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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1913

Page

3

Private Branch Numbers 26 and 27 Charge Office Names

Fragmentary notice lists branch numbers and roles including operator Quewarn seeking a person of department, with references to Pupillensr No. S-Manceine Muito, Ki No 4 and Society Balter. Mentions a Room in Malling ROOT Nr. T.-Geo. A. Pitchforth, Aévater, and business office contact numbers 28 and 37.

Tuleyhowss Quewarn Dapartcunk Mun Manceine Muito Society Balter Geo. A. Pitchforth, Aévater

Referendum Debate Across Illinois Politicking and Vrooman Mention

Fragment from a political tract arguing for referenda and initiative power. It cites Illinois legislature, Yerkes franchises, United Gas Improvement Co., and a benched note on democratic process while praising Earl Vrooman of Bloomington for his involvement. The passage mocks procrastination and urges direct public action.

Veto & Ear Witnois Commonwealth United States United Gas Improvement Co Philadelphia Texas Soin Ag Earl Vrooman Bloomington Ty. A

Swiss referendum idea debated in American talk

Washington reviews discuss Garl Vrooman Bloomington Iowa seeking Democratic U S Senate nomination with outside progressive support. A Senate document quotes The Initiative and Referendum in Switzerland, portraying a Swiss tourist dialogue on direct democracy, its adoption by cantons, and its potential fit for the United States.

Switzerland Washington Garl Vrooman Bloomington 1. S Owen Aiready Bloomington Wien Senate Myr. Vroomer Vrocman Luc Uerne Tale Michote United States Europe Perias Vexon

War department seeks vast ammunition funding in Congress

Nation's Capital reports Congress debates huge increases in ammunition appropriations for this year as hearings reveal public orders exceed prior fortifications funding. Secretaries Daniels and Taft-Tigon clash over government manufacture versus private production, while officials argue for strategic experimentation and war-time field needs.

Washington, DD. C War Department House Committee Mexico Daniels Navy Department Gate Tigon Panicle Tavenker Ifinsis Gare Tigon Racit Genaral Grover Ordnance Orochior Bellaves Representative Good Lowe Committee On Good

Reminiscences of Long Ago in Muscatine Journal

Fifty years ago notes recall hogs driven overland from Washington awaiting shipment. thirty years ago tales speak of electric light plans and street progress. thirty years ago mentions gas utility readins and a police ball. plus eight years ago updates on streetcars and snowfall effects in Muscatine with rhythmic civic detail.

Washington Cary Seqaon Muscatine Gas, Electric Light and Power Company Tohn Rowan Montpelier Eblp City Railway

The Spring That Awakens a Hidden Love

In a theater box, Mave Wilmore contemplates a life of wealth with Granville Whittaker and a foregone romance with Randolph Cortright. A night at Wagner stirs dormant feelings, revealing that true spring lies in love reclaimed, not in luxury, as Cortright returns to claim her.

Cortright Wilmore Bean Sigmund Randolph Elle Aunt Elle Granville Walttaker Dla Marie Nin Agnthia Blu Crista Win” White Cama Siegmund Ewing Izabel Alexlande Whittaker Beau Mrs. Wilmore Corttight Earl Mable Tange Wen Stogiinde Mike Rene Gaza Shand

Olive Paxlat Sean oanss Columbia or Advertlagmnent

Fragmentary OCR text appears to discuss medical or dietary advice with ambiguities and garbled names. It mentions treatment ideas, possible remedies, and references to substances like calomel, gentian, and herbal terms, but the overall meaning is unclear and fragmented.

Edwarda Columbia

Harbor Man Shoemaker Remembered as Good Neighbor

In a WHLava Harbor Pilot tribute, Raymond Shoemaker of Muscatine is mourned as a devoted husband father and Christian community figure. He died after an operation in Portland Harbor friends note his modest life business leadership and quiet faith. His funeral prompted citywide reflection on his virtues and impact.

Muscating Westert Himiber Eppendistra Portland Dre Hosital Harbor Shoemaker Hart Iimelight

Royal Neighbors elects officers at West Liberty meeting

At the regular Royal Neighbors gathering in West Liberty officers were chosen including uncle Lulu Evans and Vice-Oracle Corsina Oosely dort with various posts filled by Rose Smith, Emily Roth, Hedverah SteCaw, Clara Parvin, Belle Lodge, Lizzie Coleman, Deborah McCaw. A farewell social followed for Air and Mrs A Vicker planning to spend winter in California. Local residents and visitors were noted. A new time card will take effect on Sunday December 14.

West Liverty Royal Neighboridge Lulu Evans Corsina Ooselydort Rose Smith Emily Roth Hedverah SteCaw Clara Parvin Outer Sentinel Belle Lodge Lizzie Coleman Deborah McCaw A. Vicker California L Hendricks Halle Prness Nichols Joe. Biller Margaret St. Louis Janes Nay W. FP. Cacner Ceder Rapids F. A. Shellebarger Letts FH. S- Garnet Iowa City Bes Taslor Cedar Rapids Haleah Hormel Mrvs George Bleck Atalissa

Train Timetable and Liberty Chapter Officers Listed

Train No 3 round trip times show a 4 02 am departure and 4 92 am earlier time noted. Liberty Chapter R A Miu meets Wednesday evening and installs officers including Chesebro Jackson Shipman Hayes Evans Weber Atkins. Mrs H R Childe travels to Albis Iowa to visit relatives then plans a stop at Moulton Iowa before returning home.

Liberty R. A. Mi Samuel Chesebro Albis Moulton Iowa

Wilton social notes detail Davenport Muscatine visits

Wilton residents frequent Davenport Muscatine and Rock Island for business and social calls. Local gatherings include a Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary meeting with 50 attendees, a Civic Class social at Margaret Chitetison’s home, and Shrine group attendance in Davenport.

Prairie Grove Notes and Holiday Preparations

Prairie Grove reports revival meetings underway at Union Valley Church led by Rev. L. E. Koenig of Fairfield. Local residents plan Christmas events with Ni as Suitz and pupils preparing a program for December 23. Visits include West Liberty and San Diego connections, with sales by Charley Swart on December 19 and a wind wheel tower erected on a farm in the Hartree district.

Prairie Grove Prank Wilkins Union Valley Tai L. E. Koenig Fairfield Nias Suitz Myre Loring Gonmner and Sons Warren San Diego Calif L. G. Gongwer Z. M. Walker Weat Liberty Glen Hig Farm Harthree

Mio-na Mixes Stomach Distress Relief

If you suffer stomach distress you need Mio-na at once. Mi-o-na targets the stomach and quickly relieves indigestion, strengthens stomach walls, and aids digestion. Get a fifty cent box at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store or your local drug store.

Havercamp

Local Notes From Moscom Iowa and Nearby Areas

Det. 12 reports Bessie Williams returning home Wednesday from a visit at Marked Tree Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. J. Mark called on the J. J. Rexroth family Tuesday. P. Pickey departed for Tripoli Iowa on business while James Adams was in Davenport Wednesday. Mabel Healy left Tuesday.

iMoscow Bessie Willias Ark J. Mark J. J

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