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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
2
Blooming ton Grange met and planned a children's day program to feature numbers performed by children. Refreshments of cake and jelly were served. The next meeting is scheduled for June 26, with a strong turnout and an excellent program, including a paper by Mrs. W. J. Poster on farming management.
Ht. Concannon of 710 Sampson Street left yesterday for Burlington to attend the state convention of the National Association of Stationary Engineers. About 480 delegates were present on the first day with around 200 more expected by the close. The biggest event yesterday was a steamship ride to Keokuk to inspect the power dam.
Muscatine high school seniors opposed to changing the class motto “We Should Worry” walked out of an auditorium meeting led by City Superintendent Ira H. Melntire. Despite a vote suggestion, 11 boys left and no action was taken on the motto. The superintendent warned the school board will demand the change or risk diplomas being withheld next month.
The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra will open the Muscatine chautauqua season with a detailed program arranged by the Midland bureau of attractions. June 26 to July 4 feature preludes concerts and lectures by numerous named performers and groups including the Crown Family Orchestra, Sarah Ruth Bates Concert Company, DeKoven Male Quartet, Ernest Gamble Concert Party, and International Operatic Company with various lecturers such as Glenn Frank and Wesley A. Hunsberger.
The Hazel Dell District No 2 school near Montpelier ended its term on a Wednesday. Teacher Migs Anna Herleky of Davenport led a noon meal then a program featuring songs, recitations, dialogues, and a Baby Show with a large cast of students and teachers.
A dubious medical ad claims 90 percent of sickness stems from inactive bowels and liver. Dr Ed wards of Ohio allegedly perfected four vegetable pills mixed with olive oil to act on the liver and bowels. Touted as a gentle calomel substitute, the Olive Tablet promises to improve spirits and buoyancy by toning the liver and cleansing impurities. Price is 10 cents per box or 25 cents for two.
A promotional note touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for constipation with enthusiastic endorsements. Readily available through druggists at 60 cents per box or six for $2.00, with postpaid shipment from the Dr Williams Medicine Company, Schuylerville.
McClung's hydroplane P. D. Q arrived for painting and overhaul with plans to install a forty horsepower Ruud engine by late July or early August. Keokuk regatta prep aims for a 32 mph speed, following a 26 mph record on a 26 hp engine under former owner Dr. A. Strong. River reports note rising waters and the removal of boat hoists from a small river park area.
Local physicians show keen interest as the American Medical Association prepares for its sixty fourth annual convention in Minneapolis from June 17 to 20. Iowa doctors including L W Dean and two delegates from Iowa are highlighted among featured speakers with notable surgeons and physicians from across the nation on the program. Velma Messick returned home to Nichole after a day in the city.
Mrs Blair Begey, a professional nurse, sues Davenport and Muncatre Railway Co for 6000 in damages after a collision in Kecklerville where an automobile driven by Dr E K Tyler struck an interurban car. She says she was incapacitated for six weeks due to injuries from the crash. The suit was filed in the district court on Thursday.
Mora Dodge, longtime Muscatine County resident, died at her daughter Mary Mader’s home in Corning, aged 77. She married John Dodge in 1863 after emigrating from Germany with her parents, had seven children, with three living: Mary Jane Mader of Mt. Ayr, Iowa. George of Muscatine. and Augustus of Dakota. She is survived by brother Charles Fix, 24 grandchildren, and 110 great grandchildren.
A promotional note extols Gold Dust for spotless cleaning across the home. It claims the product cleans china, pots, pans, floors, woodwork, and clothes swiftly, making cleaning easier and turning housekeeping into a pleasant task.
Nichols Ia May 26 residents on Newell avenue will have city water within weeks as pipes are laid along the route from Newell to Broadway Locust and to the reservoir. A sixteen inch pipe will connect the stand pipe on West Will with the West Fourth street reservoir, linking the pumping station directly. Various residents and visitors are noted in Muscatine and nearby towns.
May 21 report notes Robert Edmonson bought a plane of Glenna Ayers for his daughter Dimples sixth birthday May 22. Local visits include Mrs Stephen at Robert Singleton, H E Jones at John Summerville, Hut Bradley and Yolo at Jas Smith, B F Knott at Chet Clark, Henry Oak family at Mrs Shaum, and F M Murray party at Dr Cride. Ruth Robertson recovering from pneumonia and Shanley Kerr helping Robert Quinn with farm work all week.
Mr and Mrs HB Jones spent Pri day at the Clyde Foster home near Riverside. They were joined by Miss Marle who had stayed with her grandparents. John Brett returned to Co C Kempy after a week with his daughter Mrs Will Meeker at Windeld. Mrs W G Huston and daughter Miss Nenzi¢ spent Friday at the J MM Robertson home. Mrs Bor Diamond spent Tuesday at M F Murray’s.
May 23 Pine Mills Iowa notes show Mr and Mrs Aug Kemper at church in Muscatine. Visitors include Mr and Mrs W Hartman Davenport with Schlutz family. Hartman and son Alfred visited Schmidt family. eightseeing their new automobile. Hartman G from Muscatine dined at Anderson home. Miss Buttgen spoke in Davenport. Will Butcher Muscatine did business in town. Mrs Gawiezell and son Jake dined with Arthur Gawiezell family. Schooler buys eggs for Muscatine Produce. Tom Agar Davenport visited J Welsch.
A prominent physician endorses a freckle remedy with a money back guarantee. The ad asserts dramatic improvements after a few applications and urges buyers to ask for double strength ethine at the drugstore.
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