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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1916
Page
5
Clearings in Washington DC districts rose from 59,301,695 to 78,708,000 as the Federal Reserve reported broader growth. The number of banks contributing rose from 1,650 to 1,997 with nine additional banks joining.
An advertisement touts four methods for treating piles or hemorrhoids. It claims surgical removal cures but is dangerous, warns against injections of poisonous drugs, announces a special electrical method, and promotes a guaranteed cure with a non-surgical approach. It invites both men and women to call for examination or request information, with offices open daily except Sundays and Mondays.
Wilton Ta Oct. A local woman Marie Hinkhouse died at home after retiring early. Authorities report apoplexy as the likely cause. She is survived by four sons Frank in Washington Henry in South Dakota and Charles in Germany. Funeral plans not yet announced.
In New York City officials report talks toward settling the price dispute between milk producers and large distributors. John J. Dillon, state commissioner of foods and markets, offered to waive recognition of the Dairyman's League and permit district brokers to contract individually with farmers. Dillon noted distributors would pay the price demanded by farmers, 1.97 per quart for milk with 9.5 percent butterfat, a concession obtained through Mayor Mitchel's mediation. The mayor presented the proposal to the three distributing firms, as the city’s supply remains about half normal with a looming famine threat.
Funeral services for Irwin Coon were held at his residence on Rant Nin street at 2 PM conducted by Rev DB Trendut of First Presbyterian Church. Cremation followed at Creanwood cemetery with pallbearers Louly Maxson Frank Grady George Schmidt Fred Willams John Schineider and Fred Zimmermaad.
Attorney Willan Hoffman of this city appeals against the Asconsent of fla property in Drainage District No. 1s. The case was taken under advisement in Yottsia county district court as Hoffman contends his land drainage caused no benefit. The petition argues the amount paid for the work is not warranted.
Four representatives from the P. M. Munder public library will attend the state Horaria convention at Colfax from October 11 to 18. Attending are Emma Underwood, Mrs. Crosler, Stocker, and others. accompanying trustees and officers will join the meeting.
The funeral for Mrs Joseph T Con grove will be held Friday morning at the residence on Colorado Street at 0780 oclock. Rev Leonard will conduct the services. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Albany report says Christian Science adherent wins a court of appeals victory granting a new trial for William Vernon Cols. The decision could advance recognition of prayer healing as a lawful treatment. Chief Judge Bartlett sharply questions legislative power to criminalize treatment by prayer.
Labor groups along the Pacific coast await the Supreme Court ruling on an appeal challenging whether the contract labor law applies to new workers. If upheld, ship owners could import Chinese labor for crews, expanding convict trading practices at sea.
In Justice J. C. Coster's court Leo Condy pleaded guilty to a drunkenness charge filed by Mr. Coady. He received a suspended sentence on condition he return to his family and abstain from further drunkenness. Coady had been arrested after his wife alleged persistent molestation and lack of child support.
A vintage advertisement seeks customers for Hallistar's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming it will enhance charm beauty and sweetness. It mentions immediate service for various ages and applies vivid descriptors to entice buyers. The ad reflects old fashioned marketing language and lacks explicit product details.
At a late session the board of supervisors approved a $15,000 claim against the county by Herbert G. Thompson former county attorney. The inquiry showed the county owed Thompson instead of him owing the county. Thompson cashed a $16 check before adjournment.
Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff of the army, is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Washington D C for stomach trouble. The exact hospital and details are not fully clear in the report.
Resinol Ointment soothes itching skin on contact and begins healing, praised by doctors for over 20 years in treating eczema, ringworm, rashes, and other skin diseases. Warm baths with Resinol Soap aid quick, easy improvement at low cost with Resinol products including shaving stick.
A report from the War Department states the general is improving and that an operation is not deemed necessary. No further details are provided on his condition or timetable for recovery.
Mrs Marriot Stanton Blatch of New York and Topeka urged that President Wilson kept the nation out of war, calling the Democratic Party an enemy of suffrage. She quoted progress on women’s voting rights and asserted women should have direct control over war decisions, criticizing Wilson for blocking it.
A major fire in Orion Illinois damaged the business district early today nearly destroying several buildings. Firefighters from Rock Island and Moline assisted as water supply issues limited efforts, with about 90 000 in damage and five structures reported destroyed.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a remedy for dandruff and thinning hair. It claims immediate benefits, smoother, heavier, and healthier hair with no dandruff or itching, and urges purchase at drug stores or toll-free counters.
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