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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1916
Page
4
Entries for the German American Savings Bank corn contest must harvest before frost to ensure vitality. Judges will favor fully mature, well filled kernels with uniform color and no bar tips, with dry, ventilated storage to preserve germ integrity.
German American Savings Bank advised readers to inquire for further particulars. In Rawson’s report from Cedar Rapids he says Republican state chairman C A Rawson toured ten of eleven districts and found brighter prospects for Harding than earlier campaigns. He cites strong editor support and renewed party worker enthusiasm despite opposing GOP rumors.
The Muscatine Ad Club plans its first autumn gathering at the Grand Hotel on Thursday October 5. Dinner at 6 30 pm precedes a session with officer reports and a planning for boulevard hats, with the organizing committee to report progress. Tickets for the Community Lecture Course at Grand Opera House may be reserved at the Y M C A. Dr A J Oliver leaves Muscatine for North Dakota to spend three weeks hunting and fishing, visiting towns along the way.
An ad describes a natural wax treatment that absorbs unsightly surface skin to reveal a clear healthy complexion. Use marcolized wax nightly as a cold cream and wash off in the morning to fade blemishes. Also offers a Kaxotite and witch hazel lotion for wrinkle removal as a separate remedy.
At Grace Lutheran church council last evening W O Gravatt was chosen delegate and Emil Shhulz alternate to the Iowa synod meeting at Clinton in October 1823 The pastor Rev George N Mendenhall also plans to attend The Iowa Home and Foreign Missionary societies will hold their convention with the annual meeting More than thirty English Lutheran pastors from across the state are expected The annual meeting of the Grace Lutheran council will be held Wednesday evening October 11 with reports and officer elections
Vernon Hinkey four-year-old was severely burned last night when he overturned a coffee pot during supper at 911 Poplar. Parents reported no serious complications expected, while a note about reserving season tickets for Grand Opera House on October 13 appeared in the same text.
Philadelphia falls to Boston in a game filled with errors and muffed plays. Key miscues by Stock and Konetchy allow runs, while Egan and Magee contribute as Boston edges ahead. Nerws notes them down with late scoring by Maranville and Rudolph, as Philadelphia struggles to respond.
Advanced word from Eastern City promises an October 18 Lyceum show featuring Myrna Sharlow, famed lyric soprano, with violinist Pierre Henrote and pianist Frederick Tilston. The program, under Community Lyceum Committee auspices, comes after stellar Boston concerts praised by Musical Courier for Sharlow’s refined voice and compelling stage presence.
The Ladies of the Maccabees held the twentieth anniversary at Maccabee hall with about one hundred members and friends present. Des Moines official Mrs Elin Mark Lee spoke, Prances Makoon presided, George Wiles recalled the group’s history since 1896, and a Cedar Rapids founder's letter commended the lodge. Music featured Ings Shafit Clare Heard and Fern Nosper with Gertruda Davidson.
One of the most enjoyable affairs last evening was at the home of Myrtle Wotzel on West Seventh street where a group of young women organized a club. The organization will be known as the T. R. Be club and officers chosen include Misses Hester Bowmen Myrtle Wetgal Onn Moyers Ida O'Connor and Mario Ryan. A unique feature of the evening highlighted the proceedings.
In France during early World War I a private, cold and soaked, uses his mother's salve for rheumatic pain. He requests it home, a lark bottle is sent, and the muscle-soother eases his suffering. The item is offered in potions priced 260, 560, and $1000.
An old advertisement touts GETS-IT as the simplest and sure corn and callus remedy. It claims fast loosening of corns, painless removal, and easy use with drops, touting druggists nationwide and multiple stores for availability.
The article notes an initiation game for club members to win a club pin, with merriment and music by Misses Stella Frey Mildred Johnson Ida Lochner and Margaret Miedeler. A later gathering at the Umlandt home celebrated family birthdays with a dinner and games. An upcoming meeting is set for October 16 at Miss Carrie Wirtz’s home.
Davenport, Oct 3. President Wilson will use Davenport as a wireless hub all October to send messages to every part of the United States. W H Kirwan, writing under IXBD, said he has official authorization from Joseph Tumulty. A network of over 8,000 amateur stations will cover the nation in overlapping circles, aiding preparedness for invasion or general alarm.
Treasury Department data for the fiscal year ending June 40 shows 417 suspected counterfeiters arrested in California by secret service agents, far more than other states. Of these, 229 were convicted, 19 acquitted, 114 pending, and 65 other outcomes. Italians were notably prominent among foreign counterfeiters.
The Muscatine district conference of the Methodist Episcopal church at Sweetland saw rising attendance as four teen ministers, their wives, and three laymen joined the morning session. Speakers included Rev. A. S. Smith of First Methodist and Dr. L. Stafford of Wilton. New arrivals listed include Revs R. V. Pike, C. B. Hawkins, L. R. Burdock, C. G. Ellin, E. V. Brooks, and many others from Letts to Ottumwa with spouses in attendance.
An advertisement touts constipation as a root cause of many ailments and endorses Chamberlain's Tabletas as a laxative that aids bowel movement appetite and digestion. Sold by all dealers.
Last night’s Elks regular meeting drew 75 to 100 members, with three candidates initiated. The building addition progress was reported as more than half done and rushing to completion, while other measures were considered before adjournment.
The Rev. G J Bowles of the Friends Church plans a ten day trip to Grand Oklahoma to visit his brother Joe W Bowles who has been ill. In his absence Mrs Saunders of Moscow will lead morning services and Rev Pliny Frye will lead evening services at the Friends Church.
A health notice urges those confined indoors to increase activity to avoid unhealthy fat. It promotes oil of kerein capsules from A W Morgan or a druggist as a method to safely lose 15 to 20 pounds, claiming quick weight loss, improved digestion, and renewed energy, with several non-specific health benefits.
Vintage medical ad warns mothers of constipated children and promotes California Syrup of Figs for gentle relief. Claims a teaspoonful clears bowels and restores a playful child, urging readers to buy from the California Fig Syrup Company with a 60 cent bottle.
Twenty five women, lauded for distinguished global work, will arrive in Cleveland tonight as the Hughes campaign train stops in Ohio. The Hughes envoys will host a joint meeting for men and women with remarks expected from Dr. Katherine Bement Davis and Mrs Nelson OShaughnessy.
Baltimore Md Oct 3 an important meeting of the steel manufacturers rail committee representing the major steel firms will be held here today. Presidents vice presidents managers and leading engineers from Ateo companies will attend to discuss the new eight hour law and its impact on their operations.
Notice announces grocery store closure all day Saturday for a holiday with reopening Saturday evening after 6 o clock and advises customers to buy groceries before Friday night. Located as a local retail notice likely from Mari Bros Grocery.
Sie Knights announce special conclave Wednesday at 7 20 p m with work in Red Cross degree by order of the Commander.
An old advertisement urges women to try Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound claiming it has relieved women's ailments as it has for others. The ad emphasizes the remedy’s success and urges readers to give it a chance.
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