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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
3
A fragmented OCR display shows multiple local businesses and classifieds from Muscatine including grocery firms, drug stores, and exchange numbers. It references The Daily Journal and weekly notices, with various shop names and contact cues, hinting at a structured directory or advertisement page.
A historical note on Samuel Clemens as a youth in Muscatine and how he adopted the pen name Mark Twain. The piece recounts the river pilot Joshua Sellers and Clemens's burlesque writings, including the Sergeant Fathom parody, and the publication by the New Orleans Delta in 1850 that boosted his famous alias.
The passage recalls Mark Twain deeply regretting a matter and honoring old men by reviving a name as a tribute. It suggests Captain Sellers may hold knowledge of material matters, implying his involvement or responsibility. The text centers on mortality, remembrance, and the significance of chosen names.
The Oglaloosa Herald reports Sven Tere in town noting surprising local gains. L. Tarding sold two wagon loads of timothy seed at Cloverdale for 1655 dollars, and one hundred acres of land netted 3000 dollars for seed plus pasturage. The owner is a tenant, with ten years of savings totaling around 520,000 in rent income.
Prairie Grove Indiana reports a Christmas week flurry of social visits and travel. H W Thompson with family attended a box social in Springdale last Thursday. Charles Schiele and children visited Davenport with banker Charles Schiele and family. West Liberty residents Robert Pinney and kin spent Sunday with Glen Walker family. M Markty from West Branch stayed several days with Mesdames IIMS and Fal res. Local merchants Will Wilkins Frank Horn sold hogs. George McGann shipped hogs to Conterdale. Arch James and men from Atelis xa hauled straw on Shellhame yard. A lecture drew attendees from here to Springdale Saturday. Allen McCann reported four bushels of grain. Harl Jackson and wife visited relatives from West Liberty. Dan Shippe hosts a closing-out sale on Friday December 22 on the Jog Noring farm. Charles Swart moved household goods to West Liberty with neighbor help. Community laments Lils family leaving after three years. hoping their rain brings relief.
Reminiscences note releases of Harry Harrison Stain prisoner at Jelmont and returns home for luck. Senator McNutt tours the state to observe duties for the general assembly upcoming session. Festival night features tableaux and Mrs Brannan will sing Oh Robin Grey. Thirty years ago Mustatine pestilence concerns and mayor negotiates for pestilence control.
A Christmas entertainment is planned at the Congregational Sunday school this Friday evening at Tarslock. A ten cent admission is charged for members and guests. The program includes singing recitations a theater optical exhibition and a Christmas tree with gifts for children.
The excerpt follows a judge grappling with public pressure and mob mentality after a shooting in Belle Plain. He weighs a leadership role and faces threats, seeking support from figures like Mr. Saul while fearing crowds, conspiracy rumors, and the risks of stepping into a mass meeting to curb fear and crime.
Advertises Miller's Dyspepsial Tablets as a non-digestive remedy that heals diseased stomach cells, restores stomach and intestines, and offers a free sample from Morris Drug Co. of Morris, Illinois, with endorsement by physicians. Claims long standing cases can be relieved without laxatives or drugs that irritate the stomach.
ABE MARTIN muses on finding a suitable gift during Christmas and notes Lale Bud's cousin leaving Th Little Magnet repertoire company after a long season with no notable missteps.
In a dramatic scene, Solomon faces scrutiny as his rising influence irks rivals. He vows to resist intimidation and push forward, while Maharty cautions caution. The narrative, labeled To Be Continued, paints a tense political clash in Ames with local figures weighing future actions. A cure advertisement closes with A W Morgan praising Foley Kidney Pills and claiming personal kidney relief.
Millersburg Tl December 31 local notes recount Elton's trip to Malssa N Y for winter with children and home repairs by Clair Gilmore with interior finishing. George Thornton at Ma Pokal Angus exhibit. Lee Thornton shown at the exhibit. Ladies Aid Willig Workers met at Mrs Scranton's home. E R Gilmore visited Aledo on December 15. Mrs George Martin of Davenport visited J W Roberts. Miss Ivelsa Suiter with them. Sim Duan visited Prof Rita for several weeks. L B Turner store supplies hauled from Aledo December 16. Mr and Mrs George A Agy shopped in Aledo on the 16th. Jackson D Sherman died December 16 in his 84th year, veteran of two wars. Ora Summers improved recently. Mrs J D Cady and two children from Cley Neb arrived to farm in Duncan township. Roy hauled supplies for L B Turner on the 16th for his store. Elder O B Sade of Joy preached at L D S chapel December Loth and 17 with baptisms at Camp Creel near Emory Emperly's and the evening service.
In Springdale Ia a Friday evening box engine sale at the school house netted nearly $38 for a plane purchase. Charles Bailey husked corn near Town City Ta and reports about $100 per husking season. Mr and Mrs J M Bailey hosted Alex Mackie and wife Hannah James and daughter Mattie Agle for dinner Tuesday.
Astonishing scene reveals mother and daughter mistaken for sisters. The ad claims general health links to female organs, praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for vitality, complexion, and comfort. No alcohol or habit forming drugs. Free consultations by letter to World’s Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N.Y.
Dr L A Todd spent Monday in Tows City on business. A Self Culture era meeting slated for the 22nd was postponed to December 29 1911. A Christmas tree program is planned at Friends Church Saturday evening. Milness secured Peter t sen of Chicago as housekeeper. Pendersist assists W G Phelps. James made a trip to Muscatine Monday. Lars Vansen moved to town from West Branch Iowa. Hekins bought a home and plans Springdale residence. Mr Hansen welcomed to town with hearty reception. Peter Petersen property on Mass Street to be rebuilt. Emory Hart of Rochester was a business caller. A S Erb doing carpenter work for Grace Haymen West Branch Iowa Friday. Mrs Long of Chickasaw Coast visiting her mother in Springdale this week. Mrs Helen Schmidt of Cedar Valley assisting with household duties. Mrs and Mrs Sandergart of Union Valley shopping Friday. Lars G Tengen leaving for Cedar Falls with emigrant goods and stock. Lecture by Tahn Bates Saturday drew a large crowd. The speaker praised as a leading reading lecturer of the day.
In Rime City Lime City on December 11, the Wild Rose Camp elected officers with Oriele Lilok Son as Vice Oracle Minnie Morehouse as Chancellor Minnie Leaker as Recorder Laura Chapman as Receiver Laure Hanna as Marshal Madge Whitmer. The MC HC club met with Mrs Della Donkwan for embroidery and a short program followed by refreshments. Next meeting set with Mrs J K Frymeyer on January 18. Mr and Mrs Walton hosted a family oyster supper for uncle A P F Copeland of Ohio with guests including Mr and Mrs Vern Walton and children Mr and Mrs Albert Walton and son Yolney and Mr and Mrs Will Walton.
Many families including Hanus Barclay Berclay Kelley Walton and others attend a post supper program with recitations songs and speeches. Sharon cemetery gains a new wrought iron gate arch funded by subscriptions. Nearby news mentions Prank Bakers sale strong prices for stock Albert Walton chickens and wind damage to new machinery sled. Several residents share Xmas shopping trips visits with relatives and travel to Mason City and Muscatine reflecting community life.
White Prairie Iowa reports residents sending subscriptions for a church fund, holiday visits and gatherings with neighbors, and local trades. Rev Scherrer and families visit John Brown home, Mrs Frenzel visits near Atalexa, and a team purchase from Jake Schauer sale. The Germs Evangelical church schedules Christus entertainment on December 24.
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