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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1912

Page

3

Journal Agents and Local Advertisers of the Convention

The piece lists numerous local merchants and grocers in a convention context. It mentions Hil, Huribut Grocery, Dest 2nd Street, South Minneapolis, Tabere Aros, Grocery, Oregon street, Buch's Drug Store, Chaykn'n Grocery, Seat Hil, J. He Puller Grocery, and several others. It notes exchange numbers 20 and 27 and references an operator and publisher details.

Journal Agincins Ite Niing Renistas Huribut Oreron Stentree Buuch'a Drug Store Horwhey Chaykn'n Cricory Seat Hil J. He Puller Grocery Wm, van Zy Orocorr

Cummins Views on Tariff Reform Questions

Iowa Senator Cummins answers questions from a tariff reform committee, praising selective duties and opposing blanket protection. He supports reducing tariffs to lower consumer costs and favors revenue only tariffs to a point, while stressing duties should aid American producers under fair competition. He backs an independent tariff commission with tenure and presidential control.

Cummtns Senator Cuming Iowa Marshalltown Cummins Congress Cuntmine Artiaan

Tariff Board Views on Reducing Duties

The discussion centers on whether to wait for tariff board reports before reducing duties. Cumming argues reports on every schedule are unnecessary and support cutting duties already shown by abundant information as too high.

Tariff Board Cumming

Iowans At Baltimore Convention Dispatch

A disjointed report from Baltimore details Iowa delegates at the national convention. Dick O'Brien resigns a vice presidential bid. Mrs. Teel and others discuss delegate power, with mixed views on subfrontration. Davenport’s Ely noted for social charm. Papper presented to Cardinal Gibbons. Parker attacks spark debate before harmony ends.

Elisha P. Hansan Thaltimore R. G O'Brien Town City Dick O'Brien McDonald O'Brien Nick Tool Ottumwn Bryn Teel Nod Ely Davenport Bly Papper Judge Wade Lews Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Cardina India Parkerta Ame Dotora Ho Enden Jirvan Parker Iowa Tenwert David Brant Iowa City J. Wilkinson Ottumwa J. W. Davidson Hoovaumin Gen S. Pepper Tao Mishie Pepper

Local notes from Matlersburg and nearby areas

Readable items from Matlersburg Millersburg and nearby reflect social visits, church and lodge activities, minor injuries, travel for errands, and preparations for construction. Residents mentioned include Clair Haas, Mrs Greer, Arlekeon Drothers, Warney brothers, Aledo links, and Ozark area names, with gatherings at the U D S and dinners hosted.

Reminiscences of Long Ago Fifty Years Ago

Reminiscences recount a soda fountain explosion at Cannon's yesterday with acids spraying workers faces and clothes ruined though facial injuries were minor. Muscatine county shares of railroad taxes rose to 83 109 from 1 400. rail line expansion to Muscatine Western eyed with July opening targets. George B. Denison departs with over 700 dollars in relief funds for Grinnell and Malcolm sufferers.

Cannon Trengurer Aolis Muscating County Mus County Accra Dy Pike Iremont Muscaline Uno George B. Denison Musesttina Grinnell and Malcolm Muscatino Hershey Muscatine

Muscatine Tour Clippings Reflect River Flood and Local Affairs

Readable fragments describe Muscatine river threats with a 19 feet 3 inch level, historical funding notes for a tour and encampment, and assorted local social and civic movements. Mentions days of labor to guard the area, the Bunker-Romey wedding trip, and various residents visiting Muscatine.

Local residents visit relatives and travel near Muscatine

Mrs. Jennie Lang of Kolance and J. Summers family visited last week while T. B. Murdoce of near Peters brought his sister Julia to their father M. D. Murdock for a June gathering. Several households, including Gordon Agy Murdock and Wisworth families, traveled to Alado for shopping. Judge Burgess of Aledo stayed overnight with James Burgess, then left June 23. Various family visits continued around Muscatine and nearby towns as relatives visited each other and prepared to depart for Joliet and other cities.

Vo Olé Vets Jennie Lang Kolance J. A. Summers Roi T. B. Murdoce Near Peters Whlo Julia Agy M.D. Muredock Lewis Gordon George A. Agy Russell M. Murdock Alado H. B. Murdock Doy EB. B. Wisworth Tiltoin City Murdock Judge Burgess Aledo James Burgess Anna Nesly Har Charles Bean Petpareve Charles Henderson Muscatine Nancy Pt Webster Granddaunghter Florence Preyermuth St. Loui Jatt Tnis Motalas Joliet, WI Theo. Part

Wilton Social Notes Include Visits and Travels

Wilton residents share latest greetings with Davenport and Muscatine friends. Agnes Wickes visited from Davenport and Misa Tina yesterday, Clifford Bacon called on Muscatine acquaintances, and Miss Bestia Crocker returned from Fort Collins with family visits. Attorney A. Ry Whitmer attended Muscatine business, Mrs Frank Cummings and relatives traveled to Rock Island for a day with friends at the Watch Tower.

Battle Cree A. Ry Whitmer Muscatine Frank Cummings Walter Herr Yrande Era Dory Gladys Rock Island Watch Tower C. Crispin Mugcatine Rudolph Sthellino Durant Daltad

Charles Sable Endorses Foley Kidney Pills

Charles Sable of Rochester New York endorses Foley Kidney Pills, praising prompt relief from long standing kidney trouble and urging use at every opportunity. A. W. Morgan notes Sable's direct and convincing recommendation of the curative qualities.

Charles Sable Woos Vt Rochester N. T Foley Mr. Sable Foley Kidnay

Columbus Junction News Roundup After Local Meetings

Columbus Junction reports a city meeting with Willer gud Parks of Electric Light Co. and Mayor Buffington discussing the south cis and unused street east of the cement factory. Ground clearing begins and a foundation for the electric light plant is laid. Various residents travel for work and visits, including Postmaster W E Whelstine to Chicago and editors taking a South Day trip.

Columbus, Junction Willer Gud Parks Lelecttle Light Co Buffington Gilpert Aote Miller S. J. Lewis Mina Johnston Washington Vera Stone W. Cutcom Artha Col Cora Summerville West Liberty Chas. Probst Eva Probst W. E. Whelstine Chicago Macional South Day Kou P. Davies P. M. Davies Harley Gilbert Cate Geneseo BR. F. Davies George Harry Kerr Lewry Edwards May Colton Des Moines Myre J. Summers Hardlay la Lents Arthur Syragie

Golden Medical Discovery Advert in Early Medical Era

An old advertisement touts Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for bilious liver, dyspepsia, and general weakness. It claims liver invigoration, stomach tonic effects, and nerve strength, noting the formula uses pure roper strength and native American herbs.

Golden Medical Pierce Ep Golden Medical Discovery Theas America Dipensery Medical Association Buffalo

Visiting relatives in Kansas with Muscatine guests

Alice Sprague and a group from Muscatine visit relatives in Kansas. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. A. McCollough, Mrs. G. Duncan, Mrs. H. Johnston, Mrs. C, Woodref and daughter, and Mrs. Hantt.

Alice Sprague Kansas Muscatine A. McCollough G. Duncan H. Johnston Woodref& and Dasshter

Local Health Note and Social Roundup from Blue Grass

Ruce Grass Ia June 27 Mica Ora Dipylea taken to Mercy hospital Davenport operated on for appendicitis. She is reported as recovering well. Mr and Mrs O A Bosusack and Mr and Mrs LR Bancks visit to McGausland. Mr Bod spends day with Mr and Mrs August Prim. Bobusack celebrated nineteenth birthday with friends at Pleasant Prairie. J and Watts leave for Conesville joined by Hofmeyer Lake and Eichelberger families for a reunion at Cecil home. Mrs Chester Cecil of Hedylek attends. Fern and Elsie Waginer begin music course under Mrs Alvira Watts. Ladies plan to clean Pleasant Prairie church June 26. Miss Mabiel Miller returns from Cedar Rapids. Mrs Leslie Wagner transacted business in Davenport.

Blue Grass Mica Ora Dipylea Mercy Hospital Davenport Mir Mors O. A. Bosusack LR. Bancks McGausland Formar August Prim Bobusack Plessant Prairie Wia J. &. Watts Conesvire Henry Hofmeyer William Lake Elmer Eichelberger Cecil Chester Cecil Hedylek Fern Elsie Waglner Alvira Watts Pleasant Prairie Church Mabiel Miller Cedar Rapids Lesle Wagner

Post Office Letters Unclaimed at Muscatine Week Ending July 29 1922

List of unclaimed letters at Muscatine post office includes men and ladies names such as Ahan, Bride, Harding, Logan, Miller, Rock, Sutter, Weaver, and Kauffman. Foreign letters shown for Augusta Schuelert and others. Advertised notices urge parties to call. Robert McKust listed as official.

Muscatine A. BR. Ahan Cr. Toothuy R.A. M. Bride Clan Coral Mfg. Co Hamburg Botton Co Jen Harding Elis Yatlan FE. T

Notice to Contractors for School Basement Additions

Notice to contractors in Muscatine Iowa announces sealed bids for the installation of two taller rooms in the Jackson school building basement. Plans are available at the Board of Education office 409 German American Savings Bank Building Muscatine Town. Bids must be filed with the secretary by noon July 17 1913. The successful bidder must furnish bond. The board reserves the right to reject any bids.

Independent School District Muscating Iowa Jackson School Board of Education German American Savings Bank Muscatine Town Bond

Notice of Republican Judicial Convention for Seventh District

A Republican Judicial Convention for the Seventh Judicial District including Clinton Scott Jackson and Muscatine counties is called for Saturday August 1 1912 at 1 30 p m in Davenport Iowa. Delegates are allotted by county with one for each county and one per two hundred votes or fraction thereof for B R Carroll Governor 1910. Ed Miller chairman notes delegate counts and date.

Seventh Judicial District Hnton Scott Jackson Muscatine B. R. Carroll Clinton County Boott County Jackson County Muscatine County Py Onder Republican Judicial Committee Miler Salil Committee

Advertisement for Fuel Bids in Muscatine Iowa

Sealed bids are invited by the Independent School District of Muscatine Iowa for furnishing approximately 900 tons of coal for the upcoming school year. Bids must state the kinds and grades of coal and price per ton, with submission to Chas W Gray Chairman Fuel and Light Committee by noon on the indicated date. The board may reject all bids and may require a bid bond for contract fulfillment.

Muscas Tine Iowa Hang Chas W. Gray Fuel & Ligh Committee East Fifth Street Muscatine Towa Fuel & Light Committee W- Gray Chalrean

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