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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1911
Page
3
The entry outlines circulation claims for the Daily Journal and Weekly Journal, noting the Daily Journal is a dominant daily with high circulation and regional reach. It lists sample advertisers and readers along with subscription details and price points for weekly and daily editions, reflecting historic newspaper promotion language.
Fragmentary text shows a local business page with lines about private firanen exchange and department numbers 26 or 27. It mentions publisher and business office, but details are incomplete and unclear.
Gen Bernardo Reyes, once Mexico’s top military figure, surrendered to Col Trevino at Linuro along with a few followers. He urged others to surrender and pledged loyalty, signaling a potential shift toward constitutional governance and peace after a failed revolutionary bid.
A fragmented historical reflection on Mexico's last revolt that ousted a despot, brought Madero to the presidency, and failed to elicit broad response. The piece portrays the event as a Christmas moment signaling responsibility, citizenship, and a shift toward stability in a tumultuous, strife-torn land.
The Turlington Gazette quotes multiple town papers denouncing Roosevelt and backing Senator Cummins for president. Editors lampoon the Republican field while praising Cummins as the best choice, with some urging unity behind him and others doubting any viable alternative. Local papers debate whether Des Moines should yield two senators and warn against Taft and Harmon.
Clipping recalls 50 40 and 20 years ago with notes on skating on the river near the ferry, a 10 years ago depot smashup near Fairfield, a teachers’ meeting in Oskaloosa, and plans for Fort New Hose House in Muscatine. The new fire station on Sycamore between Second and Third is slated to cost about five thousand dollars.
Chapter XXIV Convened shows Murrell plotting rebellion with Hues and Tres near Natchez and New Orleans. Murrell plans a southern insurrection, aiming to move money and slaves to establish a new power, while discussing escape routes and future actions.
The Knoxville Journal quotes Teddy Roosevelt saying he won’t be drafted again and suggests he better retreat to the woods. The remark reflects ongoing debate over military conscription and Roosevelt’s stance amid wartime pressures.
Abe Martin notes the fellow who talks big about plans is as safe as one who boasts of riches. The post office was closed today due to the postmaster being unexpectedly called away on a hiking trip.
The January Woman's Home Companion cites huge numbers of young people, especially women, pursuing music study to become performers. Berlin and New York vie with conservatories and teachers, yet many see costly training ending in little operatic chance. Critics warn of debt, false faith, and social pressure behind the trend. Meanwhile Mary Heaton Vorse asks if American men ignore their wives, as many husbands focus on personal ambition before and after marriage.
A historical reflection on marriage, money, and social expectations contrasts male work pace with women’s luxury demands. The piece argues success is measured by marriage and status, noting men’s generosity toward wives and daughters while criticizing girls taught little about money or business. Also includes brief local notes: Mrs. L. G. Murnby visits Mt. Pleasant, sisters visit Bennett, and Mrs. Kirkpatrick returns from Lone Tree.
A series of short items records travel and family news. B J Godlove of Riverside visited his son and daughter this week. Roy Carr married Winnie Ayres at the Baptist parsonage in Washington and will live in the groom’s home. Pearl Wahl and Alta Wade assist at Wacka store during holidays. Miss Emma Steiner, a Hast Prairie teacher near Riverside, spent Sunday at home. George B Brown and Jessie Adams celebrated Christmas at Crawfordsville as his father Stephen visits Elizabeth Stephen’s home briefly. Mrs Theo Baker was injured by a fall on stairs earlier in the week. Fleming and wife winter with their son in Wisconsin and his family in California.
The best on earth verdict by RF Howell praises Tar Compound for his wife noting the case as the worst seen with consumption. Her lungs were weak and coughing incessant yet Foley's Honey and Tar Compound brought relief and two bottles achieved a complete cure in time. A BY Morgan, drugsist.
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