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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1916

Page

8

Drug Ring Alleged In Active Operation Here

Government probes drug traffic as federal inspector and local police track a suspected ring dealing in codalna opium and other narcotics. Officials say arrests are expected soon and actions may include drastic measures against traffickers tied to metropolitan networks. The investigation follows federal efforts in Murentdie Tolley and related locations.

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Meredith Campaign Tour Reaches Johnson County Rally

E T Meredith gubernatorial candidate spoke in Muscatine area events with Cronin of Muscatine and Max Mayor Iowa City introducing. The rally featured city band selections and a male quintette. Meredith supported good roads, anti drinking, and stated he favored annual road taxation. Campaigning continued to River Junction as Johnson County tour lasted the day.

Inurnala Xpechil Suerte Lone Trou E. T. Meredith Kovernor Bik Cronin Mulsentine Cangre Meredith Max Iowa City Divc Iowa Johnson County

Just One Application and the Hairs Vanish

Advertisement copy promises quick removal of hairy growths using a powder mix called delatone. It claims one application is sufficient to vanish hair and recommends buying the original package to confirm results.

Versatility Drawbacks in Ashes of Embers Roles

Miss Frederick plays dual roles in the Paramount Picture Ashes of Embers. Director Joseph Kaufman demands simultaneous on-set work for both characters, prompting an immediate backstage solution by the Mayers and crew to minimize travel between location and studio. In Joliet Illinois Miss Molen Macumber, 15, leaps from a second floor window to safety as a fire destroys John Baker's store and other buildings, with William Dyer rescuing her after smoke overcomes him. damages exceed sixty thousand dollars.

Praline Proderiek Iis Paramount Misa Procerink Joseph Kaufman Prederick Mayers Stat Cay Joliet

Conference at Baptist Church in New York preacher to lead

A Baptist conference announced by J B McNoll secretary of the Y M C A and committee in charge will be held October 22 to 27 in the Sunday school room of the First Baptist church with H Gaoblain of New York as host speaker addressing “Modern Day Delusions and How to Combat Them.” An evening Union meeting at the First Methodist Episcopal church will feature Gaoblain discussing “Three Old Questions and Their Answers.” weekday sessions are planned at 3 20 p m and 7 p m with tentative arrangements to hold meetings at the First Presbyterian church.

J. B. McNoil Y, IM C. A Com~mittes Gaoblain Blo Conferance Do Firat Uapitat Charle Gaoblein First Methodist Episcopal Church New York McNell Ti Lk First. Presbyterian Church ofeNall Sehmidt Kohout Ang Downer

War Curtails Mission Work Losses Face Christian Aims

War strains medical aid and supply lines for mission groups under the Churches of Christ, forcing curtailment of food and medicine shipments and hindering book and material deliveries. The Secretary of the Foreign Christian Missionary Society reported at the International Convention that aid costs have risen, yet contributions rose to over 1 009 000 dollars for the year ending September 30. A highlight noted is the Thibot project, including a large printing press purchase and the distribution of 100 copies of a mission journal to interior regions, funded by convention.

Taamhoto Churches of Christ Nlao Iby Thibst Baek

Alleged Insane Man Sent to Davenport

Jack Hugo, a stranger, was escorted by Sheriff R. J. Wiley to Davenport after residents complained of Moylaltor's actions. Hugo, deemed insane by the sheriff, was ordered to leave the city today and not presented before the city board.

Davenport Jack Hugo Pleasant Prairie Yentor Sherrif R. J. Wiley Moylaltor Hugo Nguor Antity Board

Record run by R. I. receiver Dickinson speeds 538 miles

Jacob M. Dickinson, Rock Island receiver and former secretary of war, set a new Memphis to Chicago record, finishing the 538 miles in ten hours and fifty minutes aboard a special train. The run outpaced normal schedules by about four hours.

Chicaka Jacob M. Dickinson Mnes Memphis Chicago Uhnols Central Railroad Ae Nee Eae Anes

Dropsy remedy ad offers free week trial in Atlanta

An unclear historical advertisement promises a one week free trial for a dropsy remedy. The copy mentions breathing, kidneys, heart, and purification claims. It lists a company name Qollum Dropsy Remedy Co in Atlanta Georgia.

He Biog Atrangihona Ontire Nyktom Qollum Drofsy Remedy CO Vent Atlanta

Simple Way To End Dandruff Ad Revealed

An old advertisement promotes using four ounces of common oil from a drug store applied at night to dissolve and destroy dandruff. With repeated nightly applications, it claims dandruff, itching, and flaking vanish by morning and hair becomes shiny soft and lustrous.

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Lutherans 10 Bid for Synod Meeting at Clinton

Grace Lutheran church votes to send delegation to the Town Synod meeting at Clinton October 1822 to oppose a plan to hold the annual meeting in Muscatine. Pastor Rev George N Mendenhall leads, with budget finance adopted and deacons chosen. Delegates include W O Cravatt EMH Schuls and Rev Mendenhall.

Muscatine Grace Luther Church Delegaton Ginton Museatiia George N. Mendenhall Ing Gm Seholy A. Cherise Tinnaon Clinton W. O.ravatt Emh Schuls Mendanhal

Voters Must Register Absent Voters Plan for Nov. 7 Election

Absent voters and traveling electors face no provision for mail registration. County officials urge registration before Oct 24. Absent ballots may be applied for Oct 24 to Nov 4, with forms available. ballots are returned sealed to the county auditor for counting on election day.

Allen Secratary Nate Prlmary Jagt Juno Rowstzation Mn. Rexealon Ayplylg Wuditay Ture Ithe County Mall Ibeir

Tragic Death After Mocking Cartoon Theme

Ghelsholm Minnesota October 12. Charles Martin 25 unmarried Shenango steel plant worker committed suicide by blasting himself with dynamite in a curbside incident. Friends mockery of a Sunday funny section left him targets of derision and persecution by those who ridiculed his character. Bundle Day Friday the thirteenth adds eerie superstition to the case.

Ghelsholm Minn Bercause Friends Mineo Fanny Charles Martin Shenango Guieide Hsmwell

Clara Kimble Young Stars in Sunday Show at The Palace

Clara Kimble Young appears on The Palace show this Sunday December 22 with ten heats featured. The program highlights include the best of her performances and inlays at extras, drawing audience attention to the new segment and the price of admission.

Clara Kimble Young the Palace

Publisher Speaks For Brotherhood at Muscatine Church

Alex B. Miller publisher of Wank Inston Newspaper spoke at the First Presbyterian church opening the social season of church brotherhoods. He urged old fashioned virtues like industry temperance and faith as keys to success, citing Lincoln and Jefferson to illustrate how humble beginnings or great beginnings lead to national honor. The audience stayed to a banquet after his remarks.

Alex. R. Miler Washington Democrat First Presbyterian Church Miller Muscatine A. Bartlett Mr. Miller Abraham Lincoln Thomas’ Jefferson Linscol Jeffer

Are You a Hunter Box Social at Bays Held Night

Community notice for a box social at Jiarpers Hall on Monday evening October 130 in aid of Bayfield. all welcome. Event includes laundry remark misprinted. proceeds to benefactor Bayfield. Local residents urged to attend.

Jiarpers Mrnday Bayfield Wehos

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