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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1916
Page
2
The Sweetland Township Institute held a scientific farming session at the Sweetland Methodist Episcopal church. Residents spoke on practical farming methods, with FD. Stoon of West Joberty delivering a rapid, full of detail address on corn raising and crop production.
A misleading defense of toxins and gut cleansing claims cites “poison factory” ideas and promotes hot water, limestone phosphate, and a tonic regimen as a cure. It urges consuming a quarter pound of phosphate daily to cleanse the intestines and improve health, touting external bathing as less important.
Account of an agricultural institute program featuring talks on Hood's Sarsaparilla as a medical remedy, corn and livestock farming, crop rotation, lighting options for farms, and the value of agricultural instruction. Speakers include Mr Steen, A. C. Hebhardt, B. Lake, J. P. McLean, Chas Sheppard, Gale McLean, and County Superintendent Bradley. Closing address compared Abraham Lincoln to the ideal American.
An elderly man near death from chronic dysentery was urged to try Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After stopping the discharge with one tablet then taking more, he recovered fully. Residents of Baer’s Steeton can testify to his improvement. For sale by all dealers.
Local observers note a broad rise in Halloween costs due to Muscat tina and other commodities, with prices squeezing elaborate festivities. Parties remain common, but pumpkin and jack o lantern use grows as other decorations spike in price. Paper novelties rise due to war, scarce print supplies, and dye shortages. only apples wash tubs and water stay comparatively cheap.
A meeting of contractors in Aledo Illinois reviewed bids for the Black Mole road improvement in Bilza township. County allocates 1200 to Mercat, but no action by supervisors allowed state road funds to be used. Funds returned to general pool for counties with available money to cover added costs.
The Mercer scene heats with final campaign plans. A Republican event Monday evening will feature Hon. John A. Lage of Monmouth and Hon. Onear Cars trom of this place. Democrats rumored to host a hall brass band and torchlight procession. Tamir M. Pace tours county this week with meetings in Jay, New Boston, Koithsburs, New Windsor, and Viola. Pace sits in the state assembly from the Send district.
Iowa City notes John Carnes alias Norwood Kent Denox Childe, Sigma Nu member, forged checks across several college towns in Iowa and elsewhere, stealing 200 to 600 dollars in cash and goods. Captured at a Chicago bank in Evanston this week, he faces prosecution in Iowa City with E B Wilson and Sheriff John Traexor. Detainer warrants prepared as Cook county officials cooperate.
Attorney WM. M. Warner will be chief orator at a democratic meeting to be held tonight in Moscow. He will also deliver addresses in Johnson county on Monday Tuesday and Friday nights and at the Island Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday evening. A number of local democrats including county candidates plan to be present at the Moscow meeting. Ady. Mark and San Inauranca office now over Bast's 221 In Ave.
Fairview school No 1 5 in Bloomington township hosts a social at 8 p m Wednesday evening announced by teacher Maria Reinach. The program features songs recitations dialogues and readings by students including Dorothy Price Raymond Toyne Mabel Schuessler Helene Reinsch and others. Highlights include Our Summer Gone Away Aunt Mary and the Missionary Society and Courtship of Miles Standish among pieces and duets.
Mrs Pauline Royal of Liberty was honored by the Iowa branch of the International Order of King's Daughters and Sons at a three day Des Moines convention. Prominent members from across the United States attended the session, with Royal placed on the organization’s revolution communities.
City Council and Board of Supervisors are expected to act within ten days on levee improvements. J J Ryan, local engineer, prepared a survey report for the council, with a plan to implement a boulevard system along the river. The report, nearing completion, will likely be presented late next week for immediate consideration.
Jamen Biles, a civil war veteran, was severely injured when he fell on steps in front of his home. His condition today was reported as much improved despite considerable pain from the injuries.
A vintage health ad urges immediate action against hair loss and dandruff using Newbro's Herpicide. It claims scalp cleansing reduces itching and strengthens hair, promising visible improvements with daily use then thrice weekly. Available in 60 cent or one dollar sizes from dealers and barber shops.
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