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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1913
Page
3
A jumbled Iowa City era column comments on a range of topics including a private franchise axcanks Hombers Jf, Senator Commins tenure, Rep Popper illness, and local press reactions. It notes editorial quarrels, wiring comments on the Arcsdoe hotel fire, and reflects on newspaper sniping and public notices amid political discourse and satire.
In Muscatine county a gathering of educated men opposed the county crop expert, calling his work illogical and of no merit. The piece argues opposition stems from human nature resisting change, citing historical complacency and fear of innovation while defending the crop expert movement as essential progress for the county and state.
News and Views notes President Wilson mingles with crowds in Washington less than any prior chief executive. He often slips out by a back gate for solitary walks, accompanied only by Dr Grayson, while secret service and White House aides join him at noon meals nearby. He visits parks and outskirts with sparing public contact.
Resinol ointment and soap claim rapid itch relief and clear healing for ringworm pimples blackheads and eruptions. Doctors have long recommended the trio as gentle enough for delicate skin, including babies, with free samples available by mail from Baltimore MD.
A horse tied outside Burnsett's book store yesterday kicked viciously at passing teams and struck a display case used for photographs, upsetting glass and scattering large frames in the shopfront incident.
Forties era notes recount audacious bees theft on the outskirts by J P Lewis and a gutted hive. Thirties entry describes a fire from a chimney endangering Hucking’s nose and surrounding shops and dwellings. Twenties snippet notes Muscatine engine updates to fight heavier snow drifts. EN R4RS AGO recalls Mrs Pataley burned by fuld explosion during dress cleaning. William Peck, once of South Muscatine, in critical condition.
Gladys and Thornton confront secrecy and a past wrecked by a train crash as Thornton reveals his plan to claim Darby Thornton’s fortune in Manchuria. Gladys worries over an impending engagement to another man while Thornton clings to a possible reunion before she becomes a Countess.
In the United States germ illness claims more victims in cities due to indoor confinement and lack of sun. Medicines advise keeping blood rich through climate change, with Scott's Emulsion to warm the body and strengthen lungs, building energy and resisting infections.
In a tension laden scene in Austria a troubled pair confronts love and duty. He remorsefully admits his failed attempt to see her and begs for a chance to win her again while she defies his threats and questions whether he can become her husband. The pair exchange defiant words as a carriage ride proceeds to an uncertain future.
West Liberty Ia December 13. Mrs Walter Luse and daughter Milfred visited Iowa City. Jets Scott was a business visitor at the county seat. Miss Carle Melick returned home from Eureka after visiting her brother Clint. Miss Mima Propat visited Town City relatives. Dr and Mrs H Black of Durant spent Sunday with her former parents. Mr and Mrs Chester Kelly and son Harlan shopped in Davenport Saturday. Jessie Bosley was a visitor with her parents in Ladora. Mr and Mrs Ed Lewis visited Davenport at the home of Mr and Mrs B H Gheen. Mrs Chetering shopped in Muscatine Saturday. Mrs J R Clone and daughter Brhel shopped in Davenport Saturday. Mrs L B Guthrie and sister Grace Babbitt spent Saturday afternoon in Coxe. Mrs Joe Briggle shopped in Iowa City Saturday. There was 8 60 a whey seat off and Mrs Charlie Morrison shopped in Iowa City Saturday afternoon. Wes Mellick family entertained today evening at Byers Hall. About sixty attended.
Many residents were seen visiting relatives in Iowa City and Muscatine during the weekend. Several families, including the Andersons, Marshetellers, and Tablers, spent time in Cedar Rapids, Oxford, and Chicago, with others returning from Marengo and Oelwein. A Floriculture society meeting and school news highlight community life amid travel and local visits.
Ainsworth residents report visits and travels spanning Wallinston Davenport and Washington. Mrs. Ma. finda Yau, Mrs. Howard Crawford, and Mrs. Laura Clasibers shopped in Wallinston. Miss Mae Cagey left for Allerton to visit her mother. Alice Stephens returns to Waterloo nursing duties. Mrs. Ed Coffman and Howard Benn visit from Washington. Mrs. Frank Trotter and Bert Orris accompany family in Crawfordsville and Davenport travel. Harry Wicklam arrives from Chicago to see relatives. funeral for Mrs. Joe Houston in Crawfordsville attended by W. A. Walker and Mrs. Thompson. Additional notes include baby born to Harry Osborne and wife. Mrs. Tedford visiting from Guthrie. E. G. Wilson from Washington visits M. Lo Miller. Anna Woodburn of Olds visits for the M. GE. Bazaar.
James Strain and family of Bird City Kansas arrived Thursday evening to visit relatives and friends. Mrs R Wallace and father W R Jeffery of Washington left Thursday morning for Carro Iowa as Jeffery-bo.
City of Muscatine revokes a November 28 1918 resolution that authorized Improvement Bonds District 30 Series B for street and intersection work. The bonds dated December 11 1913 in denominations 400 300 200 and 100 are cancelled to null and void. City officials sign and record the cancellation per law.
City council resolves to issue bonds to pay remaining costs of paving improvements in District Thirty, with $2000 cash up front and the rest funded by city improvement bonds. Bonds issued December 10 1913, denominations varied, payable from the city improvement fund, with 6 percent interest, mayor Koehler and city recorder Caples certify.
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