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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions editors and city names with unclear context. No coherent events or identifiable persons beyond Journal staff references. The readable items resemble a partial masthead or byline list rather than a complete news item.
The city council faces a polarized debate as a vocal minority dominates meetings and delays action. Officials urge hearing all parties, resist personal rancor, and push toward a sane course on long‑standing issues to safeguard the city’s interests. The stalemate, fueled by loud leaders and hostile rhetoric, continues into the coming spring.
Fragmentary text shows a city council member arguing against harming business and upsetting neighbors. References to Fallonce, colleagues on the council, and the need for effective measures suggest a debate over public order and property behavior in a fiery, monologic setting.
The city council settled on locating the new city hall on Market Square, amid doubts and opposition. Ground conditions and a buried sewer pose legal and logistical hurdles, making a reversal or voter referendum unlikely to succeed.
The city council and lighting committee will draft an ordinance establishing a flat gas rate of 110 a thousand for the next year. Muscatine Lighting Company proposed tiered rates starting at 1.15, then 1.10, and 1.00 per thousand for higher usage, a plan deemed more equitable and likely to satisfy the company. The move aims to resolve the dispute amicably between the public service commission and the council.
Nation's Capital News and Views reports Dana Hamilton and Dana Porter visit Washington as Porter, a three time Democratic governor candidate, meets Judge Wade and the attorney general. Porter says he is out of consideration for the South District of Iowa post but keeps talking with officials at the White House. He describes the mood as kindly toward personal interviews for department positions.
Fifty years ago prairie fires lit the sky as smoke drifted across the river for days and nights General Roberts left the district of Iowa after a dispute with General Pope Forty years ago Rock Island county treasurer race challenged by Joan McClelland and a disputed election Townsend Nichols caused a boy's careless bonfire burn Three decades past J J Sheritt returns from Lordsburg New Mexico after a long trip greeted by many friends and a streetcar sighting dazes him
A traveler brings home boxes with many curios and valuable specimens from the vegetable and mineral kingdoms of New Mexico. J W H Hoopes attended the 24th annual meeting of the Southeastern Town Horticultural society to speak on what makes Mustatine a Garden Spot. Dr H M Dean returns from a Rock Island Railway City meeting after five days marked by papers on topics like Carbolic acid and early heroical drug studies.
In a tense domestic scene, Anthony Matthew, a disheartened writer at a city desk, watches his wife Stella's rising success in humorous verse and children stories. Weary of rejection, he considers sending his own undiscovered sonnet to The Decade, hoping to turn a personal setback into a professional triumph.
Porter characterizes Democratic support as behind Wilson and notes Republicans as friendly. He avoids predicting a Senate bid if Wilson runs, mentions Cummins facing strong anti support, and cites other Iowa figures like Scott Bradford and J B Cavanaugh seeking positions. Des Moines figures, suffrage delegates, and Mrs. Wilson at the White House are referenced.
Announcement from the offices of the 31. N. & 3. states GW Higginbottom succeeds O P Botson as change agent at Kingston. Mr Dotson recently resigned. the appointment is effective immediately.
An advertisement touts Saint Jacobs Oil as a quick, harmless cure for lumbago backache sciatica and soreness. It promises almost instant relief from stiffness and pain by applying a thin layer to the affected area, claiming no burning or skin harm and urging readers to obtain a trial bottle from a druggist.
Anthony faces a moral crisis as he mails Stella's poem to The Decade and fears exposure. A storm of guilt follows until a returned manuscript arrives, confirming his integrity and warding off ruin in their fragile domestic world. Stella senses tension but learns nothing of the truth yet.
The item discusses U S Department of Agriculture findings on increasing meat supply by reducing waste and using cheaper methods, noting 15 percent of annual crop value lost to poor handling. It highlights blood rings in eggs caused by keeping male birds with hens and urges breeding-only pairing during season for fertility.
The text discusses losses in pig farming due to neglect and poor housing. It argues for dry, sheltered farrowing quarters, proper bedding, and protection from wind at low cost. It notes hog cholera losses, urging cooperation with Department of Agriculture, and highlights parasites as a thrifty farmer issue.
West Liberty residents report a string of social visits and gatherings. Mrs Nealy Crees hosted a 6 pm event, neighbors include Mrs A V Aker and Mr and Mrs Bailey. Several Gun Club members attended a shoot in Iowa City. Somerset Club hosted by Mr and Mrs Bailey. Mrs Harold Smith and Emeline visited in Town City. Be Smits visits Magentine. Barry Shipman attended Davenport business. Election of officers for the W R LC set for Monday night. attendance urged. Mrs Falk Brighton visited, Ms Nelle joins son and family plans. Mrs Me N Wright returns from New York Chicago and Days Davenport for winter. Elmer Farres visiting North English relatives. Phin Gibson visiting Iowa City. John and Mrs Dickerson return to Colfax. Mrs Amos Kineberlr visiting Davenport. Elizabeth Gatton reported ill. Rev C W Allison called to oe.
News notes from Albis and Red Oak include Mrs. H C Beckart visiting cousin H L Duple due to a child’s illness. Elmer Evans moving to Vinton after purchasing 3 panitoriums. a twin birth where one baby died shortly after birth and the other in poor condition. Sympathies extend to the B O Stuart family arriving from Brooklyn to visit. A Woodman Hall gathering for Royal Neighbors featured autumn decor, games, music, 100 guests, a three course supper, and plans for the Liberty Lodge F and A M meeting tonight with officer elections. Presbyterian ladies announce a bazaar on December 6 with chicken and noodles as a feature.
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