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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1911
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text lists shop names and ad terms with garbled phrases. It mentions groceries hardware drug stores and a telephone ad section with office numbers and editor roles, all presented in a jumbled city advertisement fragment.
Iowa press commentary weighs Roosevelt candidacy with derision and questions about a third term. Editors from Burlington Hawkeye to Cedar Rapids Republican debate party loyalties, La Follette plans, and Taft readiness amid Election tensions.
The Waterloo Courier notes Roosevelt’s presidential bid stirs no more proof of decline and mocks the Roosevelt image. Des Moines Tribune lists Roosevelt glasses and tooth back on cartoonists’ relief, while other papers remark on political and social climate amid prohibition and winter in Iowa. Laurel Hill notes local juryman Jasperson visiting. Various locals attend a closing sale near Sweetland, and area schools enjoy a short break for Thursday and Friday.
A testimonial from Griffith, Indiana, touts Dekirman’s Alterative as healing consumption. A Mrs Gover?va’s case improved from near death to weight gain and health after early 1908 pneumonia and tuberculosis, with medical staff initially doubtful but later supportive. The flyer lists testimonials and contact for therapy.
A 350 year look back notes a Welty embezzlement by F A Drake selling sewing machines for boots and clothing. Drake’s marshal alert sent Welty fleeing. A nearby house on the Iowa City road burned with all contents lost. A Muscatine Tele Company representative arrived from Waterloo with L Spl.
Clippings from the Muscatine Journal describe Miss Ewing assuming duties at the city telephone station as Mr. Kelly Sading resigns from both telephone and telegraph operations due to increased workload. Memorial windows donated to the new German Congregational church by parishioners Jacob Pickel and R. Altekruse plus A. M. Martin, elevate the church interior to an estimated 1200 dollars. Collections and pledges from last Sunday exceed 1000 dollars. Ten years ago this Sunday was observed as such.
A river rescue narrative unfolds as Yancy recovers from a near fatal fall in the Elk River. Cavendish and Polly guide his return toward Memphis while recollecting past dangers and a nervy boy companion. Cavendish and Polly reflect on Yancy's history as their household of Cavendishes reacts to his revival and questions of his origin surface during their journey.
The Tour Leat Clover club held a dinner at 44 West Sixth Street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hahn as they marked their silver wedding anniversary. Judge L J Horan presented a silver baking dish, flowers, smilax decor adorned tables, and gifts were exchanged. The evening included a progressive cinch game with high scores rewarded with silver spoons while vocal and instrumental selections entertained.
A Thanksgiving party at Mrs. Ida Stight’s corner Seventh and Cedar featured a four course dinner for fifteen guests, with yellow chrysanthemums and toasting as two hosts entertained. Another gathering by Mrs. Fred L. Appel on Mulberry Avenue celebrated ten week old Mary Elizabeth Appel with a five course meal and a central fruit bowl attractively arranged.
Ten relatives attended a Thanksgiving dinner and afternoon party hosted by Mrs. Fred Achrowurs at 616 East Pith Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Appel and family, Ed Hahn family, Pearl Trafton, Herbert Trafton, and Master Pilly Dugan who celebrated his fourteenth birthday. The gathering featured decor and chrysanthemums, music, and supper. An advertisement notes lighting options and Rhode Island Red cockerels for sale at 924 Cedar Street.
Marriage licenses have been issued in the tricities to Miss Ellizabeth Mary Hengel and George H. Pavna, Miss Elsie Hildebrand and Andrew J. Marks, all of this city. Day as the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Dugay, West Second street.
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