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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1912

Page

3

Weekly Journal and Advertiser Subscriptions and Agencies

A damaged OCR item lists weekly subscriptions for The Daily Journal and Advertiser, with prices and delivery details. It mentions local advertising agencies and vendors for convenience, including grocery and drug stores, barber services, and a private branch for subscriptions. The fragment notes show contact references and postal or office routing details for subscriptions and business offices.

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Interoceanic Canal Committee pushes Panama Canal control

Senator Townsend and the Interoceanic Capris Committee back governorship of the canal with a three person commission. Amendments limit railroads and require at least ten percent cargo to a transoceanic port. Senate proposal also broadens federal authority while safeguarding coastwise ships under U S registry.

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Railroads and Canal Monopoly Threaten Interstate Rates

The passage argues that railroad owners could use control of canal routes to suppress water competition and raise rates. It warns against monopolistic practices by rail interests and urges preserving open waterways to prevent exorbitant tolls and preserve competition across regions.

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Iowa Press Comment Roundup From Various Papers

A compilation of Iowa editorial voices criticizes political processes and figures. The Odebolt Chronicle evokes suspicion of confessions while Charter Oak Times questions primary details. Perry, Pentanelle Observer, and other papers debate party dynamics and upcoming contests.

Olive Tablets touted as safe calomel substitute

Ad claims Edwards Olive Tablets cleanse the system and improve bad breath without calomel’s side effects. Describes the vegetarian olive tablet formula, gentle liver action, and non-griping relief, selling at 10 and 20 cents per box from the Olive Tablet Company of Columbus and Chico.

Dr. Edwards F. M. Edwards Columbus Chico al Edwarda See Ee

Reminiscences of Long Ago Fifty Years Ago and Thrice-Told Tales

Fifty years ago a man named George W Miller in a riverfront area was bitten by six rattlesnakes. Dr Haranhe treated the wound and the man began to recover. In Porty years ago Barney Kemper of the Island astonished locals with large fruit crops, and James Jackson bought the entire crop. The three-year-old city saw a storm at the tournament closing when a city arch collapsed.

George W. Miller Dr. Harahe Barney Kemper Jackson Lue City Champ Clark Missouri Clarks Tacra J. B John B. Clark James B. Clark Clark James B Willch Beauchamp Bauchamp Clare Tang Worle

Ten Years Ago and Local Incidents Highlight Clippings

A hasty survey of a decade past notes a hurricane impact near Pappeorei Bridge and a Chicago delegation chair car event. Also recounted is a Wilton Plug disturbance involving a truck and a derailed train, with the engineer guiding the moves to safety after a near-miss in the yards.

Muncatine Chicago F. Biein Laagve Alice

Local notes hint at upcoming public meetings

A fragment from the Mapleton Press reports Chassall plans to leave a score unresolved and suggests he will stay ready for further action. The Cedar Rapids Gazette hints that after next week agitation may rise for wife and dance conventions.

Tle Chassall Mapleton Press Gedar Rapits Gazette Wafe Daac

Democratic campaign manager choice in 1912 race debated

Special Washington dispatch reports Champ Clark considering Judge M. J. Wade of Iowa City as ideal national campaign manager, with Wade praised for experience, Iowa support, and work on platform. Possible alternates include Harmon, Wilson tickets, and other Keystone State figures. New York lists several vice presidential candidates.

Tories Washington,d. C Jase Champ Clarkes Democratis New York M. J. Wade Iowa City National Down Democratic Party Clark Wade Wao Alga Dumoacrate Committee Beo Aampalga Ag Lig Ihor Ohicago Campaiens Ala Mack Harmon Flush Nichols Ohio Charney Murehy Wilson Mitchell Palmer Pennsylvania Keystone State Congress Tadee Wade Nig Jong Judge Wade Wanshington Will Taim Baltimore

Washington and Cedar Rapids politics blend in tumultuous period

Cyrenus Cole editor of the Cedar Rapids Republican appears in Washington on a mission linked to ads in Collier's Weekly against Collier’s. Smith faces charges over tainted reporting while Cole acts as defense witness. Congressmen Good, Towner, Kennedy and others return to Iowa and Chicago for Senator Cummins’ nomination amid partisan maneuvering. Champ Clark’s rise and a clash over third-term sentiment loom as Judge Towner denounces demagogues and flag desecration, with Heyburn as a second speaker and Taft absent.

Cyrenus Cole Cedar Rapids Cobgresswan and Mra. Green Towner Kennedy Chicago Cummins Gsenstor Washington Ftey Crang Massachusetts Barnes New York Penrose Pennsylvar Horace M. Towner Eighth District Ataterman Conc Rece Sam Clagg Out Falls Congress Tia Wiater Heyburn Taft

Dog Tax Notice To Owners In City

Property owners are warned that the city dog tax is due July. Dogs found running at large without the 1912 tag will be impounded and the tax collected within 24 hours. Tax is one dollar for males and two dollars for females. Payment may be made at the city recorder’s office or at the police department.

Roosevelt Rally Draws Chicago Crowds for Cummins Support

In Chicago Saturday, Roosevelt drew massive crowds as supporters floated a possible third candidate path. California delegates showcased a bold banner while Cummins backers weighed Roosevelt’s presence against town prospects. Iowa headquarters debated Cummins’ arrival, with Taft allies confident of renomination while maintaining caution on second choices.

BYP Loomie Inve 17 Chicago Tioonavels Michigan Congress Hotel la Bulle Stract Roosevelt Avenue Lonar Florentine Chicags Presa Lar Salle Street Congress California Tanneson Thievan Roosevalt Congresa Hotel Cummmins Rosevelto Cyoe Weagon Cummins Gol. Roosevelt Sonvenidon Namad Seart Cummine Mostinerd

Taft supporters and Iowa delegates at Chicago convention

Sioux City Journal notes Yeo Inun service for Taft bureau and predicts Taft first ballot votes. Muscatine County’s E Nichols arrives in Chicago with other Iowa delegates, meeting Senator Kennan. Barry G. Brown of Sigourney attends. C D Murphy of Cummings praises Cummins HQ in Wapello. Arthur Springer of Wapello and Steninger, ex-Iowa Telephone employee, active at Roosevelt HQ. P L Hawley of Chicago, formerly Muscatine, at town HQ Saturday night.

The Sioux City Journal Taft Bureau Durog Taft Davie Muscatine County Chicago Kennan Barry G. Brown Sigourney Sixth Iowa C. D. Murphy Cummins Wapello Conpicuons Hamilton Club Arthur Epringer Lonton County Steninger Iowa Telephone Co Mugcatioe Bell Lines Roosevelt General Pl. R. Hawley Muscatine

West Liberty News Highlights Visits and Arrivals

West Liberty notes a parade of visitors and travelers with Mrs Tunt and family hosting relatives from Kewanee and Des Moines. Eliott and wife plan an indefinite eastern visit ending in Washington DC, while Shellabarger visits Letts and Merill family travels from Mediapolis to Iowa City. Multiple locals, including Wilkinson and Evans, take short trips or visits, with delegate Nichols heading to Chicago for a convention and others continuing journeys through Town City and Downey.

Liberty Mr. Welly Meedames Dustin Hamilton Kewanee Tunt Eliott Washington, D. C Stong Illinois Indiana Viginia I Mra Robert Klatz Muscatine Anderson Chapman Preston Des Moines Mary Baxter Willan: Baxter Annette Isakson West Branch S$. Poneck Maccatine Enya Creese Hera Y. Ford TH. Gedney Fort Madison Iowa City E. C. Nichols Chicago Abe Senne Cl Wnt Nipa Onta George Mawler Mincatine Ais Mary Jane Evans Rock Island Minnie Smiles Erick Evans Lane Town City Mra. M. Brown Elbert Downey McGain Arkansas Cty Kan Meaiames J Mackey D. Schenck T. Stoop Mossra Meeadamos Gress Sweam Roy Chase Amy Purvis West Liberty

ABE MARTIN Yen bout so hard U be ground a detective memory

A fragmentary note recalls ABE MARTIN in a garbled line about a detective memory. The text includes garbled references to red headed republicans and a dark horse, suggesting a satirical or coded line from a column.

Local lodge room restored for candidates and families

Alex Stewart funded a front room in the I O O F building to serve as a waiting area for candidates a resting space for women with children and a play area for larger children Mrs EB Rock resides at Park Place memorial services were held Sunday for fallen I O O F and Rebekah members with Brown Lina Lane and Minnie Evans leading a trio in song Rev Wood gave prayers and address Ed Tewis visited Muscatine and L B Pickering with daughters enjoyed time at the Nay home in Lake country

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Notice of Republican Judic tat convention details

A delegate convention of the Republican party for the Seventh Judicial District, including Clinton Scott Jackson and Muscatine counties, meets August 3 at 1 30 p m in Davenport Iowa to nominate one district judge candidate and conduct other business. Delegates allocated by county and vote totals from the 1976 gubernatorial election determine representation. Dated June 12. E Gy Meller, Chair.

Reputilioncs Seventh Judicial District Clinton, Scart Jackson Musertine Court House Davenport Iowa Pol Lees B. I. ‘Cerroll Gunton County Scott County Tackson County Muscating Coun Nie Republican Judicial ‘Committee of Anid E. Gy Meller

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