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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1913
Page
3
The document appears as a fragmented listing of local businesses and subscriptions. It names grocers such as Hit Hurdaut Grocery and Lorena Brow Grocery, along with other vendors. It notes subscription details for The Daily Journal, clustering multiple names, branches, and office roles in a garbled ledger style.
The piece rails at William Jennings Bryan for proposing six weeks on the lecture circuit to bolster his finances, noting his cabinet rank and salary, and criticizing the political optics. It laments the timing and calls the remarks poor taste, predicting political fallout and a sober assessment of government dignity.
The fiftieth general assembly completed a road law seen as a progressive step in highway legislation. Favorable commentary from experts in transportation and engineering indicates broad support across states.
The new Iowa highway law shifts maintenance and construction oversight to county boards, with funding raised locally and state supervision limited to design and coordination. It abolishes state aid bonds, aims to avoid long-term debt, and ties road expansion to local taxpayer interest, though maintenance remains county responsibility.
A Turlington Gazette note mocks Col Mulhall with a double crossing label while the Times-Republican derides hog prices as a weak platform. Waterloo Times-Tribune, Des Moines Capital and others comment on distrust in politicians, compulsory schooling, and party tensions. The Cedar Rapids Republican praises highway weed control via seeding, while others echo warnings about reform and party loyalty. The piece surveys county papers from Waterloo, Des Moines, Council Bluffs and Burlington on politics, education, and public policy.
Fifty years ago a boy eight or nine on Sixth Street was arrested for stealing eighty five cents from Tolan Sennmit a skog Ynaker on East Leon and Street near the bridge. Forty years ago horse thieves roamed Scott County. a festival at the African church raised twenty one dollars. Postmaster reports about three thousand post cards from Rock Island. Thirty years ago Judge Meagan and a Pennsylvania trip sparked memories of a romantic elopement fifty two years ago. A cabinet photograph of Mrs Messer and siblings aged 67 to 84 was shown. George Mall, resident of Muscatine, heads to Jaawsrengen Kan to locate. Twenty years ago today was Sunday. Ten years ago Charles W Russ son of William and Mrs Russ, 115 Clinton, operated for appendicitis at Hershey hospital. Fred Weaver of Letts returns from the city with the Eades on West Fifth Street.
Randolph and Dora spar during a fishing trip as a prank leads to a close call when he falls into the creek. Dora bravely pulls him out and confesses fear and affection, while Prof Jordan looms as a social obstacle. Camp chatter erupts into laughter and a plan to keep the incident quiet.
The U S Department of Agriculture bulletin suggests limited cultivation. It notes that weeds cut at the surface and minimal cultivation may yield as well or better than continuous tillage. A farmer in the county uses a wheel hoe between rows until ears risk breakage, claiming benefits for oats shelling and clover.
An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a scalp nourishing hair tonic that penetrates to the roots, kills dandruff germs, stops hair loss, and adds gloss. It claims gentle, non greasy formula, pleasant perfume, and availability in fifty cent bottles at druggists and toilet counters, urging readers to buy now.
A West Liberty item describes a farmer’s drag made from a heavy iron wheel and smooth wire attached to a tree. The device increases soil pulverization and level between rows, with an anecdote of a passerby’s death from an iron wheel incident. A user claims yields rise five to ten bushels per acre at low cost, with two small bays handling the work. Various local notices follow, including births, visits, and travel.
A druggist from Marlen Ohio endorses Dr Kings New Discovery as the best remedy for colds and lung troubles. The ad claims it cured a severe wife’s cold where other medicines failed and urges keeping a bottle for the family. Price one dollar with guarantee by Hargragey Prescription Drug Store.
In Oak Grove the community reports Mr Lloyd Shields sick this past week with hoped for quick recovery. Gatherings include the Ladies session led by Alderman with Mrs Toyne on July 16 and Mrs Geo Exe hosting on August 13. The town extends sympathy to the Goddard family near Atalissa for a death from an illness. Farmers are busy making hay this week.
Mrs. Alex Mullen and her children spent two weeks at Redfield with her mother Mrs. Gatford, who entertained her mother and aunt Mrs. Roberts Monday evening. Mrs. John Butcher hosted friends from Town City. Mrs. Taylor of Til visited her daughters Mrs. Dennig and Mrs. Lamb. Tom Garrard and wife visited Sunday in Muscatine with Dr. and Mrs. W.F. Robison.
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