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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
3
Fragmentary text lists roles and contact numbers for a town business office. It mentions a publisher D. Throap and staff like Managing Editor, City Editor, Society Editor, and Composing Room with numbers 28 and 33 for the business office.
A satirical piece critiques Democratic leaders in Missouri Kansas and national figures. It lampoons officials as overalled yet hands-on, arguing democracy levels all while governors toil on state road projects and public works, contrasting pomp with practical labor.
A reader in Oxford criticizes saloon closures for boosting business in town while claiming self-serving businessmen push for publication of names of those who admit this. The writer notes past prosperity with saloons and contrasts it with current conditions, urging a balanced, self-interested view from business leaders.
The Outlook notes Bergson’s theory of laughter and mocks rulers and public figures. Jokes about Huerta and Woodrow Wilson collide with absurdities of impeachment, spousal finances, and a hydroplane misadventure. The piece ends with a wry take on rising meat costs.
The Cedar Rapids Republican announced that editor Cole has sold his holdings to business manager Brewer. The paper, described as strong for Cedar Rapids and its material interests, is wished good luck to both men.
A column recalls memories from 50, 40, 20, and 10 years ago in Muscatine. It notes road repairs near the Island leading to the fair grounds and recounts incidents such as jailbird recapture, a house fire near the cemetery, a near-miss on Mulberry street with an electric car, and visits from relatives and locals in Davenport and St. Joseph.
Thirty years ago Mrs Brigham, daughter of Dr McAlister, arrives with her two young Sauers visiting under the parental roof as a fire breaks out yesterday afternoon at the home, prompting emergency response.
Elsie Wentworth, a schoolteacher, clings to a gray hat that marks six years of waiting for Dave Brady who serves in Africa. A chance meeting with suitor Jack stirs her desire but she resists, torn by love and fidelity. A Manila reunion reveals Dave’s marriage to another, prompting Elsie to destroy the symbol and finally accept Jack. Elsie marries Jack, writes Dave, and sends his child a gift, finding happiness at last.
Des Moines Capital notes the Iowa suffragists will begin and end their cross country ride in Adel, highlighting the population growth strain and Perry Chief’s reflection on Dallas county’s rising fame. Nat Goodwin is praised as an actor despite his marriage ventures.
A German chemist combines absorbent jujubes into edible candy that allegedly acts as an obesity remedy without dieting or exercise. The ad claims one botanium jujube after each meal and at night, noting increasing demand at drug stores and claiming safety and effectiveness.
A brief reflection on a woman’s fleeting remorse and the idea that her reasoning is complex, suggesting that fairness and judgment may be influenced by emotions and social expectations.
Tips on choosing show fruit outline type and form for exhibits. Learn to study variety form size and color, select in season, save extra specimens, and keep stems. Details on storing, labeling, and avoiding damage, plus score-card criteria for apples pears and other crops.
Grandview residents share a flurry of travel and visiting plans. Sam McGill visited Des Moines, Maggie Jarvis plans an indefi nite stay in West Liberty, and Pearl McGill visits Muscatine relatives. Numerous business visits to Muscatine and Davenport mark a busy week with sermons, car purchases, and school teachers heading to Wyattsburg for teaching terms.
Mr and Mrs Winsor Kale are back from their honeymoon. Mrs Kale says Niagara Falls impressed her yet she doubts married life. Nell Moots has left home after her mother called her Nellie.
Mr and Mrs Jno Schaffer were passengers on the morning train Wednesday for Wapello. Lamansky was informed there will be four mails daily.
A Shelby Norman Post 231 resolution reports Comrade Frank Cullen died July 29 1913 at his Muscatine home. It honors his Civil War service in Company A of the Second Iowa Volunteer Cavalry and commends his lifelong fidelity and courtesy. The post charter will be draped in his memory and the resolution recorded and published. Signed by Edward Henneker Phillip J Murphy Abram H Millar. Muscatine IA Aug 19 1913.
Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan says Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her daughter from severe dysentery. She claims it is the best medicine in the world and notes it is sold by all dealers.
Pleasant Prairie August 20 Ed Kephart visited friends at Mr and Mrs Eaton Muscatine and their daughter from St Paul at Cyrus Bakers home. Mr and Mrs Perry Baker of Ira visiting relatives. Henry Dealing of Muscatine and A Brown plastering W J McElroy’s house. Rosa Frank returned home after visiting Mrs A Fowlers. Wm Brown and son of Grinnell visiting relatives. Wm Stormer of Durant visiting Wm Sisel’s. Jacob Grimm of sravekine passed through. Mrs Benschoof and daughter of Blue Grass visited August Pauls. Claus Frank Jost 2 horse Monday with lockjaw. Stecher Brothers shipped hogs Blue Grass. W J McElroy transacted business in Muscatine.
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