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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
3
The piece surveys Western cities weighing local political views with national debates. It cites Mr. Riebman’s ambition, laments about scholars of history, and quotes multiple newspapers on McNamara, Darrow, and union labor. It notes Republicans facing internal strain and the drift toward conservative or reformist affiliations.
Fragmented OCR notes reference private exchange, demon or department murder, and a publisher named Throop. Mentions city, society hattor, composing room, maker tour, and an editor’s note about Mambor 24 or 27.
The Des Moines Register honors Irving B. Richman visiting Des Moines as a noted local historian. Richman has written on Spanish California and John C. Fremont, drawing praise from literary circles for careful research and engaging storytelling.
Sherman Powell and Vernon Taylor drove their fat cattle to Taylor Ridge near Rip to Chicago on Saturday. Reed of Andalusia visited the county last week. D B Potter and family spent Sunday at Chas Whitlock’s. Mr and Mrs Charles Vanatta visited William Powell’s Sunday. Clara Retly stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Jon Martin last week. Mrs John Vanatta visiting Ferdinand with daughter Mrs H R Potter. Farmers hurry corn husking though some still have two weeks more.
Fifty years ago today was Sunday. Examinations in the high school closed under Professor Witcer. The new term begins next Monday. Burglaries near the fairground entrance and attempts on Mrs. Williams. Frank Terry faced charges for larceny of a shotgun with trial continuing. Twenty years ago thirteen bridge teams gathered at the new crossing, Nonpareil club met for cards and supper, Christmas committee progress noted. Ten years ago: five years ago today was Sunday.
In a continued chapter, a judge recalls past days and a mysterious figure, Colonel Fentress, owner of The Oaks plantation. Dialogue shifts to courtly intrigue as Saul explains Fentress’s wealth, influence, and guarded social rank, while the judge worries over status and freedom of speech amid hidden alliances and local power dynamics.
An advertisement touts ZEMO a penetrating scalp tonic and ANTI SEPTIC soap claiming to drive germ life from the scalp and cure dandruff and itching. One shampoo with ZEMO supposedly rid the scalp of dandruff, urging readers to buy at A. W. Morgan Drug Store in Muscatine.
Letts notes show community life with Rock Island depot’s H. Barnett back at work after a Pacific coast break. It marks the 7th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joba Shallapargar, and reports visitors, school activities, a Christmas entertainment at Griffin’s Opera House, revival sermons by Rev. Stark, basketball in Grandview, and multiple family events including births and funerals.
In Fredonia Iowa this week The King's Heralds held a Saturday gathering at Miss Mildred’s home with about fifteen members present for a profitable missionary session. Across the area many residents visited relatives and observed Thanksgiving with family members such as the Wallsingers in Bard and the Wilcoxes in Columbus Junction, while others traveled to Muscatine or Wapello for brief visits and gatherings.
William Hanners son of Joseph and Elizabeth Case Hanners was born August 22 1853 in southwestern Iowa. He lived in Missouri during early childhood, moved to Wilton Iowa with his family, and died Thursday night November 30. He worked for Thomas Killion for 25 years and Dr Cooling the past five. Neighbors describe him as kind thoughtful and cheerful despite lifelong asthma. He leaves four mothers in Iowa and one in Missouri. Funeral was held at the Presbyterian Church Saturday afternoon Rev Lumbar officiating.
Old Clifton Iowa reports a busy week with residents visiting Muscatine and Chicago. Clyde Foster family and Roy Coons hosted Thanksgiving gatherings while B F Shaum ships a carload of stock from Chicago.
A reader letter praises Eckman’s Alterative as the cure for consumption through open air and abundant nourishment. The claimant recounts hemorrhages, long illness, and eventual lung improvement after faithfully taking the remedy under employer guidance, urging others to seek evidence and medical approval.
Antine spent Thanksgiving at Elliott Leonard's in Nore. B F Knott returned Sunday from Leon I where she attended to business. Kemp family visited Albert Hank's Sunday. Grace Kerr hosted a birthday dinner on Sunday with a list of attendees including Kerr siblings and neighbors.
An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur hair remedy claiming it darkens gray hair restores youth, stops hair loss, and removes dandruff. It urges purchase from druggists, notes a money-back guarantee, and lists a local special agent and price per bottle.
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