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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
3
A period tone ad for Dr Gardwell’s Syrup Pepyn promotes gentle laxative use for children and adults. It claims nationwide trust, a warm testimonial from families, and offers samples by mail from Monticello Alabama with a dollar price for bottles.
Telephones in Iowa listing private exchanges and department numbers. The notice cites requests for personal department numbers and references individuals Ta D. Throop publisher and H. Dreier managing editor. It mentions a city section and society matters, with a call for contacting numbers 27 and 28.
Iowa primary results show Senator Kenyon defeating Young by a wide margin amid low turnout. Kenyon’s victory signals a shift toward progressive Republican leadership despite factional splits, with implications for future battles including efforts to oust Senator Larimer. The win is celebrated in Des Moines and Washington as a bold, unifying result for reform-minded Republicans.
A noisy jumble of quotes from several papers criticizes current primary laws and party tactics. Reflecting partisan tension, comments touch on leadership, resignations, and the integrity of the process amid calls for reform.
A review of past events from fifty to forty years ago notes a moonlight excursion to Decallion ferryboat with band on board and care for party arrangements by Captain Meder. It also mentions dissolving the Wybrmann partnership and a reform school location debate, plus reflections on political events and figures of the era with mixed sentiment about labor, Taft, Roosevelt, and the 1912 primaries.
Aged notes recount James G. Dougherty leaving for Utah with Dr. L Mecalllister for three months, and Willum Rice’s ten year old son nearly drowning after falling into the river while watched by Annie from the Diamond to the warehouse platform. rescued by E M Patten. Rudolph Gundhum, brewery owner at Mulberry and Seventh, fell from bed to sidewalk during a dream and sustained multiple injuries in a two story fall, with doctors attending.
Special correspondence notes Kendal Park resident Mrs. Henry Good arriving in Washington to visit her son Representative James W. Good of the 11th district as Congress debates funding. The article discusses an extra 5,000 dollars for fresh water mussel study at Fairport hatchery, supported by Pepper and Commerce and Labor officials, plus a possible 2,100 dollar road improvement amendment for a Waterery road with a concrete project.
In 1910 a Republican nominee faced challenges while Representative Good champions national weapon production. He urges government fabrication of powder and artillery components to cut costs. He backs a $250000 appropriation for a field artillery plant at Rock Island arsenal and vows to fight for it this session. The note closes with odds and ends on rail cars and a passage about a contented South Dakota man.
The funeral for George Hubba, who died by his own hand last Friday, was conducted Sunday at 2 pm at the Christian church. Rev. Durreen delivered a sermon from The Wares of Sin Ys Deal, with the church filled to capacity and many turned away. Burial followed at Keota cemetery beside his father.
Mrs Chas McReynolds returned Tugaday from a short visit in Iowa City to attend the golden wedding anniversary of her parents Mr and Mrs Toms. Rev L Patterson called in Kaona between trains. Wesley Lantz visited Iowa City with friends at week start. Mrs Catherine Enxlcent and granddaughter Miss Luling Carr were mentioned.
The community outlines summer plans to spend time with relatives in Washington Pennsylvania. Residents report graduation exercises last Wednesday with orchestras and prepared orations. Juniors plan a Friday banquet and alumni banquet on Saturday with a detailed program to follow.
A Mokara skin preparation marketed by A W Morgan promises to cure eczema pimples and other skin blemishes. Described as grease free and skin friendly it is offered in 25 cent jars with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. If skin troubles persist the seller urges trying Mokara.
West Eibery and West Liberty scene includes visits in Davenport and Chicago, medical treatment updates, and preparations for a new residence on North Columbia Street. Community events cover church society meetings, travels to Oskaloosa and Ottumwa, and local visits to Conesville and Davenport by residents and family members.
Delays and arrivals mark a busy period as Miss Jessie McArtlnt arrives from Waterloo to vacation with Rev M B Limbardone in Melroy Taede. Wilton residents Jonnie Gary and Cleon Mier return home after visits. Davenport guests Miss Margaret McSwiggen and Mrs R Mutker visit city friends. A string of locals travel to Washington Oklahoma and Iowa City for visits and events.
Stella Moomey and other Sunday visitors are noted at the T. B. Russell and Oswiggin homes. Families travel to St. Louis to visit relatives while others return from Davenport. A large picnic at Resley’s lake and assorted visits around Rock Island and Davenport are described. A domestic ad promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for gentle bowel movements.
June 4 from South Cedar Louisiana notes Hartu ore school closing Friday with a plow dine. Clarence Wassam of Town City returns home Wednesday after visiting friends Miss Bertha and Sarah James and Mr. Harry Rockafellow were guests in Springdale, Ta. Miss Genevieve Mathews in Davenport Saturday. Sarah James, business caller in Iowa City Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor visited their daughter Mrs. Sirk Milnes and family Sunday. Clara Rocksfellow loses fourth part of school at Union in Cedar Valley Friday and spending vacation at home. Olive Mishone engaged in business in Iowa City Friday.
A fragmented timetable notes steamer departures for Davenport with days labeled as Sundays and Wednesdays, showing times around 204 a.m. and 8:20 p.m. It mentions round trip and one way fares, direct connections to Keokuk and Quincy, with H. Bernhardt as local agent in Davenport.
A special session of the Minnesota Legislature convenes in St. Paul called by Governor Eberhart. The drive centers on a statewide primary election law covering state officers and presidential delegates, with expected maneuvers on woman suffrage and redistricting, previously rejected in 1971.
Miserable with catarrh and nose blockage buy Ely’s Cream Balm. It quickly relieves throat soreness headache fever and foul breath, clears nasal passages and soothes mucous membranes. Easy to apply nonmercurial antiseptic balm with quick relief promised. fifty cent bottle from the local druggist offered by A W Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
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