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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1912

Page

3

Political Crisis Splits Republicans Over Taft Roosevelt Taft

The article reports on reactions to the looming GOP split in Chicago era discussions. Roosevelt forces threaten a third party if Taft is renominated. Delegates debate compromise candidates and the role of Cummins as a unifying figure amid rivalries.

Asvoniatat Pitty Chicago Jroosevelt Taft Secon Stata Conighe Tad Dlapupchos Ptt Waders Rogevele Umcblav Jenders Bey Roosevelt National Committee Igletary Iowa Cummins Republican Party Baltimore Kenyon West Tews New York Herald Cammins Col. Roosevelt Cumailngins Pierce R.V. Picton Buffelo

Washington notes on Sixth district race and Honyon win

Major Jona Lucey, ex representative from the Sixth district, visits Washington and criticizes the Altree campaign and Late Young insurgency. Kendall expresses optimism about town issues and Taft's renomination, while Hepburn defends himself against misquoted remarks. Iowa Republicans back repeal of reciprocity law as Democrats vote for delay.

Washington, D. C Jona Lucey Dewey Be‘enue tIs Congress Major Lacey Graves H. B. Alliree Kendall Lavey Young Lafe Atsr Des Moines Nem Ortholoug Thamulor Tansell Hick Philadelphia Iowa Kenyon Woods Kennedy Washington Couran

Reminiscences of Long Ago Clippings

Reminiscences of Long Ago notes 0 to 10 years ago with farm weather reports and local happenings. Reports from the country say fields recover from flood damage and crops may average. A Lake Superior steamer race with Rob Roy noted, and Manchester Bank and Ladder Company in camp at fay grounds with local citizens visiting.

Lake Superior Antonine Keokuk Rob Roy Manchester Bank and Ladder Fay Grounds Imrea Manchester Atlantics Banisame

Uneven OCR Fragments Hint at Iowa City Tournament Plans

Fragments mention Second Street Waterloo Iowa City and Des Moines as likely tournament sites next year. Several lines recall 20 years ago Iowa City residents H Hutchinson and Walter G Martin finishing their first year as S U S students for summer. 10 years ago Muscatine and California connections appear with Fred Stocker seeking a grocery job. A South Muscatine note describes rock hillside work near Wyoming Bill and a railway line with trains crossing slowly as new truck portions perform well under strain.

Second Street Waterloo Iowa City Des Moines Well H Hutchinson Walter G. Martin Fred Stocker Muscatine Nore California Peter Whippelhousar South Muscatine Wyoming Bill

Republicans Versus Democrats Set At American League Park

On Saturday a charity or political game will be played at American League Park featuring Roilly of Connecticut leading Democrats and Kendall of Town guiding Republicans. Longworth of Ohio, Roosevelt’s son-in-law, assists, while Keengail is away in Iowa.

Roilly Connecticut Kendall Town Revalicans Nich. Longworth Ohio Roosevelt Keengail Iowa Longworth

What the Jowans Are Doing at Washington

Special correspondence from Washington describes 1900 era political maneuvers with Stuart of Chartier as a Democratic candidate on the ticket, meetings in New York with national leaders, plans to open headquarters in Baltimore, and shifting allegiances as convention strategies unfold amid endorsements, rivalries, and inquiries into possible dark horse nominees.

Journal Washington, DC Stuart Chartier Congress Democrats Towner East Skafroth Galorada Gaynor New York Brewd Noreniin Mack Urey Woodson George M. Palmer New York State New York City Baltimore Winyer Lis Laneette Washington Chamy ‘Clark Wilson Ian Clark Ig Ha ¢An Clark Phalanx Dark Horse

Delegates bound for conventions stir New Jersey hopes

A chaotic item notes delegates heading to New York and Baltimore for party events as Princeton students join peers from Harvard Columbia Cornell and Penn to back the New Jersey team. It sketches booster crowds, marching bands, and rival candidacies amid a tense convention run.

Princeton Harvard Yas Columbia Cornell Pennsylvana Ballare New Jersey Chany Clarx South Gorever Harmon Chicago Baltimore

Local society notes from Liberty Iowa June events

Miss tattle Neighbrough left for Wilton to spend a week with grandmother Mrs. Lewis Freyermuth and family. Several residents visited for university commencements, relatives traveled to Davenport and Burlington, and families planned short visits with kin in Keokuk Atalissa and Ma.

Wilma Hoarays J. A. Prica Victor Town Meadamea Frink Aitie Sissell Gerldine Norton Davenport Callore S. B. Corbin Des Harry Shipman Wilma Evans Goodland Kinsay Tala Meysers H. Sterrart J. C. Hayes Burlington A. F A. M. Mraid G. Hayes Keokuie George Embree Eldren Atallasa Sherman Lang Manecived Miss Birman Fintey- Meedames Iaghram T_ Del

Ely's Cream Balm Touts Catarrh Cure and Quick Relief

An advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm cures catarrh and colds by cleansing sore membranes and restoring taste and smell. It promises rapid relief from headaches and nasal misery, offering a 50 cent bottle as sufficient for mild to chronic cases and asserting safety and durability.

Ely Senate Catarcha

Local notes on visits and weddings across Iowa towns

A stream of brief notes records visits and departures in Muscatine, Cedar Rapids, and nearby towns. Mentions include ABE MARTIN Matoshepert hosting at Atalisa, Miss Desvie Heston returning from Atallasa, Martin Black visiting Lexington, and multiple residents traveling for family or business matters. An April to June 1918 mood pervades, with weddings, farewells, and community events noted.

Clark Nichols North Columbus St George Moore Muscatine Nelson Rock Taland Brand WW. F. Slater Anite Tormore Westie Rhoades Ralph Willer Marine Towne Tittle Jyeighton Sucl Mascati Grandpa Grandeng Scott Geo. Skinner J. Pringay Toronto Canada Morrie Cedar Rapids Mre A. G. Cole Adolph [Vogtle Mise Alvipat Schrader Duract Frank Pinareeeours Aker Danenter Ethel A Sherman Denies Wamiltor Town I. Ruesch West Liberty Hgh Hamilton Daniets Des Moines Wilson Kimberly North Clay Street Jennie Amerson West Liberty Musculine T. Oo. A. Tr Lodge Sport Hall Oak Ridge

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Copy

A faded note certifies Foley's Hank ey and Tar Compound contains no opiates or habit forming drugs. It claims healing and soothing properties for coughs chest irritations and throat throat issues, urging customers to seek the yellow packaged Fol ey's Honey and Ter Compound and avoid substitutes. A. W. Morgan appears as the endorsing name.

Obituaries and Foster News Items Highlight Local Losses

The community mourns Mrs Bowser with funeral details and family tributes. Four sons and three daughters survive alongside grandchildren and many relatives. Mrs Bowser rests beside her husband in Reynolds cemetery, witnessed by six grandsons. Also in Foster News, Mrs Thomas Watson returns from Kansas City for her sister in law’s funeral, Mr and Mrs Fi MM Hayer plan travel, William Hudson recovers from a fall injury, and Mr and Mrs John Zollner visit Muscatine with their daughter Mrs Sherman.

Eer Foster Thomas Watson Kansas City Gremmect Fi MM Hayer Shire Mushoell William Hudson John Zollner Muscatine W Sherman

Morning Sun social notes smooth over town visits

Clone Talbot visits brother Clarence then heads to Salen Missouri for the summer. Utica NY visitor Ron Molafey stops in. Philadelphia resident Mrs G A Calderwood visits friends here. Local women travel to Chicago and attend Epworth league convention in Keokuk June 21 22 28. Multiple residents return home for summer vacations from Waterloo Doon Columbus City Fairfield Vinton and Missoula teaching posts.

Morning Sun Clone Talbot Town City Clarence Salen Ron Molafey Utlea N. Y G. A. Calderwood Philadelphia M.D. Jamison Jane MccQintock Chicago Waterloo Lillian Vickeell Katie Smith Elda Latta Epworth League Keokuk Dori Tae Waines Columbus Junsiion Phrona Iamiltan My Hawa Nagmi Wicks Fairfield Rome Norlifield Misa Lilian Byworth League Kokuk Bom Misa Zella Cavin Vinton Minnie Wilson Pevest City Mary Kilmerick Ome Faribault Minn Misa Lulu Cameray Missoula Mont Mya Miles I. Babb Sing Rela

Fragmentary Local Notes From Kansas State Area

A jumbled row of names and places notes visits and relatives in Kansas locality. Mentions Mrs Clara Allen Mrs Martha Wright Mr Sterrett and others from Burlington Monmouth Farmington Wapella Coveny and Burlington again. An advertiser testimonial praises Foley Kidney Pills and claims quick relief for sluggish kidneys by A Morgan.

Kansasity Clara Allen L. G. Sterrett Martha Wright Sterrett Burlington H. Wile Stewart Monmouth Hizabeth Huffman Farmington Jessie Moffett Wapella Ares Lela Love Wiley. Love Coveny

Notice to Contractors on McKinney School Addition

Sealed proposals are invited by the Independent School District of Muscatine Iowa for an addition to the McKinney school building. Bids due noon on the 37th day of June 1912. plans available at the First National Bank Building Muse albane Iowa. Bids filed with the board secretary. bonds required. the Board may reject any bids. Building and Repair Committee. By W Norton, Chairman.

Independent School District of Ioard W. Norton

Old-Time Remedy Darkens the Hair

An old home hair formula, Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur, is touted as restoring color, improving scalp condition, and reducing dandruff. It claims quick results within days, with a guarantee and refund if not as represented, sold by local druggists for fifty cents.

Wyath Wreth Wader A. W. Morgan

Foster, Foster Tl Jane 13 Funeral Inwerment Notice

Obituary notice records the funeral and interment for Mrs Eusice Box with details of the service and burial arrangements conveyed in a local notice. The item provides a brief schedule and references to the family and funeral home.

Foster Jane Eusice

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