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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
4
The article touts Newbro's Herpicide as a scientific achievement in dandruff control. It claims rapid contagion of dandruff without treatment, extols Herpicide as the original germ destroyer, and notes effectiveness in stopping itching. Advertising details invite samples by mail and state prices and refund policy.
East Hill notes the Sweetland Grange meeting at the Sweetland M B A hall next Wednesday with initiation of a large class of candidates, a social hour, and an impromptu program. Previous meetings suffered from storms and bad roads, but better weather is hoped to improve attendance soon. Also reported is a successful Ladies Aid sale at Park Avenue M B Church, selling nearly all stock and planning another sale soon. Local notes include Basil MUI Tocals and William Gogtschalg visiting Colfax and Hayes Landing for construction work.
In Muscatine County Iowa the District Court issues notice for administration of Edward Doran an absentee. Petition filed by O D Doran alleging he left home about April 1 1875 and has resided unknown away for over ten years. Court sets June 20 1928 hearing at Muscatine to determine heirs and issue letters of administration as if dead. Published weekly for eight weeks in Muscatine Journal.
Mantala reports the forthcoming marriage of former King Manuel of Portugal to Princess Augustine Victoria daughter of Prince Wilhelm of Hohenzollern to be held in September in Sigmaringen Germany with details from May 10.
Muscatine will contribute its share of graduates across the United States this year with several local youths finishing college careers in June and a few in May. Notable local honorees include Miss H Margaret Kemble Iowa Wesleyan College and Miss Charlotte Rosenberger Penn College Oskaloosa, among others from Grinnell, the University of One, and various states.
Wilton high school juniors presented a three act farce comedy titled Trath, rushed to Earth, Shat Rise Again to an audience of over four hundred. The cast included Wayne McGinnis, Grace Hain, Linus Hain, and many others with the high school orchestra performing between acts.
Robert J. Jones, organist and choirmaster, announces a Sunday music program at Trinity Episcopal Church. Morning service includes preludes, an oratorio, and hymns from Elijah and Stabner. Evening features Hoffmann and Benastt works. First Methodist at Fourth Street offers morning worship and Epworth League programs with sermons on fatherhood and Texas Decentralization.
A new $26 000 permanent biological laboratory at the U S Biological Station in Fairport will be occupied within two weeks. The stucco building, largest on site, provides visitor accommodations including dormitories for visiting scientists, signaling permanence and future research ties.
Pasadena May 10 Rev Leander Trowbridge Chamberlain noted minister and author died today at his niece’s home. He was 73. From 1843 to 1877 he served as paymaster naval storekeeper and judge advocate in the U S Navy. After the Chicago fire he led relief operations, founded the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, and held leadership roles in the United States Evangelical Alliance and the missionary unions. He spent thirty years in Chelsea, N Y.
May 10 Beuthen Germany. The strike by 60,000 coal miners began April 8 in the district and has been called off by the Men's Trade Union due to the futility of concessions. Employers refused demands and workers returned to the pits.
An old advertisement promotes Gascarrets as a cure for headaches biliousness and stomach ills. It claims gentle cleansing of the liver and bowels, a pleasant taste for children, and a peaceful night after taking an 10 cent box from the druggist.
The passage notes a church sewing event with hours spent in work and a two course lunch served by hostesses Mrs H W Nicolaus, Mrs W F Johnson, Mrs Charles Kaufman and Mrs George Nolte. Attendees include W G Griffith who left for Washington Ill on business, Rev M P Kirkpatrick who went to West Liberty, and Kenda George Nolle visiting Davenport, plus Mrs Chas Brown visiting the John Brown home south of Lown.
Mrs and Mrs Peter Eveland of Murteck Nebraska return to their home yesterday after two weeks with their daughter Mrs Newton Leng. Rev and Mrs Koenig spent yesterday visiting church members in Muscatine.
Locer No 2 A Foend A 2 regular meeting Tuesday eve Ring of each month C Bray Worth W M L Johnson Beerat Washington Chapter No 4 Stated convocation second meeting 32 gach month Fred Herman HP Gut Mueller treasurer Webb Connell Royal and Select Masters Gtated assembly second Friday each month in Maapaa Hall 126 E and Bt A E Othmer L M B to John der Remolay Commandery No 1 AT Regular set conclave third Wednesday each month A E Othmer Gram Recorder
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