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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
1
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The piece discusses the Colombia treaty and the so called tango amendment, noting Arburet’s critique and the House acceptance. It argues ratification would require impractical concessions that echo past administration failures, and questions Colombia’s rights in the Panama Canal context.
The article argues the United States should not grant favored canal rights to Colombia without similar terms for Mexico and Central American states. It contends the government acted in line with a decade old policy, notes Panama’s separation improved U.S. leverage, and criticizes Colombia’s proposed treaty as unjust and damaging to national integrity. It urges just, generous conduct while warning the treaty could stain the nation’s record and blame past administrations.
A collage of quotes and commentary from Washington and Midwest papers covers Democratic party criticism, calls for restraint by A B mediators in conflicts, railroad management reforms urged by F A Delano, and state political talk on taxation and road laws. The items reflect era tensions and cross‑paper editorial voices.
Prairie Grove notes report weekend visits and local activity. Monte Owen spent Sunday with an uncle near Tipton. Children’s Day exercises at the M. B. church in Springdale drew attendees from the area. Pearle Faires of West Liberty helps Charley McCann plow corn this week. Miss Iya Shults and her father from Bethel entertained Prairie Grove friends Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Henry Stetler accompanied
Fifty years ago Judge Carskadden resigned as county judge and Henry W. Perkins was chosen as successor. First Baptist church drawings show a Gothic frame on Third and Zedar streets. Forty years ago Wille Weaver injured by a machine at Hummell’s water tank. foot mangled, rescue and possible saving noted. Thirty years ago How’s school class presented silver fruit dish and farewell thanks to Professor Howe. Twenty years ago Williams Rolling Mill halted by miners’ strike. coal supply found and resume expected. MEARS AGOs J B Dougherty residence to be bought for Elk’s Club. local musicians listed for Boone program.
Miss Carstairs sits aboard a seaside train amid gifts from Richard Marston as he offers a bold proposal. She contemplates marriage via telegraph after the tropical hamper spectacle, while passengers watch the unfolding scene with curiosity.
Mrs W C Phelps and daughter Lela visited Iowa City on Monday afternoon. Mrs George McCann and children spent an afternoon at Marion Kirby's home in Hartapee district. John Close and family of West Liberty were in Prairie Grove Monday. Martin Black and Von Ross were Town City visitors last Saturday. Miss Wilma Walker of West Liberty drove out Tuesday with Retta McCann and three children to Liberty for the day.
Miss Carstairs confronts Marston on a observation platform as a telegram prompts a confession. She clarifies her engagement choice, revealing her plan to marry Marston despite earlier hesitation and the awkward tension of the telegram exchange.
An advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Jar Compound as fast acting relief for night coughs. It claims soothing coating eases chest tightness and wheezing, calms coughing fits, and is gentle on stomachs. Children reportedly like it and the label warns against substitutes.
West Liberty Iowa June 13 The Presbyterian Sabbath School prepares a combined Children's Day and Play Day program at the church Sunday evening at 8 o'clock with special musical features by the children. Several social visits note residents and out-of-town guests, including Amy Purvis and the Alpha X Delts society members. The community reports various visits, parties, and a funeral.
Dime with his parents at Seymour and Mrs A Gernes in Mapantine yesterday. Misa Baile Holmes with cousins Phyllis and Naomi Em bree spent days with re a ives in Iowa City this week. Mrs Wicsor Wilson and children of Urban Ill are visiting relatives for an indefinite time. Miss Elsia Nichols en route from Davenport to Waterloo visits grandmother Mrs Rachel Nichols. The Misses Kirkpatrick and Guthrie of Lone Tree spent Thursday at the Jos Gufiie home on Prairie at rest. Mr and Mrs L L Mosher of Clinton visit parents Mr and Mrs L L Mosher. Miss Marion with cousin Marguerite McElroy of Chipenthe are visiting relatives in Lona Trae this week.
Ola Clifton Iowa reports EWN Bradley shipped fat cattle to Chicago on Tuesday with two cattle roads. he accompanied the shipment. Local social notes mention visits by Mr and Mrs H E B Jones, Ivehe Foster, Mrs Wright and son from Columbus City, QMry, WH McNatton and children, Edith Rayner, Hull Bradelers, Blanche Jones returning to Cedar Falls for summer, and several family visits to neighbors including G W Kerr's barn dance invitation near Columbus Junction on Friday June 12.
Indigestion and constipation plagued Mary E McMuhen of Phelps New York for years. Five years ago she began taking Chamberlains Tablets and after several weeks the complaint was cured with noticeable relief. Sold by all dealers.
June 3 social at Mrs. Wai Ripey home entertained the Missionary Society of the M B E sect from Wrayville. Ice cream social on Baptist church lawn drew a large crowd. Visitors include Mr and Mrs F P Gillette and family. Arizona Watson and Della Howser depart for Pella Iowa to attend General College commencement. Bryars Watson and Hal Norton among graduates. Miss Anna Koenig of Gland Missouri visiting sister Mrs D R Buesss of Wrayville. Edward Thompson of Aledo Illinois mentioned.
Margeret Carnelia Reynolds born February 16 1849 in Buffalo New York died June 8 1914 at Mukl es City Illinois aged 66 years 2 months and 23 days. She married William Reynolds in 1860 and leaves a large family including husband nine children twenty grandchildren and siblings. Funeral held in Foster and home with Rev Berch and Rev Edwards officiating. Interment in Reynolds cemetery.
An advertisement urges readers to visit the basement of Battery Store for bargains. It highlights low prices and a walk through Bargain Lane, promising value in a compact shopping event.
A dated advertisement touts Big's Cream Balm as a quick fix for nasal congestion and catarrh. It claims instant opening of stuffed nostrils, relief from head pressure, reduced throat irritation, and a cure for cold symptoms by using a small bottle applied inside the nose. It promises a restful night and lists benefits like soothing discharge and stopped-up airways.
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