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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1916

Page

5

Shrine initiations highlight East Second Street ceremony

A large delegation gathered at Maxoule Hall on East Second Street for a Shrine ceremony. Twenty one candidates were initiated, followed by ritual work and a communal dinner at the First Sap tian church parlor, with attendees including members from Wellman, Lotte, Musentine and Hir oraido.

Rose Croex Siuune Wall Maxoule East Second Strace Baptist Church Shrinars First Ssaptiat Church Ladies’ Ald Society

How to Easily Shed That Bad Complexion

An advertisement claims a straightforward skin treatment to remove a damaged complexion. It promotes applying a wax-like product and a dissolving solution to the face, promising youthful, soft, and evenly tinted skin within days. The tone imitates early 20th century remedy pitches.

Dinnolvini Popwlar Medicing

Pratt Birthday Dinner Guests and Haloween Party

Mr and Mrs O P Pratt of Th ton entertain at their son Portar Pratt’s home on Sthatley avenue with a six o’clock dinner and decorations in green and white. Guests include D A Motz and family, Philip Motz, Jerry Mary and family, Ralph Fowler, Mayo Prowler, Ralph Pratt, Clyde Pratt, and others. evening features games, remembrances for the guest of honor, and a large birthday cake. Also Haloween masquerade party at Miss Anna Hagerman’s home with many costumes and decorations, witch readings, and a two course luncheon. North Prairie Ladie’s Aid plans bake sale and bazaar, with officers elected. Island church Ladies’ Ald will host a chicken supper.

Aira A. Motz Philip Motz Mir Mra Jerry Mary and Ralph Fowler Mayo Prowler Mak Oral Pratt Inlph Prat Clyde Pratt Gamoe Mua M.S Misa Anna Hagerman East Tenth Birdat Ce Hatlowe Cleo Lawrence Mise Wagerman Evory Raines Mas Lala Foster North Prairie Aid North Prairie Poeluck Ghinor Amy Lake Don Lutz Carl Hocke Allee Fox Fliat Mars Girot Smith Ada Kammer Edna Markhaon Mrn Amy Luca Misa Eden Markham Bagenowt

Muscatine Event Highlights Church Effort and Meeting

A large turnout is expected as Muscatine residents anticipate a new venture by the church women who will serve this year. The next meeting is slated for November 2 at Mrs. Toke Bartenhagen’s home on Muscatine Te Nod. Kensington Held by W T O Industrial. Thirty members of the Women's Relief Corps met yesterday at Maccabees Hall for a social session and planned activities. A night luncheon was served by hostesses Mary Millett, Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs. Sherfay, and Mrs. Harker. The next gathering is scheduled for November 16 at the Maccabees Hall.

Bivpaday Kensington HD Congregational Church Garrett Priester Jamen Mayon Mya Harriott McQuerten Mika Anon Johnson Ladies’ Ald Society First Congregational Church Tle Lato Muscatine Mra Toke Bartenhagen Muscatine Tenod Kensington W. T. O. Industiilal Women's Relief Corps Industria Maccnbes Mary Millett Charles Jacobs Presbyterian Meet Presbyterian Industrin! Society EdwardsRanchoman Mra. Nischwitz

Women Host Socials and Church Gatherings in Local Town

Mrs Ghirturt hosted Sweet Wand Band of Willink Workers with an all day event featuring a noon dinner and an afternoon focus on comfort items for the Orphans Home at Council Bluffs. Meetings announced for November 16 at Mrs Albert Ickhardt and plans noted for Presbyterian Industrial Society exchange sale and needlework.

Ghiturt Hostask Augual Goetter Har Homon Sweatland Townahly Sweet Wand Willink Jsension Counc Albert Ickhardt

Liver and bowel cleanse ad with Cascarate claims

An advertisement touts Cascarate laxative as a gentle remedy to purify the liver and bowels. It promises relief from dizziness coated tongue bad breath and sour stomach and suggests use by men women and children with no gripe or sickness.

West Liberty Carrier Fined in Federal Case

Hiram Gibgon, a West Liberty rural mail carrier, pleaded guilty to a hegalomenti charge in U S district court and was fined 200 dollars by Judge Martin J Wade. If not paid in ten days, he faces commitment to Davenport county jail per the Associated Press dispatch.

Hiram Gibgon Amy Beuiser West Liberty Martin J. Wade United States District Court Oltumwe Associated Pruss Amyloya Davenport Gitpon Silys Journal Mugeoating

School Meeting Notes and Local Visits at Town Hall

The regular meeting hours were occupied with no business session. The next meeting is Thursday afternoon at the school hall. Mise Mazia Stodehit and Prink 4 Bolkano of Ottomns visit Rev G W Barbar on Oregon street. The Muscatine trip was by overland route. The Mothers' Club meets Monday afternoon at Mrs Z C fledler 610 Wort Eighth Street. This session will be a Kensington.

Mise Mazia Stodehit Prink G. W. Barbar Oregon Street Muscatine Mothers’ Club Z. C. Fledler Wort Eighth Street Kensington

Danderine promise of new hair growth and shine

An advertisement touts 25 cent Danderine claiming to remove dandruff and hair loss within minutes. It pledges scalp relief, hair growth, and renewed softness, inviting readers to try a small bottle from drug stores or drug counters to restore lush, glossy hair.

Plan to Oil Part of State Highway Faces Funding Hurdles

Iowa officials and local leaders push to oil the River to River road from Iowa City toward Davenport. A. E. Nissen of Burlington Way Association leads canvassing of cities and rural districts seeking pledges from farmers and professionals. Estimated costs suggest farmers owning 160 acres may contribute up to 110 dollars. The movement, led by Frank C. Car Gift Goods, is backed by the River-to-River Road association.

A. E. Nissen Burlington Way Association Here Davenport Lenard Towa City Iowa City Frank C

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