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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
2
The Rock Island system plans to install new engines to handle rising traffic. The Mallet compound locomotives will be among the largest, capable of pulling far more cars at higher speeds than present engines.
Reports describe reinforced road beds for rainy stretches and debris removal on lines to support heavier engines. About fifty new locomotives are to be installed in the division for the Rock Island system as work continues and traffic increases. The excerpt also includes a testimonial from Lela Love praising Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble.
Spring field June 18 Mrs Julia Clarke of Denver Colo was killed during a practice flight at the state fair grounds when the Curtiss biplane she rode struck a limb and crashed The scene was witnessed by a few spectators She died within minutes after hospital arrival Clarke a licensed aviator from London England had recently married and was preparing for an exhibition next Friday and Saturday Burial plans to Denver follow.
Chicago June 18 Despite strong opposition Adams a Dubuque Taft leader won the Iowa national committeeman post by two votes at the Town convention. Taft delegates backed Adams while Hart and Cummins supporters fared poorly. Committee selections included Devitt Perking Lewis Brewer Brown and Avraham with Hospers elected secretary.
An old advertisement touts Zam Zam tablets as a simple path to better health. It claims mild, positive effects and urges trial with a low price of 10 and 25 cents at the druggist.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a powerful blood builder to treat anemia and related fatigue. It quotes Mrs. D Claude Matheny of Easton Washington praising quick relief and increased strength and color after use. The copy claims the pills cure rheumatism neuralgia and other nervous conditions and offers a free booklet and mail order info.
The Iowa Republican caucus records a list of delegates from multiple districts led by J A Davitt with Adams and others proposed for national committee roles. After adjournment, debates on temporary chairman linger, while Root and Cummins supporters emerge. a separate meeting of Des Moines colored delegates backs Cummins with Root as second choice, featuring John D Thompson as toastmaster.
The Milwaukee Physicians Association announced plans to seek legislation to end the practice of kissing. At a June 18 meeting, numerous papers were read arguing it harms civilization health and decency. A proposed substitute involved rubbing noses or foreheads, a notion criticized as impractical.
Grandview Iowa June 18 A tragic accident left 10 year old Paul Gunt dead after younger brother Dan 6 picked up a 72 caliber rifle and it discharged while they played in a potato patch near their father's home The older boy had been showing marksmanship to a younger brother and the gun went off at close range The funeral is planned for Wednesday at Grandview church The night tragically ended with immediate death and a physician summoned but too late
A historical reflection contrasts early American talk with modern brevity. It notes how Native peoples and settlers used circumlocution, while modern discourse favors concise speech, altering how ideas and requests were communicated.
A dubious ad touts a corn removal product promising painless, bloodless results with no cutting or injury. It claims a quick, total removal by a “Bingo” method from a Chicago address, urging readers to order via a local pharmacist.
The Muscatine Journal office promotes a brief to the point format with waste words removed. It aims to present factual notes clearly and urges readers to clip six coupons.
Colu mbus Junction Iowa June 18. Miss Minnie Wilson of Espyville Pa visited her cousin Miss Elsie Freeman. Mr and Mrs W W Ortis visited Muscatine to see Henry Wilhelman. Glenn Byers left for Steger Illinois for a factory job. B C Kaufman moved A J Parsons store to the old F and M bank building to run a second hand shop. Presbyterian picnic planned in F Edmondson grove. J Lowe visited in Muscadine. George Wren attended J J Rawhouser funeral then left for Sheridan Wyoming with Harry Hanft. Rev C S Ewing preached at Reformed church then left for Miflin Ohio. Mrs C King visiting in Muscatine.
Through this medium I wish to thank those who so kindly insisted during our recent bereavement. W, CO, Hopkins.
Sealed proposals are invited by the Mascatine Iowa Independent School District for an addition to the McKinley school building. Bids must be received by noon on June 27, 1918, with plans available at Dr. W. S. Norton chair’s office in the First National Bank Building Muscatine. Bond required from successful bidder, board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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