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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
3
When operator answers ask for person or department number wanted. No 1 F D Throop publisher. No 2 managing editor. No 1 city editor. No 4 society factor. No 5 composing room. No 6 Malling room. No 7 H I Dreier adv mer. For the business office call either number 26 or 27.
The Kansas City Journal notes the Madero opposition seeks real administrative control as Provisional President De La Barra vows a completely free election. It cites past denial of franchise to the masses and hints General Trevino as a Diaz loyalist candidate. If kept, these pledges could validate the revolutionists and end Mexico’s long political upheaval.
Keokuk Gate City reports the first voyage of the St Louis to New Orleans barge line arrives in St Louis towing a 1200 ton sugar cargo. The steel fireproof craft draws eight feet and reached Cairo with minor winter delays. The Mississippi Valley Transportation Co plans more barges and modern unloading to boost grain shipments on the river.
A volatile panorama unfolds with concerns about extreme wealth and labor strain, a government suit against magazines once labeled muckrakers, and regional notes on industry moves, agriculture, and politics. Reports touch Davenport Times, Cedar Rapids Gazette, and local papers like Rockwell City Advocate and Shenandoah World, highlighting economic stress, legal action, and press scrutiny.
Representative I S Pepper reports strong local enthusiasm for Champ Clark as a Democratic presidential candidate. Pepper, returning from his home visit, found voters asking if Clark would accept the nomination and if the White House would suit him without changes.
A column recalls events from ten to thirty years ago. John Meyer, a German in his 40s, eloped with a 15 or 16 year old American girl from Mr Ogilvie’s family, possibly headed to California after selling his property. A trespasser stole tobacco and fled from Bartlett Hoopes without paying. Thirty years back, Miss Canfield’s CG grade pupils surprised her with baskets and fruit after school. Twenty years ago, J B Downer’s cart horse spooked and threw him, injuring his shoulder. Ten young men auditioned at the Armory for noncommissioned officer roles, with Major Bishop and Lt Kern judging.
Democratic hopeful Mr Pepper, energetic and young, works to build a strong Democratic base in a district that went Republican in prior campaigns. He solicits voter opinions through a printed slip asking who they favor for the Democratic presidential nomination and reports Clark leads in his district. A health note closes the page advising Chestbelain Chamberlain's remedy for diarrhoea.
Mrs B F Christie of Brighton arrived for a visit with her Jamison parents. Geo Ong of Indianapolis stayed briefly with his parents. Bernice Carmean visited Miss Carmean hosted by Mrs H L Tucker with a picnic. Many local residents and guests, including Hartman family and Mincher family, noted travels and gatherings around Wapello.
Mary Patterson wins a prize in a bargain sale contest with carna tions as a social highlight. Mrs Springer and Mrs McCullough hosted a five hundred party for ladies. Phiathea class of the Methodist Sunday school enjoyed a pleasant gathering in Mae G Payne’s honor. Word arrives of the death of Mrs John L Schrage of Quincy Ill, formerly Miss Mary Eversmeyer, raised near Wapello. She died in Quincy hospital on June 27 1911, body brought to Wapello, funeral expected Friday.
Wilton Iowa June meeting of the Women’s club at Mrs M Latahar’s home concludes Holland study with review by Mrs L N Ayres and a paper by Mrs Thomas Raynor. Families attended a lawn picnic, social time, and post cards shower for Mr Notte’s fortieth birthday. Other local news notes various visits and rely on Davenport Muscatine Chicago trips and local gatherings.
George Castello visited in Muscatine on Wednesday. Mrs Liz Wright and Harold left Thursday for a week with relatives in Des Moines. Mrs J Ryan returned to Muscatine after visiting friends here. R E Vaughn and L A Swathwood visited West Liberty on business today. Mrs D M Foster returned to Muscatine after a brief visit with Mae. Charles Miller is a business visitor in Muscatine today. Fred Hinkhouse left for Iowa City to transact business. Mrs A E Manas spent time with friends in Muscatine Thursday. Floyd Flemming arrives from Fruitland to spend summer on A L Ayers farm north of town. Mrs Julius Miller visited relatives in Muscatine Thursday. George Ricks spent Thursday on business in Iowa City. Barclay Ayers was a MacCatine visitor on business this morning.
The fifteenth annual Negus reunion drew many members to the Cedar river near J J Hamiel’s camp on June 22 1911. Four generations attended including eighty eight year old Whirra Negus as the lone elder. Guests from Magentine and Town City PA joined in a day of meals, music, letters, and greetings. Officers were elected and plans made for the 1912 gathering.
Hazel Rowe is recovering from mumps. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Roy Cochran on June 21. Miss Marie Ryan visited Nichols and Neva Rice this week. KE W Adams traveled to Town City for medical care last Thursday. Mr and Mrs W Smith visited Lone Tree. Mrs Ben Qoostendorp and son Charles stayed with J A Mills. Mr and Mrs F A Adams worked in Muscatine. Residents attended the Odd Fellows and Daughters of Rebekah services at Nichols. Mrs N O Christofferson and Miss Loraine Smith shopped in Muscatine Monday. Mr and Mrs J Iaechenbach were Benese visitors in Muscatine Tuesday.
Mrs Ivy Buffin and Mrs Guy Potter picked cherries at Bert Potters on Friday. Chas Vannatta visited Muscatine on Friday. Mrs Wilson Kimble and daughters spent Friday with sisters Mrs Whitlock, Arthur Lion and Elmer Reed helped C A Peterson with clover hay. Mrs Cilla Sidlers entertained Mr and Mrs Chas Becker. Sunday visitors at Chas Vannatta’s included Henry Potter and family and Guy Potter and family. George Kansch family visited friends in Iowa City. Mrs Lizzie Vannatta has her house repainted this week with Mont Richard doing the work.
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