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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
3
The Daily and Weekly Journal offices in Muscatine advertise subscriptions and distribution, asserting higher circulation than rivals. It lists offices, agencies, and contact numbers, plus staff roles and department numbers for the newsroom and business offices.
Washington reports show President Wilson and Ambassador von Bernstorff did not alter the tense state of U S relations with Germany. A frank exchange conveyed by the ambassador indicates U S willingness to regulate submarine warfare to protect neutrals. Berlin’s response could shape broader understanding and possible agreement between the two governments.
Readable clippings recount events from fifty to ten years ago in Muscatine. A wagon accident on Butlerville Road injures Christ Ludi. local improvements include a stone pavement fronting a building. Golden wedding of Fred and Mrs Phelps noted. visitors return from Washington and Chicago. Developments include a proposed Young Women’s Christian Association in Muscatine by September and plans for immediate organization.
In a 1916 rural scene, Minnie Milton evades Burt Anderson while her father Abijah and mother Martha navigate a feud sparked by a rival suitor Jim Thomas. Minnie hides from Burt as a village crowd and village roads frame the quiet confrontation, with family maneuvering to protect her happiness amid jealousy and gossip.
A terse historical note describes Germany's diplomatic stance, noting a set of friendly nations and the sense that Germany will avoid further subtractions from this list, reflecting cautious restraint in its international alignments.
Burt Anderson stopped a runaway wagon after Minnie fell near the fence as two horses galloped past and a rickety wagon clattered. Minnie swayed yet recovered with Anderson driving her home. Abijah Milton and his wife banter about the episode and aging.
The piece argues the United States should allow Germany to stop shipments of ammunition by any means, asserting that submarines force changes to sea law. It emphasizes balancing international fairness, military necessity, and evolving technology, and asserts the move is a military matter impacting the war’s outcome.
Wilton and Whitton residents note multiple midweek trips. Miss M Burnett visits West Liberty relatives. Miss Louise Maurer returns from Muscatine. Miss Amelia Wildasin and Mrs Louisa Creltz visit Iowa City. Joe Boyne arrives from Rock Island for a short home visit. Leo Nicolaus and Nevin Port spend the day in West Liberty for races. Mrs J W Lenker and two sons travel to Town City. W B Warner comes from Davenport to handle town business. Mrs Gerald Murphy and Miss Nora Murphy head to Iowa City.
Summer heat awakens skin ailments such as prickly heat and irritation. D D D Prescription offers quick relief with wintergreen compounds and healing elements, advertised as a guaranteed remedy with money back promise. Havercamp's Prescription, 263 Recondsy PRS, promotes the product and Dy D Soap.
Daily visits and errands fill a day in town with many residents traveling to Muscatine West Liberty and Davenport. Notable names include Miss Erama Burzine Frank Gay T. P. Roseett Sperre Ayrea Roy tastes and George Entner, Rev A W Janke, Miss Anastasia O Leary, and J J Jepson with Mrs Bert Snider. A fifth birthday for Alexander Leith was celebrated with games and treats. The Woman's Club held year end events featuring hymns, readings, and a two course luncheon.
Mrs M A Hartsin of Oceola Nebraska visits old school friend Mrs Briggie while Harola Fisher and wife travel from Marengo to see family and attend races. Ada B Newquest of Des Moines conducts china painting lessons as WW Newquest visits again. Local residents travel to Muscatine and Iowa City for events as the high school seniors pose for a class photo.
A fragmented town column recounts Mrs. I V Geary speaking of Eskimo mission work in Liberty at Mrs McCaw’s home, visits by relatives including George Gibson and Amy Purvis, Shorthorn sale attendance in Wapello, and a Des Moines trip. It mentions Mrs Mile Dora and daughters, Albert Graham’s West Liberty business stop, and investors urged to consider mortgage loans from Titna Loan and Investment Co. 213 Iowa Ave adv.
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