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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
3
An advertisement promotes a gentle internal cleanse using Syrup of Figs and Senna. It claims natural, strengthening laxative action, suitable for all ages, and urges buying only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co. The copy emphasizes health benefits and warns against non genuine labels.
Advert for the Semi-Weekly Journal lists delivery details and weekly price. It names city agents and stores including Hurlbut Grocery South Magantins Tobarx Bros Grom ere Oregon retreat Te CA Bunch's Drug Store and Kecklervilla. It notes daily delivery and a 12 cent weekly rate.
Fragmentary telegraph style city office list shows numbers with roles such as managing editor composing room and advertising staff. The text includes mixed spellings and unclear names but indicates a branch exchange and department numbers for staff like H. B. Dratar and Na d Society Baltar.
Senator Cummins of Iowa called for speedy action to have the Supreme Court review the decree approving the reorganization of the American Tobacco Company. He argued the antitrust law’s effect on the public welfare and business stability hinges on this decision, noting ownership concentration remains with three holding firms. He warned continued restraint would entrench a few men who own all major interests and hinder administration.
A mosaic of editorials from Sioux City Tribune to Keokuk Gate City condemns corruption in courts and politics, supports law through orderly reform, and notes Bryan’s presidential tilt. Community voices tease labor strife, McNamara case gravity, and a baby judging movement, with ads praising Foley’s Honey and Tar for croup.
Mr and Mrs Archie Douglas who wed in Magentina by Justice Rowan arrive home from a wedding trip visiting Mr Douglas' relatives in Pontiac and Colusa Illinois. Clarence Lindley leaves for Reliance South Dakota after extended visit with J W Lindley family. Joe Hawkins hosts oyster supper with guests Henry Manifee Crawfordville Indiana Harry Mundy and daughter Letha Joe Coulter and Charley Binky. NewRoyal Neighbor Lodge officers elected in Letts with installation in January. Dr Aaron Warkeing lectured on Pools and Failures at Griffin Opera House Friday night.
Clippings recall local history with reflections on incidents from seventy four to ten years ago. The notes mention Retting's saloon window damage, a beer anecdote, bar sales by Lemp & Solly, and a Buffalo Prairie grower. Earlier decades recount a near leg injury to Chester Wood, a school festival planned, Trinity ladies Christmas sale, and Muscatine Journal’s December 14 six page edition predicting the city’s bright future.
In a rural scene Carrington escorts Lil as she prepares to ride to Belle Plain. He reluctantly leaves after she crosses the lane to join Norton, confirming she will visit in the mornings and stay near Norton for safety. He watches her ride past the cornfields toward Belle Plain house before turning away.
In a tense scene at Belle Plain, Betty and planter Tom Ware clash over Betty's visits to Norton while rumors of threats around Norton swirl. Ware, aging and controlling, argues for prudence, while Betty asserts independence amid insinuations about rivals and a guarded past. The dialogue reveals power, control, and social scrutiny in the plantation world.
ABE MARTIN notes how lone fellers marvel at how wires keep going without taking a drink. The humor recalls prairie slang and the stubborn pace of frontier life as waters and witticisms mix in daily grit.
The scene shifts to a heated exchange between Loné and Tom over hints, then Betty shows signs of unease as Tom departs to his office. A taunt line hints at unresolved conflict. the passage ends with a teaser "(To Be Continued.)" and an offer for a 3100 dollar reward for cure claims.
Transfers show numerous individuals and widows exchanging parcels in Muscatine and South Muscatine. Considerations range from $1.00 to $23,000, with properties including blocks, lots, and tracts in Oak Ridge and Park Place areas, plus river adjacent lands and subdivided lots in Muscatine. Names include Nellie Ogllio-Wis, Thomas Brook, Jayne, Bartha A. Kinger, Ma tilda Hagermann, WR Jayne, Bridget Gowman, Joby Briar, Ida Frakes, Katherine Pearce, Deborah Snelchen, Patrick McGarthy, Thomas McCarthy, Jonn W. Brookhart, Frank Addie man, Enos Shaffer, Carl Hess, Eva W. Kemble, and Eva Cummins.
Last week in Prairie Grove features Ed Keabart and family visiting Atalissa, Mrs Parks visiting Clinton with children, and Glenn eBiroy attending state range in Ames as Pleasant Prairie grange delegate. Local residents attended church programs, shopped in Davenport, enjoyed gatherings at George Eis and Swart households, and sales by B. J. Oostendorp and Swart attracted buyers. several trips to Cedar Rapids and Muscatine are noted along with farm market details.
An old notice claims that most infectious diseases like whooping cough diphtheria and scarlet fever follow a cold and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure. It is asserted to lessen disease risk and contains no opium or narcotics, safe for children, with sales wide in theaters or stores.
Pine Creek Indiana August summary reports Kemper shredding corn for his brother Ed while Harsh weather and bad roads reduced church attendance at New Fra and hampered abraders. Mrs Chas Bear returns home after a visit with daughter Mrs George Holling. Chas Fix stays with Migson near Blue Grass. work disrupted by wet weather.
A fragment notes Nellie Fix helping Mrs. Brossert with shredding. It recalls a verdict by R. J. Howell and mentions Tar Compound and Har Compound for a wife. Bercasa is described as severely ill with suspected consumption, coughing and hoarseness, but Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is credited with rapid relief and cure after less than three bottles, per A W. Morgan, druggist.
Mr Hillier and family spent the latter part of the week at Art and Sam Sturua's home. Earl Summervee and family traveled to Rock Island for several days visiting relatives. Bernice McKay visited Columbia Junction with sister Opal who attends high school. Gertrude and Mildred Klotz called on Mrs Grace Simmons. John Jansen left for Dinois to work after helping Kendelsperger brothers with corn shucking. Harley and Leia Devore called at Carlson's Sunday. Armbright of Meson City sued Monday with his wife Mrs Mary Slumons and family.
An old time tonic uses sage and sulphur to darken hair, cure dandruff, and halt hair loss. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is now offered by druggists in ready to use form from the New York Wyeth Chemical Company, with a money back guarantee if it fails to perform. Special Agent A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street handles sales.
Pleasant Prairie Dec 14. Mrs Kephart of Riceville visits her son Ed Kephart. W J McElroy transacted business in Muscatine on Monday. Brank Platt took in the fat stock.
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