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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
4
In a clash near Sacramento in Northeast Mexico, fifty rebels were killed by state troops. Constitutionalists leaders, gathering across the river from Eagle Pass for a military conference, secured dominion over towns between Saltillo and Monclova.
Police search continues for a missing carnival monkey last night as investigators suspect a cover up aimed at hiding the runaway animal. Louis Danz of Huttig Manufacturing was arrested after being accused of aiding the disappearance, a claim he denies while friends contest the arrest.
Oliver Kohr, substitute catcher for the Musky payroll, made his debut today not at catcher but as a batter in the seventh inning. Manager Boyle benched Tierney and sent Kohr to face the pitcher, aiming to bolster the lineup around the 250 batting mark.
An 1890s style testimonial touts Vinci as a remedy for impure blood and a run down condition. Mary Lang of Attoona says it rebuilt her health after childhood delicacy. The ad promises blood purification and appetite boost, with a money back guarantee from A W Morgan druggist in Muscatine Iowa.
Yesterday the big boss ordered the program to continue today. Kohr opened today's game at first base while Torney sat on the bench trying to stay warm as the action unfolded.
The Fifty fourth Iowa National Guard may hold the annual encampment at Washington with about six hundred soldiers. Arrangements are completed per Captain Henry F. Langa. A moonlight excursion for local guardsmen is planned next month, with Sergeant Bert Jessle chairing a committee including Corporal George Tibble and Private Stanley Hudson. Also tonight, Knights of Columbus Laurent council hold a regular session at eight, and Mary Mertz of Burlington, a secretary for Orchard Guild YWCA, visits the local association rooms as Burlington moves to a new YWCA home.
Visitor at Enat Side amusement place reported losing eight dollars from a wallet after pickpocketing on the carnival grounds last night. The victim urged privacy, while police seek a suspect described by witnesses as a man associated with the traveling show. Carnival organizers say they cooperated to shield the public and to remove suspected crooks from the city.
Local notices report multiple residents leaving for visits to Mills Nichols Colfax and Davenport as the George H Casper shoe sale nears its end. Social items include Miss Birdie Crippen and companions traveling for weeks, with dinner offerings listed by a local advertiser.
County Superintendent B D Bradley announced after attending a Des Moines meeting that a reorganization of all consolidated districts is needed before state aid can be secured. New laws require agriculture and domestic science in rural two room schools and manual training in three room schools to qualify for aid, signaling a drive toward rural school consolidation and advancement.
Henriett Trout seeks divorce from Joseph Trout on grounds of drunkenness. Ted Jowler asks for annulment of marriage to Cora Powler. A petition for letters of administration was filed in the estate of Henry Draka, and John T. Miller's last will and testament was presented for probate.
A vintage advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a scientific hair preparation. It claims quick results, claiming hair becomes double in beauty after one application and urges daily use for a week. The copy promises money back if not satisfied and notes the product is a tea colored liquid in a small bottle sold by medical stores and counters.
The First Methodist church Sunday school plans an afternoon party for children of all four primary classes inviting mothers and friends to the church parlors Saturday from 3 to 5. Hosts include Miss Myrta Baker Mrs John Baker Miss Leola Lee and Miss Dylen Tharpe. Clara Stiles plans to leave in June for Trachurg Saskatchewan for the summer with her mother after a farewell party. Mrs Everett Wilson hosts the O T club at 215 East Eleventh Street this afternoon with fourteen members. Mrs Edward Hagerman is announced as next hostess for June 6. William Hingst’s Banner Lodge Drill team celebrated a birthday with fourteen participants and light refreshments. The next birthday party will be at Mrs Fred Fessler’s sister’s home. At the Ferman Baptist church on Walnut Street Thursday at 3 pm Miss Gosina Haines and Edward Bohstedt of Victor Ia were married by Rev A G Lang with Miss Alma Lang and G HM Bohstedt attending. The couple will visit Davenport briefly before returning to a farm near Victor to settle.
We desire through the medium to thank the many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us in our sad bereavement for the beautiful floral offerings and the German Evangelical choir. Frank Jones and Children. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gerdts.
Mrs Tarley presents a wax works show as the main feature of an evening entertainment at the First Baptist church sponsored by Baraca. The program aims to delight a large audience this evening in a community event of local interest.
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