome.
Court of Honor met with good attendance and balloted six candidates. A masquerade was held after the session with about fifty couples attending. The ladies drill team organized the event with several elaborate and comic costumes. The Court of Honor orchestra provided music. This starts a series planned by the ladies unit, with no date set for the next event yet.
Mr and Mrs Thos Meeker of Columbus Junction visited Letts friends Tuesday. Mrs R J Reaney and daughter Mrs Robert Clark plus Miss Mary Reaney were Muscatine visitors Monday. Miss Mina Propst of West Liberty visited the Stapp home Saturday. Mrs H M Letts left for Chimera New Mexico to visit daughter Mrs George Remley. Charles Scillunz of Ewing visits sister Mrs RT Dashl. Alsip and family moved from Loda Illinois to the Harrison farm south of town. The Kulp family return from Alabama soon. Melvin Nelgon shot a gray wolf in the town river bottoms ten days ago and received a $3 bounty. Roy Parsons and son Laird plan to move to California. second son Fred stays with grandparents A H Parsons’s home. Local I O G F prepares for a large crowd next Friday with a three story building to be freed from debt after mortgage burning. Chicken supper on second floor after the program. The exercises will be in the lodge room on the third floor. Mrs Chas Edwards and two children will live with her mother Mrs Haney in Wapello for now. Mrs Edwards mourns the death of Mr Edwards. Quarantine will be lifted from two remaining homes afflicated seek.
Washington reports strained relations between the Cuban government and Isle of Pines residents over sovereignty after the Spanish American War. About 5000 Americans on the island seek U.S. sovereignty, while Cubans and anti American press view moves skeptically. Local meetings protest alleged misrule and threat of treason hangs over residents.
Mrs. George Croup and daughter Ester visited Muscaite last Monday. Families from Bard and Muscatine spent time with relatives in Fredonia. A birthday apron shower celebrated Adeline James, with a large noon dinner and many relatives attending.
A historical prose piece urges preparation for childbirth and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for women. It argues many women face the motherhood period unprepared, citing nervous strain and recovery challenges, and claims the product helps normalize health and strength.
A local society gathering at Bert Coulage’s home entertained attendees including Mrs. Fannie Wagner and Mrs. Nellie Pierce. The Queer Ester society met on Friday evening March 74 with a program featuring lectures by Mrs. Frank Georges, Nellore Lee, Nellie Howell, Alice Lee and Bert Coulage. Visitors from North Concord Columbus Junction and Wapello joined family members for the outing.
An epidemic of coughing sweeps the town affecting young and old. The ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a quick safe family medicine for coughs and colds. A. S. Jones of Lee Pharmacy Chico California endorses it, warning against substitutes and narcotics.
Wilton Ia March 19 updates cover Fred Feltman and daughter returning from Muscatine visit, D Wry attended to Muscatine business, Grace Reform Ladies Aid hosted Mrs Katherine Hart at Charles Hart’s home, Muir family farewell party before moving to a new farm near Aulissa, about twenty guests, Mrs Mart given cen terniece, Mrs Frank Gray back from Magealine after visit to Malinee, Miss Pear Luthye spent Monday with Town City friends, Peter Erickson returned from Davenport business trip.
Mrs Barney Schmidt who underwent serious tumor surgery at Bellevue hospital earlier this week is reported to be improving as well as can be expected. The operation was successfully performed by Drs J L Klein AT Weaver and AJ G.
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