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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
3
The text lists telephone numbers for Yowa private exchange and staff roles. It directs callers to ask for a person in a department and provides numbers for Throop publisher, managing editor, city editor, society editor, composing room, mailing room, H. E. Droler advertising, and business office with numbers 26 or 27.
The Iowa primary to be held next Monday features a key vote on Senator Jener Kenyon as the party seeks unity. The editorial endorses Kenyon, warns against voter complacency, and argues a Young victory would fuel factionalism while a Kenyon win would bring harmony to Iowa Republican ranks.
Strickland W. Gillian addressed Missouri newspaper men describing the so called optimist as a cheerful idiot. he warned against the Cheshire cat smile and claimed a vast difference between mere optimism and genuine attitude during the talk at a regional gathering.
The piece extols optimism as intelligent courage and faith, calling it a rainbow of hope amid disasters and political strife. It urges readers to aspire to Gillilan's standard of true optimism, noting the difficulty but deeming the goal worthy.
Viton Wagle notes Holden support across towns as Republicans drift from factions. Clarke and Proudfoot may split votes over liquor and corporate lines, boosting Holden. Farmers likely back Holden. he mobilizes a strong worker base to influence the race.
Washington observers mock the claim that an insurgent is a hypocrite and liar. The remark by Safe Jr. is treated as a major political blunder, potentially weakening his son Young’s chances. John Briar, secretary to Senator Cummins, calls it one of the best campaign jokes ever pulled off.
A column recalls past events from 50 to 10 years ago. Highlights include Adjutant Cadle's tent wrecked by 12 pound cannon fire at Burnett's, Nannie Wilson’s transatlantic voyage on the Asiatic in seven days and twenty hours, a Ge m a nonprofit school chorus at the fair grounds with Union band, and Barney Schmidt's Turners festival report. Also notes Rock Island’s planned absorption of Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway affecting Muscatine.
Harold Quarton of Algona, son of Judge W. B. Quarton, has been appointed Deputy Consular General at Berlin, the largest post in the German empire. The young diplomat will graduate with a Master of Diplomacy from George Washington University and had passed a high consular examination, positioning him for top service. He and friends will follow his career with interest.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a calomel free laxative for constipation and torpid liver. The mild sugar coated tablets promote natural bowel and liver activity with minimal after effects. Sold 10 or 25 cents per box by The Olive Tablet Company of Columbus Ohio.
Iowa City Republican reviews the Cosson prison committee report, declaring fundamental evils rooted in contract labor, linked to prison misery and the old cell-house conditions. It urges the people to act through the next legislature to end what it calls a form of slavery.
The editorial argues for ending contract labor in Iowa’s prison system and adopting penal farms. It contends convicts should work to pay their keep under humane, healthful conditions, with self support and rehabilitation as goals. The piece calls Iowa a model for abolition nationwide.
A 25c box of Dr King’s New Life Pills promises relief from stomach liver and kidney trouble sold at Overcamp’s Prescription Drug Store. The ad presents a quick health claim urging readers to buy without delay.
Epworth League members hosted a farewell party at R J Heaney’s home in Columbus Junction IA honoring Mabel Rippey Bra Robson andEth el Fuller who will move on to Perry IA and return to their homes after years as teachers in the local school. Rippey received cut glass water set while Robson and Fuller were given pins. A pleasant evening with refreshments followed.
Advertises Bin-Ter Complexion Tablets claiming to purify blood and clear skin in about ten days. Lists Spring's Pharmacy and A. W. Alurgan as sellers and promises money back if not cured. Addresses: 210 East Second St and 107 West Second St.
Notice to Muscatine residents that Davenport & Muscatine Railway Company has asked the City Council for an ordinance granting a 25 year franchise to operate a street railway in Muscatine Iowa. The ordinance would authorize track laying on Front Chestnut Town and Second Streets with power by electricity or other non steam methods and requires Citizens Railway & Light Company track use.
Sage and Sulphur, favored by scalp specialists, reputedly darken and soften hair and prevent grayness. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphurair Remedy by Wyeth Chemical Co combines Sage and Sulphur with other ingredients to improve hair and scalp health. A 50 cent bottle is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee if not as represented. Special Agent A. W. Morgan, 107 West Second Street.
City ordinance binds Davenport and Muscatine Railway to connect Alasten tine Davenport line within sixty days and build rue over Front and Iowa. company must file written acceptance within thirty days or ordinance void. Also notice for bids to add to McKinley school building with June 26 bid deadline and bond requirement.
The Helen Blair steamer sails Sundays for Davenport with midweek service on Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 20 p m fares 50 cents round trip 30 cents one way Leaves for Burlington and nearby points Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 30 p m offers direct connections to Keokuk and Quincy R Bernhardt local agent Davenport Iowa
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