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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
3
The notice lists private branch exchange numbers 26 and 27 for the newspaper. It identifies roles including publisher D Throop managing editor city store society editor composing room mailing room and advertising manager H E Dreier and directs callers to use 26 or 27 for business inquiries.
The Kansas City Journal pays tribute to William Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan on Gilbert's death. It lauds their light operas like H M S Pinafore Pirates of Penzance Trial by Jury and The Mikado for vitality clean humor and enduring appeal. It notes their pioneering musical comedy and laments decline of lighter opera in English stage.
The Colorado, Wisconsin, California, Washington, Wyoming, North Dakota, Nebraska and Florida legislatures consider giving the people a vote on constitutional amendments via initiative and referendum. The mechanism exists in Oregon, Oklahoma, Nevada, Missouri, Montana, South Dakota, Arkansas and Maine, with Arizona approving it. Kansas and Illinois oppose it, while Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Maryland have it pending. supporters urge high petition thresholds to curb abuse.
The article reports factions arguing over petition levels to trigger initiative and referendum. Proponents say five percent of voters for initiative and ten percent for referendum should suffice, while opponents claim higher thresholds ensure public confidence.
Ray Harroun, winner of the Indianapolis 500, says he will not race again in such a contest fearing danger. He notes the event draws huge crowds seeking near death risk, arguing danger is essential to the spectacle and to drive auto makers to meet ordinary owner's service needs.
Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota shifts tariff positions criticizing the reciprocity plan and Taft, arguing tariffs don’t protect farmers. He previously opposed the Payne Aldrich tariff, claimed farm prices depend on world market rates, and now aligns with Ballinger against Pinchot while backing high protectionism and subsidies.
The Burlington Gazette laments the age of reckless speed after a deadly Indianapolis race and aviation flights. It notes widespread predictions of fatalities and calls for restraint as society races toward progress, fearing too many lives lost in pursuit of excitement.
The New York mayor says news boys’ hollering does not disturb him and suggests that being able to think and work in a boiler shop should be a mayoral qualification. He hints at possibly pursuing a second term.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes veterans were provided cars in several places yesterday and suggests cities make it an official duty to furnish automobiles for transporting veterans to and from cemeteries on Memorial Day.
Keokuk physicians Bernheim and Dieupart announce at the International Tuberculosis Society session in Paris a Hungarian doctor Dessenderfy’s new radiative menthol iodine treatment for tuberculosis showing marked success in animals and human cases.
The article argues that progressive Republicans never object to tariffs when competition is fair, but condemn combinations that thwart competition by fixing prices and using the tariff to create special privilege and inflated values.
A Waterloo Courier reflection argues Mexico desires more than a simple revolution, envisioning a revolution within a revolution driven by Latin blood and Latin ideals of mob rule.
The Oskaloosa Herald notes the passing of distinguished minds, highlighting the recent death of Tolstoi as part of a brief obituary list.
Reminiscences recall a 50 year old note about forming a mounted regiment. A court house meeting at 2 PM was called for organization of a cavalry company with Muscatine urged to send at least two companies. A local donor offered to fit out ten men. Charles Warfield sold his four year old bay gelding Hamble for 1000 dollars to M E McHenry of Geneseo Illinois.
George Lebonet, a Frenchman, was arrested by Police man Berry for drunkenness and improper conduct. He fought like a trooper and was jailed in the calaboose after resisting. He was fined three dollars and costs by Judge Williams. J F Gurley notes unusual insect damage to crops on Muscatine Island.
Thirty years ago Neal Dow announced a lecture at Music Hall to be held Wednesday June 8. Invited by the W C T U he is expected to discuss benefits of total abstinence more than any prior speaker. W H Snyder is adding an extension to his building.
The excerpt describes Meredith as tall and strongly built with a Leo nine head, a delicate-looking man of more than medium height, Swinburne as very short with a somewhat large head, and Whistler as small and thin with a head larger than average.
Mitchell County Press notes brewers face abuse yet state a majority support them, allowing many to travel by motor cars private yachts and special trains.
The Boone News-Republican notes that a regular organization and annual convention are essential yet often lacking in modern business lines. It argues that without such structure the line of business suffers from instability and reduced cohesion.
In Mount Vernon township three girls aged 12 to 15 worked in a field to secure farm labor. Two rode while driving four horses to a pulverizer and stirring plow, one drove four horses to a harrow and walked, a boy plowed nearby. The girls appeared happy and skilled with the teams.
Andrew Eberle, 52, employed at Dan Reinert's restaurant, collapsed from apoplexy at Main and Jefferson in Burlington Iowa as a crowd of 400 watched. He died in an ambulance en route to the hospital with a doctor present and his brother and friends nearby.
The Burlington Y M C A held its annual meeting in the association gym with good turnout. Six directors were elected for two year terms: Dr. J N Patterson D E Hertzler George W Bershee H W Robison W E Blake and A J Benner. The board will organize next week. The Y M C A is now out of debt after moving to Fourth street quarters.
Davenport Iowa June 1 police conduct systematic search for Elmer Smith a Peoria cigarmaker believed in Davenport His wife seeks his return due to the serious illness of their child the mother says the baby is in grave condition and asks him to come home at once.
At a public Fort Madison meeting held at the Commercial club, Keokuk reports discuss securing a new courthouse for the area with citizen backing and local officials weighing the move.
The West Hill Tennis Club finished the citys only dirt court on the F W Swan lot atop the hill. The 36 by 78 foot court was scalped graded and rolled and is in excellent condition. Members expect it to host many hotly contested matches. Mr and Mrs Fred Daut returned from Chicago and Richard Haney the street sprinkler and wife came back from a two week Ohio trip.
Ten years ago a burglary at Rev Hix home is attributed to tramps. Mrs Hix pocketbook found buried near the Wilton line of the C R I P railroad four miles from the city. A section hand Mr Clark uncovered it. money taken but papers intact identifying the owner. Miss Bessie Scott traveled to Wilton for last night’s graduation ceremony.
A committee was named to confer with the board of supervisors regarding erecting a new courthouse. Members include A. P. Brown, J. A. S. Pollard, Dr. John Downs, J. P. Cruikshank and George M. Hanchett.
Washington Iowa June 1 The special election on extending the Iowa Gas and Electric company franchise passed 362 to 139 in favor by a majority of 223. The extension will allow the company to issue bonds to cover heavy expenses for improvements in Washington.
The board of education designs a state university hospital in Iowa City. A $100,000 wing nears completion and plans are underway for an east ward extension to 300 by 200 feet with three and four stories.
Cedar Rapids Iowa hosts the State Sunday school convention June 6 7 and 8 with a mammoth parade planned Wednesday afternoon June 7 at the o clock in which about 1000 men are expected to participate to spotlight the movement.
Police: three suspects in the lumber district fire case led to the arrest of John Dixon aged 22 nicknamed Sleepy, an employee of Adams Iron company, one of several firebug suspects detained for questioning.
Wapello Iowa reports Miss Barrick hosting the Priscilla Club for a Rock game. Van and Kendig Beane depart for San Francisco after visiting relatives, with Miss America Beane, Mr. and Mrs. Oak Myers and Anthony Verdon in Muscatine. Mrs. Grimes hosts the 500 club and four local students graduate Iowa Wesleyan University with commencement set for June 9. Students Aberta Stephens Pearl Brown Jacob Bissinger and Ralph Kreiner listed.
Promotes a box of Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children to help with colds feverishness constipation teething disorders headaches and stomach troubles. Claims 22 years of use by mothers and offers free sample by mail. Sold by drug stores 25 cents. Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day were observed in Wapello with services at the M E church and a large gathering of old soldiers and community members. A program featured readings, songs, and remarks by Rev Newsom and Arthur Springer, followed by social visits and many residents traveling to Burlington and Muscatine for events and visits.
There is one medicine that every family should be provided with especially during summer viz Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is almost certain to be needed and costs a quarter. For sale by all dealers.
Conesville residents mark Decoration Day with visits to relatives in Washington and Crawfordsville. A son was born to C. B. Horton and wife on May 31. Lona Rae No Lind married John J. English at her mother’s home, a ceremony performed by Rev. A S Kresge with close family present. The couple attended Methodist services that evening, unaware of their nuptials until the next day.
Grandview residents report Mrs. Jas. Weir hosting a Muscatine visitor Friday. Oscar Erwin of Muscatine is visiting relatives in Grandview for an indefinite time. Mrs. Hilton McGrew of Van Buren also in town for undisclosed stay.
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