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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
3
A collage of editorials and notices discusses gubernatorial prospects, Thorne’s candidacy, and Clarke’s term, noting opposition and party dynamics. It mentions county conventions, Roosevelt-era calamity bowling, and speculative delegations, with regional editorials on governance and public utilities.
Fifty years ago today was Sunday and memories from the era are recalled. Forties and thirties references mention a wallet theft on a fast WWI train near Wilton and Davenport, with names of victims and travelers listed among Muscatine and Chicago connections. Other notes cover holidays, medical concerns, and past officials, including E Peterson and William Seidler, with mentions of Mt Pleasant visitors and Des Moines links.
Fragmented OCR lists local stores and buildings in Muscatine with names such as Lorenzen Wood cone building and Grot Ol Lee. Mentions grocery firms, drug stores, and local ads, noting weekly delivery and subscription details for the Bally Journal.
A mangled OCR fragment lists scattered names, numbers, and addresses about a publication. The text contains misread words, broken phrases, and unsure identifiers, offering no clear event, date, or actionable detail. It appears to be a damaged newspaper page section with internal staff and issue data.
John W. Rowley editor of the Keosauqua Republican enters the June primary race as a protest against the capitol extension plan. He aligns with Republican reformers and supports popular government while opposing the tax funded grounds purchase. His bid aims to force a public decision on constitutional matters and judicial review.
In the November Woman's Home Companion the piece lists social nuisances such as readers interrupting, discussing others, and interjecting comments. The author cites private and public scenes where courtesies fail and interruptions spoil the tale.
James Harrigen reports a Western caper where Clyde Phillips is ambushed by Grace, a determined ranch woman, who captures him with rope and fakes a ransom. The pair reveal a film crew plotting a stage hold up, leading to a sheriff trap and a road to romance as Phillips and Grace head to Tulpa City and Chicago.
A fragmented note urges individuals to curb discourtesy and breaches of manners affecting families and social groups. It emphasizes personal effort to improve civility and mutual respect within communities.
Compiled excerpts describe library records and a coroner's action. The text mentions 3,096, likely a numeric figure, and a comparison to last year with a claim of 200,000 more in the context of institutions or counts. Names and precise details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Several local churches announce services, meetings, choirs, and social programs for the new year. The list includes First Congregational, Evangelical Lutheran Zion, First Methodist Episcopal, Mulford Congregation, German-English Evangelical, and others with details on sermons, watch meetings, choir rehearsals, union services, and pastor appearances by Reverend Dr. Sheldon, Rev. John Iaefner, and Pastor Grigsby.
Topeka churches publish a series of holiday services and weekly events. Trinity Church led by Rev. Webster Hughes lists preparatory and Christmas Day services, Holy Communion, Sunday school, morning prayers, and evening addresses. All Saints Chapel and the Reformed Church In America outline English and native services, Christian Endeavor, catechism, and New Year activities with officer elections and teacher meetings.
An advertisement claims a new absorption method cures piles at home with immediate relief and permanent care. It asks readers to send their address to Mrs. Summers for a prescription and references, promising free information and urging others to respond.
Charles Bruce Weaver died December 22 1913 in Iowa He was born October 9 1849 in Louisa County and lived mainly in Cajon township He married Margaret C Klein December 24 1870 and they had three daughters Mildred Dorothy and Beatties He is survived by his wife his mother father and two sisters Funeral services were held at the home conducted by Rev L H Smith and burial was in Columbus City cemetery Also notices of typhoid fever illnesses and local family visits are mentioned along with an eczema remedy advertisement.
Reports of Christmas visits and family gatherings across the community. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Devore, D.N. Anderson, Bernice AY, Mrs. Whitsone, Winifred, Frank Selser, Floyd Markton, Geo. Gabriel, Olive Marston, Gertrude Klotz, Jerry Klotz, Lee Colton, Sam Miller, Amanda Reynolds, Emery Reynolds, and E.G. Brent. Also mentions sore arms from vaccination and local holiday travel to Davenport, Gladwin, Columbus Junction, Muscatine, and Town City.
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