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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1913

Page

3

Local Grocers and Stores Listed in City Journal Agencies

Journal agencies note a catalog of city grocers and suppliers including East Ell, Hurlbut Grocery on East 2nel Street, South Mangentina, Taber Aros' Grocery, Oregon Street. CAL Fundy Drug Store, Merr shey Avenir. Craykn'e Grnenrs. Went Hill, Willer Groupvey and Lorent Brow's Grocery.

Tao Journal Ngonaina South Mangentina Taber Aros Oreaan CAL Fundy Drug Store Merrshey Avenir Seeeklere Fie Craykn TIL Willer Grouvey Lorent Brow

Telefhorss Trade Row Shrouded in Confusing Jargon

Fragmentary OCR text shows a jumble of names and numbers around a trade or transit topic. Key entities like Nuridork SG and 27 Whoa Aperncor Anpwera anchor a department, with D. Farnam and No. R-Com appearing amid unclear phrases.

Telefhorss Trivate Nuridork SG Aperncor D. Farnam Vetelanees Titchtort Ade

Discriminatory freight rates plague Iowa industry claims

A Des Moines report cites a railroad commission inquiry into western rate practices that push manufacturing from towns like Ottumwa and Muscatine toward Missouri and beyond. It details how rail302 roads favor St Louis Kansas City and other hubs, forcing Iowa firms to pay higher rates and lose potential new industries.

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Iowa distance rate debate in Chicago testimony

Testimony argues Iowa distance rates are too low and out of step with interstate charges. Critics say state comparisons misrepresent realities and Supreme Court rulings reject the idea that low state rates justify high interstate ones. A Western plan proposes zone-based rate reforms to level Iowa cities with competitors across the region.

Chicago Iowa Brint Av. Thorde Supreme Court of the United States Lowa Towa Shipyera Interstate Commerce Commission Ofj

Iowa Capital Gossip Sparks Hotel Sanitation Bills

A column jots bills improving hotel sanitation and traveling public protection. Proposed: mandatory clean linens, towels, and fire escapes. state inspector to license hotels. fees scale by room count. tighter dairy milk and butter labeling rules. audit of inns and restaurants. Senators discuss duty of the state food and dairy commissioner amid reform chatter.

RY Ora Williams Dex Moles Legislaure State Board of Health State Travelling Men's Association Somme Natura

Reminiscences of Long Ago In A Sunny Day

Yesterday's weather lifted spirits as a crowd of residents described a bright sky and warm sun. George Anderson of Amblasies old youth faced arrest after allegedly stealing sleeve-buttons from a barber named Taylor, with the case heard by Judge Williams.

George Anderson Williams Taylor

Thirty Years Ago March Birchs Sunday Across Years

Thirty years ago March birch is noted as a Sunday. Included is a homecoming from California after three months away and appreciation of a stimate. Louis Downer of J. B. Downer’s farm in North Prairie sustains finger injuries. doctor treats and hopes for full Recovery. Ten years ago Davenport inspection and post office checks are described along with a break in a Muscatine doorway leading to a theft of hip boots and shotgun shells.

Samuel Shommo California Louis Downer J. B. Downer North Prairie Tnd JL. D. Johnson John Matin West Second Street Davenport Mahin Stewart Town City Scott County Wippiehouseratore South Muscatine

Iowa Senate Debates Bills on Trusts Banks and Tax Reform

The Iowa Senate discusses bills on trust company creation limits and property rights, withClarkson and Webber pursuing financial transparency measures. Proposals include bank capital rules, bond duties for officials, and tax valuation reforms, while debates touch on public expenditure and constitutional amendments.

Iowa Senator's Washington trip stirs election speculation

Special correspondent reports Senator Cummins left for the west on Saturday night, aiming to stay until about the 17th. Local politicians debate if Oregon primary action and state senate approval influence his trip and Governor Clarke’s possible veto as the constitutional amendment for popular vote in senate elections risks or delays.

Washington, D. C Cutomina West Oregon State Senate Congress Sittes Clarke Senaor Cummins

Iowa politicians push Cleveland for fourth assistant postmaster general

Postmaster General Burleson is urged to appoint ex Senator W F Cleveland of Harlan as fourth assistant postmaster general. Endorsements pour in from three Democratic congressmen, national committeeman Wade, the state committee, and many Democrats statewide. Cabinet votes and possible Iowa representation loom large as officials discuss appointments and boundaries for politically balanced offices.

Burleson W. F. Cleveland Harlan Cleveland Wade Iowa Yowan Par John Dennison, Jr Dubuque Seneral No Lens Rnquired Ag Talregime Congress Wilsom Hin Wilson

Embroidery club host in Stockton and area social notes

Mrs Anderson hosted the Embroidery club in Stockton with needlework and refreshments. Several residents visited relatives in Durant and Davenport, with neighbors from Walcott and Sunbury mentioned. Multiple trips and social visits span Wednesday to Friday, including teachers' meeting attendance and family outings.

Stockton, Ja Anderson E. Moeller Durant Anna Thompson Datontport Bargholz Wmrg Belle Bohnsack Walcott Benry Hintze Sunbury Viola ‘Bolisad Mintie Becker Victor Frank Ormedy Dunrant R. Steichter Earl Swarts Nttle Dausher Muscatine E. B. Dunkle Viola Bonasae Phylora MacDonald Sfuscetine Henry Gintee Ant Little Gus Elin Dietz Martha Hintie Wolualt de Boknarck Bone

Cheer Up Cascarats Headache Bowel Regulator Ad

An old advertisement promotes Cascarats as a liver stomach and bowel cleanser. It claims quick relief from headache biliousness dizziness and digestive discomfort. The copy targets both adults and children with a 50 cent box and a 1.00 offer for families.

When Is The Proper Time To Prune An Orchard

Practical guide from K A Kirkpatrick outlines pruning timing from March to bud break, avoiding frozen wood, with caution for farm labor and plant protection. It also covers wax versus paint for wound coverings, wax mixes, and handling tools to prevent bark damage.

Minda

White Prairie March 11 notes and local movements

White Prairie items report Eli Mahaffey, John and Ed Marolf, and others driving to Muscatine on Saturday. Passengers on the noon train to Muscatine include Joan Maurer, G B Byer, and Ernest Walter. Miss Cora Beard closed the winter school term. Harry Manrer was briefly ill but recovered enough to go out. Barry Menrer and sons worked this week breaking corn, and Miss Avna Rexroth was sick.

White Prairie Messre Eli¢ Mahaffey John Marolf Muscatine

Foley Kidney Pills Aid Suffering Woman

A sufferer endures headaches nervousness and sleep loss due to kidney and bladder trouble. Foley Kidney Pills claim to help all kidney or bladder issues, backache and rheumatic pains, offering strengthening tonic relief without habit forming drugs. A. W. Morgan ad appears.

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