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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1911
Page
3
In a fragmentary notice, Jonavay Aoen cer reports on city affairs including apartment numbers, private franchise talks, and a movable business office address. Names such as Throop and Dreier appear in copied classifieds style text with inconsistent spelling and unclear details. The item suggests local publication roles and office contact points rather than a clear event.
Senator La Follette denounces the national Republican committee in La Follette's Weekly calling it the last stand of the old guard and urging progressives to resist boss rule. He cites Taft era methods and urges governors to push presidential primary laws and special legislative sessions.
A terse Waterloo Reporter dispatch reports Gov. Hooper, the chief executive of Tennessee, has been committed to the penitentiary. The scant initial details hint at a developing political controversy without obvious impact on Bly papers.
An article outlines Abe Martin’s plan to stay in a prison two days to study inmates, with potential clemency pardons afterward. It notes Governor Hooper’s shift from earlier promises and references Patterson. The piece connects statewide politics, including Illinois city government changes, and touches on Iowa farm trends and political forecasts.
A Saturday evening incident recalls a young man employed at this office who was attacked by a large savage dog on his way back to work. The dog attempted to seize him by the throat, bit his leg, and tore his clothes badly, highlighting the animal’s notorious nature.
Twenty years ago Mr. and Dr. C F Kessler planned permanent San Diego residence, with many Muscatine friends bidding them farewell. Forty years ago a surprise party honored Loala Coo and wife on wedding anniversary with gifts of wooden, tin, crystal, and silver. Thirty years ago Brooklyn Soldier movement contract awarded to W W Webster for 2400 dollars, with hopes to honor local veterans. Ten years ago move toward a Muscatine Government Building passed the House, costing up to 125000, and a public skating rink project by local men was completed offering free access for residents.
A scanned fiction excerpt shows Judge Price offering a five thousand dollar reward for information identifying a writer accused of treachery while the story follows Murrell moving through Quintard tract toward a bayou, then toward a cabin where Murrell faces Colonel Fentress and the Hicks family.
Tom Ware hurtles through a desperate morning at Belle Plain amid memories of a churchyard tragedy. A note from Murrell tests his loyalty as he contemplates crime for love and power, while wary thoughts of Betty’s fate sharpen his resolve to break free from coercion.
A rugged exchange unfolds as a puzzled figure questions what is wanted of him while chatter about a sister echoes from nearby workers. Murrell and Ware speak in hushed tones, hinting at tension as the scene pauses with "To Be Continued."
Frank W Mohin surveys Amsterdam daily life in 1911 noting two editions of newspapers, bicycle culture, social calls, funerals, obituaries, and the growing American colony. He details transport, prices, customs, and art theft trends across Europe with a local, observant voice.
Twenty five years after its launch Scribners Magazine marks its January 1912 anniversary issue. It features frontispiece portraits of Stevenson Meredith and Barrie and serials The Master of Ballantine The Amazing Warriage and Sentimental Tommy. Also includes a retrospective sketch of notable literary contributions over the era and notes on past highlights. Drugstores advertise Chamberlains Cough Remedy as dependable for coughs and colds, pleasant and safe to take.
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