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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
3
A collage of quotes and observations on human folly moral tales and current events. References to chautauquas Columbus Junction and political figures mix with light satire about begs and bargains and a note on rail travel versus rent. It cites Col Mulhall Jim Watson and Balkan peace terms while musing on vacations and governance.
A Baltimore hospital report questions that gloom causes disease and promotes a routine of smiling as beneficial. The piece argues mood affects digestion and pain, suggests positive thinking and smiling may prevent illness, and cites science backing the simple act to ease suffering and counter unhappiness.
Iowa press round up notes hotels in Britt refused to open doors to a Des Moines colored baseball team describing the act as niggardly. Other papers comment on immigration, Bryan’s campaigns, chautauqua ads, editor travels, and stance on European politics and Latin America.
A nostalgic roundup notes events from fifty to ten years ago in Davenport and Muscatine. Visitors from Davenport join local friends for Thanksgiving observances, while past incidents include a horse accident injuring John Stockdale and a German boy’s leg injury. The piece recalls church leadership moves, Knights of Pythias arrivals, and local family visits linking Bee man Holly Street and New York travel.
In a quiet country boarding house Miss Austin and her daughter Jane, shy June of the woods, encounter Paul Campbell a famed playwright who becomes the object of their matrimonial schemes. Campbell teasingly courts Jane while Miss Austin vies for his affection, and Jane discovers a dramatic self awakening through his attention and her art.
Mason City Times notes Col. Frank Letts landed 200000 salmon on the Columbia River this week. The subsequent price cut of five cents per can is welcomed by salmon eaters nationwide. The Sioux City Journal mentions a suspect morals issue on a pleasure boat in Omaha, prompting police investigation. The Register and Leader reflects on US intervention talk with Mexico and possible immediate benefits if intervention is seriously considered.
Mrs. Austin watches two figures pass the moonlit path as Campbell confesses love to Jane. The scene shifts to a porch where Sarah reveals the pair were not Jane but a different Miss Jane, clarifying the moment. The exchange hints at romance, social intrigue, and a forthcoming wedding.
In West Liberty Iowa on August 7 many residents were visiting relatives and hosting guests from nearby towns. Rev F M Dowlin and family returned from New Jersey after two months away. Evolving social events included a Nichols reunion and a large garden party hosted by Mrs Nolan and Mrs Royal with 90 guests enjoying games and refreshments.
A Wednesday evening fire burned two box cars used as homes for Mexican section hands. The lack of nearby structures allowed the blaze to spread, so crews allowed the cars to burn under careful supervision after offering peach pie ice cream candy salted peanuts and coffee at the end of a pleasant time. The fire bell summoned the firemen around 7 30 o clock.
Delayed report from Wapello Iowa notes Baxter Brothers will start operations at the local canning factory Thursday. The sweet corn crop is expected to be short due to drought, likely shrinking the season and reducing local labor needs. If rain arrives, later crops may improve. The piece also covers Mediapolis chautauqua preparations, local visits, and a Lisbon school board election.
The board appointed Prof. Bixler to replace J L Jacker who resigned to lead West Liberty schools. Mrs W C Herrick departed for Carroll, Iowa, to visit her daughter Mrs Joseph Milbourn and family, accompanied by grandchildren Edwin and Gertrude Milbourne who spent the summer with their grandparents.
Green Valley Iowa Aug 7 Mr and Mrs Henry Pomeroy were Muscatine callers Sunday. Calvin Phillips Mrs Edward Phillips Mrs Ida Phillips and children and Mr Martin of Muscatine spent Sunday in the country with Grandpa Eisele. Mrs C A Hughes and sister Minnie Pantel were business callers in Muscatine Saturday. Mr and Mrs Joseph Eisele were Muscatine callers Sunday morning. Louis Goeta and son Joe of Muscatine called at the C A Hughes home Sunday. Charles Pantel and son George are business callers in the city Monday. Misses Rosie and May Smith and Mr McChesney were visiting in Muscatine Sunday. Mrs John Longstreth and son Freddie returned home after spend ing a month in Missouri. Grandpa Eisele was a Fruitland caller Monday morning. Miss Annie Strouse took the Firefly for Muscatine Monday morning. Fred Smith visited with his parents Sunday. Mr and Mrs Andrew Smith and family and Fred Pautel called to see George Pautel Saturday.
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