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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1911
Page
3
The Journal cites extant agencies in cities like Boone, Marengo, Webster City and Logan, listing grocers and stores including Huribut Grocery and Chaska Grocery. Editorials from Boone News-Republican, Marengo Republican, Webster City Freeman-Tribune, and other papers debate Taft Roosevelt progressiveness, primary outcomes, patronage, and media commentary amid a wave of political satire.
Iowa press comments rail at Roosevelt third term ideas yet differ in stance. Hampton Chronicle, Cedar Rapids Republican, and others debate whether a Roosevelt candidacy would help or harm the nation. Some warn against a new precedent while others view a bid as potentially beneficial amid spring politics.
An advertisement claims a cure for catarrh and related illnesses with internal remedies and constitutional treatment. It offers $100 to any case that fails to cure and urges sending testimonials to CHENEY & CO of Toledo for distribution by druggists.
Mr and Mrs W A Cobb of Winters spent Friday in Columbus Junction visiting friends Mrs James Mee and daughter Eva Venus Reed Miss Eva and Rue Clark were Muscating visitors Friday Mrs Turkington visited relatives in Letts The dad concert and oyster supper by the Columbus City band drew a large crowd and cleared about 38 cents In Washington Tom Brown takes over the section formerly run by John Mulligan and Mulligan returns to the flag station Church notes Presbytarian regular services both morning and evening The Lord s Supper in the morning Methodist services Sunday evening a special sermon for business men
Reminiscences recall 50 years past with notes on pork surplus and winter disposal. Forty years ago a man shot himself and another in Davenport, wounds non fatal though severe. Thirty years ago, roughly 25 to 30 Russian Jewish immigrants arrived in Davenport, tracing family branches.
Dippings report poor circumstances and community care plans for Davenport and Muscatine folks. A Congregational church choir performed well in the absence of other members. Twenty years ago notes celebrate a successful ladies supper with lively social and financial results, shorl and long tables full, and a display of crafts. Ten years ago Joe Fuller completed petit jury service and returned to West Liberty. George Reeder arrived from New York after visiting Lt. W Reeder.
An extended excerpt from Prodigal Judge features Cavendish Yancy and Polly discussing titles and social climbing. Cavendish recalls courting Polly’s family, addressing Rhett, and aiming for approval as heir to Polly while old man Rhett's militia-like yard scenes and the bridal stakes unfold in a rugged Southern setting.
An old advertisement touts MUSTEROLE as fast chest relief, claiming it prevents pneumonia and eases sore throat cough and multiple pains. It promotes jars in two sizes, urges no substitutes, and offers mail order with postage paid from The Musterole Company in Cleveland.
Patrick Cavaghan of 414 N 8th St describes his self treatment for kidney and bladder ailments using Foley Kidney Pills. He reports relief from kidney trouble and rheumatism after a short period of use and claims to be cured, with a Dr. A. W. Morgan also endorsing the remedy.
A lengthy West Liberty column catalogs visits and arrivals from Madison South Dakota Aledo Iowa Davenport Muscatine and Iowa City It notes Mrs Bila Nichols hosting Five Hundred Club and Ed Lewis celebrating tenth wedding anniversary A revival at the M E church continues and Benevolent Society plans a meeting Marie Kimberly’s home wedding prep includes a large bridal shower with friends bringing gifts and a rice shower under a wedding bell mark the pre nuptial festivities conclude with guests departing for home
Fern recalls a long life of happiness as the 7.0.0. judge group held reg ular lodge work Friday night. Rev Wood of Downey led the degree and the members enjoyed a spread and smoker. Celia Clark visited friends in West Branch Friday and Saturday. An ad for Folley Kidney Pills notes relief from kidney and urinary issues during middle age with Morgard druggist selling the medicine.
The Wilton Presbyterian church Ladies Missionary Society presented a diverse program last evening, including readings, solos, duets, anthems, and a paper on foreign wields, with Mrs. Theo Port and Mrs. Lumbar among the key participants. Local residents G. Hill, Norma Hill, Everett Hanna, Cora Heard, and others were noted visitors or participants, and the Women’s Relief Corps plans an election meeting Tuesday at 2 PM.
Cope in Muscatine returned home Saturday. W J Blanchara and son Frank came back from Gladwin Michigan after tending business. Miss Stella Mooney of Davenport visited relatives. James Moylan returned from Rock Island after recent days with relatives. Lela Stevens was Davenport guest on Saturday. Dean Frank Bacon left for Ames to resume school after Thanksgiving. Mrs O M Robinson and daughter Ruby were Muscatine visitors. Jesse Silberbone returned to Davenport after a short visit. E W W Clark was over Sunday guest of relatives. Mr Pleasant and Mrs Ed Hischom returned to Davenport after visiting her parents. Mrs H Jipp and Mrs J T McDermott returned from Davenport. H Thede and son Melroy visited relatives in Durant. Miss Margaret McSwissin returned to Davenport after visiting her father. Mrs G Hane left for Marengo this morning. Mr and Mrs B L Norton and mother visited Davenport. John Clauseen visited relatives in Durant Saturday. Glen Miller of Davenport spending days at the paternal home. D Wright returned from an over Sunday visit with home folks in Tipton.
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