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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1916
Page
5
Cafes unite to raise prices for meals from 23 to 85 cents amid planned increases across the dining sector. Notices warn patrons that after Oct 16 regular meals will cost 25 to 35 cents more, with cafe owners blaming wartime costs and scarce supplies for the hikes.
In Muaca tino a local strike at the Standard Oil Company plant affected over 2,000 workers as armed police guarded the facility. The strike demanded wage increases from 20 to 40 percent, and a trolley carrying workers to the plant was stoned though no serious injuries were reported.
An advertisement extols a corn remedy named Gets It with claims it removes corns without pain. The ad urges readers to try the product, listing price of 26 cents and noting availability at multiple drugstores and suppliers in Indiana and surrounding areas. The copy uses flashy language to promise fast relief and wide endorsement from druggists and stores.
Construction on the Second Street bridge forces closing of the old structure with a temporary span opened about a half block toward the river. All vehicle traffic will use the temporary bridge as work continues on abutments and dam forms for the new span, slated for completion by November 1. The project, awarded to A D Kilow at an estimated cost of 14,600, aims to restore full traffic flow once finished.
A theater piece titled What Love Can Do at the American Theatre features a newspaper woman entangled with a powerful newspaper owner involved in oil. The ballet set piece centers on love and conflict over extraction methods amid labor tension. The report notes Madrid and Spanish naval actions, with submarines sailing near the Balearic Islands, amid broader World War era news.
A Stare Correspondent describes Battery C and Battery B at a camp near Loma Alta, Texas. Artillery units practice for ten days, moving 600 horses to lay charges and test new firing drills amid rough terrain and distant hills. The piece notes supplies arrive by truck from Brownsville and mentions a church bazaar on October 12 with a chicken supper at 6 PM.
City Engineer C H Young reports rapid sidewalk paving across Moline with a large asphalt mixer expected this week to lay the top coat. Ford Paving supervisor James Durhawn arrived to oversee local work as grading on Mulberry and nearby streets proceeds, with brickwork started on Paris, Ole, and Third streets and new walks rising on Parkview and several avenues.
An old promotional piece touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a cure-all for liver and bowel issues. It claims they restore color, relieve dull eyes and pimples, and maintain health with nightly use, priced 25 cents per box and sold by all druggists.
Fragmentary ad style text touts a cough remedy similar to a patent medicine. It mentions pine extract and membrane claims, emphasizes rapid relief, and promises refunds if unsuccessful. The passage reads like a dubious historic tonic promotion with exaggerated benefits and unclear sourcing.
Misa Loutuo Von Patten, general chairman of the Geneva Golf and Country Club social committee, announced the month’s assignments. The first event will be an all women’s attornet party on Monday afternoon October 16, with monthly gatherings to follow, and a Hallowe’en box party under planning at club quarters. Members on the committees include Mrs Jackson, Mrs Leo C. H. Orbach, Miss Gertrude Titus, Miss Grace Roach, R. S. Jackson, Lee H. Orbach, Milton Zeidler, and C. R. Stafford.
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Muscatine residents recover from one of the era’s most severe temperature swings. A 60 degree drop in 36 hours followed a 84 degree Sunday peak, with frost expected tonight. Despite the chill, farm product losses were minimal as frostlines are not yet causing material damage. Local businesses note firmer demand amid the awaited colder spell.
Public school children plan to bring clothing and other items to schools Friday to support a Welfare Association drive. Treasurer Charles Korn notes the event, aiming to collect bundles for distribution to those in need, turning the day into a community aid effort rather than idle time.
Berlin reports that British civilians held in Germany are now interned with Rumanians in camps. Romania had pledged not to intern Germany but later did so as a temporary safety measure. The U S embassy faces heavy workload handling these reciprocal internments amid the new wartime order.
Twenty members attended the Mother's Club meeting at 610 West Eighth Street, Tolleatlwan. A lively program featured papers on Character Balancing and the Rights of a Child, songs by Cleo Richards, and a skit by Dorothy Fiedler. A tea and cake hour followed. next meeting planned for October 22 at Mrs C Medien's 610 West Eighth.
Mrs Lee Marken hosted a festive birthday anniversary for Leo Mark with family and friends present including J A Irvin and Misa Viana Siasel. Guests enjoyed a four course dinner with fall flowers and gifts were left in honor of the occasion.
Public probate notice in Muncating County Iowa states that on September 26 1516 a purported last will and testament of William Heabner was read by the district court clerk and that the instrument will be heard for proof on October 24 1916 at the September term. It invites any interested person to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Maccalina Sept 25 2916 J G Tipton Clerk of the District Court.
Mise Marie Drefer and daughter Dorothea of Davenport visit Mr and Mrs W R Wotuw at 406 West Third Street. Liver trouble with back and stomach pain relieved after using half a bottle of Chamberlains Tablets, ending bouts of pain. Por vale by all dealers.
Chicago on Oct 10 reported by Associated Proxy Leased Wire that turkey prices will be higher than last year, with H. G. Peterson predicting per pound around 38 cents for Thanksgiving birds. He cited an unprecedented poultry shortage and noted last year’s prices ranged from 22 to 26 cents per pound.
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