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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1913
Page
2
A week of poor conditions slowed crop progress with less than half of corn planted by Monday and widespread ground rot. The weather bulletin notes temperatures about six degrees below normal and rainfall above average, delaying sowing and field tasks across much of the state.
Uniformly successful in restoring victims of the drink habit, Orrine is advertised with a money back guarantee if no benefit after trial. Priced at $1 per box, the ad invites readers to request a free booklet from A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
Fragments indicate corn planting was hurried on Friday and Saturday with only about a third done. Adverse conditions threaten reduced acreage, some corn up yellow and rotting, while oats wheat and clover suffer from cold cloudy weather and light frost effects. Also a local ad touts a skin salve with testimonials and a drugstore recommendation.
Traffic on the Montezuma line was resumed yesterday afternoon after the derailment of passenger train No. 404. Cedar Rapids wrecking crews have gained experience in track repair from multiple wrecks on the Western line, enabling earlier reopening. The right of way was torn up for a distance and two cars were pushed off the roadway, but the crew reopened the road sooner than expected. the mishap did not greatly affect travel as the afternoon train left Muscatine as scheduled.
Miss Lulu Gollisch a missionary at Chengtu West China spoke at the First Methodist Episcopal church on China’s school awakening since the republic. She described five years of mission education, graduates fully equipped, and noted the new republic flag, with color symbolism, as part of the evening program. Special church choir music accompanied the talk and featured a Mendelssohn selection.
Starck's Boys' Band outlined a summer series of 67 open-air concerts to be held at Weed Park. The first concert is expected next month with dates to be finalized. New selections have been rehearsed and proceeds will fund new uniforms for band members.
Atchison Kansas resident describes years of severe facial eruption with red irritated skin and pimples. After trying remedies, she reports success using Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap, noting four months of treatment cleared the pimples and she continues to use the soap.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for dandruff and scalp irritation with promises of improved hair growth and beauty. It notes occasional drowsiness as a side effect and claims the products are sold by druggists and dealers worldwide with liberal free samples and a post address in Beaton.
Baumgardner Alice L Bis Maggie Allan Anne Bixby and B Allan were appointed to assist in decorating the graves of the deceased members on Sunday afternoon June 1. Mrs Stark acted as conductress at the business meeting.
Reports from Des Moines to Des Moines indicate the Mississippi River remains near current levels with no imminent flood crest. Forecasters say the crest may occur in a few days if at all, while observers along the lower Mississippi note anxiety but limited damage so far.
Captain Henry F Lange, commander of Company A, named as range officer for the Iowa National Guard rifle and pistol shoot in Des Moines from June to June 26. First Lieutenant Tk T Othmer to lead Muscatine guardsmen. school of instruction runs June 9 to 21 under Colonel Smith W Brookhart. eleventh annual Iowa Rifle Association meeting to follow guard matches with six-man company teams and eligibility rules.
Warren Baker and Garry Sickman, both well known in the city, plan a 560 mile canoe journey from June 1 toward Cairo and the lower Mississippi valley. They expect two weeks away, aiming to push farther if time permits, after a prior St Paul to city trip taken in about a week. They train daily to prepare for the long voyage.
The DeMolay Commandery No. will host an entertainment for their friends this evening starting at 9 o'clock. The program includes The Heart Bowed Down by J. A. Parks, Little Lamb by Pani Lawrence Dongar, arranged by J. A. Parke, a quartet with Mrs. Ernest Moore, Mrs. George Meerdink, Leonard Pleasy, Ernest Tilener, solo To Welcome You by Thomag i, Mrs. Rawing, and Keating Winning Grp Races by S. Brown with Mrs. Elizabeth Liny Meltew.
At a meeting of the M B A lodge committees named W Gras and Edward, plans were discussed to decorate graves.
Harry Jensen, a Fort Madison life prisoner, may have his sentence extended by three periods before June as friends in magnetite seek commutation. Jensen pleaded guilty to a charge of tape and received the minimum penalty, prompting a humane appeal to authorities. Sheriff Vallatta received Jensen’s letter expressing hope for liberty. Information indicates an effort will be made to secure clemency.
Thirty nine members of Washington Chapter No 4, Royal Arch, attended a Davenport ceremony and were hosted with a banquet by Davenport Masons. The list includes Werman Legler Madden Magnus Trno Wi Johnston Johnson Meerdink Fisher Othmor King and many others, with visiting ladies also mentioned.
Muscatine veterans of the Isailoh Hornets Neat Brigade, comprising the Second Seventh Eighth Twalfth and Fourteenth regiments, plan a reunion in Des Moines on June 10 with J. H. Carl adjutant of Shelby Norman Post GA. R. attending. The veterans will hold their meeting in connection with the Iowa State encampment.
Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets present a substitute for calomel, claimed as mild yet swift for liver and bowel relief. Pieces describe olive oil colored tablets made from vegetable compounds, touted to cleanse the liver without harming teeth, easing headaches and a sluggish feeling from constipation.
Memorial Day plans were finalized at recent meetings of local patriotic groups. Major John Cirie Circle members will decorate graves at Greenwood and St Marys cemeteries Sunday afternoon June 1, followed by a program in the G A R hall. Colonel Hare Circle appointed a committee to obtain flags for decorated graves of veterans and deceased members. The group gathers at the courthouse at 1:30 pm and proceeds to the Methodist Church for services.
The Newra Social club will meet Friday evening at Charles Rhelk's home. A splendid program includes Mek Selection Mala Quartet, piano solo by Miss Melinda Rhelkt, violin solo by Arthur Kemper, paper by Mika Myrtle Sauer, recitations by Lee Pantell and Miss Ella Wretchmar, and a mixed quartet song.
John Supsic of Sanbury Pan praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as the best remedy for constipation indigestion and liver complaint. The product promises prompt relief and healthier bowels with a price of five cents, recommended by Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store.
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