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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1912
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR lists several neighborhood grocery and drug stores with misspelled names such as Huribut Grocery Muscatine Tebors Bros Bunen's Drog Store Baddarvne Cooyya's Grocery Muller Grocery Yan Zyl Grocery and others, lacking full context or dates.
The text presents a damaged OCR fragment mentioning a town private firing, a department member, a person named Prablinker, and references to offices or societies. Details are illegible, leaving uncertain names, dates, and actions. no clear event or outcome can be established from the readable portions.
The piece recounts a flurry of Iowa political maneuvering as La Fayette Young and Senator Cummins attract attention. It notes factions like the standpatters and shifts toward supporting Cummins and the idea of bringing the presidency to Iowa. Contention rises over editorials and town talk as leaders move to align with Cummins and challenge New Deal era sentiments.
The article recalls Tom Sharkey addressing a crowd in New York. He watched a marathon race pass by and delivered a temperance exhortation praised for its insights and sincerity. He is credited with a thoughtful, balanced message that elevates his public persona.
A speaker argues the athletic movement curbs liquor sales as boys imitate heroes and schoolboys emulate disciplined athletes. He notes pubs close as beer replaces whisky, and praises temperance shaping future workers through athletic ideals. The piece frames prizefighters and youth as catalysts in a moral shift toward sobriety.
Hugh E Keough known as Hel to readers nationwide dies at his home 4206 Live Avenue Chicago Med Sunday after a long illness. The Chicago Tribune editor influenced newspapers and readers with his work and pen name Eek. Mourning spreads among friends in the journalism world as tributes pour in.
A reminiscence column recalls events from 50 40 and 90 years ago. Thomas Prosser son of William Prother of the city fractured his arm while playing at Hekel’s lumber yard. Samuel Gilbert recounts joining the old settlers’ meeting and arriving May 12 1896 in Kaserville. O Price Bloomington Township shows a potato growth anomaly. Pupils of Miss Annie GB Teft nod to a pearl card case.
Clipping notes 20 years ago of a moonlight steamer trip on the Josephine organized by the Knights of Pythias. About 400 people attended the outing, enjoying a pleasant evening with the last landing marking the end of the voyage. A separate 1 year ago item mentions Prof Rodney M Arey and family leaving for Cedar Point, and Zell Butchinson’s trip to Little Falls, Maine.
The essayist and sports writer Hugh J. Keough, famed for sharp wit and keen critique of crookedness in professional sport, has died. He educated readers from novices to experts, earning praise as both humorist and philosopher of clean sport. His legacy as a tutor against sham and deceit endures as the nation reflects on his life.
A Republican hubbub from Tama City questions university conduct and expulsion for two students amid a broader debate on party primaries. Editors note shifting support for Cummins and Taft, with readers urged to watch Iowa’s political mood as national races loom. Local papers weigh in on primary law, ballot reform, and possible intervention talk in Mexico and Cuba.
Grandview reports Muscatine visitors D. M. Bridges and Mr and Mrs Vanatta spent time here after brief relatives visits. Grace Green funeral attended by locals. R G Hawkins and wife visited for business. Dur Walker from Clear Lake arrived Wednesday evening.
Numerous residents and visitors are listed with Muscatine ties. Mrs Geo W Wibber and Miss Nova Steele travel, Mr Silas Hardman and Mrs Gleas King visit kin, Mrs Mary Gertz of Davenport sees relatives, and Jno Gray and Winnie Cogkbell head to Muscatine for business or family time. Several locals remain ill, and home projects advance as J M Buster and Chas King visit Burlington and Oakville.
West Liberty and nearby towns report visits by Mrs. Ida Mitchel Wheeler of Iowa Falls and Miss Florence Nichols, with several relatives hosting. Mrs. Addie Smith and daughter Frances return to Montezuma after a family visit. Lucy Pickering travels to Mt Pleasant for college friends. The Mantall building at Spencer and Third streets will house a grocery. Roy Chase leases the site and plans a June 7 reopening. The Plemetta society meets at Mrs. W. J. Stevens with 53 members attending and elects Mrs. Emil Sgrzit as Lip society representative.
A historic note lists Wing officers chosen for the next year starting September 1912 with roles from President to Park Committee. The piece covers a social gathering, outings to Besley’s Lake, and notes many local residents attending weddings, funerals, and visits. It mentions community groups such as the Odd Fellows lodge and Mosher family reunions with detailed names and connections.
Sunday morning service at the Presbyterian Church and evening at the Methodist Church, both well attended. Local residents, visits, hires, and social events noted including Miss Hana Botier’s teaching position, arrivals from Davenport, and several small gatherings and trips among town residents.
Mrs Ela Randel of Davenport visited here Friday and Saturday. Miss Eva Barger of Wellman visited in Kalona Friday. Mrs A J Green visited at Tifin Monday and Tuesday. Mrs Wm Bontrager visited friends in Towa Friday and Saturday. Mrs S S Mehafey went to Washington Thursday to visit her son. Marsh Adams and wife spent Friday in Town City. Elsie Lemley and two children went to Rowley January Saturday to visit relatives. Mrs W H Palmer went to Cedar Rapids Saturday to meet her mother Doty for a few weeks. Mrs Z N Bowman, Mrs A Ne Grady and Mrs Jevin Kelley spent Saturday in Town City. Tom Brewer visited Wassing last Thursday to see his brother and attend rural mail carriers meeting. Jad Yoder, student at Iowa City, visited KE Stutsman home Friday night and Saturday for commencement. Mrs WW G Smith visited friends last week. Memorial exercises last Thursday passed off pleasantly.
The memorial address by Prof. Sawyer drew praise. Miss Neetie Grady visited Iowa City over Sunday. Mr. Hicks’s brother visited. The Baptist church was moved back and foundation raised. Mrs. J. A. Yoder visited Iowa City. Tom Douglas and Maxwell Ja. Hochstetter’s brother visited. A. M. Bell resigned as marshal. arrest Commissioner and W. B. Dai field appointed to succeed him. Mr. and Mrs. George Figgins took daughter Marie to Town Os for throat operation.
An old patent remedy ad promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a cure for gray, dull, or falling hair. It claims to restore color, refresh scalp, and remove dandruff. Sold by druggists and agent W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street for 25 cents per bottle.
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