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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1916

Page

2

Woman 60 Works Fourteen Room House Pleasurable Task

Davenport mother reports two boys found a quart of whiskey in a Mesd. They and another boy drank it at the Mad Creole bridge, prompting Patrolman Milley to investigate bootlegging. Chief Rico pledges further action to locate the liquor source and press prosecutions if sold to minors. Local drugstore promotes Tanine health tonic as remedy.

Tex Havercamp Tuncating Davenport C. L. Bowns Egat Third Mayd Harrie Thomas Pate Combs Wunglex Milley Rico Maxwell

Police plan probe into finding of two drunk boys

Patrolman Miller found two brothers aged eight and ten unconscious from cold and exposure in a junkyard alley known as Jungles. They were taken to their homes in Treemoor and Moore streets, while a seven year old was treated later at Lincoln Hospital. An official inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the intoxication and exposure began this morning.

Miller Hson Mrr Damok Moora Moore Ulnroln

Political rally in Des Moines outlines 2 presidential candidates

Oct 11 dispatch reports plans for speeches by national figures in Des Moines. Senator A A Fall of New Mexico and Bainbridge Colby of New York to headline for the Republican side while a Democrat candidate is highlighted. Talks expected to center on the Mexican situation.

Molan Wilton Charles E. Hughes U.S A. A. Fall New Mexico Nln Matt Moat Bainbridge Colby New York Toador Will

Dyspepsia relief tablets advertised in old prompt

An advertisement touts Dyspepsia tablets promising relief from heartburn upset stomach and bad breath. It claims dramatic improvement after one dose and urges purchase via mail order with a free steam plot offer.

Free Trial Coupon at Stuart Co Misread Address

A garbled notice claims a free trial coupon from BA. Stuart Co and references 220 Stunt Vallding in Marshall, Mteh. The readable fragment mentions Stuart's Dyapepata Tablets and a street address, but the rest is unclear, making the full intent and location dubious.

Stuart Co Marshall Mteh Stuart

Hallowe'en Fete And Pre nuptial Shower Mark Local Society News

A Halloween party at Miss Gertrude Freers home drew forty Baptist Young People's Circle members with a Dungeon of Terror, lighting effects, and a Halloween luncheon. A pre nuptial shower at Miss Helen Spillman's home honored her upcoming marriage to Fred Hugmann with pink and green decor, a pink ribbon table centerpiece, and gifts.

Dreers Gertrude Freers Indiavening Baptist Young Peopie Cirlon Helen Spillman Mike Magnie Morrin Third Street Mina Molen Spilman Wred Hugomann Tol Niekala

Killing the Calves as Veal Debate Prompts Meat Substitute

A column argues against veal demand driving high beef prices and urges replacing meat with Shredded Wheat Biscuit. It promotes the product as a wholesome, nutritious alternative made at Niagara Falls, New York, suggesting ten days on the cereal with dairy or fruit.

Niagara Falls N.Y

Local clubs host social afternoons and future meetings set

Mrs. Keapals hosts T. W. Slab members on Mine Street with twelve attendees. Autumn flowers decorate rooms and a three course luncheon is served by Mrs. Frank Hinko at Park Avenue. Kalorama Kensington Klub meets at Mrs. Tiea’s in Bloomington Township with luncheon and plans for October 24 at Mrs. Wilt Schmidt’s home. Major for Chelg holds a rummage planning meeting at Mrs. Margaret Towle’s on Cheatnut Extension. sale arranged for October 15 at the Threko building on West Gooonn Street. Continuous meetings slated for October and future venues noted.

A Kessels T. W. Olup Joseph Keapals Mine Street T. W. Slab Frank Hinko Park Avenue Wll Wilt Schmidt John Cocr Tarnoan Margaret Towle Threko West Gooonn Street

Bayfield social event supports Bayfield School repairs

A charity box social will be held Friday evening at Harper's Well in Bayfield with proceeds benefiting Bayfield School repairs. Misa Bernice Hoot will supervise the event with a program starting at 7 40 and followed by box auctions. Invitations extend to all to attend the enjoyable program.

Bayfield Harper's Well Bayfield Water Bayfield Schor Misa Bernice Hoot

Dandrine Hair Dandruff Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a hair beautifier and dandruff remover. It promises shiny, wavy hair, a purified scalp, and stopped itchiness with a 25 cent bottle, claiming visible growth across the scalp in weeks.

Deanty Knowlton

Postponed Friday Society Meeting at Baptist Church

The Society of the First Baptist Church basement meeting has been postponed indefinitely due to conflicting dates with other events. An afternoon session at the church appears unlikely as members adjust plans following a rummage sale conducted by the Ladton Ald Society of the German Methodist church.

deHara Ladton’ Ald Society German Methodist Church Horshey Ald

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