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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
6
Manchester June 14. Members of the board of supervisors face a puzzling situation as a clash over a junior project prompts debate. The meeting centers on a local funding request and an unclear petition, with officials weighing possible actions amid tense public input.
An old advertising blurb touts Zemo for dandruff control and clean coats. It claims rapid scalp relief, glossy hair, and a healthy look. The product, prepared by E. W. Roan Medicine Co. in St. Louis, is sold by druggists for $1 per bottle with a money back guarantee via a test offer at Henderson Drug Co.
Election officials report misspellings in candidate names on poll books from the eighth district. If corrected, votes cast for W. I. Clisad would have lawfully counted for opponent W. S. B. Stobingon, who seeks reelection to the board of supervisors. Robinson was defeated and likely will not contest. Errors require election judges to appear before the board of supervisors to rectify the names. A second candidate’s misspelling will be challenged.
In Algona district of the Eyworth League convention, Morningside College’s Bu tralz Tadage and Sioux City figures led the session. Principal speaker was Bishop W. Lewle delivering the opening address at day’s close of events.
About 250 attended the Iowa Federation of Labor convention event at Workmen Hall where Raymond Robins of Chicago delivered a highly praised plea for industrial liberty. He argued labor’s goals rise beyond local disputes and compared the movement to historic quests for freedom, citing global strikes and economic turmoil while stressing dignity and unity in labor.
A speaker, Mr Robins, argues three great world battles for freedom—religious, political, and industrial—linking historic progress to the labor movement. He traces frontier change, union growth, and the rise of corporate enterprise, warning unions to stay steadfast against attacks while pursuing industrial liberty and peace.
An advertisement touts Ickman's Alterative as a remedy for lung and bronchial ailments including consumption coughs fevers night sweats and loss of appetite. It quotes testimonials from A C Lettersworth of Bowling Green Kentucky and urges readers to request a recovery booklet from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for more evidence.
Washington dispatch reports startling charges of an intrigue against Major General Leonard Wood, chief of staff, tied to late Senator Hanna. The House opposed the army appropriation bill conference report amid clashes over Wood’s removal and post dispositions.
A dispute arises over abolishing posts to be disposed by a commission at Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming. General Humphrey named as powder trust agent faces criticism from Rep Martin and Minority Leader Mann who urge avoiding appointment to this commission due to ties with Dupont and army-supplies concerns.
The Children's Day program at the First Baptist Church rescheduled from June 6 to the following Sunday will be held in the morning. The event features a well-arranged program full of the day’s spirit, aided by Dr TA Earl of Des Moines presence in the city.
Des Moines reports a Cummins presidential special train heading to Chicago Saturday. Four extra Pullmans will be attached to the regular train and 120 Republicans from across the state have reservations, with five local boosters securing tickets.
Madam Anita Patti Brown, famed as the Bronze Tote travini, presented a recital at Helhel A M E Church last evening under church auspices. The performance drew a large audience and featured accompaniment by Mrs. Charles Lewis of Moline, Illinois, with Brown giving another recital this week.
June 14 in Des Moines a 15 year old girl Violet Smith drank poison after her sister objected to her keeping company with a man. She was rushed to the hospital with slim chance of recovery and the incident marks a tragic family conflict turned attempted suicide.
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