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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
3
The notice lists Yowa private branch exchange numbers 26 and 27 and instructs callers to request a person or department when the operator answers. It assigns numbers to staff including D Throop publisher and editors, and notes office calls should use 26 or 27.
Dispatches from Lincoln state William J. Bryan will answer leaders of his party who accuse him of seeking a democratic dictatorship. He defies critics and says he has faced treachery within and outside the party while remaining loyal to honest democracy and the rank and file.
A Bremer County Independent note observes changing rural transport fears as automobiles multiply and a town livery shifts with country demand. It also critiques an ad touting a Florida land scheme promising $5 monthly investments yielding $5,000 yearly, warning that promised gains may lack guarantees.
A speaker argues that true schemes would not be sold as shares. They claim such ventures are not inherently good and imply liars run the enterprise. The remark presents distrust of publicly offered schemes and promises.
In West Liberty three of four rural letter carriers now use automobiles. Farmers praise faster service and prompt mail delivery. Officials expect nearly all rural routes to be served by motor cars soon.
Spirit Lake may receive dredging funded by sportsmen to improve the lake and its sister lakes under the Fish Commissioner Lincoln. Officials indicate Spirit Lake is likely to proceed with this plan.
Davenport Times notes Senator W A Clark installed a 120000 pipe organ in his New York City residence. He hires a capable organist at a large salary to perform for his family, arguing the expenditure supports workers who built the organ and supplied materials.
The Jackson Republicans report that Miss Miller and her brother, linked to a plotted romance with a Iowa farmer, defrauded Tom Foulkes of $12,000 and two farms valued at $30,000 to $40,000. They were convicted in a Chicago court and face long penitentiary terms.
A Denison Bulletin editorial argues tariff removal for wool will not spare manufacturers who benefit from four decades of protection. It says consumers deserve price relief through real competition and suggests tariffs could be reinstated if change proves unsuitable.
The Toledo Democrat argues that appealing to farmers to oppose reciprocity with Canada is partisan. Supporters claim reciprocity builds commercial friendship and arbitration, while critics say it concentrates wealth among a few at the expense of many. The piece suggests farmers should not hinder progress.
The Mt. Vernon Record argues counties should form automobile clubs and equip newspapers and supervisors with cars. The clubs would educate readers on better roads and motivate supervisors to take action.
Joseph Benson Foraker, former U S senator from Ohio, reenters public view to denounce muckrakers who exposed his ties to Standard Oil. He argues the press wrongly framed the evidence and asserts it is reasonable for him to challenge the reporters whenever opportunity arises.
Mrs Ed Thiel and her young daughter and Doris Green of Laverne Minn visit the Thiel home. Ethyl Bohnsack spent Sunday in Davenport. F Harrington and Lillie visit Mr and Mrs W Jost. Battey did business in Davenport. Viola Bohnsack left for Cedar Falls to attend ISTC. Moeller family visits Paarmann home near Blue Grass. Arthur Rasmussen travels to Rock Island. Stella Pahl heads to Cedar Rapids for Sunday school. Minnie Jost spends weekend with kin. Pearl and Mae Pahl of Blue Grass visit. Howard Rathmann and Gus Blank of Walcott join Bohnsack home. C Anderson attends Walcott show. S Angerer of Wilton visits Ormsby Becker families. Phylora MacDonald and Sthyl Bohnsack shop in Davenport. Herbert Moeller spends Sunday with Davenport friends.
Clippings recount an exhibition drill on Broadway by a western company at the bluffs the evening after the run. The display is described as having eclipsed anything of the kind ever seen in this area.
A rich farmer claims not to kill the striped snake as it eats potato bugs. Ducks are also said to help, with a Piqua Ohio gentleman releasing Muscovy ducks in a potato patch to eat the bugs, quickly eradicating the infestation.
The Muscatine relief company, weighing in with the best time on record relative to wagon weight, won the champion belt for the third straight year, earning lasting praise as the top drill team at the tournament in Council Bluffs.
Twenty years ago Sheriff T P Gray leaves Muscatine for Joliet Ill to wed Miss Helen Boyle. The couple plans a brief bridal tour then returns to Muscatine for a warm reception from friends. Corporal Charles Kemble and Private Al Austin traveled to Davenport on the Firefly to attend Company B’s banquet and ball opening the new armory.
West Liberty Iowa June 14 notes: residents depart for Muscatine and Iowa City for visits and commence ments. G A R convention attendees travel by auto. A large Children’s Day program at the Methodist church features recitations songs and dances with local families and visiting relatives noted.
Bloomington Iowa June 15 North Star and Locust Grove schools held a delightful picnic at North Star with over 60 attendees. A dinner followed by an extensive program of recitations songs dialogues and pantomime featured many pupils from both schools and volunteers from Locust Grove.
Gladys Shellabarger Helen Moser and Mabel Sells presented Miss Mary C. and Miss Frances C. Ryan with silver souvenir spoons in appreciation of their teaching efforts. Several alumni and residents were noted visiting or updating, including James Farrington from Iowa Falls and Jesse Fishburn's law degree commencement with his family in attendance.
Prairie Grove Iowa closed schools with a June picnic for 31 visitors and 19 pupils. A civil war tableau and a dying soldier scene highlighted the program. Miss Sarah James helped with the event and may return in the fall. Local families visited, and a wagon accident caused a left arm fracture to John Wallis.
Wyeth Chemical Company offers Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy to darken hair curb dandruff and promote growth. Sold by A W. Morgan's Pharmacy at fifty cents a bottle with refund guarantee if it fails to perform as represented.
Fredonia Iowa June 16 Mr and Mrs Dick Henderson and son Tracy of Cotter spent last Sunday at the Fredonia home of relatives.
Local residents from George Solomon to Cotter and Nichols gathered for visits and family time. Notables include Mrs. Orley Wilcox of Columbus Junction. Eva Bedwell. and Mrs. Stella Molf ord. Travel spans Eldon Letts Wapello Muscatine Concord Cedar Bethel Grinnell and Des Moines with parades and a two wheel barrow ride.
Conesville residents host visitors and travelers with dinners and visits. Dr and Mrs Morrow and daughter Brancent of Wapello dined with W A Mincher family on their way to West Liberty. Eva and Dollie Jones return from Iowa City hospital. Wendale and Gildree Gunderson of Montezuma stayed with relatives. John Gay and wife visited Waterloo and Silas Northey. Myrtle Foster returns from Iowa City to Conesville. The Conesville band serenades agent Chas Akers and bride after a musical evening.
Pleasant Prairie Iowa June 16. G D Baker of Muscatine spends a few days in the country. Miss Porter of St Paul visits aunt Mrs Cyrus Baker. Interurban men stopping at Pleasant Prairie. Maggie Tough of Muscatine calls on old friends. Children day at Sweetland Center drew many locals.
A. W. Morgan of this city confirms continued agency for ZEMO the remedy for eczema dandruff and skin diseases. The store offers free samples and a booklet How to Preserve the Skin to test the medicine and attract new customers.
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