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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1913

Page

3

Angel Doctors Pay and Hidden Life of Frank Charles

A long overlooked tale of Dr. Frank Charles, once known as Whe Roroly, revered as the “angel doctor” in New York. He sacrificed thirty years of service to ease the poor’s pain amid unsanitary conditions, never seeking reward or revealing his private mystery.

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Pearl button industry praised amid tariff debate

Congressman Pepper of the Second district hailed the pearl button industry during the tariff discussion in the House. He praised the Underwood tariff and urged support for the bill, while opponents faced accusations of unfair scheduling as Translacst ers faced administration disfavor.

Pepper House of Representatives Lis Lupplief Papyer Tas Popper

President Wilson weighs district attorney and marshal choices

The Des Moines Register reports President Wilson discussed federal appointments with Congressman Pepper. The White House aims to balance party needs with public interest, indicating a delay on Town patronage decisions and consideration of Reed for marshal and Claude Porter for district attorney.

Canltals Wilson Mutanaik Sud Pepper White House Rkan Mr. Pepper Nam Reed Claude Porter McReynolds Indorsamenta Sandying Pepner Niele Reed United States Minibul United States Dlatriet

Musentng City Hall Bond Issue Reminder

The Musenting council earlier authorized a bond issue not to exceed 40000 for a new city hall. Six weeks later the plan has faded from public view as the council delays selecting an architect and funding the project to proceed with the construction. The council may first address a New Bay Park project before final steps.

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Des Moines Capital Proposes Private Grants for Gettysburg Trip

The Des Moines Capital suggests that donors privately fund travel for Gettysburg veterans to the reunion, arguing no public money route exists. About one hundred individuals would need to loan the state $44.50 each, with reimbursement expected in the next legislative session. The plan targets supplementing the $10,000 state appropriation to cover travel costs.

Cedar Rapids Des Moines

Fragmented Advice Offers Help for Health Worries

A garbled OCR item presents unclear health guidance mentioning fatigue digestion and stress. It references a figure called the Infler man needing help and hints at trouble waking, but specifics are unreadable.

Reminiscences of Long Ago in Muscatine Journal

Clippings recount events from forty to ten years ago in Muscatine with notes on planting, river voyages, a barges mishap near Burdette's Island, travelers bound for the World’s Fair, and Mrs Currier's accidental gasoline fire.

Artold Brownaville Farm Daniel Bayes Arnold Wenrted Burdette’s Island B.C. Paget Miss Paget Ellen Stocker Glen Or. Acertil Davenport Sliver Crescent Mra W. N. Wallace Chicago Hell

The Evening Story intrigues in a lakeside party

Dorothy, Joan, and the Earl of Stowbridge occupy a Shannon house party by the Sound. Dorothy endures social games and sunlit lounging while her cousin Joan mulls a possible match. Mrs. Shannon foresees schemes and pressures Dorothy to adopt a wittier, less naive role in the unfolding social season.

Virginia Leila Wentz Dorothy Joan Fen Mamo Abe Sha Ale Splendidus Youn Suannan Arciats Shannon Mer Mrs. Shannon Trey Rey Stowbridge

Surplus in postal system and naval folly teased

The excerpts mock a post office surplus claim, note fear of mail pileups, and joke about new battleships named Friendship and Yellowshin. Political jabs compare Bryan’s tariff stance to cattle free trade within Iowa debates, while Billy Sunday’s refusals spark local satire about modern religious figures.

Ravenport Simos Mar Ps Fils Hilchenck Gadar Rapids Republican Bryan

Courtship Under Starry Night by the Hammock

In a moonlit scene the earl confesses his love to Dorothy. She hesitates yet a tearful moment reveals her guarded hope, as he vows to prove his affections and offers his hand to seal the promise.

Planning sheds and repairs during wet weather on farms

In wet spells farmers should plan machinery sheds and protect gear. Practical tips cover harness oiling, weatherproof dressings, fence repairs, drainage, and straightening crooked streams to preserve pasture and reduce losses in Muscatine County.

Larsiers Wye Rallroza Muscatine County

Damming Bogs and Willow Planting for Erosion Control

The article advises damming bogs and planting willows to prevent wash, notes willows are easy to grow when timed properly, and instructs on stake depth and willow selection. It also covers horse leg care in mud, treating cracked fetlocks with vaseline and zinc oxide, keeping livestock dry, and cleaning poultry houses to prevent disease in wet weather.

Stresims Minre Jeort

Senator Pushes Move to Free Foreign Films in Tax Bill

A western senator proposes amending the tariff bill to admit moving picture film from foreign sources. He argues pictures educate children and warn against trusts, urging removal of tariffs on foreign film and related products to boost educational value and cut perceived manipulation by trusts.

Washington D. C Moving Picture Film Trust Beef Trust Tobacco Trust All Trust Senelor Pee Sengtot Wil Trusta

Gossip at the Iowa Capitol with highway law notes

Des Moines reports Senator Nicholas Balkems chairs highway committee and discusses the new road classification law. County readiness and county highway plans show progress while the highway commission plans June session on retrenchment and law meaning. Ames and other colleges discuss film advertising impact and paroled youth case draws attention in town.

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