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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1913

Page

10

Dance and Bazaar Advertisements at Local Venues

Local notices promote a Friday program at McKinley Bazaar with hot coffee and a charity bazaar. Ads tout dances at Bad Men tonight and Red Man tonight with family friendly pricing. The run includes a film feature at Princess theater and a free admission for children Friday afternoon.

van Gear Groevry McKinley School Maret Kata Prive Joho ‘Bunny Tonigar McKinley Bazaar Red Man George Lessey Sally'a Bormince Princesa Tonique Uniquy Spegal Farly

Knights of Pythias to attend funeral in Connersville

Special to meat users informs readers of Friday events at the 1c P Hall to funeralize their Ti ta brother Gaorke Isto Pred Beltel. In Franklin county reports say White Water region areas suffered a loss of livestock after a tornado. Washington Chapter No 4 will hold a Ladies Night at 7 80 PM with work in Rosa lasre desree Belgeahinanya and refreshments served.

NOMCE Pythiad Washington Rosalaren Desree

Secretary of War to scene in flood relief efforts

Wartime style dispatch notes multiple officials urging immediate aid for Ohio Indiana flood victims. Messages from Dr P J Farrell and Gov Byrne call for clothing shoes money and supplies. Wireless pleas from Minneapolis and Madison coordinate relief funding while local sales advertise school fundraiser.

Committee Member Refuses To Serve In City Petition Effort

Leonard Bowen, named as one of three to draft a petition urging Attorney General Cosson to investigate Mayor Koch fer, refused to serve. Bowen said his nomination occurred without permission and that he does not support the move.

Leonard Bowen Wilson Club Cosson Kochfer Journal

Easter Dance Draws Large Attendance From Employer Groups

A high turnout marked the Easter dance hosted by employees of the C., R.L. & P. and C., Me. St. P. The Koontz eight piece orchestra provided a strong program with hours of dancing described as delightful. Organizers Will Parkins W. Games Gullen Merelli Alavis and Duridson oversaw arrangements.

Merelli Alavis Duridson

Reorganization of Office of State Superintendent Proposed

Des Moines records a proposed reorganization of the office of state superintendent of schools. The measure, passed by the senate, sets the state superintendent salary at 4000 dollars yearly and deputies at 2500. It creates three inspectorships at 2000 each with debate over appointment methods and influence of utilities and other bodies.

Savage Mesanre Suaste Des Moines Savage Oil Senate Ois

Grape-Nuts credited with easing stomach distress and brain function

An anxious mother recounts a daughter’s relief from stomach distress and headaches after starting Grape-Nuts. The testimonial claims renewed energy, better school performance, and a new zest for life, with the Postum Co. promoting The Road to Wellville as supporting reading.

Pimples Vanish Pimples and

Fragmentary note mentions a product or remedy promising to remove pimples and improve skin. References to prices, guarantees, and a soap product are included, but details are unclear. The text appears as garbled OCR from a local page segment with scattered brand-like terms and generic assurances.

Unique Play at High School Delights Students Today

The high school presented the farce Mrs Jarley s Wax Work in the school auditorium this afternoon with a cast portraying wax figures. Ruth Grandt led as Mrs Jarley while Ada Kendig Ruby Lehr and others played roles. a short musical program preceded the play. Patrons of McKinley school showed interest and a sale was announced for May 28.

Crs the Mises Ruth Grandt Adaa Kendig Ruby Ltehr

Community society notices and club meetings announced

The Wednesday Afternoon Dutchess club met at Mrs HJ Frenzel s home with Mrs W F McTighe of Philadelphia as guest. Announced were next hosts Mrs Otto Sauer and Mrs Will Mark. Miriam Rebeka lodge drill team plans a Friday IOO hall session with invitations. First Congregational church women s circle meets Friday at Mrs F M Siepley s Linn Street. April First Congregational church social planned with Women s Mission circle in charge.

Ensing Ton Club HJ. Frenzel Lown Avenue W. F. McTighe Philadelmia Z. Black West Seventh Street Otto Sauer Miriam Rebeka Lodge Iaitlavion Women's Mission Circle First Congregational Church Howe F. M. Siepley Linn Street Congregational Church Builders Mra A. G. Graves

Rules Committee Meeting In Keokuk For Regatta Plans

Mississippi Valley Power Boat association rules committee will meet in Keokuk tomorrow. Charles P. Hanlay announces the gathering to discuss fall regatta arrangements and advertising as a principal objective.

Mississippi Valley Power Boat Assoculation Keokuk Charles P. Hanlay

Final Rites Held At Baptist Church

Funeral services for the late Thomas Barnard were conducted this afternoon at First Baptist Church by Rev. R V Meigs. A brief sermon eulogized the departed. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery with pallbearers L. Cope A C Brandt Henry Brtz J B Vanatta Albert Sherwood and S A Borger.

Thomas Barnard First Baptist Church R. V. Meigs Greenwood Cemetery L.©. Cope A. C. Brandt Henry Brtz J. B. Vanatta Albert Sherwood S. A. Borger

Davenport Man Dies by His Own Hand in Waverport

Joachim Schroeder a 62 year old retired farmer hanged himself this afternoon in the woodshed near his home. Temporary insanity is alleged. He leaves a wife and four children.

Parmer Y Waverport Joachim Schroeder Hiroaci Hig

Daytons Food Famine After Flood Disaster

Dayton residents face food shortages as flood relief efforts continue. Hiram Hendricks, leader of Riverdale relief, warns supplies, especially bread, must be replenished. Coal and fuel are scarce. Soldiers' Dome officials seek coal from the Pennsylvania railroad. Trees are felled for heat, fires light the city as refugees stay at Van Cleve school.

Dayton Miami Hiram Hendricks Riverdale Relief Committee Coffine Mal Soldiers’ Dome West Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Riverdale van Cleve

Muscatine Anxiously Awaits News From Flooded Regions

Muscatine residents anxiously await updates as floods engulf Naycon and nearby towns. Traveling salesman H S Allen reports family members believed lost in rising waters while other relatives reside in Cincinnati Indianapolis and Columbus areas. Several Muscatine ball players and their families live in threatened zones and management ships transportation, though mail access may be delayed.

Muscatine Maneger Frank Boyie Cincinnati Fred Kausher J. Fy Oonbages Tred Holly Sutfielder Ohio Indiana Charles Humbrecht Fort Wayne Searze Renllle James Morrison Springfeld George Reeder Mulberry Avenue Broad Street Columbus Mary Groth East Fifth Street Indianapolia Carl Irhar Miple Grove Indixonpolis Reader Grath Erber

Hokara for Eczema Claims Strong Healing Power

Bold advertisement praises Hokara as a non grease ointment for eczema and skin troubles. It asserts quick removal of pimples and blackheads, promises normal skin color, and distinguishes it from ordinary greases. Price listed as 26d for four jars, larger sizes at 4d or $4.00, with money-back guarantee and agent endorsements.

Are You Subject to Constipation

Very few people go through life without constipation and many use strong laxatives with diminishing returns. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is praised as a mild, safe laxative tonic suitable for all ages. It trains stomach and bowels to work naturally, with guarantees and home sample offers.

Welpk Caldwell G. B. Pruitt Berea Caldwel Ti Po Whemiber Dr. W

Chicago Cash Grain Market Prices Quoted

Chienzo March 27 Cash Wheat mixed figures for No 2 red No 3 red No 3 par No 3 hard No 1 northern No 2 northern and spring with ranges from 87 to 2 90 cents per bushel. Corn prices list No 2 50 51 cents No 8 yellow 50 60 cents No 8 white 52 44 cents No 4 corn 49 50 cents. Oats No 3 white 23 24 cents No 2 white 21 31 2 cents standard 34 35 cents.

Chicago Tly Chienzo Corm

Downey local society events and community notes

Downey la March 27. The Ladies Aid Society of the M. P. Church met at Mrs Lew Figle's home Wednesday afternoon. The Sew and So club was entertained at Mrs Iil's Friday. Two members were taken. The club meets with Mrs John Franklin Friday afternoon April 4. A free Meardon shipped two car loads of stock to Chicago Tuesday. A C Holloway had a business call at Marengo Tuesday. Ed Hillett was a West Liberty caller Tuesday. Ralph Hogan received his new concrete mixer Tuesday and is ready to contract for work. Downey Lumber Co. received a carload of fencing for farmers. Guy Summers returned home Monday after hunting ducks near Muscatine. Dave Cornwall and son Wesley left Thursday for Davenport with household goods. Mrs Cornwall and three children left on the train. The Cornwalls’ friends wish them success. Bert Wolford family moved into the house vacated by Dave Cornwall. Downey school program in Barns Hall Monday evening, well rendered but sparsely attended due to weather. fund total about $14. Edith Cornwall and Himmat Bohsteda were Town City callers Saturday. The Downey swing met in Bank Hall Tuesday evening for a box social benefiting open funds. Windstorm Sunday night caused damage with silos, barns, and corncribs toppled. Rev and Mrs J S Wood visited Lindsy at Allan Hemingway’s in South Prairie. Mrs Jane Jenkinson visited daughter Mrs C M Sverest in Town City last week. The Ladies Sowng Circle of Raphet church met at Mrs Napnie Hollaway’s Thursday afternoon.

Downey A. C. Holloway Marengo Ed. Hillett West Tiberty Ralph Hogan Downey Lumber Company Guy Summers Dave Cornwall Wesley Davenport Edith Cornwall Himmat Bohsteda Downey Svange Is. J. S. Wood Lindsy Allan Hemingway South Prairie Jane Jenkinson C. M. Sverest Town City Atrs Napnie Hollaway

Local Fraternal Society Meetings Listed

Societies Eagle Lodge 10 A O U W meet Thursdays at Chestnut Street Brethren invited to attend. Mascutine Tribe 95 invites visiting chiefs to Thursday Red Men meeting. Muscatine lodges meet Sundays and Wednesdays at specified halls. Bowtase Lodge 27 YD of Re meets on second and fourth Sundays at 2145 rel Mes re ment. First and third Fridays at 7:45 o'clock noted.

Eagle Lodge Chestnut Street Wer Bilmer W. D. Wilton Doles Red Men H. Ft Sachem Borsstadt Ry Prane Sbs Muscatine Lopes Rehmal Bowtase Banner Lodge No. 10 Derren Insets Secon Workman Hall Legiety Mra Gussle Cofar Streets

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