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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1913

Page

3

The CatiaBag Banquet and Military Criticism

The article rails at the CatiaBag banquet stirring anger over Philippine policy and anti military sentiment. It cautions the administration to avoid undermining army and navy morale and warns of possible cuts to funding and discipline issues amid political posturing.

Gallves Bryan Atlon Order of the Carmbao Order of the Carabso Mailppine Polley Mexicas Mexico Philippines Bear Thalétna

Post Office Proposes Aerial Mail Service Expansion

A House committee recommends authorizing the Postmaster General to contract for air mail transport where advantageous. Airplanes could speed mail to Alaska and distant western points, with pilots owning their craft and an annual budget around 50,000 dollars.

Washington,d Post Office Department Iba Alake House Burleaon Williem C. Sharp Joseph ‘Stewart United States Finley Post Office and Port Roads Committee Gerald B. Cronin A- 93 Infantry Alaska Skagway St. Michael Shere Bomne Toledo Jarbridee Nevada Isea Philippines France Atl Department Mall St

Reminiscences of Long Ago in Tremont Hall Note

A long memory column recalls lectures by Hon Jacob Butlers in Tremont hall and a near fire at the Presbyterian church. It also records a late Eastbound train arrival and mentions Miss Atina Jolcher arriving from Chicago. Ten years ago Chester Freer suffered injuries in a trolley accident.

Jacob. Butlers Tremont Hall Presbyterian Church Yexton WH. Patten Atina Jolcher Chicago Missionary Triding School Chester Freer Hogie Freers

The Two Elizabeth Langhams and a Court Dress Case

In 1913 a tale unfolds of two Elizabeth Langhams living 300 feet apart yet unaware of each other. Jim Carruthers, the court attorney, helps Miss Elizabeth Langham, a stenographer, while the other Langham faces a suit over a $260 dress from Madame Nellie. A mistaken gown proves pivotal, leading to a courtroom twist and a deputy’s levy at home.

8. T. Stern Elizabeth Lanehams Miss Langham Plizabeth James Carruthers Jim Elizabeth Langham Elizabeth Langhans Galn Gueranson Sha Elizabeth Langham Milas Langham Colonel Newton Elizabeth Hag Boen Jude Newton Jimmy Caruthers Timmy Jimmy Nellie Pie Michael O'Malley Dome Wilatske Madame Nallle Sixth Avenue Almmons William Newton Nelile Oury House Newton Tero Carruthers Sim Madame Nellie Cnue Mathilde T Langham Janes Carputherg Werther Jay Galle Ebertt

Local 18-year-old confessed to kitchen robbery

Joseph Kipp, 18, confessed to breaking and entering the Nick Sirpie Candy Kitchen Sunday between 6 and 6 o clock and taking $6 in change. Police say he was arrested and held at the station. he will likely be brought before the juvenile court.

Toseph Kipp Nick Ahe the Robery Hel Qhief Hoffman Kipp

Not Beyond Help At 87 Kidney Trouble Ad Offers Foley Pills

Not Beyond Help At 87. Sleep disturbance, bladder weakness, stiffness in joints and rheumatic pains signal kidney trouble. Mrs. Mary A. Dean of Taunton Massachusetts 47 East Walnut Street says Foley Kidney Pills helped her kidney and bladder problems. Elderly readers are urged to use Foley Kidney Pills as a tonic and strengthener without harmful drugs.

Mary. A. Dean E. Walnut St Taunton Mass Foley

Boulevard plan to improve Park avenue in Muscatine

City Engineer Charles Young outlines a proposal to curb and pave Park avenue from Washington Street to the city limits with funding considerations tied to county rural highway spending. The plan aims to ease heavy travel during rains and prepare approaches for urban growth, described as a major local highway improvement.

Muscatine Charles Young Park Avenue Washington Street Young

Eruption Describes Amoria Island Destruction

Despatches from Noumea report Ambrim Island in the New Hebrides group erupting with six new craters on December coast. The Mount Ain nle collapse sent molten lava flooding villages forcing most inhabitants to seek refuge in canoes and boats. five hundred rescued by steamer.

Melbourne Australia Noumea New Caledonia Ambrim Ammbrim Island

Judge Newton Signs New Judgment In Local Case

A fragmented courtroom scene shows Judge Newton entering a renewed judgment while a tense exchange unfolds over a vase and a check. Miss Langham demands release of the vase as a teastore souvenir. Jim wraps up the conversation with a settlement talk, and a deputy clerk notes the contemptuous tone of the proceedings.

Muscatine May Get Two Deer for Park

A former resident of Orofino, George Alteneder, offers a pair of deer to Muscatine for Weed Park if recipients cover express charges. City officials assess ten cent per pound rates and potential delays. If funded, the deer would be placed in Weed Park to boost the park’s animal collection ambition.

Weed Ark Uscitine Sby George Alteneder Orofino Tasha Imr Alteneder Muscatine City Recorder Caple Conrad Koebler Weed Park

Committees For Year Delayed At Mus Tang Club

The Mus Tang commercial club postponed committee appointments until the next session due to the absence of President J L Gics jet. Chairmen have not finished selections. a full list may be announced Monday night. No action was taken on selecting secretary of the executive committee. The Quad meeting was canceled because many stores were closed.

Mustating J. L. Gics Jet Lkely

Concentration Adds to Army Efficiency

Washington News: Major General Wm Carter reports the second division’s ten months encamped near Galveston and Texas City show concentrated troop locations speed hardening for service. Training progressed from company to division, including brigade work, target practice, and field firing. Recruits drilled in bay waters with no interruptions to training opportunities.

Washington D. C Dee Wm. Carter Galveston Texas City Carter Yeanes War Department

Are Martin Some fellers are naturally quiet

A clipped quip suggests a frontier voice on bravery and silence. The speaker notes that most quiet men are either stupid or hampered for information, while only the brave endure harsh reception near the fair. The line rings with rough humor and hard-edged sentiment.

Shoop To Be Asked To Quit As Chicago Superintendent

A Chicago committee of women’s clubs and education groups plans to request John D. Shoop resign as superintendent after his election to succeed Ella Flagg Young. Shoop will meet the delegation if a suitable time is arranged, with Young potentially reappointed.

Chicago John D. Shoop Ella Flagg Young Chicago Club Wamel LO Young Chicago Women'a Club Chicago Teachers’ Federation The Political “Equality League Shoop

Suspect Arrested in Chicago Woman’s Death

Chicago police report the arrest of O C Huer in connection with the death of Mrs Anna Leland who was shot in her home. The case bears similarities to the earlier murder of Mrs Henry Allison Rexroat a tango teacher shot by Henry Spencer weeks earlier.

Chicago O 'C. Huer Anna Leland

Philanthropists or business men clash in ad copy

A dubious notice frames philanthropists as business people while promoting a Florida farmers’ magazine. The argument flip flops between charity and commerce. The piece includes an offer for a three month free subscription to Indian River Farmer and a testimonial about Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion.

Indian River Farmer Florida Vero Jesus Adv

Cream Balm Ad Promises Quick Catarrh Relief

An advertisement claims Bly's Crean-Bale or Pig's Cream Balm clears clogged nostrils instantly, relieves head colds and catarrh, and bathes air passages in a soothing, healing effect. It urges one nightly application to stop sneezing, nasal discharge, and throat irritation with immediate relief.

Grant Andrew “Drynesa

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