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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1916
Page
2
Local dealers report another rise in shoe prices as leather supplies dwindle amid wartime demand. Women’s fancy shoes have climbed fastest, with 7 to 9 percent increases since the war began, while men’s shoes and rubbers show mixed changes. A prominent dealer notes leather shortages and decreased imports, but warns rubber prices have softened compared with three years ago.
Prominent resident physician Dr Norton sails for Voneke Kansas, his parents’ home, to rest and recuperate after recent illness. He will stay for a week, seeking a quiet period away from his practice.
An old advertisement praises California Syrup of Sugar for children relief from fever, upset stomach, and constipation. It promotes a 50 cent bottle with claims of making a tired child playful again and warns buyers to ensure genuine product by California Syrup Company.
An old advertisement claims the entire body requires pure blood for strength and tone. It warns impure blood causes bone and muscle debility, skin blemishes, and fatigue, touting Hood's Sarsaparilla as an unequaled cure for scrofula and various humors. It urges readers to obtain the remedy from druggists today.
Local Knights of Pythias leaders plan to attend the Pythian convention in East Town on November 9. Delegates from four districts covering eleven counties will assemble. more than 1,000 Knights are expected. Local lodge officers and Grand officials from Clinton Cedar Rapids Center Point and Muscatine are listed among attendees.
Dr J W Graves pastor of Pirab Rupe church held an informal open house at the church parsonage 142 Just Fourth Tutreat in the evening. The reception featured introductions to parishioners and musical performances by three of the pastor’s daughters Thelma on cello Bather on violin and Ruth Reeves on piano with solos and ensemble numbers well received. Refreshments were served at the close.
F. Dawey, manager of the Muc ention Lighting company, returned home after a three day meeting of the American Lighting Institute in Calif. Zero? word. The convention featured speakers in various parts of the country.
The Muscatine Art Association plans a Monday meeting at the public library to elect officers and outline its work. Organizers expect over twenty to attend and hope many locals join the art body, which will be independent of the public library but hold league meetings at the library building.
Flour prices are expected to rise due to wheat shortages caused by wartime demand. Local stores offer flour at 2.26 per sack, with projections to reach 3 as winter arrives and wheat costs push up flour and bread prices. Reports note baking activity declining among younger residents, affecting related goods like yeast and baking staples. A pair of residential placards were posted on Dole Street and Lokanstreet about a tanenipox incident, not believed to be serious.
Two well known Muscatine men Willam Cooper and Silas L Guthrie will run as Republican candidates for the constables’ two seats in the November election. Cooper, the present constable, is allied with Justice J C Goster. Guthrie, a long time resident age forty eight, is praised for solid citzenship and work to support his family. Guthrie expresses confidence in winning on November 7.
Plans outline a Lone Trea Tusadey gathering with principal speakers led by M. F. Cronin. The fragmentary notice names Cronin as a key presenter and indicates organized sessions to follow.
In this city a congressional candidate from the Second district and Alexander R. Miller of Washington are noted in a campaign context. The item highlights regional political activity and mentions the candidate and Miller's connection to the capital.
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