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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1913
Page
3
Fragmented text lists room numbers and dates with unclear names. It references a call to number 26 or 27 and a March 83 date, plus rooms 7 and 2 percent figures. The damaged phrasing obscures full meaning and involved parties.
A regional political column outlines growing Democratic and Republican interest around Pepper and Cummins in the U.S. Senate contest. It notes Pepper as a favored Democratic candidate and Cummins likely to pursue reelection. it highlights newspaper dynamics, party strategies, and the roles of Des Moines and Sioux City outlets in shaping the discourse.
The piece weighs Iowa Senate control, Cummins power, and Democratic hopes as Pepper gains regard. It notes Roosevelt’s stance on party machines, urges independence for the Odebolt Courier, and cites Hadley and tariff debates shaping a non-partisan resolution amid age-old republic issues.
Des Moines editorial lauds Illinois move to second in Western League standby but notes that second place is not always gratifying.
A fragmented collection of brief quotes from Chicago Iowa and California papers on speeding punishment theatre dating and political topics. The remarks touch on public safety car speeds theater outings government bonds and moral scandal with mixed tones and satirical edge.
Clippings review events from 30 and 20 years ago in Muscatine. Notes highlight the Young Ladies Union League subscription to copies of the Tri-Weekly Journal for soldiers, local fruit harvests, obsequies of Bishop McMullen in Davenport, a lightning death rumor, and social gatherings in Winacatlno. Mentions include J. F. Gurley, A. Gurley, Rev. Father Laurent, Ghasar, the Byrnes, Mrs. T. Ik, Ryan, Michael Murphy, Mrs. James Fitzgerald, A. M. Winn, J. W. O’Brien, L. J. Daniela, Miss Lucy, Miss Jesse Washtamme, Gretchen Legler, J. L. McGolm, Wille Parker Tatler, Balona, and others.
Gwen Mant arg, resting in a canoe on a lake near a mountain camp, is awakened when a motor boat strikes her craft. Ted Crawford, a bold, confident young man, helps her ashore and becomes her escort as the day turns into a budding romance. Gwen, amused by Ted’s charm, agrees to a potential rendezvous as summer promises to unfold.
The piece argues that Democrats are pushing to remove long serving officials, citing a veteran postmaster of thirty years as an example. It criticizes new inspectors and investigations as cowardly means to oust incumbents and calls for openly rewarding Democrats who want the offices.
K A Kirkpatsick outlines a non pressure creosote process for fence posts, detailing tank sizes, heating methods, and installation tips. Emphasizes seasoned timber, complete bark removal, and equipment setups for small or large farm units to improve post longevity and reduce costs.
Describes a cost effective method to treat timber posts by oil bath heating in a hot cylindrical or rectangular tank, with temperatures 212 and 310 degrees and a pull of oil to 4 percent penetration. Specifies durations 70 minutes to 3 hours, materials like cottonwood ash oak maple willow, and simple dipping or brush coating as affordable options.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette recalls John Burns of Gettysburg as the town’s sole unenlisted participant in the battle. Born before 1820, he fought in earlier wars, tried to enlist in the Civil War, and, refused by age, still aided the cause as constable, faced rebels at Gettysburg, later fought again, survived, and died in 1872 with a monument in the cemetery.
Francis J K Swank was born November 11 1840 in Musking County Ohio to Joseph and Maryacag. He died June 20 1913 at Hershey hospital Muscaline aged 72 years 6 months and 7.5 days after living near town since age 19. Married to Sarah F. JInvent on September 15 1868, they had five children two died in infancy. Surviving are daughter Mrs Bile Ort of Conc Elis of Wascan tina and son George of Lone Tree, with one daughter and two sons remaining, plus thirteen grandchildren, two brothers George Swank of Wapello and Charles Swank of Mascatina, two sisters Mrs Anya Van Horn and Miss Sarah Swan of LaGrande Ind. He joined the Christian church at Oskland about 22 years ago and remained faithful. Civil War veteran enlisted in Company Ag Seconda Town infantry serving three years. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 oclock conducted by C E Ewing in the Reformed church, burial Beauchamp cemetery near Oakland church.
Washington government advertises four specialist positions in the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Markets to study marketing of farm products. Salaries range from 1000 to 4000 dollars, with high requirements including four years in perishable produce, transport, or cooperative work. Senator Hoke Smith backs the plan. The piece also notes Gettysburg reunion sentiment and northern sympathy for Confederate veterans.
Columbus Junction residents enjoyed a quiet Fourth with large town and river celebrations. A boy named Woan Lee, submerged and later recovered, drowned yesterday while search parties continued. No serious injuries from fireworks were reported. Mrs. Carer traveled to Walpole Thursday. The WFMS of the church announced a July 8 event on the high school campus, postponed from Tuesday due to rain.
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