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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
2
The notice laments high infant mortality and warns that narcotic preparations in children’s remedies, including opium or morphineated syrups, cause harm. It endorses Castoria as a safe alternative and mentions its signature brand line.
A spring pig owned by Mayne and Satterthwaite of Bloomington Township rapidly gains weight in the county “ple club” contest. Born in April the pig weighed 240 pounds on the Provant scale and increases by 71 pounds in August, nearing the 1000 mark? as November 4 closes the contest. The owners foresee profit if the porker sells at the end, with prizes including a trip to Ames for the short course.
Young members of the Baptist church organize a targeted canvassing drive Sunday at 2 PM to mobilize the congregation. The effort aims to raise weekly union attendance and member finances, following a districted, committee led campaign structure with reports collected at the church at day’s end. If successful, similar programs may spread to analogous groups within the community.
Mrs. Charles Conaway dies after a long illness at 603 East Tonth Street. Funeral at home tomorrow at two with Rev A G Graves of First Congregational officiating. Burial Greenwood Cemetery. Born May 15, 1956 in Mantasia, lifelong city resident, widow of Joseph Bannett. Survived by husband and Raymond of Des Moines.
Cedar Rapids reports Bob Hanbrook, former Muscatine player now with the Chicago White Sox, in town Sunday to visit friends before traveling to Grundy Center. He discusses his future with the White Sox and his hope for strong opportunities. He also worked a local gig in Muscatine retail earlier in the season, earning around 3450 in reported receipts.
Judge William Lhoophilis of Davenport made a brief visit to Miffenting to conduct personal business. Theophilus, a fan candidate for the supreme bench, announced his candidacy and association for the Judicial District amid local election chatter.
An advertisement touts Q Ban hair color promising to restore natural shade without gray showing after several applications. It claims quick results, a pleasant smell, and a long lasting darkened look, with a money back guarantee and a price of 60e for a large bottle at Morgan's Drug Store in Mascatine.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior remedy for humors and internal derangements. It claims to cleanse the blood and invigorate the body, noting forty years of success and urging readers to start using the medicine today.
The article details the Jewish festival of Succoth and Tabernacles, describing nightly services led by Rabbi Wreck and the concluding overview planned for Saturday at the central shrine. It notes the calendar, holiday days, and traditional practices such as giving to the poor and the use of palm, willow, and myrtle branches.
A runaway cart overturned on Green Street yesterday afternoon as villagers watched. The cart occupants were thrown into the street when the horse bolted near the hill. The daughter sustained slight injuries while Mrs Wieher escaped uninjured. John Roukentarat of Cawker City, Kans, was in town for a funeral and returned home last night. Mr Honkonhorab visited Gretema for his daughter, Mrs John Schwah.
Barry Manufacturing officials report rapid progress at the East Fifth street plant on plans for a pulley making facility. Experiments are advancing toward operation, with foundry and tool departments busy. Management cautions on opening dates but expects the plant to run in a short time and notes strong orders for the Barry pulley.
David Richard of Davenport remained in critical condition at Hordhoy hospital two weeks after a gunshot injury. Attendants report he worsened overnight as he underwent a second operation to locate a bullet in his chest, despite initial efforts.
Officials of the Welfare Association forecast a citywide Bundle Day turnout. City schools will bring bundles to school buildings tomorrow, with extras collected from other areas. Adults unable to carry bundles can drop them at City Hall, and a wireless call line will arrange pick up for those without children.
Jones claimed the cook provoked him with impertinence and cooled his temper leading to a conflict in the kitchen. He says the cook gasped when hot water was unavailable and blamed the fault on the absence of steam, while residents note the bath water heater noises and the cook’s failing to provide warm water. Payton Manufacturing and Dayton, Ohio advertisements appear among the fragment.
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