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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
3
A fragmented telephone directory lists private branch numbers 26 and 2 percent. It names positions and personnel including F. D. Throop as No 1 and H. E. Drefer as No 71, with editors and rooms referenced and business office numbers 26 or 27 noted.
A Washington Des Moines Register and Leader special dispatch cites Congressman Pepper returning from Muscatine and the second district. He says Iowa Democrats and Independents show clear Clark support with some Wilson and Harmon sentiment. Pepper believes Clark will be a major factor in the next Democratic convention.
Editor S W Rathbun of the Marion Register commends Muscatine for hosting the Iowa G A R encampment. Citizens provided meals, open homes, free transport, and steamboat excursions. The city was well decorated and newspapers praised the coverage as among the best in Iowa.
Editor Rathbun reprints Journal item about veterans visiting Camp Strong and urging Mayor Hil to mark the historic site with a monument at Muscatine. He notes the three regiments stationed there should be honored by a unified dedication ceremony.
President Taft spoke to Cincinnati Commercial Club delegates in Washington on the twenty fifth wedding anniversary regard ing retirement plans. He said there is no provision for former presidents and that he would open a law office in Cincinnati, intending his son Robert to practice there as well. He stressed a desire to live honorably and avoid undue public criticism while guiding his son through a steadier, lawful path.
A collage of quotes from multiple papers notes a national push toward both consolidation and expansion in society. Observers critique overcommitment to organizations and media, while coronation ceremony symbolism and public governance themes loom. A report touches on water quality, sewers, and political campaigns shaping local interest.
A clipped reminiscence column recalls events from fifty to thirty years past. Reports of five Muscatine volunteers killed near Booneville are dismissed as unfounded. A fifteen year old thief is forgiven after pleading necessity and aided home by Brannan. Ed Hoover of Wilton plans Fourth of July celebrations with bills suggesting Wright as orator.
Ten years ago Miss Helen Tappe hosted the J F club and guests at East Tenth Street home to honor Miss Helen Davis of Des Moines visiting friends. Japanese lanterns swung in the yard while a quartet and mandolin players performed outside as the evening featured social conversation and games.
Primitive men ate outdoors and refined foods were scarce yet they stayed well. Modern people overeat rich food and fail to fruit intake, risking decay in the bowels. Cascarets resemble natural cleansing and should be taken as a small, regular tablet with meals to maintain health. Cap off with a ten cent box offer.
A string of piano and violin pieces by Misses Cora Winn, Cheryl La Grille, Mildred Doty and Harold Winnemore plus a trio on one piano highlighted a lively recital at the United Brethren church auditorium Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mrs. Jolly Rovers and numerous local guests. audience turnout exceeded prior night and impressed with the pupils’ performance.
Wilton Ta June 20. Delay ad J Frank Abbott arrived from West Liberty for a short visit at home. George Mannasmith was a business visitor in Durant Monday afternoon. Henry Thede of Wilton and brother George of Houston spent Monday with friends in Durant returning to Wilton in the evening. Miss Mary Powell was an Iowa City visitor Tuesday. R L Cotton departed for Washington for a short business trip. Don Edge returned Monday from a brief business visit in West Liberty. Anna Murphy departed Monday evening to attend the teachers Institute at Muscatine. Mrs C Wall returned to Peyton Ta Tuesday morn after an extended visit with J A Hahn family. Mrs B C Hart departed Monday for an extended visit with relatives in Atkinson IL.
Jas Bacon was a business visitor in Iowa City on Monday. Miss Henrietta Mumm left Monday noon for a short visit with Durant friends. Mr and Mrs H T Hare returned this morning from a several days visit with relatives in Geneseo Indiana. Mrs Ruff and daughter Miss Marie attended the marriage of their son Harrison to Miss Loretta Lordon at Davensport yesterday with Miss Marie as bridesmaid. Alexander Atwill and Bran volt left Tuesday morning for Wapello to attend business interests. Miss Mand Marshall visits Muscatine today. Mr and Mrs Charles Derby and Mrs C Stockwell of Algona dined with Mr and Mrs Thomas Raynor Monday. Theodore Harker returns from a business trip in Kansas City. Murdock left for a brief visit with friends in Millersburg Tuesday. Miss Mac Maurer returns from several days with friends in Moline. Miss Elizabeth Hagerty departs Tuesday for extended visit with relatives in Burlington. Miss Winifred McSwiggin was a business visitor in Muscatine Tuesday morning.
Des Moines women swept the Christian Women's board of missions state convention sessions at Ottumwa Iowa on June 21 electing officers Mrs Florence Slaggerty president Mrs George Peak vice president Mrs Annette Newcomer corresponding secretary Mrs Ida M Slayton recording secretary Mrs Letti P Ashley treasurer and Mrs Libbs Travers junior superintendent.
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