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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1912

Page

3

Fermi For Subscribers Circulation Surges in Atwecacian Paper Network

The Daily Journal dominates as the leading evening paper, with higher circulation than all Atwecacian papers combined. The Bam i Weekly Journal appears weekly, while the Journal is delivered in the city nightly except Sundays, with mail and subscription options. Local agents and grocers listed.

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Private notice fragment from Tolepy One publication

Fragmentary OCR notice reproduces unclear names and numbers. It mentions publisher and city references, a department request, and contact numbers 26 or 27. The readable bits suggest a business or societal note but lack coherent details or a complete action.

Tolepy Jownen Pennioh Ogaratar Porann Tor. D. Throon

Army mule endures amid motor trucks in war supply lanes

The article discusses the continued relevance of the army mule against advancing motor vehicles in supplying armies. It recalls General Grant’s praise for mules, notes clashes with trucks in Dabugile and Wisconsin encampments, and argues the mule remains a key factor in military logistics despite modern tech. It also references a California delegate's remarks at a national convention and a humorous piece by George Fitch on cash payments.

Cbs Thay Uncle Sam Watt Department Dabugile Dubrique Sparta Wisi Wisconsin Tio Mitte Grant

Republican Convention Commentary Across Iowa Nods to Cummins

Iowa press comment reflects mixed views on the Republican presidential nomination, with leader Cummins praised by some for steadiness while others anticipate a compromise. Editors in Ballard to Waterloo debate loyalty to Taft allies, the primary’s influence, and the national convention’s outcome amid shifting support.

Maine Primary Narrowly Divides GOP Vote in Portland

In Portland, Maine, the recent primary saw a tight Republican contest with less than half the registered voters participating. Edwin C. Burielga, a former state legislator, led the GOP field as returns from the June 18 polling places trickled in.

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Hainee Wins Governor Nominations Over Five Thousand Vote Margin

Congress notes indicate Was Riven led his opponent by about five thousand votes for U S reader, while William T. Hainee won decisively. Democratic nominations show no contest with votes going to Governor Plaisted and Senator Oballah Gardner for renomination.

Congress United States Reader William T. Hainee Plaisted Oballah Gardner

Congressional Dam Act Clash With War Department

The House committees report on Pepper's dam bill finds fault with War Department changes claiming the general dam act already covers concerns. It notes Congress standardized the filing form and granted broad power to the secretary of war and engineers, opposing new detailed legislation per project. Weather delayed Rep Kendall from baseball and Nick Longworth politics lightened mood as Washington fans dream of a winning season.

Washington, D. C House Tammarca Pepper Dam Hill Secretary of War Congress Congréss Chief of Engineers United States Gimlarly Coach River Tennessee Kootenai River Montana Hayings

Roosevelt Double Rumor Captivates Iowa Delegation

Chicago June 18. Iowa reporters recount a curious scene at the convention hotel where a man in Roosevelt regalia sparked belief he was the former president. Davenport figures like Col. G French and Charles Grille chased confirmation, meeting John M Keyn and a Massachusetts delegate to test the claim. Six Burlington boy scouts drew attention on a bicycle tour from Burlington to Buffalo, while officials note strong Iowa attendance and excitement at the Chicago gathering.

Chicago Roosevelt Col. G. French Davenport Col Congress Hotel Charles Grille Tor’ Gongrass Grilleawhy John M. Keyn Concordia Miass Grilk Massachusetta Burlington

Old seal to be replaced by new emblem with 48 stars

A worn national seal dating from Andrew Jackson’s era is being replaced. It once carried 24 stars when the south and west were not yet states. The nation then numbered 13 million. now about 199 million. The Mississippi West boundary and Oregon dispute are noted historical items. The gavel and vice president’s seal remain among few vestiges.

Andrew Jockson Texas Mexico California Oregon

Two Rochester burglars executed in Auburn prison

In a historic morning at Auburn prison Ralph Friedman and Jacob Kuhn, Rochester burglars who murdered grocer George A. Schuechars, faced the electric chair. Both men went to the chair calmly as the second double electrocution in the prison’s history carried out the sentence without sensational incident.

Rochester Auburn N.Y Tory Ralph Friedman Jacob Kuhn George A. Schuechars

Reminiscences of Long Ago across fifty years

Reminiscences recount events from fifty to ten years ago. Notes mention Gol Hare’s hall project on Second street, improvements to a public room, a voyage to Corinth by Col. Hare and Eleventh Regiment officers, a moonlight church excursion, iron shipments for Muscatine, property struck by lightning at 218 Washington Street, and judicial convention renominations in Davenport.

Methodtet Church Andi Jos Manthey Washington Street

Faithful service marked by unselfish devotion ends in death

Mrs. Barnett, devoted wife and mother, died leaving a husband, a stepson Jothan of Fresno California, Lincoln of Trenton Missouri, an aged father Isaac Freeland in Arkansas, and two brothers. Funeral conducted by Rev T R Garker with Rev C J Stark at MM BE church. Floral wreath from Bailréac Co. and songs by Mrs. Pearl Gippie and a four‑voice quartet. Interment in the etts cemetery beside her daughter.

Trenton Isaac Freeland Mkansas Oldtock BE. Chprch T. ¥. Garker C. J. Stark United Brethren Church Jase Clauss Bailréac Co Pearl Gippie Jesus Nella Laura Shollabarger Edith Coder Peo Gipple W. E B. Gankey Rane A. M. Garrett Ulrick Garrett William Wilson L. A. Gippie Iqetts

Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Promoted As Safe Remedy

A vintage card touts Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as free from opiates and habit forming ingredients. It claims healing and soothing benefits for coughs cold irritations of the throat chest and lungs. A Taft gleeful visit, yellow package description, and local town headquarters promotion accompany a musical quartet's performance.

Foley Taft Obie Folfee Jey A. W. Morgan

Laurel Hill School Term Closes With Grove Picnic and Program

Miss Leona Stevens closed the spring term at No. 6 school with a grove picnic followed by a program in the school room. Families and neighbors attended including Mr. and Mrs. Charles France and daughter Emma. Obsequies for Miss Jennie Bennisop were at Bloomington. Pack Cummings and daughters Meryl and Gladys visited Mrs. W. L. Herr. Sophia Angerer and Weathering Frehely traveled to Davenport for the day. G. W. Cummins and Charles Jasperson visited Durant. Teubert Paton and daughter Dillian and James Cocksnear returned from the funeral at Bloomington. Mrs. D. rebibahd from Davenport. Mrs. John Tlangson of Wilken Wilfied recently with her daughter Paw Johnson-Vanve Will.

Taare] Hil Leoa Stevens Neever Charles France Emma Jennie Nenrsop Bloomington Cummings Mises Meryl Gladys W. L. Herr Wisse Sophia Angerer Weathering Frehely Davenport Andrew Cockeshoot Willan G. W. Cummins Charles Jasperson Durant Teubert Paton Miss Dillian James Cocksnear Tonnia Rynearson

Letts Delta Alpha Sunday School Picnic and Obituary Notes

The Delta Alpha Sunday school class of the M. KE church held a picnic in a grove near the J. G. Bmall ome with teacher Mrs. Roy Hildebrand. Attendees included Nelle Hildebrand Daisy Weatphe Laura Shillabargery Anna Barnes Hazel Thompson and others. Also reported are visits by Mrs. J. H. Letts and Mrs. Homer Vincene family travel to Kansas City, Davenport and Texcelsior Springs, plus births and an obituary for Kate H. Barnett wife of W. T. Barnett of Grandview.

Laura Shillabargery Anna Barnes Hazel Thompson Matthen Leiberknecht David Parsons Mileved Kansas City Srr T. F. Snyder Eife Garrett Davenport Ino. Blason Mt. Pleasant Allen Thomas Ginnie Sam Gippie Wyman Sipe Chic Gago Mia Jno Weaver Ehe Ter Homer Vincene Waverly J. H. Letts Roll Toland Grandview Jane Pound

Wilton Briefs and Local Visits Highlight Weekend

John Dies of Wilton died Thursday after a short stay with relatives at Rock Island. Ferdinand Bunge and family visited from north of Wilton over Sunday at the August Bunge home. Mr. and Mrs. W. Cunningham returned home after visits in Monmouth and Rio, Illinois. Will Els and family visited at Blue Grass Sunday. Will Lang of Wilton spent a short time with friends Sunday afternoon. Cartie Wirtz Bag returned home in Muscatine after several days with cousin Maude Rinismiand.

Rock Island John Dies Wilton Mfs Ferdinand Bunge Bunge W. Cunming Monmouth Rio Will Els Blue Grass Will Lang Cartie Wirtz Bag Muscatine Maude Rininsiand

Notice of Republican Judicial Convention Cited for August Meeting

A Republican Judicial Convention for the Seventh Judicial District covering Clinton Scott Jackson and Muscatine counties is called for Saturday August 3 at 1 30 p m at the Davenport Iowa court house to nominate a candidate for district judge for the November general election and to handle related business representation allocated by county based on votes for Governor Carroll in 1910. Delegates per county listed with numbers and dates noted, dated June 12 1972 by the Republican Judicial committee.

Seventh Judicial District Clinton, Scott, Jackson Murca Court House Davenport Iowa B. PF. Carroll Loewits

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