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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1912

Page

8

Drowned Boy’s Death Probed by Local Inquest

Cullumwa ia June 14 A fisherman found the drowned boy of Robert Hale age 12 last night a trout line still clutched in his hand The coroner will investigate the death as authorities consider elder boys involved in the incident News from New York says Government counsel announced the dissolution hearing of United Steel Corp adjourned by consent and further notice with testimony to follow

Cullumwys Robert Hale Banquest Ms It Hate New York N. Y Tatar United Steel Corporation

Scott County Gets Needed Rain Reported In Iowa

Davenport Iowa June 14 a much needed rain began yesterday afternoon with about 0.94 of an inch measured by 7 pm. The precipitation dampened parched country roads and improved conditions for motorists though some mud persisted as showers continued.

Scott County Davenport Amit

Lockjaw Causes Woman's Death in Iowa City Home

Mrs. Bertha Hopkins of LaGrange Illinois and Muscatine is named as the deceased. The two day illness followed a scratch that led to tetanus and blood poisoning, with death occurring before 2 am at her West Front Street residence. She leaves a husband William Hopkins and multiple siblings, with funeral plans pending word from relatives.

Bertha Hopkins Wiliam Hopkins West Front Street Tfe Hopkins Hitman LaGrange William Hopkins Homse Mass Katherine Sells Eliza Elmer Fowler Miscatine Island Nelle Hihman Mark Hinman Fred Louis Clarence Gue Charles Muscatine

Diabetes Herb Promises Quick Diabetes Relief Found in Mexico

A newly found Mexico plant named Diabetes herb is claimed to treat diabetes by lowering specific gravity, restoring weight, and boosting the body. The remedy is advertised as inexpensive, with $1 worth lasting weeks, and a free booklet on proper diabetes foods is offered at A. W. Morgan’s store.

Mexico A. W. Morgan West Becond Street

Roosevelt Taft Clash Looms At National Convention

Roosevelt and Taft factions push for control as delegates fight over seating counts and uncommitted votes. Mass meetings and conferences heighten tensions while La Follette’s bloc gains influence, threatening a potential balance of power at Chicago next week.

Chicago Roogevelt Abraham Lincol Roosevelt National Committee Whi Ae Luel Whit Way Hanen Taft Missouri Langhad Col. Roosevelt Nim A Follette Wisconsin North Dakota Ooth Taft-Hoosevelt Taffia Noc la Follette

Homemade Beauty Remedies From Old Time Text

A fragmented advertisement describes home made beauty formulas for skin care and hair. It touts a facial lotion improving complexion, a dry shampoo powder, a hair growth treatment, and a hair remover paste using basic ingredients and simple mixing steps. The text reflects period marketing language and includes several misspellings and odd phrases.

Roosevelt Poised For Delegates Fight At National Convention

Roosevelt forces seek La Follette support to defeat Elihu Root. Houser says La Follette team will avoid cross alliances. Taft side argues Roosevelt lacks votes. north and southern delegates contested. Credentials hearings intensify as delegates arrive, with Roosevelt favored in Missouri and Arkansas contests.

Roosevelt Sila la Failette U. S Elihu Root la Follette Walter L- Houser Fale Jette Howser le Follette Williams Barnes Jr New York T Tt National Committee Taft la Pollettee Cummins Ordey Col Mol Toons Senator Real Actom Cebate Jess Street Iissourt Ronsevalt Elegatanat-Larse Daconris Tifth

Wilton Instructor Addresses Teachers at Corne l College Lectures

Cornel College hosts a four week Teachers Institute at Wilton High School with D Bradley opening the sessions. He urged the spirit of the teacher centered on royalty hopefulness and helpfulness. George H Betts spoke on a good memory and Pestalozzi a reformer noted for aiding pauper children in 1774.

D. Bradley Wilton Gehoo M. ¥. Cronin George H. Betts Pestalozus

Distribution Day in Muscatine Proves Great Success

The Muscatine Journal pleased readers by freely distributing Everybody's Cyclopedia. Hundreds queued for the binding reference. Families and individuals bought full sets for home use or as gifts, prompting plans for a second shipment to avoid disappointment.

Muscatine Journal Muscatine

Robbers raid mining town postoffice and ticket office

Bandits struck the mining town of Parrett in early June, looting the post office safe of 300 cash and 200 postage stamps. In a separate Wheeling and Lake ticket office robbery on Rails road, a railroad ticket office was left with stolen stamps and a handcar escape.

Raileroad Handens Staubenville Ohio Parrett Wheeling and Lake

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