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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1913
Page
5
Mrs Mart Martin prescribes home remedies for skin care and digestive tonics. The column details crude mixtures and measures using common ingredients to treat pimples wrinkles and complexion, and to promote general health with tonics and washes.
An enthusiastic session of the Christan Endeavor Society of the United Hretuien church gathered at the president’s home Monday evening. Fifty were present as delegates were elected for the annual state convention in Cedar Rapids with Harry Lincoln Walter Herwig Clinton Willis and George Herwig as alternates. A social planned for next month was organized with Clinton Willis Harry Lincoln George Herwig Mrs Charlotte Hare and Miss Gerude Finch in charge. A tribute to Cayton Wills who leaves for summer school was announced and refreshments were served. June session set for the 6th at East Fifth Street home.
Social notes recount a Kensington styled gathering hosted by North Prairie residents for Will iam Hoffs anniversary with thirty members enjoying rounds of games and a formal late supper. Guests included Mrs Emerson Hoopes Mrs Paul Freund and families among others. Louisa Rothweller spoke later on church circuit and travels.
Cedar Valley residents are invited to a Nicholstand band concert at the Cedar Valley M B church Wednesday evening May 21 1925. Admission is 15 and 25e. After the concert the Boworsh Longia will host an ice cream social.
Attractive assortments of corset covers in approved styles. Fine muslin with excellent materials and superior workmanship. Trimmed with lace and embroidery in dainty designs. Sale prices 99, 49, and 79 cents each.
A catalog mentions drawers in varied styles from simple to elaborate trims. It notes many numbers meeting requirements and promotes a moderate price pair at 29¢, 490 and 79c.
The sale highlights muslin patticoats in the latest styles with unusually heavy trimming. Prices are given as 49¢ 79¢ 99¢ and 1.29 each, attracting attention for value and fashion.
Fancy flaxon patterns in year che ks and striped designs offered at 25 cents per yard. Mercerized plisse stripes and silk stripe novelties feature house wear garments with yard prices 20 to 85 cents. Extensive wash goods stock highlights popular shades and patterns with emphasis on new crepe and striped voiles.
A historic toothy ad touts Parisian Sage hair tonic promising lustrous, soft abundant hair. It claims rapid dandruff removal, increased shine, and a pliant wave, with daily use for a week. touted by testimonials and sold at local drug stores with a money back style guarantee.
Badlas bring cake and neighbors gather for visits. Mrs Herman Head and family plus local residents meet at church events and social gatherings. A death near Muscatine is recorded, and a maternity smallpox recovery noted. A dance at Dickens home is well attended. Elsie Geertz visits parents. Laura Stephens calls on friends.
Witton and Mrs Griffith along with Miss Johnston spent Saturday in Muscatine returning home in the afternoon. Multiple residents including Herbert Wacker J A Kelley Murphy and Roy Skelley traveled to Muscatine by auto with visits to Davenport Mor tine and West Liberty noted. Mrs Thos Nauman and Mrs C A Curtis visited relatives. Bertha Rynearson and Ed Rynearson hosted visitors from Muscatine and London England.
Davenport residents Boland and Paterson visited relatives and discussed civic issues at a Wilton gathering led by Mrs. Pierret with topics on local schools and county supervision. An outing at Beesley Lake west of Moscow brought together Elizabeth Ford and families for a dinner and supper, with several Ford and related households attending.
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