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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
11
Circulation is higher than all Muscatine papers combined and at least three times any other daily. The Daily Journal appears every evening except Sunday. the Semi-Weekly Journal publishes 10 pages Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily delivery by carrier within the city, weekly 10 cents by groom. yearly mail subscriptions listed with prices.
Washington correspondent reports that Congressman Pepper, just back in Washington, notes evident growth of sentiment for Champ Clark among Iowa Democrats and independents. He cites strong Clark support and Wilson sentiment, with Harmon interest, suggesting Clark could be a dominant factor at the next Democratic convention.
Editor S W Rathbun of the Muscatine Register lauds the city for hosting the Iowa G A R encampment. He commends open homes, free transport, steamboat trips, abundant meals, decorated streets, and superior local newspaper coverage, setting a high standard for Mason City to match.
Editor Rathbun reproduces a Journal story about visiting veterans at the site of Camp Strong and their suggestion to Mayor Hill to properly mark the historic camp. They propose inviting survivors of the three regiments mustered there to the dedication in Muscatine.
President Taft told the Commercial Club of Cincinnati during their Washington visit for his 25th wedding anniversary that, after leaving office, he will practice law in Cincinnati. He said he will not seek competition with lawyers at the club and hopes his son Robert will join him there, continuing four generations in the city.
A City editor notes a trend toward overorganization as people join many groups and subscribe to many publications. The piece observes busy lives and the urge to participate in many activities despite limited time and attention.
The Burlington Hawk-Eye notes the coronation will be ceremonial with pomp yet no real increase in sovereignty. It argues the event primarily matters to the people as a public recognition of his kingship rather than expanding royal power.
A special investigation of thirty-two American cities finds at least thirty percent of residents rely on well water with contamination risk. In cities with sewers about forty percent live in houses not connected to sewer systems.
The fifteenth district swears in a new judge while political excitement over the ninth district subsides. An off year campaign drew about half the voters in the area, signaling renewed public interest for other topics.
The Waterloo Courier notes the organized opposition to reciprocity across the border is mobilizing, with eastern manufacturers supplying leadership and resources to their cause as the Senate stalls.
A Burlington man recounts meeting a boy in California who has never seen a firecracker. The story highlights the boy’s innocence and the generosity of his parents and neighbors, eliciting praise for the man's honesty and the community spirit.
A report circulated that five Muscatine volunteers were killed in Boonville front lines but no evidence supports the claim. No Muscatine companies appear to have been in the fight. Ed S Hoover of Wilton was in town billing a big Fourth of July celebration with ex Senator Wright named as the orator.
A Washington youth, fifteen, was arrested by Marshal Ewing for stealing into Brannan and Jayne's office and taking three gore pens and stamps. He cried, claimed it was his first offense, and was moved by Brannan who forgave him and gave funds to return home.
Ten years ago Miss Helen Tappe entertained the J E F club and their ladies at her East Tenth Street home in honor of Miss Helen Davis of Des Moines visiting friends. Japanese lanterns lit the yard as a quartet and mandolin played a superb musical program amid social converse and games.
Miss Loretta Ellen Gordon and Harrison F. Ruff were married at Sacred Heart Cathedral Davenport in a morning ceremony. The affair featured opera selections, a duchess lace gown, Empire style train, and pink and white decor. The couple plans a western wedding trip then home at 517 College Avenue after August 1.
Readable fragments describe the parlors of a First Congregation building with plain, tasteful decoration and orderly arrangement. The notes emphasize a calm, welcoming interior and traditional design elements.
The Mulberry avenue bride designate Ada Chenoweth will wed Ray Robertson of Old Mexico on Thursday June 29. A large pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Cora DeCano for the Philathea girls at the Fitzsimmons home featured green and white decorations and a pond lily centerpiece with guests walking between flower stems to present gifts. Many attendees were piano and violin pupils of Mrs. George Chase. the evening included recitals and refreshments.
The Women's Mission Circle and the Ladies' Aid of First Baptist held a farewell outing at Weed Park on Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. H S Hurlbut who with her husband will spend an extended time in the west. A large turnout honored the guest of honor a past president of the Ladies' Aid.
An advertisement argues Cascarets replace proper eating and exercise to avoid poisonous decay from stored waste. It contrasts primitive living with modern habits and urges taking one tablet at a time, proposing a 10 cent box as a solution.
Edith Barnard Verna Selden Ruth Johnson Wilnam Neidig Madeline Mark Masters Neidig Walter Lane and Frances Stevenson Elizabeth Stevenson Marie Held Alice Eckert Donald Merritt attended at Mrs W L Lane's West Third street home. Guests from Chicago Kansas City and Iowa City joined family for two to six pm party with indoor and outdoor games and a pink and cream rose decor and cake with lighted tapers.
Members of the Jolly Rovers club celebrated a hostess birthday at Weed park with two hand painted plates presented by Mrs. Frank Ejitman Jr. during a regular session as guests of Mrs. J. B. Reay. The group, mostly present, knit and shared stories while refreshments followed. Plans await for another park outing the following Tuesday.
A large gathering of Forward society members enjoyed a lawn party in the yard of Mrs. Edward Schaefer at 1111 East Eighth street Tuesday evening. Games provided the main entertainment and the event closed with refreshments. Mrs. C. A. Dettmers and Miss Sophia Nagel assisted in entertaining.
The Spaldings attended a pleasant Tuesday evening at Mrs Kate McDermott's residence at the corner of Ash and West Second streets. The club session featured its customary reading.
Mrs C H Sterneman acted as host to the Sew and So club Tuesday afternoon at West Sixth street. Animated conversation over their fancy work filled the hours and the hostess served light refreshments. Indefinite plans were made for an outing at Weed park on the afternoon of their next regular session Tuesday July 4.
The Ladies' Aid Society of High Prairie church will hold a Home Bake sale at McColm store on Saturday afternoon June 24. Plans call for cake smearcase and rolls with committee members Mrs Rudolph Geertz and Mrs Chet McCabe in charge.
At a German Congregational church meeting Monday evening the teachers of the Sunday school department will finalize plans for the picnic set for July 4 at Weed Park.
The Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church enjoyed a pleasant evening Tuesday at Weed Park. The affair featured a bounteous picnic supper and marked the society’s annual outing.
The Colonel Hare Thimble Bee will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Anna Cummins's home on East Ninth Street. It is especially desired that a large number of members attend.
Members of the Lutheran Zions church Frauen Verein will bring sewing items to Weed Park Thursday afternoon for their regular gathering and work session.
Altiora club members will enjoy a Friday evening excursion to the Muscatine slough this week.
Wilton, Iowa residents report visits and travel with Frank Abbott returning from West Liberty for a short home visit. George Mannasmith conducted business in Durant while Henry Thede and George from Houston visited friends in Durant. Mary Powell visited Iowa City, and R L Cotton left for Washington for short business. Don Edge returned from West Liberty and Anna Murphy left for a teachers’ institute in Muscatine. Mrs C Wall went home to Peyton after an extended visit with J A Hahn family.
Ottumwa Iowa June 21 The Christian Women’s board of missions wrapped up its sessions with the state convention of the Christian church, electing officers. Des Moines took all posts with Mrs Florence Haggerty as President Mrs George Peak as Vice President Mrs Annette Newcomer as Corresponding Secretary Mrs Ida M Slayton as Recording Secretary Mrs Letta P Ashley as Treasurer and Mrs Libbe Travers as Junior Superintendent.
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