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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
6
In Wapello on May 23 a three year old boy was bitten by a dog that was later found rabid. Health officials ordered all dogs in the town muzzled and quarantined for thirty days and any loose dogs will be shot. The boy received treatment at Iowa City hospital after the incident.
Notice to qualified electors that a primary election will be held in Muscatine County Iowa on June 2 1918. Polls open 7 00 to 8 00 a m in Muscatine City and 3 00 to 8 00 a m at other precincts. Parties Republican Democratic and Socialist nominating for national state and county offices plus non partisan judiciary. County officers listed include governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer auditor attorney general and more. Official notice dated May 22 1918 signed by FW Johnston Muscatine County Clerk.
An old advertisement warns that backache can signal kidney trouble and poisoning. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules imported from Holland, claiming quick relief with a money back guarantee. The ad urges purchase at drug stores and to demand the Gold Medal brand.
Washington reports a compromise on Senate probes into the War Department, Hughes opposes another inquiry into air craft investigations, and La Follette plea concludes in Washington. Dispatches cover shipyard activity, a July 4 liberty launching, and Manning weighing a work-creation scheme for registered men. Reports from New York, Kansas City, Valdosta, Santa Fe, Rockford, and Chicago touch on espionage, riots, politics, and court cases.
Jayne chair of Muscatine Red Cross thanks contributors after a pageant call it the greatest of its kind in Muscatine. He asserts the event expressed local patriotism and sympathy for the Red Cross and boosted the drive’s success. Also includes Mrs Burns letter noting Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy’s decades of use and endorsement.
May 2 state Charles W former vice president condition reported as more satisfactory this morning. Freers Tire & Battery Works in Indianapolis continues service offerings and contact details listed as 2460-W.
Muscatine county held its first home demonstration by Milas Fell as the new demonstrator. The event took place at Miss A. J. Alerkrusa's Lake Township home with a drive on potato dishes and their palatability. A large turnout of women from nearby homes attended. tomorrow the demonstration continues at Sleepy Hollow school.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fichenauer sustained tongue injuries after falling from a chair while visiting Mrs. Henry Kept Letth. Doctors administered care and the boy endured the operation bravely with relief for his parents.
An advertised claim states that backache indicates the liver and kidneys are out of gear. The product Sand, described as soothing the liver kidneys and bladder, is offered as a treatment with a trial bottle to convince buyers, available at the drug store.
A radiofpled address by Rev J B Rendall of the local First Presbyterian church will lead a Red Cross benefit community sale at Maple Grove school east of Pleastor Prairie on the White Way road Saturday afternoon May 2. Following the address, livestock poultry home baked goods fruit and other items will be sold. Hot coffee and refreshments will be served and proceeds go to the Red Cross fund with music by the Rohst orchestra.
May 24. A tragically hasty lynching occurred near Cordele after a Black man named Damer Cobb, seized from a unit, was carried to the scene and hanged, then killed Mrs. Roy Simmon near Cordele. Ady. Permalife Batteries Guaranteed for Life. Free Time & Battery Works.
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