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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
3
Operator guidance for the Yowa P B X with request to specify person or department numbers. Lists staff roles and office contact numbers 26 and 27 for business inquiries.
Colliers Weekly sarcastically criticizes Congress for antitrust and pro labor bills rushed through the House, noting a lack of responsibility and many lawmakers chasing reelection. It highlights a clash of parties and questions whether to vote Democrat or anti Democrat in the forthcoming elections. The piece underscores widespread discontent with Congressional performance.
The piece criticizes the Democratic administration as a failure before the November elections. It argues the party has stripped the civil service, unleashed pork barrel bills, and squandered opportunities. A note from the Ot-tumwa Courier regards business irritants to Wilson, while a baseball coach stresses timely home runs as a winning habit.
Washington reports Senator Cummins will tour Iowa this week to open his re election bid against Congressman Maurice Connolly. He will limit appearances to key duties and attend the Des Moines Republican state convention July 1 5. An amendment by Rep Green expands appeals from state Supreme Court to the U S Supreme Court in labor law cases, aiding unions.
A nostalgic look at events from fifty to ten years ago. Reports describe circus crowds and fights, a funeral at the Episcopal church for Captain Burmeister, a pastor’s resignation at the Presbyterian church, a river rescue, a birthday of Sundays, travels of Miss Della Watson, a Wilton Township teachers meeting, a vocational picnic on Geneva Island, a robbery probe at Tony Fackeldy’s saloon, and two disappeared painters being sought by police.
Helen Paget, a London arrival and sister of the bride, tends Albert Nordine during a delayed train journey, forming a bond as he recovers from an accident. She agrees to continue nursing him by wire, and their growing friendship leads to a hopeful proposal as Nordine asks if they might ride off together one day.
The speaker notes that labor organizations and the American Bar Association have urged a change in the law. The current statute allows appeals only when state law is valid, an inconsistency. The recently passed house bill is expected to advance in the senate, though unlikely this session.
On a train, Nell learns a subtle lesson as Nordine notices her understanding. A playful bait—Titus receives double pay for getting lost—prompts a shared smile and hints at deeper affection between Nordine and Nell amid the observing guests.
Wilton Iowa reports a flurry of visitors and departures on Saturday and Sunday. Miss Pearle Luellen left for Muscatine. George Frymeyer arrived from Bloomfield and planned a West Branch visit. Christ Christensen went to Davenport for business. Numerous residents hosted guests from Muscatine Davenport Bloomfield and other towns, with family visits, errands, and short trips noted throughout the day.
Wapello Iowa June 22 Sam B. Davidson of Unionville Mo visited relatives. Miss Myrtle Erwin returned with sister Mrs J K Duncan. M L Jamieson in Brighton on business with grandson Merritt Bigger. Maude Silverhorne Elizabeth Springer Frances Thompson Edward Keck home from University. M E Aid society entertained June 16 in church parlors with sherbet cake coffee. Walter Graham from Fruitland attended to business. Mrs Howard Vansickie visited Morning Sun. J O Roble in Des Moines on business. M C Crouch from St Louis visited sister Mrs R L Reiley. Grace Hunter returning from Grinnell College for summer. Mrs A W McBlain and daughter Elizabeth Beatrice Davidson Inez Wiederrecht to Washington for Epworth League anniversary. Miss Jennie Robertson in Muscatine. Mrs HK Garrett in Cedar Rapids on business. Clyde Hamilton new clerk at Morgan Drug store. O B Hixon attends Elks convention in Iowa City. Mrs J F Heins and Mrs Graham to Burlington for G A R encampment. Pythian Sisters ceremony: Mrs Dale Kremer Leo Plumb Wapelio and Mrs Morgan Columbus Junction initiated. refreshments served. Mr Avery departs for eastern states with Syracuse stop, two months away, joined by daughter Mrs Ea Paschal later. Thomas Bennett and George Evans…
From Canton Illinois, a visitor spent the first of the week in Wapello visiting friends and entertained a luncheon party at the Commercial hotel Wednesday noon. Eddie Ogier of Muscatine is visiting relatives. Mrs. E. V. Johnson was in Muscatine Wednesday visiting her parents. Miss Erma Shew left for Mount Pleasant to attend summer school. Conversation grows around reopening the Fair Grounds after petitions circulate for a bond election to buy and maintain it as a city park. Miss Polly Whiting of Canton, Illinois, visited in the city with her friend Miss Mary Issett. Sam Rice of Mediapolis was in town on business Thursday.
Copperas Creek June 16 Delayed Miss Oszetta Reynolds has returned from Davenport after weeks with relatives. Sadie Kinney spent Saturday night with friends Mabel and Esther Kleist. Mrs G Miller and family visited sister Mrs J Miller Tuesday. Jo A Goham of Pine Bluff visited her parents Mr and Mrs M S Stewart. John Brown of Cleveland Ohio summers with grandparents Mr and Mrs W E Terry. W B Slater shopped in Foster Tuesday. Gertrude Spickler left for Macomb to attend school. Mrs M G Stewart and Mrs W Thirtyacre visited L Klefst Friday.
State of Muscatine County opens and reads an instrument purporting to be the last will of John M Gobble deceased. Hearing set for July 16, 1914 at the district court June term in Muscatine. Any interested party may attend and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. W S McKee Clerk of District Court E P Ingham Attorney.
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