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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1912

Page

3

Davenport & Muscatine Railway seeks 25 year street line approval

The Davenport and Muscatine Railway Company applies to Muscatine City Council for an ordinance granting the right to operate and maintain a street railway for 25 years. The ordinance details track locations on Front Street Iowa Avenue and additional streets, required paving, safety measures, liability indemnity, and conditions for completion within defined timelines. The company must file acceptance in writing within 20 days, and reimbursement for publication costs is specified.

Davenport & Muscatine Railway Company Mascating Davenport City of Muscatina Denyett & Muscatine Railway Company Davenport & Museiine Railway Company Museutine Ah Ie Srid Coun Muscatine Iowa Muscutlus Towi Chigentina Cite Council City of Muscatine Front Street Iowa Avenue Weishing Soman Musaaine Awa Prout Ton Miusessine Mik Hin & Hine Pore Musedline Railway Company Te Lave Jereby Vishr Privitece Tranceise Iis Aaulane Citizens Railway & Light Company Davenport & Muscatine Railway Companys Davenport & Jiscatine Railway Company Chestnut Front Streets Taw Avenue Towa Avenue Second Street Chestnut and Wrent Lows Avenue Citizens’ Railway & Light Company Locate & Said Chestnae Street Town Avenue Davenport Xe Moirsensine Taiway Company Citizens’ Railway and Light Company Sham

Journal Agencies and Local Grocery Advertisements

A fragmentary newspaper list mentions multiple local groceries and agencies including Bey far Cho and Busch's Grocer Bite. The nearby items reference a city directory style note with addresses, branch exchanges, and management details, indicating a period-typical business page.

Jourmal Nex Entariehe Aha Bey Hrumbur Grocery Leet Zac Yaouth Adv

Death shock ends tenure of Iowa congressman Hubbard

The Iowa Eleventh District loses Elbert Hubbard, a trusted public servant, as he dies suddenly at the home of John Kelly. Tribunes recollection praises his industry, serenity, and devotion to public service while noting the calm dignity of his farewell. The local journal prints the Tribune editorial tribute as the community mourns a respected representative.

TN Terard State of Iowa Elbert FL Hubbard Dewth Hicbard Jom Kelly, Wiiter Sjronx City Tribune Hubbard Chivalry Wilbert Congress Apa Campagne Jena Sumumans Gorve United States Phanert Enthiren Oppe

Kenyon Triumph Shifts Iowa Political Landscape

The Cedar Rapids Republican notes W. S. Kenyon of Fort Dodge defeated Lafayette Young of Des Moines in a pivotal Iowa senatorial contest. Kenyon’s victory signals a shift from Cummins era Republicanism to a new reform-minded leadership, with Kenyon poised to lead in a divided party and pursue a cleaner, more unified state politics. The piece highlights Kenyon’s appeal to progressives, his fresh outlook, and the pressure on him to deliver strong governance.

Kenyon Cedar Rapids W. S. Kenyon Fort Dodge Lafayette Young Des Soines Ita Delilver Frederick Larrabes Port Dodge Mesorway How Chicago Web Ayith Me Garat Mr. Youngs Cov. Carroll Doliver Tame Te Gnen Carerla Rele Tyog Moines Cummins Benyon Arder Benyon Mr. Young Kenya Mr Young Pepry Young Kenton Republican Party Allison Gammins Bunner Kenyon Air Kenyon Genabn Nes Mobile Hin Dolilver Alligon Detliver Cenyon Mre Cummins Hingar Sige Guard Cumming Thiory Senate Towa Kenyan He $Y Young Wally Najoneha Thla Beeiove

HEE HOLDEN CAMPAIGN AND SURPRISE GAINS

A desultory report notes the Tiplden candidacy for governor stirring unexpected cross party support led by Lieutenant Governor Chiro and News pipers. Molden garners stronger than expected popular backing, surprising opponents as urban voters react to the campaign’s push to win.

Hee Lolden Tes Moines Hogister Tiplden Chiro Ol Yeats Molden Sud

Reminiscences of Long Ago Fifty Years Ago Floods Halt River Ferry

In consequence of the high water the roads leading from the ferry landing opposite this city to the yudy are inundated, and the Decalion is obliged to run to Prury's Lending. The river began rising last Friday and continued upward.

Prury

Forty Years Ago Muscatine School Board Names Graduating Pups

At a Muscatine independent district meeting, Mr Witter blocked the first list of graduates from Muscatine High School. Names approved include H Polke Anna M McAlister Hya D Hardman Mamie L Hill Emma Lord Ann B Dews Mary E Corrier Lydia A Brown.

Musgatine Witter Lst Dgnora Family H. Polke Anna M. McAlister Hya D. Hardman Mamie L. Hill Eimma Lord Anns B. Dews Mary E. Corrier Lydia A. Brown

Twenty Years Ago June 6 A Sunday Note In History

A historical note recalls that June 6 fell on a Sunday twenty years ago and reflects on events of that era. It mentions the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway and a road change, with uncertainty about its immediate effects and timing.

Chicago, Rock Island & Lacife Tuck Island

Ames Voters Back Candidate With Broad Support

The text portrays Evan being praised in Ames for a landslide or near unanimous endorsement. It emphasizes the town’s belief in his candidacy, the wider impact on promoting agriculture and rural life, and a larger movement toward a more active and attractive community in Iowa.

Homoesty Ames AMD Als Iowa Mattos Boverinor Sam Patton

Primary results at Columbus Junction reported in detail

Columbus Junction precincts show votes for United States Senator Kenyon 131 and Young 54. Governor contenders Clarke 203 Holden 73, Neal 78 Kennedy 97 for Congress. Local races list auditor Kremer 7 Euler 117, treasurer Mutton 52 Mure 104 Weber 20 Outkamp 113, sheriff Hungate 98 Gilkey 87, attorney Johnson 87 Tucker 30, superintendent Harkins 85 Sweeney 64. Oakville precinct reports a light vote. statewide notes include Kenyon for senator Young 64 48, Kennedy 97, Brockway 54 Meimbach 78. Continuous tallies appear from Morning Sun and Washington County with various candidates and offices detailed.

Columbus Junction United Suints Kenvor Young Sherif Outhrie Hungate Gilkey Tor Recarier Winder Robertson Attomney Johnson Tucker Hurley Harkins Sweeney Korn Oakville Tye United States Selyator Kenyon George Vw Harding Otlosen Yoro Morning Sun United States Ed. W. van Duyne Psetee William S. Allen i Es Waward D. Chassell O Snaw Erreet Ahames B Benjamin F WG. Brown George Cobo Public Instruction Ay M. Deype Charles A-Kennedy Yi S.W. Nalvery Weston See Tes Ag Yarnes M. Brockway Wegee James K. Herrick Perpeee W. Batter Dale W Remo G. G. Murphy Sherit M. Gilleys Gethrie Feimimig Ee Jennie Robertson Homer Winders Awl Hirlay Tohrsam BE. B. Tucker Osterse Qurran Vesteren Alice Hartman Tzola M. Sweeney i Justice of the Pegze— Af Gahiltrea AL Weber Tred Gutkemp A. Batten Olers of District Court Etree Reece Hayes Wa Nichole

Delayed Trip Notes and Local Social News

Delayed assignments and social updates from Muscatine and surrounding areas include Wilton and Davenport travel notes, marriages finalized in Sac City, school commutes for Ruth Ringer, and visits by families to Moscow and Town City. Obituaries announce the death of Lena Gremmel in Kansas City with funeral details for Wednesday.

Ick West Wilton Jaz Mirikpatr Liberty Anne Christsen Dimes Zessiger Davenport Marria Peore Sve Lele Sac City Ruth Ringer Bers Muxentine Bone George Holshauec Spens Town City Bessie Christison Moscow Rimer Muscating Mort ‘Sullivan Denver Geo. Nicolaus Isa Uorn Heard Home Tellser W. A. Cooling Mert. Silvan J George Grooker Ji. G. Nicoleus A. J. Wacker Elizabeth Michaels Arnigen B.S Wa Thecelve \Reid T. Andrews Toasie McArthur Wilson Alalissa Jay Ford Santuary Tormer Alivabel

Cedar Valley Social News Recap

Notes from Cedar Valley report local visits and travel including Miss Linda Bockwoldt from Durant and Mrs Lella McKor of Muscatine. Several families like the Grigg and Gipple households hosted gatherings with relatives including Mr and Mrs John McMahon. A class play titled The Maneuvers at Sang was seen at the West Liberty opera house and there are mentions of local planting and school activities with numerous names abbreviated or misspelled.

Gadur Willes Jung G Tred Swain Little Danger Linda Bockwoldt Durant Bessie Are Glenn Carter Mussatin W. A. McMahon Nes Vers Carter Jas. Askam John McMahen Air Geo. Askam Qaugster Brelyo Atte Agram Hise Ingrahwin Weat Liberty Colex Bew Automobile Red Win McMahon Ames Ile Scott McMahert Enu Opera House West Liberty Nuss Claus Racksfellow Anning Tern Union Maude Ravcka

Kenyon Approved by Republicans in Iowa Primary

Ghiengo Tribune reports a large majority for Senator Kenyon in Iowa's Republican primary. The article lauds his continued senate service and high character, contrasting him with Lafayette Young and praising the party's choice. It notes Kenyon’s bright future and believes Iowa will gain a respected voice in national affairs.

Fowa Kenyon Ghiengo Tribune Towa Senate Commonworth Lafayette Young Felcen Tyis Audh Bird Cummina Fo Creditabla Na Towa

Funeral for Robert Tinker Held at Reformed Church

Rober Tinker drowned last Friday. The funeral was Sunday at the Reformed church led by Rev. Hawk, with large attendance from teachers and high school staff. Burial occurred at Lone Tree cemetery as a large crowd joined the procession.

Lone Tree Rober Tinker Reformed Church Hawk Hish Gohoo Alildred Griffith Dmuson Oley de Taud Epworth League Gibton Harry Hill Biss Preda Laker Twest Liberty Robert Baker Tas Carris Walker Clinton Dirs C. 3. Horton iConeville

Cardui credited for relief from chills and fever

A Miss Rutherford of Youglasville reports suffering from dumb chills and fevers for years after rain exposure. After trying four doctors with no relief she took Cardui and claims to feel better after months, praising it as a unique tonic with no equal.

Houglasvive Tex Fdon Rutherford Youglasville Dagan LO Cardui

Safe Investment Offer From Titus Loan and Investments Co

An advertisement offers a first mortgage coin scheme with $100,600 or more. It touts 15 safe government bonds and 544 percent interest, with collection of interest and principal without charge to investors. Contact Titus Loan & Investments Co at 213 Iowa Ave.

Charse O Investor Titus Loan & Investmens, Co Iowa Ave

Novice To Contractors and Builders Sealed bids invited

Sealed proposals will be received up to noon on the seventh day of June by the Board of Directors at the Taylorence Scout District of Muscatine Iowa for the building of an addition to the McKinley School Building. Bids and specifications may be inspected at the office of Dr W W Norton chairman of the Building and Repair Committee in the First National Bank Building Muscatine Iowa. All bids must be filed with the secretary of the board before the date mentioned. The bidder will be required to pay a fee. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Building and Repair Committee Byt Norton Chairman.

Nogu Tadenencene Muscatine Tawa Norton First National Bank Iowa Byt, & Norton

Steamer Helen Blam Docks Davenport Schedule Notice

Davenport Loral Agent R Bernherdt announces weekly steamer connections from Burlington and Keokuk to Quincy with direct links. Service runs Wednesdays and Fridays with trips 6 308 miles and times around 8230 p TM.

Burlington Mondey Keokuk Quincy Yi. R. Bernherdt Loral Davenport

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