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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
2
The Central Association opener drew riders to and from surrounding towns as trains ran light in the afternoon. Auto travel surged when the sun shone and roads stayed good, with shoppers returning home and locals hustling ticket sales amid a near Fourth of July rush.
The Post Office department plans red decoration for Muscatine mail boxes, collection wagons, and parcel post vehicles. Red flames will replace green mail receptacles to improve visibility, with redecorating timed to postal service needs. The change awaits official approval and practical rollout.
The Muptative Western ling tint bridge remains closed with a late today or Friday reopen. No definite details yet from Rock Island station as to train reroutes via Columbus Junction. Construction crews have worked through nights and evenings and finished piling, aiming to restore service soon.
Muscatine and Burlington cubs were invited guests at a theatre program featuring baseball skits by Jane and Adeli. Tenleric Jack Bessey will present A Country Gentleman in a three act comedy with Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday matinee performances. Amateur night Friday invites participants. The week opens with The Man From the West western comedy, with Adeli vaudeville team changing acts with each play.
Two dental practitioners will lecture at the Davenport program of the local dental society. The event occurs May 1 6 and 7 and features talks from speakers on dental science and practice.
An old advertisement warns of catarrh dangers and hawks Hyomel as a direct inhaled treatment. It promises quick relief without stomach disturbance and offers refunds, with sales through a local drugstore and pharmacists.
Westwood Maryland resident Mrs John Rylands describes relief from severe menstrual pain nerve weakness and back and side pain after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring health and urges other women to seek advice from the company in Lynn Massachusetts noting confidential, female-staffed correspondence.
Dr. W. R. Ogle and Aca M. Lingo will present lectures and practical demonstrations for practicing dentists. A large number of local dentists have signified their intention to attend the meetings.
In plain terms the author warns that poor plumbing leads to disease and compares the digestive system to house plumbing. The ad then promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a quick relief for digestion, urging readers to obtain them from dealers and noting it as an advertisement.
J Dixon of Sac City becomes the eighth member of the Iowa Board of Control succeeding Murdo Bannister’s resignation. A long term spans more than four years remaining. Judge Gifford Robinson of Sioux City will be replaced July 1 by ACM McColl, while Robinson’s tenure ends after thirteen years.
In Washington on May 1 1923 the Works of the District of Columbia commission reports to Congress that publicity is generally beneficial but warns a proposed news censorship law would deter crime less and fail to justify controls. The commissioners oppose enacting the measure.
The Woodbury county district court in Sioux City awarded Mrs. Louise A. Winn twenty thousand dollars for her husband’s death in Anthon Ta. The verdict, the largest in the county’s history, could raise every resident’s liability to about thirty three dollars if not reduced on retrial.
Members of the Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian Church met in the church parlors for an annual gathering. H G Giessler delivered the main address on Government Regulation of Corporations. The final meeting of the season is set for May 28, with readings by Mrs Elizabeth McKee and vocal numbers by Miss Leah Amlong.
Prairie Grove Iowa May 1 Neighbors visit relatives in West Liberty West Branch and Atalissa. Mr and Mrs J o M Walker of West Liberty visit children and grandchild Clifford Dies remains ill. Miss Emma Schneider spends week with Agnes Schneider family Bennett. Several families attend Sunday gatherings and travel between Prairie Grove West Liberty and West Branch. The death of Mrs I Tier of Wes Liberty noted.
Pine Mills residents Grimm and a companion visited with Mary and Will Wimderlich on Sunday, sharing news and casual chatter. Pole Daniele and Fred Bilian are seeking Mr. Munson, while WHI Filehner was seen passing through the area.
Capt Collings describes a self trial of a rupture cure after years bedridden. He alleges successful, lasting relief and offers a free trial by coupon. The ad targets ruptured persons seeking cure, promising no cost and no further trouble if tested.
Sunday dinners at William Wartman home with Mr and Mrs Dan Grimm and family. Ben Schroeder from Prairie hauling sand from the creek. Prebend Alteneder visited Roy and John Martman. George Longstreth took the later urban trip to Maccatine. Mrs Hutchendorf of Muscatine visiting relatives. Nira Daniels moving to Blue Grass buying a house and several lots. Nearby Wildcat Deh residents seen recently, amid local chatter.
Warsaw, April 30. Baron John Bisping, a wealthy Lithuanian landlord, was arrested on charges of murdering Prince Lad iadjas Druck Lubecii. The prince was found dead April 22 in a park near Waren after leaving with Bisping for the railway station. Police say the inquest showing Bisping’s account was contradictory.
San Francisco police officials filed formal charges late last night against Detective Sergeant Arthur MacPhee Sergeant James McGowan Policeman Frank Esole and several others including William H Pugh Charles H Taylor and Charles Josephs. The commissioners Théodore Roche and Max Kuhl announced the action based on statements from convict testimony.
An advertisement warns that money entrusted to investors may be placed in worthless stocks and bonds. It urges those with $100 or more to contact Titus Loan and Investment Co AGT 212 Iowa Ave for legitimate farm mortgage loans and investments.
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