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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1913

Page

3

Advertising Weprasantati in a Sr el ree teaeee

Fragmented ad notice records a private branch exchange event and a building project at a Gumbel B Building with names like Rennywick Bullying Enagan City and Tilepronis. Instructions mention Nuvopera dates and a publisher Nt D Throng with contact numbers 20 and 27 for business atlica inquiries.

AdVertiaing Weprasantati F Sr el Ter Ree Teaeee Ee van Ara Ulliding Horiecane Tilepronis Kak D. Throng Malling Tranm Pitchforth Ale Mer Atlica Eltnar Numbar

Women Vote Sparks in Muscatine and Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids result shows women’s suffrage discussed as eight thousand Muscatine women could vote on school spending and bonds for a city hall. The Muscatine election looms April 7 with women’s ballot rights debated and men urged to honor suffrage efforts.

Cedar Rapids Suftraga Ceolvo Herof Cetar Rapida Gernette Ix Muscatine Thotvo Afascatha Indua- Ing CIA

A Possible Candidate Named in Davenport District Speech

A Washington dispatch from Davenport contains a reference to a distinguished county scientist, noted near the seat of erudition. The piece mentions Pepper and various political names, with insinuations about support shifting and telegraphy lapses affecting public perception.

Eley Davenport Washington Davenpork Democrat Pepper McAdoo Senate I. Jones War Department Redfield Coker J Fairport Tor Flan Por. Coker Fairport Liepier Iz Scalitne

Mashy Sons Critiques Music Lyrics For Safe Child Rearing

The Lavenport Times warns parents to avoid dangerous music lyrics that could harm children’s minds and safety. It questions why catchy tunes with questionable content are allowed in decent homes when simple safety and wholesome arts exist, urging mindful media choices.

Lavenport Times Joolk the Times

Popular Songs of the Day and Tug Times Protest

A fragment notes popular songs of the day may be quasiinnad and highlights a protest of tug Times as timely and worthy of consideration by all parents.

Gossip at the Iowa Capital Des Maines

The piece reports on a Nebraska Iowa Missouri River commission proposal led by Senator Kimball and Governor Sullivan, a public inquiry into state funds and agriculture board issues, and ongoing debates over direct election of senators with Oregon plan implications. It notes political maneuvering, editorial reactions, and legislative strategies affecting the Iowa state government.

Des Maines Kimball Sullivan Iowa Nebraska Omaha Council Bluffs Legislatre

Reminiscences of Long Ago in Rochester Area

A fragment from a 50 year old reminiscence recalls a known horse thief roaming near Rochester, with a missing horse tied to the tale. It notes daily incoming waterfowl hunts and birds brought into the city, and hunters filling local ponds. A 40 year old item lists city officials reappointed and first harvests of ble henepee. A 30 year old note mentions Alfred Keath adapting a musical dream at a popular restaurant.

Rascal Rocheste Ondar Alfred Keath

Home Sweet Home Played On Guitar In Odd Instrument

Clippings note a musician fashioning a guitar string instrument from a Muscatine Journal clipping with a twisted cup bridge and a hidden key, awakening melodies including Home Sweet Home. A brief social update recalls Dr William C Battey leaving for Topeka to visit his son graduating from medical college. Ten years ago a Congregational church social featured Miss Helen Broom and Mina Anger on piano and Miss Marie Howe with recitations.

Ster Guanes River William C. Battey Sweetland Hig Sons Topeka Frank Medical College Dr. Battey Samuel McNutt Keota Iowa City Dental Department Tose First Congregational Church Helen Broom Mina Anger Wistor Johnson Riley Marie Howe Shirlley Johnson

Timing Soil and Lime in Farm Trials

Practical guidance on soil testing using litmus paper and ammonia methods, choosing between raw ground limestone and burned lime, application rates of about one ton per acre, and spreading methods. Also covers mussel shell fertilizer value, potato blight seed treatments with formalin, and the risks of changing seed without acclimation to local conditions.

Sail Imp Button Factory

Governor Clarke Supports Direct-to-People Sufrage Push

Governor Clarke signed a joint resolution in his office on Saturday favoring a woman suffrage amendment. He stated it should be adopted by the next general assembly and sent directly to the people, continuing his pattern of seeking direct public involvement.

Clarke Massachusetts Eigens Fossa Boston Gig Tb Forbi Glarka Rinin

Senate pressure over Taft nominations unsettles cabinet picks

News and Views at Nation's Capital reports ominous senate rumblings about confirming taft era nominations. Senator Townssend of Michigan cites republican push to force democrats to confirm all nominees for expired terms. House member Good argues for avoiding renewal of terms not prompted by vacancies.

Washington, D. C Senate M Wison Townsend Michigan Taft Good

Postmaster Nominations in Iowa District Muddle

The district faces stalled nominations for postmasters including H H McElroy at Vinton and M F McTarland at Marshalltown as Democrats block actions while urging reappointment. Officials recall McElroy’s creditable service and consider renaming with a Wilson administration move amid party contention.

Wilson Senate H. H. McElroy Vinton M. F. McTarland Marshalltown McElroy Gord Taft Sant Inh McElroy McMlroy

Wilson seeks broad patronage input for future appointments

The article outlines President Wilson plans to use recommendations from Clark, Underwood, Harmon, and original Wilson supporters rather than party blocs. It notes Republican pushback, the role of district representation in patronage decisions, and how Newport era figures like ex Senator Shelby G will influence the new administration. It also mentions Roosevelt’s navy role, anti-Tammany activity, and committee chair allocations for the sixty third Congress.

W. 8. Levine Good M. F. McParland Congress Taft Mr. Tat Wilson Tis Clark Underwood Harmon Towa Rep Papper Serdera State Committee National Congress Iil Mide. Co Franklin D. Roosevelt Navy McKlInley Navy Department Washington New York Co. F. Murphy Cumming Mississippi River Kenyon Senate

Mrs Edward Slavin Fractures Arm in Fall

Mrs Edward Slavin, resident of Camera Park Cave and East Fourth Street, slipped on a sidewall during the forenoon and fell, breaking her right arm just above the wrist. The 53 year old woman suffered a painful accident but Dr T Fey Beveridge, who attended, stated it would not be serious.

Edward Silvin Camera Park East Fourth Street Slavin T. Fey Beveridge

General Carter defends Texas City troops on border

Washington March 17 Major General William H Carter commanding the central division on the Mexican border resents war department efforts to remove the second brigade from Texas City Texas He asserts full responsibility for posting troops there calls the site healthful and says contrary statements come from interested parties seeking transfer to Galveston.

Washineton D. C Wm. H. Carter Lont War Department Texas City Texas Carter Galveston

Cold Strike Hits Northern Colorado Coal Fields

About 1,000 miners for the American Fuel company in Boulder County walk off the job after union meetings declare a strike. The action follows Sunday gatherings of United Mine Workers locals.

Houlder, Cols Colorado American Fuel Compaoy Boulder County United Mine Workers At America

Attorney Instits Suit Over Secured Fee

Resorting to court action to secure his fee, Attorney E X Warner leads a petition naming George W Lindl as defendant. The claim says an oral agreement with Lindle and A G Whittaker promised $500 if acquittal or dismissal followed the prosecution. Court dismissed after a hung jury, now seeks judgment for 500. Also J & Folger sue W J Mixsch for 43.20 due August 15 1510. Morison vs Greiner lands and livestock dispute being tried.

E. XL Warner George W. Lindl Platnum Mr. Lindle A. G. Whittaker Lindle J. & Folger & Company W. J. Mixsch St Ie Morison Taddy L. J. Horands

Walcott Institute Draws Large Turnout and Notable Addresses

The Walcott Institute held Saturday drew about 250 attendees with talks by W J Repnedy from Ames Extension, G R Blies the Scott County agricultural advisor, and M Leeer the Clinton County crop doctor. Prof Kirkpatrick led the women’s section on ornamental planting and announced upcoming talks before Rainbow Grange and White Prairie Grange meetings.

Walcott Institute HK. A. Kirkpatrick W.J. Repnedy Ames G. R. Blies Scott County Aericultural M. le Eer Clinton County A. . Dawson Wirkpatrion Kirkpatrick Rainbow Grange White Prairie Grange

Democratic caucus fails to advance senate reform plan

In Washington the Democratic caucus discussed proposals to curb concentration of senate power by giving majority committee members control over affairs. Resolutions would alter chair selection and meeting rules to limit minority influence, with reform efforts lingering as the senate was nearly reorganized and adjournments postponed.

Senate Board of Education Washington, D. C Senate Imer Ac

Governor Dunne to Host Luncheon for Bryan in Springfield

Governor Dunne invites Chicago, Springfield, and Bellavisie officials and Democratic editors to a luncheon at the executive mansion tomorrow to welcome Secretary of State Bryan. The guest list includes 27 invitees as Bryan travels to Springfield to meet the Illinois General Assembly and attend events for U. S. senator. Later, Dunne and Bryan head to Lincoln, Nebraska for Bryan’s birthday celebration address.

Springfield Chicago Springield Bellavisie Tepigintora State Officare Dunne Bryan Inucheon Duane Jefe Noou Bryan Ant Thelinois General Assembly U. S Lincoln Neb Dunay

Morrow in Best Condition After Shooting in Quarrel

Miles Morrow the Tremton farmer remained in critical condition after a quarrel Saturday night with Frack Ellote. Morrow has two bullet wounds in the body and one in the head. Bert Hill is charged with giving alcohol to Morrow and Morrow allegedly became abusive while intoxicated. Eliott awaits officers' summons. Oak street Bible class to meet at 21300% Maple avenue with Mrs. J. E. Sibley.

Mt Pleasant Marvel Miles Morrow Trenton Frack Ellote Morrow Merong Bert Hill Eliott Oak Street 3. E. Iseley Maple Avenue

Additional Markets New York Produce Report Butter and Eggs Prices

New York March 17 butter Steads creamery extras 43% Zee hrsty 2434 P35e seconds 33 Gidde state dairy Guest ud 3se good to prime 30290 factory peld 2334 24e. Cheese irregular state olored specials 17% 17%e do white state whole milk held fewer Brudes 14 86c. Eggs firmer fresh gathered 5 20c firste 1844 19c seconds 18 18S%er thirds 17 ke: Stresh gathered whites 20 22c.

New York

Pepe’s Dispepsin Dia pepsin stomach regulator claim

An advertisement extols Pepe's Dispepsin as a powerful stomach regulator, promising rapid relief from gas, sourness, indigestion, heartburn, and dyspepsia. It asserts all such issues vanish on contact with the stomach and offers a fifty cent case with a money back guarantee for satisfaction.

Pepe Pape Ian Eurest Mast

Kansas City Grain Market Report March 17

Kansas City grain figures show Wheat May at 2 3/4. July at 83 1/2. Corn No 2 mixed around 49.42 to 49.40. No 3 mixed 48 to 48 1/4. No 2 white 49 1/4 to 49 1/2. Rye around 63. Oats about 24 1/4. Timothy hay prices ranged 12.40 to 18.00. prairie hay 10 to 12.00. receipts 35 cars.

Kansas City

Wheat Prices Bread Boarders In Omaha Market

Grain prices listed for Omaha Neb on March 1 show No 2 hard at $1.00, No 2 white at $1.14, and other white and yellow wheats with mixed values. New York poultry markets on March 17 report dressed fryers and fresh killed western chickens at 14 to 24 cents, with fowls at 14 to 17 cents. Elgin produce market on March 27 notes butter firm at $4 per 100 pounds.

Omaha Neb New York Elgin Produce Market Elgin, Dl

Mutt and Jeff on stage at Grand Theatre in Saint Dubuque

The Grand Theatre hosts Mutt and Jeff in a sensational medical comedy noted as a major theatrical hit of a quarter century. The piece is praised for its humor and alleged healing quackery while Jack Barrymore is censured for inducement to acts.

Mmutt Fef Ang Grand Theatre Sen “Mutt & Deff Matt Jeff Wade

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