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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
3
Fragmented OCR shows rough exchange numbers 26 and 27, with references to operator responses and various department numbers. Mentions public office court schedules and editorial notes.
The repeal of the exemption from tolls for U S war and commercial vessels through the Panama Canal sparks a dispute over US sovereignty and foreign pressure. Critics call the move humiliating and analyze the Norris-Simmons amendment and Hay-Paunce treaty implications while noting the project’s $400 million cost and the Democratic Party’s stance.
Fragmentary passage criticizes a sequence of diplomatic missteps that damaged the country’s reputation and exposed technical flaws in governance, asserting severe, lasting harm to national credibility and policy.
Washington reports Congressman Connolly seeks President Willen to campaign in Iowa this fall to aid Democrats against Senator Cummins. While Cummins is a formidable foe, the president's participation could sway several districts, though many fear a Republican-leaning outcome statewide.
A composite note echoes reader opinions on contemporary issues. It critiques appetite and digestion guidance from physicians, cites broad social taste and self-discipline, and mentions varied regional editorials from Elgin and Clinton about civic matters and traffic control ideas.
Or rine claims uniform success in converting drinkers to sober citizens and offers a positive money back guarantee if no benefit after trial. Each box costs $1.00, with Frne and Booklat listed and A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
A compact excerpt recaps past local events and people over the decades. It notes Bun Jay Day forty years ago with Shepard Smalley and wife returning from Cincinnati and Wayton, Ohio, plus farming and weather details. Twenty years ago coverage covers Burlington class events, prize winners, and local officials. Ten years ago marked Sunday observances.
In a playful scene Hindon, Elspeth, and Jack Delany rehearse a story on a steep oak stairway. Hindon battles pride while Elspeth teases, and Jack arrives brave and athletic, climbing the tree to join them as tension and flirtation mix with literary ambition.
A Keokuk editorial mocks sunshine jokes while noting rough weather. Marion Register cites Woodrow Wilson on Mexico’s 35 percent hardships. Iowa City Republican lampoons three types of fools including a prima donna suitor. Oskaloosa Herald jokes about early moving pictures and Jericho Jericho memes.
An advertisement urges readers to try a freckle remedy sold by A. W. Morgan. It promises a clear complexion with minimal cost and a money back guarantee if freckles persist. Trade terms mention ethine double strength and a one ounce dose with instructions to ask a druggist for the strength.
An early 20th century column combines a kidney health ad urging four ounces of rad Salta daily with a sharp reader note. The piece critiques excessive modern eating and laments editorial proofreading errors while signed by Henry Vollmer.
In a perilous ascent, Jack risks a fall from a swaying limb while eluding pursuit. Delany crashes after a rotten branch fails, Elspeth and Hindon scramble to aid him, and Elspeth declares love as fear and chaos ease into relief.
Washington letters report a dispute between Clinton Herald editor and Iowa Congressman Henry Vollmer over a speech metaphor. Vollmer denies charges of political misdirection and vows to respond to editorials, while ornithologists may debate his reference to the meadowlark song in the exchange.
West Liberty June reports the Mosher family annual gathering at Mrs May Myers home. Sixty five members attended as five generations were represented. The event included letters from absent relatives a basket dinner and social visits. Nearby residents and travelers are noted with several brief mentions of local activity and travel.
In Wilton Iowa on Thursday Harold Wright visited Muscatine in the forenoon then joined W R Summerbayes and B G Biggton for an auto trip to Moline to handle business and visit relatives. Frank Leimkeubler and wife from Moscow spent the afternoon in town. Mrs J ig Solomon and nieces Velma and Lance Stratten of Canesville returned home after visiting Mire. EB Orris reports. Mrs L B Dunker was prescribed to Muscatine Thursday noon for a short visit with Lydia and Caroline Marolf. Mrs T D Russell and son Clifford traveled to Davenport Thursday afternoon for the day. A Maurer attended to Davenport business then returned. Mr and Mrs BR B Herr and son were mentioned.
Harry and Mrs Whitmer spent Thursday afternoon with friends and relatives in Davenport riding in the former’s auto. William Shaw was a business visitor Thursday afternoon. Miss Margaret Pron returned to Walcott Thursday afternoon after a couple days’ visit with friends in lawn.
Reports say Jay Tane 149 Lodo Browning, drayman for W G Roberts, was injured unloading a crated buggy from a freight car. He suffered shoulder and arm bruises and will be out of work for some time. Other items note visits, Sunday schools, and outlook for daytime electric service with local clubs urged to unite for power.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy sold by A W Morgen at 10 West Second St. claiming to darken gray hair to a natural, glossy shade after regular applications. It extols benefits for dull or brittle hair and scalp conditions.
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