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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1916

Page

3

Terms to Abscridire circulations and ads info note

Extract outlines circulation guarantees of Muscatine papers outweighing others and notes Daily Journal schedule and pricing. Lists advertising reps in Chicago New York Detroit Atlanta and details, plus phone and department numbers for business inquiries.

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Reform urged for fair state automobile fund distribution

In the treasurer W C Crown annual report he calls for a more equitable method to distribute the state automobile fund. He argues current county allocations based on townships are unfair and favor wealthier areas. A permanent road improvement plan should allocate by population or tax contributions to maximize benefit.

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Railway Strike Threat in Narrow Confrontation with Courts

The piece argues against rail union threats to strike amid a car shortage and calls for patience until the Supreme Court rules on the Adamson bill. It suggests unions gained concessions without battle, warns a strike would worsen national hardship, and appeals for restraint to avoid amplifying food and essential shortages.

Brotherhoods Congress Atulfa

Protecting the Quail Movement Gains State Support

Farmers' groups push a statutory multi year restriction to shield quail populations and boostFarmers claim quail value at $2 each for pest control and bird protection. The initiative aims to rally sportsmen and tackle insect pests with a planned legislative push before the next assembly.

United States Department of Agriculture

The Trouble With You My Dear

Lil Han confesses to Jim Davis she fears her husband John Stevens does not love her. Jim agrees to help by pretending to elope with Lilian, planning a staged departure to make John realize his supposed loss and perhaps change Lilian’s mood and marriage.

H. MS. Febert John Stevens Lil Han John Lillian Flewar Lilian Tilian Jim Jim Davis Tillian Ste Sho Tim Lily Toby Old John

The Train to California Disaster Ends in Reunion

Lilian fears John will harm them as Jim suggests fleeing with her. A plotted escape via the all-thirty train to San Francisco falters. John unexpectedly arrives at the station, reveals the scheme, and reconciles with Lily and Jim. The trio end up dinnering at home, with Jim declining to join for the night.

Jim Lilian Mother John Tim Lily San Francisco Lian Hong Lil Han Lillian Lallian Talllan Kix Lilly Jonnt Ania Jana John

Ways to Economize in Household Lighting

The U.S. Bureau of Standards explains economical lighting choices for homes. Kerosene lamps offer cheap light, but mantle lamps boost efficiency with higher costs. Gas mantles and electric tungsten lamps provide better efficiency, while proper lamp voltage and shade selection maximize brightness and reduce eye strain. Read meters to track costs, compare appliance use, and weigh long term service cost over upfront price.

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What fast, dear

A tense exchange unfolds as a man questions if his partner knew the deception, while she sobs and finally sees the truth. She reacts with anger toward Tiny but grows cautious toward her husband, who argues a wife’s coolness to a best friend may not harm.

John Lilian Tiny Sho Ax John Anya

Wilton Inn Celebrates Seventeenth Birthday With Evening of Games

Mrs I L Wright hosts a birthday party for her son Davis Moore at the Morgan Park Academy Chicago. Attendees include Edith Barnard Miles LoeMer and Dorothy Tyler. Ring and thimble prize meanings found. evening ends with a concert and luncheon.

Migs Edith Barnard Muscatine Donald Stuttler Miles LoeMer Chicago Dorothy Tyler Nat

Local Visitors and Social Roundup in Columbus Junction

Columbus Junction Iowa residents share holiday visits and travels with family in Indianapolis Letts Morning Sun and Mareatine residents are mentioned along with Royal Arch degree work by Masonic lodge participants from Washington Mareatine and Wapello reflecting a busy social and fraternal week with several towns represented.

Columbus Junction Jesse Hanft Indianapolis Ind Mirs J. A. Tantz John Coon Molina J. H. Coon Margaret Jones Cotter Clark, Furnas Carl Hines Letts Moreence Hines Juitt Titus Harry Winamyre N. D Albert McCullough Iyvs S. G. Robertson Paul Clara Morning Sun Columbur City WS. Edmondson Lucile Mossberry Lenore Brown Maretha Butler Mrx Mareatine

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