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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1911

Page

3

Roosevelt Boom Organized Hints at Nationwide Drive

Sumner Curtin of the Chicago Record-Herald reports a cohesive Roosevelt movement backing the presidential bid. Emissaries have been sent to southern states to assess support and delegate dynamics while the national committee eyes broader coordination and quiet campaigning.

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Roosevelt Stampede Drives Regional Political Realignment

Feral conditions and near term political dealings show Roosevelt support expanding beyond Nebraska as Borah in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Montana coordinates a northwest push. Texas national committeeman Lyon aims to spark a Roosevelt surge in the south, while rumors of centralized orders and secret conferences hint at a broader, coordinated campaign structure.

Nebraska Roosevelt Ponally Borah Idaho Oregon Wachington Montana Corll Lyon National Texas Athard

Census Counting Ties Saloons To Population In City

Clinton Herald notes that a Noor law plan linking saloons to a city’s 1,300 population may heighten census attention. It argues city directories miss many residents, risking tax counts, while praising targeted effort to improve accuracy. Burlington Hawkeye discusses Roosevelt primary gimmicks and a Panama Canal ruling. Cedar Rapids Republic references Roosevelt, Tart, and editorial ideas.

Clinton Herald Dutkique Telgraph-Herald Eatra Noor Tores Kood Cedar Rapids Republian Col. Roosevelt Tima

Reminiscences of Long Ago in Muscatine Journal

A feature from Muscatine Journal recalling fifty, forty, and twenty years ago. Notes include a prisoner letter from T. W. Eichelberger about Belmient and Memphis, a goose prank at a Water Street entertainment, visits from Robert McCleland to J. B. Dougherty’s family, and reflections on Christmas trees, debates, and local visits spanning decades.

Water Street Robert McCleland Chicago J. B. Dougherty

Prodigal Judge The Famous eNovel Excerpt

A fragmented dramatic scene centers on Judge Price and Solomon Mahaffy as they discuss Betty Malfoy and Miss Mulroy in a small town. The judge plans a civil message to comfort the bereaved, while Mahaffy presses for involvement and hints at a will and possible disputes among Norton’s relatives.

Judge Price Hello Plain Solomon Mahaffy Betty Bfatroy Mahaffy Misa Mulroy Min Solomon Norton Middle Tennessee Maley Price Mahaily Ming Slocum Pricg Mabally Soloman Om Mahatty Mahaify Plotte Flain Jenye Miss Malfoy Jett Anid Mananty Newdaunrters Satonron Transfort

Uncertain excerpts reveal political and cultural theater cautions

The fragmentary text cites district attorney themes on monopolies and price control, a Chicago theatre manager banning Alexander’s Ragtime Band, and a Keokuk source predicting prosperity while noting lifestyle anecdotes. The garbled items reference public figures, venues, and regional notices in a late era newspaper style.

Les Money Capital Chicago Alexander Walla

Judge Price Hosts Betty in Toned Farewell Scene

In a parlor scene on Belle Plain Judge Price arrives with a pompous air and delivers condolences to Miss Malroy. Betty enters as the judge extols Providence while recalling Charley Norton’s fate and the fragile balance of grace and humor in small-town life.

Sloonm Price Misa Malroy Steve Price Hazard Betty Jude Willy Plaus Tigher Cneed Charley Norton West Tennessee

Christmas at Local Churches Highlights Holiday Spirit

The article recalls festive Christmas programs across Lotts, Iowa churches with choirs, recitations, and Santa delivering gifts. Attendees include families of the Wilsop and Pur nia clans, plus visitors from Muscatine and Eldon. The piece notes decorations, host seats, and multiple gatherings with meals and music.

Cuticura Remedies Help Child Heal Eczema

Mrs Francis Lund of Plain City Utah reports a child recovered from a severe head eczema after using Cuticura Resolvent, Soap, and Ointment. She notes rapid improvement and hair regrowth, and mentions a free sample offer from Potter Drug & Specialty.

Eceema Egan Francis Lund Plain City Tah Potter Drug & Sorp Dept Beaston

Christmas gathering in Muscatine area families

Mrs A W Morgan returned to Muscatine after visiting relatives at Christmas time. The holiday events included a dinner at the Small family home with Mr and Mrs John Curtiz and others, and guests like Miss Adelia Lotta from Loveland Colorado. Families such as the Turkingtons, Brockways and Letis were noted at multiple Christmas meals and gatherings.

Santa U. B Saint Nick M. EB A. T. Schwietert Wark Myr Mia Ulrick Garrett Erwin IE. Wesver Mari Purnia Alla Ross Joe Garrett Frank Eldon Angeivs. Armentrant Wilsop Louise Thompson Mss Mell Ie Relson Miss Ol Ruth Parsons Frank Brown Gons Charles John Seattle Arden Fairfield Merleane Henry Hartman Willie Cline John Collins Sarah Hart Muenstine Collins Clifford Andates Shellabarter Lizzie Hidlebaugh Canada Bilason Lorise Mart Fred Cecil Lewigan Helen Cop Muscatine Iowa Wesleyan Gertrude Schweitert Weaver A. W. Morgan U. N. Small John Curtiz Whiter Ingram Howard Curtin Bert Thompson Grandview Clyde Turkington Adelia Lotta Loveland Colorado Janes Turkington Brockway J. H. Letis Ada Harios

Morrison and Warde Present The White Sister at Grand Theatre

In Jato the Grand Theatre hosts Morrison and Warde with Viola Allen as star in The White Sister a drama based on Marion Crawford novel. Lilliam Rhodes leads with noted actress Ugactrees in a strong cast. Rhodes praised for voice and emotional range promises a moving stage portrayal amid a religiously toned adaptation stressing love sacrifice and devotion.

Jato Morrison and Warde Grand Theatre Viola Allen Marion Grawford Lilliam Rhodes Miss Rhodes Giovanna Mica’Rhodes

Restore Your Hair With Sage and Sulphur Remedy

An old style advertisement promises quick reversal of gray hair with Wearn Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. It claims hair regrows thicker and darker, removes dandruff, and strengthens thinning hair. Sold for fifty cents a bottle through a national network and agents like A. Morgan at West Second Avenue.

A.¥. Morgan West

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