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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1912

Page

4

Muscatine Young Men Given Posts

Three Muscatine graduates from the University of Iowa College of Engineering received positions with major firms. J W Hopkinson, John Jans, and Paul Jans secured roles with Keokuk Dam, Maravia Steel Construction, and other Chicago area companies, reflecting strong demand for engineers from Iowa.

Muscatine J. W. Hopkingon John Jans Paul Jans University of Towhat Iowa City Mopkinson Kkeokule Dam Paul Jang Joan Jiena Maravia Steel Construction Company Cuicago O Town United States Larks University of Iowa College of Applied Holanca Posta Fred H. Bates New Sharon Rolls Plaine C Mf & St. P. Railway Co Paul Dvoreky Town City—Chicago Telephone Co Chicago K. P. Ghore Calcutta Tadia—Calcutta Engineering Co J. W. Hopkinson Nmuseatine Keokuk Dum John Tan Museatine Noraya Teteel Construction Co Mugentine Keokuk Damn J. W. Meftune Town Guy W. D.lovell Contractio Co Minneapolis A. R. McKean Chariton Black- Shawl Construction Co Waterloo Jingly G. Miller Gretton Q. TR. KR. Co Burlington Repass Dexter W. D. Lovell Contracting Co Minnapolis Hal Short Jows Gky Cary Wert& Powar Co Gary Ind Tear D. Garcio Cedar Rapids Galcane & Bastern Fitness Railway ‘Co

Taft Force Rally Flops in Local News Briefs

Local items mention a failed Taft force rally and a string of social notices. Birth announced for a son Monday at Est Ardon. Edith Magoon visiting in Lowe City. Willaveth Judson travels to Okoboll for weeks. G M Titus heads to Chicago for Republican convention. window displays at Woolworths store. Mrs Martha Chapman to Arden for a country visit. Alnutt leaves for Sedlestar Springs for estate interests. Frances McDougall visiting Monmouth College friend in Monmouth, IL. Leola Leo and Mrs Dunker return home from weekend guests. Helen Merriman and Edwin Hornsman visiting J F Stevenson in Racine, WI.

Martha Chapman Wout Sncend Street Arden Abe Harmon John Chapman B.S. Alnutt West Firth Street Thas Xeolstor Springs Mise Frances McDougall Chariton Hae Monmouth College Monamouth Mina Leoln Leo Fifth Street T. BR. Dunker Milton Henry Duncker Elm Street Mra Coorgd Lang West ‘Third Altece W. Merriman Helen Edwin Morshman Racing Wis Rave City J. FE Stevenson Weert Firth Street

Muscatine Musicians Headed to Grinnell Convention

Silas Robetts Warener of Muscatine sails to Grinnell for the annual Iowa State Mother Teachers convention opening today. Miss Wagner to perform a difficult aria from Wagner. Margaret Gertrude Tange unable to take part. Professor Starr plans an organ solo Mondelvaohn’s Prelude in C minor. Court of Honor meets Wednesday at Woodmen Hall. refreshments after. Milas Enjca Stineman hosted Pi Kappa at Sask Seventh Street Monday.

Grinnest Silas Robetts Warener Thin City Muscatine Hernart Eliza Starry Lee Mitta Grinnell Professor Starr Mondelvaohn Milas Enjca Stineman Pi Kappa Club Sask Seventh Street

Past week splendid for crops says Chappel report

George M. Chappel, section director, reports generally normal temperatures with slightly above average sunshine. Frequent showers varied from one inch to 4.44 inches in southern Tagine and Calhoun counties. Heavy rain and wind caused damage to product and fields while crops advance. Corn and hay show improvement. potatoes and fruits like strawberries, cherries, and plums indicate good yields. pasture and land moisture steady.

Jourge M. Chapnel Joe Tia Tagine Calhoun County Fame Halh Relde Oropa All Bros Hive Grand Progress Catéla George M. Chappel

Steamer Quincy Delayed By Heavy River Traffic

The steamer Quincy, due to arrive around Arno o'clock this afternoon, is 38 hours behind schedule after a heavy river traffic delay. Freight handling and disembarking bottlenecks caused the setback along the up river route, with further delays noted on the down river trip. The vessel, operating between St Louis and St Pan, is returning on its first round trip for the season, with prospects of quicker service if conditions improve.

St. Tonis St. Pan

Verbal Conflict Delays Convention Session in Peoria

In Peoria VI on June 18 a dispute between Frank Crandall of St Louis, chair of the national railway committee, and R.A. Braves of Georgia, a Travellers Protective Association director, delayed the session to 2 pm. After two hours of exchanges the board expunged the contentious remarks from the minutes, leaving the record unchanged. Further action was anticipated.

Peoria Frank ¥. Crandall St. Louis National Railway Committee R.A. Braves Travellers’ Protective Association Aler Broylés Mr. Crandall Trig

Interest grows quietly at Muscatine State Hall

The notice touts a money credit program offering steady monthly growth with no noise. A dollar starts the process, inviting readers to visit on Saturday night for details and enrollment.

Muscatine State Hall Nolse

Special meeting of Cutle Association tonight at 7 PM

Notice for a special Cutle Association meeting to be held at Musuer Public Library tonight at 7 PM. The address details appear garbled but indicate a community gathering at the local library for association business.

Thiers Cutle Association P.M. Musuer

Annual Rural Life Conference Set At Ames Iowa

Muscatine County residents will attend the second annual rural life conference at Iowa State College in Ames from June 24 to 29. The event, tied to the college summer school of agriculture and home economics, aims to train leaders for rural improvement across religious, educational, economic, and social facets with practical sessions for ministers teachers and community leaders.

Muscatine County Awes Hy Iowa Jngicnly Ypinders Ife Charles F. Curtiss Towa State College C. 8. Lyles Logan Rocal Fifa Amberles Mura Pancers Rey McNett Hach Novaing Neriewlhare

Youth Charged With Cutting Signal Wire

A 16 year old youth, Harold Benham, faces juvenile court for wilfully destroying railroad property by shooting a signal wire with a bullet and stopping a passenger train. Detective Plekin coats that the act occurred on Sherman Street and involved Mrs Alsin Slate as a witness.

Harold Benham Mra Alsin Sherman Street Duvenile Mideota J. Horan Pidicatt Secret Service Department Rock Island

Digestit Claims Quick Relief for Acute Indigestion

An advertisement touts a Mettle tablet named Digestit as fast relief for acute indigestion and dyspepsia. It promises instant relief and a complete cure, with a sales guarantee and claims Brown's Digestic as the successful treatment for stomach disorders.

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Republican Convention in Full Swing

A chaoticRepublican convention session features Governor Fort leading debates on procedure and roster, with ex Representatives Watson and Aldrich invoked amid cheers and interruptions. Watson challenges the unorganized gathering, while Rosewater rules motions out of order and finally names Buhlow Root as temporary chairman, amid noisy contention and strong support for McGovern and Hadley.

Fort Watsor Serena Payne New York Payne Ohaor Pennsylvania Aldrich Watson Indiana National Committee Rome Rosewater de Data Hadley Iniiana Tadley Gov Wattson Sala Rosewater Bhiley Root State of Arethera Madey Nombyattong Chytemuen Ronewater Buhw Root Goshems Wisconsin McGovert Tob Heders Hiss J. B. Wood Kentucky Root William Film Pittsburgh McCavern

Eagles of Iowa Lodge Conven­tion Meeting in Burlington

Members of the Iowa Eagles head to Burlington for the state convention expected to draw about eight hundred delegates. The gathering opens with an address by Frank C Norton and includes a grand parade, athletic tournament, ritual exemplification, and a closing banquet for delegates and visitors.

Eagles Burlington All the Eagle Iowa Frank C- Norton

Parley Deliberations Amid Row Over McGovern Nomination

The convention roared as Henry Heney and supporters contested the temporary roll of delegates. Officials and speakers clashed, with Heney defending Root and McGovern while opponents invoked Abe Ruef’s penitentiary history amid a growing uproar from the floor.

Roosevelt Delegates Clash at Republican National Convention

Police prepared to prevent disorder as rival Roosevelt and Taft factions filled the convention hall. Delegates and officials moved through a tense scene with stenographers, Taft supporters, and Roosevelt loyalists amid shouting and banner displays. Kentucky senator Bradley condemned moral advise from Francis J. Honey.

California Roosevelt Hirah Johnson Eheem Wells Virginia West Virginia New Jersey Teddy Florida

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