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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
7
An ad style text touts a home made cough syrup claimed to beat naval coughs and throat ailments in hours. It urges buying 24 ounces of Pinex and making a pint bottle with sugar, promising quick relief, bronchial help, and a money back guarantee from The Liner Co. Great claims target families seeking inexpensive remedies.
George Kolosotas, former employee of a local pantorium, arrested by federal agents in Davenport on a liquor charge after operating a soft drink stand selling intoxicants. He was taken into custody by United States Marshal Poterson and escorted to Davenport. Local sheriff forced him through Second Street as word spread of the arrest.
The wedding of D. Bert Skott formerly of Mediapolis now of Mediapolis and Miss Boasle Tranminnan of Mediapolis was performed in Burlington on Monday. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Guarde Trott of Wapello. He recently ran the Pantorium business in Mediapolis. The couple will reside in Mediapolis.
State officials plan a broader investigation into the milk crisis as shortages persist in New York City. Upstate counties and New Jersey report riots and midnight milk pool disruptions while farmers join the dairy league in growing numbers.
Directors stated that a $10,000 damage suit against the Jocu School district and the education board by Henry Schroeder will be reviewed at the board meeting. The case centers on awarding a Haw high school annex contract to John Stunsinger of Burlington, with board members defending their local action while suggesting further evidence may be presented tomorrow.
New York officials and representatives from forestry and wildlife groups unite to push federal protection for national parks and forests. They seek authorizing legislation and favor the Chamberlain-Haydon bill with an amendment to expedite federal regulation.
Miss Flatts M Phillips of Osborn wed Clarence E Weahor in a ceremony at the groom’s parents home on Grandview avenue attended by twenty five guests. Rev Barber officiated. A two course wedding dinner followed. Afterward the couple planned to live in Muscatine as out of town relatives noted. Names of guests included Phillips of Osborn and others.
Bulletin received requests patrons of G C wordies to note changes in card color and printing. Red color shifts to Medtennary yellow with updated arrangement and type on both face and reverse.
Ad promotes LAX-OLA as a natural safe laxative offering quick relief for constipation. Claims no stomach upset or severe side effects and urges adults and children to chew the product, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
George Jackson announced a $10 reward for the arrest and conviction of the thief who stole a United States automobile tire along with the rim and straps from his car in front of his home at 140 West Third Street Monday night after 6. Suspecting the identity of the thief, he enlisted police aid. The theft suggests intent to convert the property to cash.
A court martial in Constantinople sentenced Konstantinople based claimant Resid Pasha to death for conspiring against the Turkish empire and aiding Italy in Albania. The sultan confirmed the sentence, and Pasha was stripped of rank after joining Italians in 1948. He later traveled to Rome and Paris, meeting Prime Minister Briand.
Grace Lutheran church officials postpone their regular meeting and board elections for one week due to a funeral in the congregation. The meeting will be held and elections held on Wednesday October 12.
Mrs. Clara Mills asks police to help find Lawrence Mills of New Boston Illinois. He reportedly left home with a buggy and mortgage. recently boarded with Mrs. S J Mills in town before disappearing days ago. Police chief W R Rice reports the plea and search underway.
A jumble of village life entries notes hostess Mya Kindler hosting a luncheon and plans for a Saturday event. Friends at the Foreign Missionary Society meeting at the church parlor reported a productive afternoon. Westbrook home hosted a pleasant Sunday dinner in honor of a son’s engagement with family and friends nearby. Various residents and visitors are listed with their movements to Muscatine and West Liberty for schooling, visits, and consultations, reflecting small town social ties and routines.
Mayor R S McNutt said no matters of importance would be taken up. The city council is expected to engage in paying monthly semis as part of the agenda tonight.
Chicago dispatch reports 11 year old Batavia girl will wed banker George Huth in Skagway Alaska. The ceremony takes place at an altar at the foot of a snow topped mountain along the trail to the Yukon gold fields, as stated by Miss Haydon in The Journal.
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