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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1913

Page

4

Mothers Should Keep Father John’s Medicine at Home

Mrs Hattie A Smith of Philadelphia writes a testimonial praising Father John’s Medicine as a cure for colds throat and lung troubles with a claim it helped her seven year old son after ten days of illness. She advises keeping it at home and notes a fifty year history of use and a mail order option from Father John’s Medicine in Lowell Massachusetts.

Hattie A. Smith Father John Joseph Smite Locust St Philadelphia

Ten More Days of Y W C A Campaign Fight

Ten more days remain in the Young Women's Christian Association campaign, aimed at enrolling 1,000 members in Muscatine. Organizers hope the shrinking deadline will spur rapid recruitment to fund a new women’s building, with hundreds already expressing interest or awaiting calls from workers. The note highlights junior campfire activities, Sunday services, and a Bible class schedule adjusted for illness among leaders.

Christan Ase Pociaston Eiry Y. W.C. AG Wetne Caer Muscatine Ffor Aty Felds RV. Melan Bird Ernest Moore Oak Street

Local News Briefs From Glyon and Surroundings

Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Henry Lang of Glyon. A large deuce event at Fare’n Hall Monday night featuring Champion and Coady is promoted. Lovirth welcomed a son last evening. Mrs Keegan travels to Moscow today. Death of G G Henry noted. Mabel Hotlas from Ardon will return home for Sunday. Electa Chapter No 32 O I S to meet March 24 at 7 40 pm. all in good standing invited. Funeral for Mrs Barney Schmidt set for Monday at 2 pm at First Presbyterian Church with Rev J B Rendall officiating.

Fare’n Hall Glyon Champion Dert Larkenbach Siershoy Avenue Keegan Moscow Mabel Hotlas Ardon Electa Chapter I. S Cordally Barney Schmidt J. B. Rendall Conquet

Wanted aid for general office work and stenography

Classified notice seeking experience and wares for office tasks and stenography. Also advertises a place to learn dressmaking and provides a phone number for contact.

Pwantem

Progress on Plans to Improve Schools Moves Ahead

A long list of bills passed both houses and sent to the governor marks progress on education and state administration. The scene in the House was chaotic as benches filled with shouting factions. temporary Speaker Brady adjourned before Dawson’s bill on appointing the state superintendent of schools could be voted on.

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Gas Explosion in Mine Burns Seven Men at Dugger

A mine explosion at Dugger Indiana in the Terra Manto district injured seven workers with four seriously burned. At the time fourteen men toiled in the shaft leading to initial reports that several men were killed.

Dugger Ind Terra Manto Superior Digger

Multiple Civil Actions In District Court Report

The district court docket includes Adolph Wekler seeking 1605 dollars for alleged defamatory statements by Christ Hauschild after a lease dispute. William Schoenig seeks divorce from Anna Schoenig. Cuban Mercantile Co sues Rock Island Railroad for 273 dollars over undelivered merchandise. M L Brown sues Ola Bomke for 700 dollars to establish a mechanics lien on a labor and material contract. Paul Hocke sues Charles Kollman for 204.62 dollars for labor and materials in local building work.

Christ Hauschild Adolph Wekler Defandant Taro Fickler Hauschild Aig William Schoenig He Tian Anna Schoenig Aod Oltes Grounds Cleverton Fay Rock Island Rallwa Company M. L. Brown Ola Bomke Tion Paul Hocke Charles Kollman

Easter Portrait Promises For Prom Attire Photos

An Easter themed prompt encourages exchanging photographs and dressing in a pretty Easter hat and frock to look at one’s best in portrait photos. The piece frames photography as a timely occasion for pictures.

Studio B Wade Denham Studio on Cedar

Studio on Cedar features Second Work From Studio B Wade Denham. local notices list a studio location and related services in a compact card format.

B. Wade Denham

Cedar Goes On Annual Rampage in the County

The Cedar River flood paralyzes Muscatine County roads and bridges. High water inundates farm lanes endangering property as Salisbury and Vice's bridges close. Residents diverted to longer routes via Moscow. water levels receding but danger remains significant.

Cedar River Muscatine Salisbury West Liberty Adalisan Moscow

Scientist to Speak in City on Thursday

Announcement from Inen berg of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, says Virgil O. Strickler will lecture in the city on Thursday March 7. Strickler, a member of the church’s Boston lectureship board, is a former pastor of the First Church in New York City. He will speak at the legal church corner Sixth and Walnut streets. the public is invited.

Inenberg First Church of Christ, Scientist Virgil O. Scricklar Strickler Sehurch Boston Sixth and Walnut Streets New York City

Famous Specialist to Address Muscatine High Today

Northwestern University sex hygiene expert will speak at Muscatine High School Monday per Principal Glen E. True. The authority, author of Youth Into Manhood and Reproduction and Sexual Hygiene, is expected to address parents in a separate meeting tomorrow evening.

Medien Department Northhwestern University United States Muscatine High School Glen E. True Hillsman Yall Northwestern Mowdlay

Governor General Ejected from Sydney Home in NSW Row

Malkonene March 22 Lord Denman the governor general without a home was wrongfully ejected from his headquarters at Sydney by the state government, with the full supreme court upholding the decision today. The labor government previously threw the governor general and family, plus baggage, from the government house amid a state election. He moved to Macquarie Place as condemnation rose over the seizure of the former mansion, once long used by state governors.

Malkonene Lord Denman Sydney Supreme Court Commonwealth Labor New South Wales Governor General Thair Buggage Government House Macquare Place Governo's Imi

Reunion Close At Davenport Fraternity Event

Local Masonic Scotish Rite members attended the semi annual reunion in Davenport this week. On Friday the thirty second degree and the strict fast were conferred on a large class including William McGoy and Louis. A banquet at the temple concluded the exercises.

Davenpork Ely Whch William VM. McGoy Louis Temple

Frost Trial Halting After Witness Story Emerges

In Chicago on March 22, testimony claimed Albert C. Frost and Co books were moved while a receiver held them, halting the trial of Frost and four associates on Alaskan fraud charges and shifting focus to a broader inquiry. Judge Landis noted the UW. case is minor beside the larger alleged fraud. George M. Seward, appointed receiver after three years of failure by A. C. Frost and Co, holds the books. The Frost group spans a corporation and Frost interests in the Chicago and Milwaukee electric railway and the Alaskan Central Railway.

Chicago Albert C. Frost and Company Shay Frost Jeter Choonels Landis A. G. Frost and Company George M. Seward A. C. Frost and Company Mr. Frost Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway

Magnificent Silver Centerpiece Farewell Gift To Navy Secretary

Washington March 24 former secretary of the navy Meyera Taturna will travel from the south to be in Washington next week as navy department associates present a magnificent silver centerpiece farewell gift. The massive display, designed as a tribute to the service, features representatives from virtually every branch of the naval forces and multiple ranks. Contributions came from the Navy league Naval Academy Association and the naval history society among others.

Washington D.C Meyera Taturna Navy Department Navy League Naval Academy al In Naval History Soclely

Charles C Healey of Moscow Dies at 41

Charles C Healey, a longtime Moscow resident, died at 10:20 this morning at his home north of town after years of illness from consumption. He was 41. survived by his mother Mrs Loulga Sealey, Horta, five half brothers George, L. G. Healey, one half sister Mrs Jane Speers. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Wilton Charles C. Healey Moscow Healey Loulga Sealey Horta Tis Oother Irothers George L. G. Healey Aoe Elater Jane Speers

Lad Injured When Kicked by a Horse

Herbert Beezer a 12 year old boy was kicked in the ankle while handling a fractious horse near Reading. The horse reared and struck him, causing a fracture of many ligaments in the ankle though no bone was broken. Dr. EB Pulliam treated the injury.

Herbert Beezer Anthony Beezer Eft Beazer EB Pulliam

Ladies Aid and Birthday Observances Highlight Friday Socials

Mrs Charles Dale and Mrs Albert Crow hosted the Ladies Aid society meeting at Mrs Dale's home, with plans for the next session by Mrs Hopkinson and Mrs Crow. Miss Anna Otto marked her ninth birthday with a gathering at her parents East Eighth Street home, hosting twenty guests. Cottage cheese and home-taking sales by Sweetland Methodist Episcopal church raised over thirty dollars at a downtown store, while Ivy churches also held daytime sales. Miss Irma Mundt to host the Altiora club at 600 East Eleventh Street next Monday. members urged to attend.

Charles Dale Albert Crow Ladies’ Aid Society the United, Brethren Guy ‘Hopkinson Wilbur Crow Anna Otto Henry Otto East Eighth Sheat Miss Otto Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church Irma Mundt Altiora Club East Eleventh Street

Sleep-Watcher Aloft as Invalid Dies in Utah Home

Pleasant Grove Utah March 22 Andrew C Thompson 77 was found dead after slashing his throat with his grandson's knife while a watcher slept at the bedside. The blind man with pneumonia died soon after.

Pleasant Grove Utah Andrew C. Thompson Swielde Alsson

College Students Besiege White House for Ball Game Appearance

Washington March 22 College students early today besieged the White House to urge President Wilson to attend a oneball game between Princeton and Georgetown. The president had said he would join the Princeton part if public business permits. If he attends he will be accompanied by several foreign envoys. An elaborately decorated box was set aside for the presidential party.

White] House Promine Washington, D. C Wilson Princeton Georgetown University

Davenport Pool and Billiard Room Sold to New Owner

An Davenport Times report states the Mission Pool and Billiard room in Davenport has been sold. Former owners Alfred Wagner and A C Ruckdeschel of Muscatine transfer control to Bert Hayes of Davenport. Details on future plans for Wagner and Ruckdeschel remain unavailable.

Wagner Ruckdeschel Davenport Alfred Wagner A.C. Ruckuesche Muscatine Bert Hayes Ruckdguches

Carranza Seeks Peace in Mexico Amid Talks and Surrender Offer

Monterey March 13 Car ranza rebel governor of Coahuila shows readiness to meet federal emissaries and mayors a peace accord A detachment of about two hundred rebels proposes surrender if amnesty is granted Foreign consuls are assured protection by General Lojero for their nationals in case of attack on the city.

Carranza Monterey Mex Coahuila Lojero Reve P

British Champ Sailing to Seek Ritchie bout

Liverpool reports lightweight champion Freddye Weigh sails for New York aboard the Mauretania for a potential title bout with Willie Ritchie of San Francisco. Weigh aims to arrange a match once in America.

Liverpool Freddye Weigh Noxet England New York Mauretania Willie Ritchie San Francisco

National aid urged for anti vice war in big cities

Lieutenant Governor O’Hara and Senator Juul urged President Wilson to convene a conference of governors and state vice commissions to back an appropriation for woman workers in six or seven industrial centers. Juul cited Illinois findings as evidence of dire conditions and called for nationwide action with state and federal support. Wilson thanked the commission and promised serious consideration after reviewing recommendations and investigation records.

O'Hara Nnd Wilson Juni Congress Bower Kentucky Juul Beall Illinois Commission Tuul Weson

French Force Annihilated by Berber Tribes in Sahara

Dispatches report a 1000 strong Berber force attacking a French detachment in the Ado ar region of western Sahara near Tim-Buktu. After a day of fighting the French were overwhelmed. Lieutenant Marao and four sergeants died along with fifty-three native troopers. A few troopers escaped and delivered news to Tim-Bukun. The Arabs reportedly suffered heavy losses as French ammunition ran out.

Sulyye Paris France Adorar Sahara Tim-Buktu Evel Mentor Marao Tim-Bukun

Scouts Present Knife To Taft At Augusta

A delegation of Boy Scouts presented former President Taft with a cold knife during a visit in Augusta on March 22. Taft thanked the scouts and said he would return next March to see how they progress.

Knift Tate Augusta Boy Scouts of Augusta Taft Mr. Taft Scoutae

Child Born With Heads in Appleton Report

A baby born to Mrs. Lons Palm of Appleton is described with three heads, the main head longest and attached to the trunk, the two smaller heads atop. Doctors say the child has a broken spine and is not expected to live.

Appleton, Wik Maron Lons Palm Appleton Gard

Ashes in Make-up Box Sent to England

A silver casket shaped like a makeup box carries the ashes of Adrienne Angarde the English actress cremated in Chicago. The casket consigned to Mrs Henrietta Augarde her mother was mailed today to England.

Chicago Ill Adrienne, Angarde Henrietta Augarde England

National Reads Survey Sacramento March 22 Report

A historical Sacramento item describes a national highway funding push tied to a revolutionary memorial congress. The effort sought curveys and appropriations to connect all states, but the plan was ousted by the state senate in a politically charged maneuver.

Sacramento Calif State-Senate

Grandview Notes From Muscatine and Area

Grandview and Muscatine area brief items. Frank Gabriel won a music trading or business visitor Tuesday. Mrs. Moses Guthrie paid a Muscatine visit Friday and returned home Saturday. Mrs. T B Mitbourn visited relatives at Muscatine and Letts for several days. Born to Mr and Mrs Lee Reed a son on Sunday. Mrs. Wm Hult shopped in Muscatine Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jas Buster traveled to Burlington Tuesday for shopping. Mrs Yana Walters, Lulu and Donald visited Muscatine Saturday. Della Collins was a Manarawine visitor Monday. Mina Storms of Muscatine stayed with her sister Mrs Guthrie for an undefined time. Mr Geo Belk and daughter Elizabeth left for Burlington Monday. Fred Weile and son Virgil visited Muscatine Tuesday. Mr and Mrs CD King of Oakville spent over Sunday with the King family.

Grand Ta Frank Gabriel Moses Guthrie Muscatine T. B. Mitbourn Lee Reed Wm. B. Hult Jas. Buster Burnington Houte Yana Walters Lulu Donald Muscatios Della Collins Manara Mina Storms Are Geo. Belk Daughterlizabeth Burlington Fred Weile Virgil C.D. King Oakville Cirents Chas. King

Dark Flower The Love Life of Man by John Galeworthy

Literary notes discuss English novelist John Galeworthy and his April Gorfbuer work The Dark Flower The Love Life of Man. The hero faces three emotional crises Spring Swimer Agiumna, exploring whether men should seek love. James Oliver Curwood weighs in with The Composite Girl in Red Book Magazine.

John Galeworthy Meredith Gorfbuer Man Swimer James Oliver Curwood

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