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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1912

Page

3

City Advertising Agencies List in Early Guide

A fragment lists numerous local grocers and merchants across Muscatine and surrounding towns, naming stores such as Hit Hurlbat Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine and various others. It references editorial and office staff positions and a note to contact the appropriate department at City Editor No. 1 for advertising matters.

Jovmwat Agencieg Reniera Hit Hurlbat Grocery Eaat Betton, To Ecomponing Thom Dretar Adv Sov Bisthens

The Strean Ot English Tongue and World Reach

An analysis salutes the English language’s rapid expansion and global reach. It notes its perceived vigor, spread to schools and governments, and the belief that English may become the universal tongue within decades, surpassing French and other languages.

Ching Pad Japan Germany Horta Ico Philippines Ie Jeclenus Pansanis United States Globe Epiveras Volrpuk Reporanto

In which the advanced thought of the world sigws all lines

The phrase suggests a meditation on how global modern thought seeks to express itself across all areas of life, implying a unified or original expression of progress and ideas. It presents a fragmentary view of intellectual currents shaping culture, politics, and science at large.

Iowans At Baltimore About Iowans At Baltimore

In Baltimore on June 28 delegates from Iowa engaged in a fraught scene at a Democratic gathering. Champ Clark supporters and others displayed shifting loyalties while Wilcox and Bell faced reversals, with Iowa’s delegation split and prospects dimming for Clark. Ty Bly campaigned locally, Davenport delegates promoted family ties, and the Wilson faction drew mixed reactions from onlookers and reporters.

Elasha P. Hanson Baltimore Inwa Dave Srant Iowa City Republican Young United States Champ Clark Sanesker Tha Lowa Nebraska Kansas Idaho Wilcon Clark Liv Judge Wade Iowan Theodore Ball California Bryan Wade Harmony Trogrant Bell Parker Clarkites Lula James Nio Pepper Avice Tere Baleimory Ely N. DP Davenport al- Jarre

Local Social Roundup From Grandview and Nearby

Grandview and nearby communities report a busy social week with visits and travel. Drake Martin of Muscatine attended a business vigil at a large gathering Tuesday. Mr and Mrs William Kohne and children Forest and Wilhel of near Fruitland spent over Sunday with Mrs Kohne’s parents, Mr and Mrs Silas Hardman. Mrs Kohne departed for Michigan Friday for an indefinite visit. Mr and Mrs T B Johnston of Columbus City visited at Mrs J P Walker’s home Saturday evening and Sunday. Mrs T E Milbourn spent Tuesday in Letts visiting daughter Mrs Charles Coder, who remains seriously ill. Mrs Robert Cochren and children of Lotta are visiting Amos Hammond this week. Mrs Frank Lamansky and children Lynn and Olive returned Saturday from an extended visit in Brighton, Iowa.

Grandview Saene J. P. Walker T. E. Milbourn Tucas Letts Charles Coder Robert Cochren Lotta Amos Hammond Frank Lamansky Chidren Lynn Olive Brighton

Reminiscences of Long Ago

A fragment from a local page recalls past events in Muscatine and Ireland plus daily life notes. It mentions Gen O Neill and Hare s Hall, Miss Mamie Stanchfield, plans for a voyage, a 1902 high water mark, and a ten hour day shift at Musser Lumber Company with a change to seven o clock start.

Mamie Stanchfield Mousentine Muscatine Tube Anna Jayne Beaver Dam Wis Tate Lember Nails Soul Muscatine Musser Lumber Company

Local residents and visitors from Muscatine area events

A stream of notices lists residents from Wapello and nearby towns visiting relatives in Muscatine and Cedar Rapids. People include Migs Nelle Woodrum, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Guttrie, Mrs. Ed Kemp, Misses Ely and Gladys Dickerson, Mr. and Mrs. Ino Robison, George Belk and daughter Elizabeth, Misses Dickerson, Miss Olin, and others. Travels mention preaching at the Methodist church, teachers exams, the Grandview Tolanhove Association, and travels by auto to Lewis and Cedar Rapids with various relatives.

Migs Nelle Woodrum Wapello Moses Guttriebrove Muscatine P. McGrew Perry McGrew Ed. Kemp Mascotine Blele Trye Helen Vibber Tuturollg Ino. Robison Lone Tree George Belk Elzieth Mucca- Eines E. Bartlett Lerl Cocklin Majestine Jona Tasker Topeka Kansas Walter Tasker Moline Til George W. Fibber Grandview Independent Tolanhove ‘Association Beth Ethel King Miss Olin Geo. W. Cogklta Mpouth Vero McGrew Home Lace

Fredonia Social Roundup Sees Week of Visits

Fredonia residents report a week of visits with relatives and friends. Mrs Wil Skipton stayed with her daughter and Scott van Dyke in Bard. Albert Schmidt of Muscatine spent Sunday with relatives. George Crull and children visited near Nichols. Miss Maria joined relatives for the week. Mr and Mrs Robert Fuetter hosted at Cadar Bethel. Mrs Mary Mickey of Columbus Junction saw Nina Wagner and Jamies. Mrs William Jones and children near Calva spent Saturday with her parents. TL Gamble and Mrs Sener Kul and children visited over Sunday with her parents.

Fredonia Wil Mary Mickey Columbus Junction Nina Wagner Jamies William Jones Near Calva Moa TL Gamble Sener Kul

Local Social Notes From Bard to Muscatine

Mr and Mrs D W W Yandrike near Bard Leota McCurley of Colunbue Tunedon visited Friday with friend Neliors Lee Leda Barker of Cedar Bethel spent Sunday with Mahala Wagner Mawel Rinpey and Gersia Gardner at Columbue Jrinedon attended children services in Columbus Tundley Sunday Cleo Shellabayrer a Muscatine visitor My and Mrs Jim Kemp visited last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jon Reed Tacy Allen assists Mrs C Turkington with her house work

D. WW. Yandrike Bard Leota Tundley Cleo Shellabayrer Tig Place Aronday Jim Kemp Jon Reed Tacy Allen C. Turkington

Delayed Trip Returns from Athkinsod to Columbus Junction

Delays marked June 27 as Mrs. D. O. Lay returns to Athkinsod after a three week visit with relatives in Columbus City. She travels with sister Mrs. Sean Lowe and others to Davenport Cedar Rapids Muscatine Calamus to visit uncles and relatives, including Mrs. I. Drake, Tite Lamb, and the Lach family, while Morgan brothers’ party visits Cedar Rapids.

Columbus Junction D. O. Lay Athkinsod Til Sean Lowe Davenport A. J. Dre Roland Reece John Morgan Lewis Morgan Downs, Co Cedar Rapids Ce Morgan Brothers Columbus City Hosital Ac Cidar Rapids I. Drake Tite Lamb Oscar Lach Mrg J. J. Gottsche Isy Margaret Geneseo EC. Cushman Calamus

Pine Mills News Notes and Social Tidings

Pine Mills notes report visitors from Los Angles and Muscatine visiting area families. Chas Festér spends a week at Sunberry. Wisla Trwin stays with B Natricton Home. OC Wanpress dance drew a large crowd despite sleet. Henry Brie builds a five stall barn. Mrs Aug Kemper and Alber visit Pleasant Prairie. Raspberry crop plentiful. Andy Jakemany and wife shopped in Aluseatins. Mrs L Cawlerell visits son and wife for a few days.

Pinn Jane Alas Milliceot Los Aegetes Cal Daniele Esa Blue Grass Plateher Nickelson Muscatine Chas. Festér Sunberry Wisla Trwin B. Natricton Lome OC. Wanpress Henry Brie Aug. Kemper Alber Pleasant Prairie Andy Jakemany

Local Woman Attends National League Meeting and Visits

Conesville, June 23. Mrs. Kate Cone arrived from St. Louis after attending the Woman's American League convention and planned a few days’ visit before resuming home in Kimhberry Minnesota. Mrs. Chet Gacil returned home to Hedrick after a brief Hedrick visit.

Conesville 5. W.- Field Kate Cone St. Louis Ato Woman's American League Kimhberry Minn Chet Gacil Martin Hedrick Afer

Local Social Notes and Family Visits Across Town

Balder Gus Criger visits Shelbaburg to see Prof Dickinson and attend the seller’s meeting. Miggiana Mover and Cleveland return from University of Iowa City hospice. Nita Jean and Mr Anderson from Cedar Falls stay with relatives. John English and wife welcome a son born Friday. Ab Maxwell visits Madison relatives. Mrs Bert Day visits Muscatine area. Dr English and Miss Winifred travel to Columbus Junction to meet father en route to Atkinson. L M Cecil hosts an elaborate Sunday gathering with many guests from nearby towns. A Cedar River ridge picnic includes multiple families and a big noon meal. An Anderson and Avita Jean lead a Cedar Falls outing to a local site. An elaborate noon meal follows. Ita Owen and daughter plan California trip for a month. An ice cream social hosted by Reformed church ladies on rural lawn next Saturday with Willing Workers class and candy stand.

Joan Balder Gus Criger Shelaburg Prof Dickinson Miggiana Mover Cleveland University Hospice Iowa City Nita Jean Mr. Anderson Cedar Falls Mmes, I. F. Coffn G. W Tipton John English John Burton Ab. Maxwell Madison Kansas Bert Day Muscatine Hero Walter Maullizan Columbus Junction Atkinson Qmia Toma L. M. Cecil Dotlic Levi Eiehelberger Gladys Arden J. C. Watts Blue Grass Wm. Lake Helen Mareatine Dan Hoffmeyer Whfe Fruitland Chet Cecil Hedrick Cedar River Ridge Uy R. G. Tipton Ballard W. S. McKee Tracy L. R. McKee Harry Deborah McKee Randall Tipton Sun Anderson Avita Jean G. W. Tipton Coffin John Jayford Clarence Burton Gertride Anity Houck W.moke Ita Owen Whi. McCormick West Liberty Chantauqua Hadley I Mesars M- H Owen McCormick California Reformed Church Ladies’ Aid Society

Learning to Persevere: Lincoln's Early Drive and Coupons

A historical account contrasts Lincoln's relentless study and ambition with a modern promotion offering. It notes his ten mile walks in cold weather as a sign of character and determination, then shifts to a Republican delegate convention in the Seventh Judicial Circuit.

Lincoln Eversbady Duncanr

Delegate meeting set for August in Davenport Iowa

A Republican Judicial committee order calls a district convention on Saturday August 8 1912 at 2 20 PM in Davenport Iowa to nominate one district court judge candidate for the November 1912 election. Each county gets delegates based on votes cast for governor in 1910 with Muscatine Scott Jackson and Clinton counties assigned counts.

B. F. Carroll Sud Eich Gunton County Scott Counly Cep Bee Jackson County Muscatine County Republican Judicial Committee Miller

Special Session City Council Receives Concrete Bid

City Council in a special session on June 27 1812 opened bids for concrete crossings walls and walks. Geo Maurer offered 16e per square foot for crossings and 136e per equal foot for walks while Peter Wingerter bid 2se per 4 feet. Alderman Maurer named city concrete contractor. plan to discuss Hershey Lumber Co street through Grandview avenue referred to street and alley committee.

Council Chamber Otter Koehler Ald Rainbow Geter Schroeder Watson Sullivan Zeidler Montgomery Wilson City Recorder Geo. Maurer Peter Wingerter Tsar W. R. Jayne Hershey Lumber Co Porter Davenport Muscatine

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