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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
3
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Mark Sullivan argues the country tilts anti democratic with Democrats facing a shrinking lower house and Wilson's prestige hurt by policy issues. Amalgamation of anti Democratic forces appears driven by office seeking leaders, while voters increasingly favor unseating the Democratic Congress.
The passage argues voters doubt political honesty among Republicans, citing Pentage in Pennsylvania Barnes in New York and Jim Watson’s vice presidential bid in Indiana. It claims the coming election offers Republicans a chance to rebound if honest leadership prevails, but warns failure in key regions could doom victory.
Keokuk lists registration totals by party with Republican 647037 and Democrat 181226 figures while other cities note campaign expenditures and nomination costs. Iowa delegates discuss livestock, crops, and food safety as Dr Harvey Wiley weighs in on public health and law.
National Committeeman Wade visited Washington to push the Senate to confirm E. R. Moore of Anamosa as U.S. marshal for Iowa's northern district. Moore has waited months amid opposition from Senators Kenyon and Reed. Wade argued with Reed but likely made no headway. if not confirmed, the President could appoint interiam before adjournment.
Fifty years ago a letter from Acworth Georgia dated June 6 details McPhersons command moving toward Atlanta about thirty miles away and the Eighth suffering heavy losses in recent battles. Muscatine Company K members remain well. Forty years ago news notes Eckel couple planning Michigan and Chicago residence. Thirty years ago Squire Harker fell ill Saturday evening with a bad spell.
A collage from the Muscatine Journal recounts varied notes: a 7.8 by 4.6 inch plain hen egg laid by eight fowl, W. S. Peasley’s note, and Wm. W. Weinpert leaving for Burlington on a trip. Also mentions Ten and Twenty Years Ago items about local students and showers.
Elinor conflicts with Jack over automobiling as Vernon offers a proposal and aid after a mishap. She weighs loyalty, independence, and mystery suitors while a broken auto forces her to face choices and emotions on a rural afternoon. The scene blends romance with political-style discourse fragments from earlier text.
Elinor faces a chaotic chase as Jack rescues her from a stalled car and a veiled rival. The pair flee in Jack's car with Nora riding along, while Vernon trails. Elinor, finally safe, proclaims loyalty to Jack and a future beyond the fence.
West Liberty residents and visitors fill a social note roundup. Lucene Boos visits Cedar Rapids relatives while Rev. Wade C. Barclay and family return to Chicago. Attorney T A Wallace from Williamsburg attends to business. Various locals including Walter Luge, Robert Brooke, Mrs H Be Watters, Mira Mareina Corcoran, A L Richards, Mrs John R Close, Mrs Fred Jarvig, J Howard Anderson, Misa Bess Cook, Prof Ray Bell, Harold Rumumels and Lin Hoover noted for travel, visits, and brief sojourns around Iowa towns and surrounding areas.
The text records the death of Mrs. Bluse Sanders and mentions Mrs. C S Martin returning from a Muscatine visit, Mrs. Ray Dewey visiting relatives in Wapella, and the Misses Clara Gibson Eisie Mosher Helen Swain and Rufino Cook leaving for Cedar Falls to attend summer school as a summer travel and social notes.
Urgent advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm clears stuffed noses and head colds instantly. Promises opening air passages, easing catarrh, sore throat, and headaches by applying a small bottle in the nostrils with immediate soothing relief and a morning recovery. Includes bold product promotion and drugstore availability.
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