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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
3
The article lists Journal hac, THN Hourivut Grocery, Heat zed Fe, Moncatine, and Lucene area grocers like Busch's Drug Store and Lee Newspaper Byn- Cinta as advertisers. It notes extensive distribution through Lorenaun and mentions weekly and semiweekly editions with various prices and delivery methods.
Dr. Booker T. Washington tours Virginia counties and argues industrial education will solve the race problem in the South. He cites Gloucester County as evidence that educated Black graduates from Hampton Institute prove the method. He predicts broader white and Black cooperation may end prejudice as industrial schools expand with funding.
The Boone News-Republican notes calls for moving the date to nominate and avoid a third term. The Webster City Freeman-Telegraph and other papers discuss Republican and Progressive cooperation, Chicago talks, and the chance to rehabilitate the party for 1916. Opinions vary on a progressive Senate bid and party leadership.
Iowa papers including Dubuque Telegraph Herald Waterloo Courier and Marshalltown Times-Republican discuss whether party realignments will occur. Critics question Senator Cummins leadership and the fate of the Republican party while editors debate which group survives and who gains influence.
Westoines May 17. Townspeople may fund the purchase of the capital extension grounds via certificates payable from millage tax proceeds. The plan aims to avoid graft and speed construction, with small denominations likely to appeal to savers. Edward T Meredith is tipped as Democratic governor candidate. Moeredith and Dunn discussed as potential rivals, while no clear Democratic material emerged from the recent legislative session.
Clippings recall events from 40 to 50 years ago. Pioneer Dr. Eli Reynolds died near Drury in 1885 after a long medical career. He came from Indiana, lived in New Boston and Geneva, and served Wisconsin legislature. Only a brother survives. Also note social gatherings, medical meetings, and a death in Tadianola from typhoid fever.
Archibald Temple and former fiancée Geraldina Haines reunite aboard a sea voyage two years after their engagement. Temple recalls past loves while Geraldina now travels with her husband Kingsley Haines, who has died in a Long Island fall. Margaret Sloane appears at sunrise as a lively bridge between old flames and new beginnings.
The piece reports a supreme court reversal on a wrongful estate assignment to a widow, depriving two children of damage suit rights, and notes forty graduates to appear next Monday for registration under the Iowa law as health board exams approach after Secretary Sumner pressures unlicensed practitioners.
Sanbury man John Supsic praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as the best remedy for constipation digestion and liver issues. The advertisement claims quick relief and healthy bowels with a 28 cent price and endorsement from Raver camp's Prescription Drug Store.
Wilton Tas May 17 reports the tone of a sermon at the Italian church scheduled for 11 o'clock. The event centers on community worship and features local church leadership addressing parishioners.
The article notes a 25th anniversary of Rev. Titus Doder's ordination as a Lutheran minister. A Southern Iowa conference session was in Wilton when the event occurred. The congregation hosted a celebration with refreshments and a presentation to Rev. Doden from both the conference and his church. Doden was born in Hanover, Germany, June 6, 1861, came to America in 1885, and settled in Wilton in 1887 after serving at various churches and schools.
KA Kirkpatrick reports corn root louse threatens fields, with spring emergence and multiple generations. The pest overwinters in cornfield ant nests, spreads via winged forms, and requires coordinated farmer action, including deep plowing, disking to disrupt ant nests, soil packing, and repellents like tansy oil and bone meal mixtures to reduce infestations.
The excerpt discusses using a fertilizer sprayer on a corn planter to guard young corn briefly, weather influencing planting outcomes, and keeping weeds down to prevent weed seeds from settling. It emphasizes weed control, rotation, surface cultivation, and maintaining soil fertility to guard against losses. It mentions bone meal and a drop method as part of field practices.
Washington May 17 The Democratic plan for currency reform aims to decentralize control with fifteen regional reserve associations to issue elastic currency. Directors would include the government, attorney general, and secretary of agriculture, while regional banks could loan on farm mortgages and agricultural securities. The plan contrasts with the Aldrich proposal by preserving government control and avoiding an interlocking directorate, aiming to limit panics to local areas and bolster farmer security. Local figures John Jarley and Dan F Stack visit, with congressional talks on northern and southern marshalships and district attorney prospects in the southern division.
Prairie Grove May 15 George McCann and family visited Arch James home near Atalles a Sunday L G Griever and wife attended the funeral of Mrs Beask Bunter of
West Branch notes show Jim Greenway and family visiting Mrs. M Rabb north of Sprindale while Will De Mean and family enjoy the new Ford. Mrs. M Owen stays with Linzie from Tipton. C C Pennock and wife with Mrs. Deliie Rarick and daughters Lilian and Alda call on relatives. Ida Hippie from Tipton helps with housework. Jannie assists Mrs. Ed. Deforest who is ill. Dr. Hill and Z T Meled visit sister. Meg Fenstermaker and husband travel in Dr. Hill’s Ford.
Stockton, Iowa residents visit and host events across Blue Grass Durant Walcott and Davenport. Families including the Moellers Bohnsacks Knaacks and Ormsbys attend dances, conventions, and calls, with travel between Durant Walcott Davenport and New Liberty noted along with routine social visits and shopping.
Copperas Creer notes relatives and friends spending Sunday with family members in the area. Albert near Eliza visits the Colberg household. Wm Mewes of Fruitland and Edw Mews of Sinois City join L Kietse’s home. W E Terry returns home after several days in Galesburg. May Parker visits cousin Lenn Parker. Lila Mukle and O Reynolds visit Ethel McCall. Gertrude McKiluplic misses? rest in Muscatine. Grace Fryermuth visits Ciara Foster.
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