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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
3
A fragmentary Iowa political column discusses factionalism within the town and state parties, the Cedar Rapids and Chicago conventions, and the viability of Taft Roosevelt and Cummins options. It notes factional delegates, figures like Kenyon, and calls for reform in representation and party unity.
Movements in the state campaign show factional divides shrinking as Holden posts a strong showing. A leading progressive, Chassell, polled for secretary of state while Harding defeats Van Law for lieutenant governor, signaling a near end to factional party lines in the Iowa primary and a shift toward unified support by key blocs.
Special Correspondent reports in Washington as funeral committee from House and Senate travel for Blount Hubbard funeral. Towner and others involved in ceremonies. Hubbard’s passing leads to lobbying, trips, and last minute moves. Officials exchange views on Havenport dam dispute and care for ongoing appropriations debates.
Forty years ago Muscatine prepared for a Saengerfest in St. Louis with several gentlemen confirmed to attend including F Wigner F Kaufman Jacob Fisch Johns Molly M Saal H Janson and J Rubleman Rev J Armstrong received from Pennsylvania. Thirty years ago Mrs Skelton planned a temperance address for Muscatine readers in English and German with outdoor events in fair weather and Major J A Piekler visited Davenport.
Clippings indicate counsel for Fairport youths arrested for stealing is presenting evidence for the defendants. The report notes a twenty year old item about Miss Kate Tudloch recovering from oatmeal mill injuries with no internal damage. A Mrs Parces and her husband were en route to Tayenpore for a district conference meeting.
A busy Washington visit details Judge Green of the Ninth district celebrating his unopposed renomination. The report notes other Iowa figures visiting, including Schenck and Maxwell, while discussing party reform and representation changes to empower southern voters and curb corruption among federal appointees.
Special correspondent reports Sam Ely, longtime secretary to Congress and candidate for county attorney, won the Democratic nomination without opposition. Ely plans a July campaign launch and faces potential rivals and strong support from Pepper allies and friends in the capital.
An offer for a free 3.50 recipe claims to cure kidney and urinary issues, promising rapid recovery with a simple home remedy. The ad urges readers to contact Dr A B Robinson in Detroit for a plain envelope mailing of the recipe and asserts it is safe and effective.
Fragmentary note indicates a discussion within Republican groups north and south about altering the basis of representation in convention. It suggests a shift in how delegates may be allocated or counted at general party gatherings. The text lacks concrete names, dates, or places.
Journal-tribune notes the death of the notorious Wild Man from Borneo, once a town curiosity. It contrasts his cyclonic fame with fading local regard, citing varied reactions in Massachusetts and New York region papers. Also mentions Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cough remedy and local ads for remedies.
June 7 Whiton delayed as Willow's Marys Oath club met at M Rut’s home with good attendance and sewing. Refreshments served by Tostesa. Muscatine visits record many locals, including Harris, Kannannann, Lang, Dunker, Braid, Wintec, and Abbott. Several townspeople traveled to Muscatine for business or to visit relatives.
Residents report visits to Muscatine by Chay Henderson Edith Helen and relatives. Jp King of Mt. Seasaar arrives visiting cousins. Greek Reformed church to host Children Day exercises Sunday with Rev. C leving Li as installing and ordaining officer. Dorothea Sullivan plans Muscatine visit. Ads mention Electric Bitters as stomach liver and kidney remedy.
A garbled June 7 entry lists individuals such as Linta God, Davenport, Mrs Wile, and others in a jumble of surnames and towns. The text mentions Tuesday actions and movements but lacks coherent events or context.
The undersigned will offer for sale at public auction on June 2 at 2 o clock at the front door of Citizens Savings Bank West Liberty Iowa the land known as the James Smith farm comprising 240 acres located four miles south of West Liberty The land includes the southwest quarter of section 31 township TS north range 3 West and the south half of the southeast quarter of section 36 township TS north range 4 West Possession and rent reserved Five percent of the purchase price due on day of sale cash at sale approved by the court Delivery of referee s deed Theo Jones Sole Referee is the auctioneer
Sealed proposals will be received until noon June 27 1912 by the Board of Directors of the Independent School District of unsentine Iowa for adding to the McKinley school building. Plans may be inspected at the office of Dr Norton chair of Building and Repair Commission Pier National Bank Building Town. All bids to be filed with the secretary of the board. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By W S Norton Chairman.
At the home of their daughter Mrs P M Malsberry W A Cobb formerly of this place and now of the Commercial hotel in Waast three months, the Sprague Brothers grain business is changed to Sprague Wrigley as R M Wrigley takes over heirs of the late C A Sprague. Wrigley will return after visiting his home in Wenall to resume work.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast cure for catarrh with nasal discharge and head congestion. It pledges relief within minutes and a complete cure after days, urging readers to buy from the listed agent and start treatment immediately.
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