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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1916

Page

3

Ames Telegraph Readers Offered Wide Range of Ads and Circulation

Old time notice lists multiple advertising firms and publishers in Chicago New York Kanasa City Detroit and other cities. It mentions the Daily Journal printing daily except Sunday with evening delivery and carrier service in the city with weekly mail options and prepaid subscriptions.

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Housewife’s Burden As Prices Rise In War Economy

A government report notes soaring costs for food and clothing, with food up 50 percent and clothing 25 percent. It urges thrift, home economies, and baking at home to ease hardship as families cope with high living costs and wartime shortages.

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County panel backs crop agent funding plan in Scott County

The county contemplates appropriating 2600 dollars to employ a crop agent across Scott and Lyon counties. The Scott County Crop Society endorses the proposal as it heads toward a public vote in the near future.

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County Proponent Pushes Education Proposition in Linn County

Local supporters in Linn County organize committees to promote a school tax proposition. Leaders study farm work costs and voter impact, noting county residents would face about a year's levy share. opponents in Muscatine and nearby counties await the outcome.

Linn Muscatine Jar Rn ‘Vallet Aggat Murl McDonald Axalatant Scott County RBCNL

Anoturt Falls In Line With Paper Price Pressure

A damaged OCR fragment discusses newspaper price hikes and distribution changes. It notes readers facing higher subscription costs while publishers seek to reduce expenses. The Gate City cuts complimentary copies and shifts exchange listings to cash, affecting readers and agents in the market.

Anoturt Pantal Kookuk Gate City

Local Half Hour Club Holds First Meeting of the Year

The Half-Hour club met at Mrs W L Curldy’s home Tuesday afternoon for its first gathering of the year. Officers named include president Mrs W L Curdy and secretary Mrs J A Sprague. Members listed feature Mrs Weber Miss Stapy Mrs Sprague Mrs Darrow and others. several local residents traveled or hosted visitors through the week.

Columbus Junction Mra W. L. Curtly Tueaday I Konaington Pryatdont Ungonpore Provident Mra. O Chaj J. A. Spraguo Ionpurer Sd. Stitym The And Aro Mment W Weber Damilton J. Hy Hunton Mindon Murry Reaney Nettle Blatr Pearl Hazeldon Arch Morgan Coltumbay Clay Seattle Wash LaRue Mr. Bohatedt Bollo Plains Verno Jack Dough Turk Vinton Bowman W.E. Whaotatine A. J Wollman R.A. Eton Davenport Will Eliazon Letts H. Leonhard Wert Magentine J. C.kenduck Ottumion Fiero Dalin Brown Indy W. Hubard Ontiné Eldon Chicago Tl Pro Texas Nelson Jewelry Store Towa Woategan Mt. Pleasant Misa Louise Reaney

Look Young Darken Gray Hair Color Remedy

An advertorial claims a ready to use product can restore gray hair to a youthful shade. It promises thicker, fuller hair with no itching or damage, and offers a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied.

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Burlington Hotel Banquet Crowns Local Rushing Season

A Burlington banquet honoring the rushing season drew Edward Whotstine and family of Chadron Nebraska, who visited with W EB and A L Whotstine. Guests included Mia EH Garnes Ina Gardner and Ina Palmer. Mrs Cink, traveling from Slyournay, returned home Wednesday evening. Rollin Linn, former operator here, ran a nearby grocery store in Menneherstor.

Burlington Edward Whotstine Chadron Mr. Clark Slyournay Rollin Linn Dye Boukne Walae

Wapello News Highlights Local Visitors and Moves

Wapello dated Oct 5 lists Mrs. Gao Ivett visiting her daughter Nancy Pritcha and Frances Thompson visiting town. Numerous residents plan moves to Muscatine and nearby areas, while public notes mention Joe Niccolls renting his farm for a sale. Friends gathered at Mrs. Wm Harriel’s home for a social dinner and old friendships were rekindled amid lively recollections.

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Wellman Neighbors追 wweek notices and farewells

Local item from Wellman notes residents visiting relatives in Madison Michigan and Cody Neb. Names include Mrs CoD Mooth Roy Wily and Mr Booth. Community events include lectures at the church, receptions for Ray Nell and family, and a trip by Harvey and Bull to new homesteads near Cody. Also lists letters remaining unclaimed at Muscatine post office with donor names.

Wellman Cod. Mooth Madison Mias Lone Trea Batora Kalng Miraiasippt Mr. Booth RK. G Booth Throayenra Hn Frother C. M. Booth Chex Mayer, Sr Imp Woldier Roy Wily Ohio Boyd Williamsburg Tussary Mra C. C. Gardner RH. B. Fu Dufoty A. S Ray Nell Willur Harvey Grant Bull Cody Neb Wawona Smiths Urbana Iowa City Washington Krs Messenger Ralvativns Cedar’ Rapid Fair‘foonks Monteverpor Ara Excolator Springs T. Hagerman Muscatine Tom Bagley Thos, Banks Leo Birrell P. L. Bozarth Martin Coleman Frank Jyvors Jas. T. Foss Tet. Fuller G. Gregory J. B. Green Mr.and C.D. Hager Laster Jones R.W. Jones C. W. Liggett Joseph Muhammad Ray Rove C. &. Taylor Chas. J.wilson List Anna Douglara Mise Florence Edwards Anna Jones Milly Anna Klemm Misa Laura P.kollmann Francis E. Marple

Educating the Immigrant Vital National Problem

A Washington D C article profiles the U S Bureau of Education efforts to teach English and citizenship to non-English speaking immigrants. It highlights Janie, a Hungarian immigrant who improves from limited English to working briskly at a factory, and details night schools, factory programs, and civic campaigns expanding literacy for up to three million immigrants. The piece notes widespread distribution of circulars in multiple languages, club and voluntary teaching efforts, and examples of factory classes increasing attendance and social integration while documenting literacy gaps and regional disparities.

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Hair Grey Then Apply O Ban Hair Color Restorer Ad

An old ad touts Q Ban Hair Color Restorer for gray or thinning hair. It claims roots darken evenly and naturally without dye, with a money back guarantee. Sold for 50 cents a big bottle at Morgan Drug Store in Muscatine Iowa, mail orders available.

Morgan Drug Store Muscatine Iowa

To Free Your Skin of Hair or Fuzz Secret Ad

An old advertisement promises a quick depilation method using a powder mixed with water to form a paste. It advises applying to the skin for about two minutes, then rubbing off and washing away to leave skin free from hair. The copy urges obtaining genuine products from a Dolutond advertisement.

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Morning health habit promises clear skin and vigor

An old advertisement urges both women and men to drink a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach and bowels. It claims internal sanitation improves health, complexion, and energy, citing relief for headaches and bad breath and recommending a quarter pound of phosphate from the first store for proof.

Immigrant Education Drive and Old Age Ad Push

The article reports on immigrant education efforts under the America First campaign. It notes foreign language newspapers with large circulations aiding petitions to recruit immigrants into civic life and English learning programs. Also promoted are Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and liver health as a separate advertisement.

Chamberlain's

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