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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1912

Page

3

Advertising Agencies and Delivery Details in The Journal

A fragmented notice listing Chicago Cone and New York Conn Lorenzen tool and various retailers, detailing subscription terms, delivery pricing, and agency partners for reader convenience. Mentions The Daily Jovende, Semi-Weekly Journal, and delivery by carrier with weekly and yearly rates, plus local grocery and drug store agencies serving readers.

Chicago Cone, Larenseno& Woodeman Mullers Uulding New York Lorenzen Fe Toolan Fufth Avenue Kulruntead Jovende Youbeal Tne Journal Bar Ite Mat Hin Hurlput Grocery East Ind Atreet. i South Muncatins Teborx Bros Orreen Stront Ay Busch Hershey Avenua Erklervile Chagka'a Grocers West Hill Mc Felier Grocery Lorans Bros

Towro-Pryate Branch Exchange Numbers 26 and 27

Fragmentary notice notes branch exchange numbers 26 and 27. Mentions operator viewers seeking person or department and references a Parrowp publisher and an editor. Indicates a specific office or issue date unclear, with incomplete phrases and no clear actions.

Susephomes

Last voyage of the Rouse Simmons a Christmas tree ship

The Rouse Simmons, a three masted schooner carrying Christmas trees to Chicago, has not arrived after leaving on November 21. Severe Lake Michigan storms have officials fearing loss of ship and crew, ending a 30 year run of annual cargoes. The piece laments wartime poverty and urges tribute via giving trees or a memorial gift to needy families or a child.

Rouse Simmond Thompson Midh Chicuexo Simmond Chicago Haring Windy City Lake Michigan Simmons Larde Honias Teresa Rouse Simmons Jillle Barchecy

Waterlo o Courier view of congressional tax revision past and present

Waterloo Courier discusses 1909 tariff revision and a future prospect in Congress led by figures like Cannon Aldrich Crane and Olmstead. The Clinton Herald notes a potential early committee opportunity and Keokuk faces fundraising doubts amid regional association talks with Cedar Rapids and Waterloo.

Waterloo Congressional Toaetlonaryiam Joe Cannon Nelson A. Aldrich Senatory Crane Gusgenheim Curties Paynter Gamble Dalzell Tawney Smith Mew Kinley Olmstead Staadpatturs Congress Clintor Clinton Central Association Keokule Cedar Rapella Uilaur

Political Currents and Newspaper Reactions Across Iowa

Scattered editorials note Governor Carroll eyeing the senatorial seat long held by Albert B. Cummins while Cummins backs Roosevelt, and Roosevelt leading Tate in the state. National crime and education stories appear with indictments of Minneapolis dealers, a state board education dispute in Iowa, and sentiment over pensions for ex presidents.

Marion Imaora Carroll Dow Albert B. Cummins Cummins Roosevelt Tate

Nation's Capitol News and Views in Congress Session

Special correspondence from Washington reports a partial delegation present as Congress convened. Senators Cummins and Kenyon and Representatives Pickett Kennedy and Prouty attended, while Woods was absent amid illness. Towner and others arrived Sunday. Kenyon prepared to push forward his pending bill and other measures this session.

Waaklneton D. C Congress Senatore Carmmcias Kenyon Fenate Good Towner Pickott Haugen Kennedy Prouty Popper Kendal Woods Scote House Mandal Automeno Ibli Cummings Dea Moines Cummins Pickett Wr. Kennedy Tesch Washington Mr. Towner Capitol Imo Allerton

Reminiscences of Long Ago in the City Echoes

A reminiscence column recalls events from 50 to 40 years ago. Richard E. Master of the United States coast survey visited with his mother, Halter linked to Farragut’s New Orleans expedition, and port duties with Commodore Porter for Vicksburg. The piece notes local efforts toward a manufacturing association, social visits to New York and Chicago, confirmations in Buffalo, family deaths, and odd items from Lincoln county farms.

Richard E United States Coast Survey Halter Farragut New Orleans Porter Vicksburg United States M.C. Bellister An &X Ogecoln Olor Ellaworthy Vic Morte Pike

Pleasant Ladies Auxiliary meeting in Muscatine

A pleasant meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Magsitine Maenner chor was held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. WC A Burch home in South Muscatine. Attendance was good and the women diligently accomplished a large amount of sewing. Alfred Wagner is reported at his home on Wershey Avenue but is not believed to be in serious trouble.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Magsitine Maennerchor WC. A. Burch South Muscatine Alfred Wagner Wershey Avenue Eanga Committee of Agricultuure Comvalttes Taamb Virginia Wig Beaten Lever

Volstead Sets Minnesota Vote Record in Solon Race

Special Correspondence from Washington reports Volstead of Minnesota won a record Minnesota congressional vote in his district, running a spotless slate with no opposition from socialist or other parties. Pepper led nationwide in votes for the presidency, while Volstead captured every district vote he received, over 20,000. The piece notes wider returns, Republican gains, and intra-party maneuvering as Good of the Ath district advances on fortifications spending and Cape Henry land considerations for powder purposes.

Washington, D. C Wolstead Seranch Minnesota Pepper Paynes Tyro Downem Volstead Roosevelt Taft Wilson Congress Wr. Pepper Htoosavalt Bull Good Ath Commiites Fight On the Powder Trust Jaughea Manu Bis Whey Cape Henry Good Will

Secretary M'Niel Describes Religious Movements

Secretary M Niel outlines religious movements in a brief report, with mention of local 3 M C A leadership and Taymen's work in this area.

M’niel Taymen

Revival Planned in Muscatine Under Laymen's League

J B McNiel reports Muscatine to host a one week evangelistic crusade beginning December under the Laymen's League with C R Drum of New York City slated as evangelist. The League aims to unite local Christian men, reach nonmembers, and promote civic and religious welfare through focused campaigns and Drum's addresses, including What About the Girl and An Honest Man.

Muscatine J.B. McNier Young Men's Christian Association of Ibis Cis J. B. McNiel Iava Masvatine Durie Muscertine Leymen's League Itis R. Drom Drum Iowa Fr Dodee Gedar Rapids Canton Ohio McNally Plaingfield N. Ja Drom Mer Agnen

Uniform freight rate reform faces Iowa house delay

Weston returns as secretary to the Committee on Expenditures in the State department. Senator Kenyon chairs the measure for a uniform interstate freight classification. The bill, supported by rail interests, awaits passage this session to become law. House protests grow as lawmakers debate the measure. Pepper and Kenyon spearhead efforts amid reform signals in the Senate.

Uebors WS. Weston Webster City Weston Committee On State Department Whic Kenyon Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Sims Tanne Pepper Iowa

Red Tape and Shifts in Congressional Power

The piece argues that federal trial costs burden ordinary citizens while Senator Kenyon seeks procedural simplification. It warns the Democratic party faces upheaval from reorganization as Southern Democrats hold pivotal chairmanships and faces retirements in key committees like Agriculture and Foreign Affairs, with terms of service guiding future leadership shifts.

Kenyon

Northern and Southern Slates in Committee Leadership

The draft outlines committee chairmanships with Mc Dermott and sulzer among northern names and several southern figures like Flood Fitzgerald Burnett and Sebdath vying for key posts. It notes anticipated shifts as Burnett may leave immigration to head the buildings and grounds panel, while southerners hold most first-unit leadership.

Smith Carolina McDermott Visnais Fotlow Sulzer Foreign Allotts New York Representative Flood Virginia Flood Baltimore Wose Fitzgerald Lis

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Endorsed for Gray Hair

An old promotional piece advocates Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a safe, effective solution for gray or lifeless hair. It claims sage and sulfur formula restores natural color, Battles dandruff, and improves dry, parched hair, sold by agents at low price.

Natro Wyeth Wryeth Wreth Drago A. W. Morgan

Dramatic Theater Owner Defends Casting Opposition

An altercation erupts as a Shakespeare-loving impresario objects to a director’s seven day run. He balks at a Black actor playing Romeo and laments Othello in a heated exchange about race and performance.

Jake Romeo Hamer Tsnaenbaum Jong

Stomach Troubles Ended by a Cure claims ad

Johnston Barker of Battle Creek Michigan reports permanent relief from heartburn indigestion and liver trouble after taking Chamberlains Tablets. He says his travel is over and urges others to try the remedy. Sold by all dealers. Adv.

John &. Barker Battle Creel Mich Chamberlain

ABE MARTIN You kingit slong With any tonan ig you board down town

A garbled note appears to describe a local figure in a downtown setting with failing lines and unclear dialogue. The fragment mentions troubles and a wife but lacks coherent events or dates. The observable pieces center on a character named Abe Martin in an urban environment.

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