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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
3
Irregular OCR item lists a long set of newspaper names and offices, claiming circulation supremacy. Mentions The Daily Journal, semi weekly edition, city government, delivery routes, and subscription rates. Includes publisher, office numbers, and staff roles with scattered misprints.
The piece criticizes President Wilson's handling of accusations against the Department of Justice and the influence of railroads in dissolution plans. It argues the attorney general's dismissive reply and potential political patronage threaten public rights and court decrees. The article calls for serious consideration of the charges and warns against partisan manipulation.
A raggy snippet mocks courts and judges while a tongue in cheek note cites a “short measure” beer in a bottle and a Sioux City Journal quip about Americans going to Europe for the sound of it. An obituary notice raises suspicions of biased publicity.
Ottumwa Courier notes Japan’s progress yet mocks liquor tolerance. Davenport Times discusses banquet planning by Victor Rosewater and a Nebraska Republicans gathering. Washington Democratic hints at byproducts from corn, especially artificial rubber from corn cob. The Davenport Times also jokes Bryan's stance and its political impact. Clinton Advertiser mentions germ claims on paper money and cautions against counterfeit and Confederate bacilli.
A nostalgic tale recalls Arthur M. Barnhart of Chicago and Willan Ziegler in a late 19th century plan. Barnhart, president of Barnhart Brothers & Sporer, once a Des Moines printer, is linked to a furled baking powder scheme. Ziegler, a future powder mill Millionaire, faced ridicule over a failed venture.
A compact retrospective notes mid century weather, harvest, and local life. It recalls floods, drouth, and harvests as Holus ripened. mentions a newly opened Wiard house with thirty two rooms, plans for travel to Georgetown. records an accident involving Engineer Rosell's son on a Cedar Rapids streetcar. and notes residents Miss Bette Robbins, Henry Lange, and the W. J. Young sale, with brief biographical and trade details.
Jack Berenson, a polished office worker, saves a woman from a muddy street mishap and returns her lost item. At the eighth floor offices he encounters Alice Meredith, sister to doctor MacIntyre, and plans to attend a dinner inviting him to meet her. The moment sparks aimless longing and a vow to pursue her despite social barriers.
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions Barnhart Clarkson Ziegler Royal baking powder and printers tied to an old register. Vague dialogue hints at lost money and a fortune in baking, with references to Clarkson and Clarkson’s uncle, but lacks coherent events or dates.
A garbled OCR snippet from a Culcage page section references romance, a "rubber" and a ballroom event with unclear actions. The readable parts are minimal, providing no clear names, places, dates, or outcomes to summarize.
Summer pruning for grapevines focuses on removing excess shoots to improve sunlight and airflow, tying fruiting shoots to trellis to prevent wind damage, and selective thinning for next season. A Minnesota extension bulletin covers cooperative egg marketing with cartons, grading, freshness checks, and resale to hotels and restaurants, noting cost gains and losses from improper handling.
The piece critiques congressional franking, detailing who may mail free official correspondence and for how long, noting abuses such as politicians inserting personal addresses into records and mass mailing propaganda. It argues franking has public benefits but highlights distortions from sugar industry propaganda and improper use.
Mr and Mrs William Hendrix attended the Willets reunion at Mt Pleasant where 165 guests gathered. Eighteen Letts representatives joined from various states some staying two trips. The event featured two colored cooks and meals for many guests across three long tables. Mrs Margaret Williams reports healthful visit with Civil War veteran brother in Hubbell New York and family. Arthur Schweitert visited Cedar Falls with wife and child at the Fry home. Mis Irma Evans of West Liberty stayed with Miss Nelle Shellabarger and Rev T A Renton spoke at a union service at the M E church. Lewis Lieberknéeht and Tom Scott mentioned.
Nation's Capital News reviews a Senate push led by Kenyon to curb franking privileges and require annual accounting of official postage. It cites 1912 data on free and penalty mail, noting millions in cost and a twilight zone between official and personal use, urging tighter controls and reporting.
Walter Hendrix and family from Pittsburgh visit relatives in town. Y Wisg Ella Dockeray from Loveland travels to Grand Rapids after a Loveland domestic potence teacher stint. Mrs. J. T. Beatty of Omaha visits brother F. Le. Grown and wife. Joan Harrison of California visits her mother Mrs. B. A. Harrison. Arthur Small family visits 13.,G. Small's. Gertrude Vincent goes to Cedar Falls for summer school with her father visiting Mary Fish and cousin in Cedar Falls.
Oak Grove notes record visits by Mr and Mrs Harry Hyink of California at Geo Shields and a June 28 Dorene Sewing Society gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Wim Hendricks. July 30 entertainment planned by Mr and Mrs Clas Toyne, Kathryn Gibbs departs for Vernon summer school, L A Le club event with Phillip and Anna Ludman, and a Blomingtion Granits children program at the grange ball. A picnic in Gealey pasture is set for July, with 9 am gathering at No 2 sebon house. Mr Geo Shields begins to remodel Lis arn.
Weak and nervous people are urged to try Electric Bitters, claimed to restore energy, appetite, and health. Testimonial from Mrs. C. Rhinevault of Vestal Center, NY praises the tonic as a great gift. Available in 50 cents and 1.50 dollar bottles, recommended by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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