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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
3
The Daily Journal claims dominant circulation in Muscatine, issuing daily except Sundays, with the Saml Weekly Journal published on Tuesdays and Fridays. The paper lists city agencies for subscriptions and mentions mail rates and delivery options.
The notice provides telephones for city office departments and staff. It directs callers to ask for the person or department number and lists key roles including publisher managing editor city editor society editor composing room and advertising manager. Business office calls use numbers 26 or 77.
The piece urges memory of fallen heroes beyond Memorial Day urging daily tribute to the dead and ongoing care for the living veterans. It questions whether annual flowers suffice and calls for continuous respect and support for those who defended the nation.
The speaker laments war’s end and urges civic courage beyond battle. True patriotism, selfless devotion, and gratitude to fallen soldiers are emphasized as essential today. Living citizens must honor sacrifices by fostering prosperity, peace, and goodwill for the nation.
William Barnes Sr. defends principles over men while criticizing Roosevelt. The article argues Roosevelt’s platform is not a rejection of constitutional constraints and notes his stated limits on recalling Supreme Court decisions. It recalls the Ohio constitutional convention where the recall doctrine was outlined.
Clippings from the Muscatine Journal recall fifty years ago marshal William Dill who enlisted in Captain Campbell's company and lost a son. forty years ago a German Methodist church cornerstone ceremony was postponed by train delays. thirty years ago Decoration Day was not printed. twenty years ago Rev Jacob Fath survived a horse accident. ten years ago the murderer identified as 14d Noble received a life sentence after a failed new trial bid.
A political column denounces rival factions, warns of high handed moves before the Republican national convention, and stresses that true Republicanism and representative government hinge on honest representation, while party unity risks defeat if fraud or loss of principle prevails.
A delightful afternoon gathering took place at the Patrick O Toole country home in Seventy six township near Muscatine. Twenty three guests attended a four course dinner honoring Mrs MM O Brien of Denver Cole and four O Brien children Felicitas Margaret Francis and John. Guests included Mrs C D Kumpereys and Mrs D F Sullivan with their children.
A musical love story contest honored Miss Verna M c Quown with performances by Miss Amy Hoopes soprano Nellie Rice contralto and Miss Lila Kemper pianist. The event yielded many wedding gifts and dainty refreshments. Mr and Mrs Charles Z Prouty with Miss Marian Prentiss and H F Ludwig of Chicago were visitors while the Proutys honeymooned toward Portland Oregon. Miss Prentiss and Ludwig paused with the Proutys before returning home.
Mrs Annie Main Kempton of Madison Wisconsin guest of honor at the Delta Alpha annual banquet at the First Baptist church. Seventy four members attended a four course banquet served by the Ladies Aid. Out of town guests included Vera Carpenter Columbus Junction Inez Stirveln Applegate Walla Walla Janet Greene Wapello Mary Brown Davenport George Hoefflin Washington and Laura Colberg Illinois City. A program of toasts and musical numbers followed the meal with Miss May Schoemaker presiding.
Miss Lilian Koeckeritz receives honors at a yellow and white pre nuptial party hosted by Lila Kemper and Nellie Rice at a suburban home south of the city. Ern est Tilgner is to wed in early June. Decorations feature roses syringes and ribbon festoonings. Guests enjoyed light entertainment and social hour.
Rev. Walter H. Rollins of Waterloo has been chosen president of Tabor College in Tabor Iowa and will begin duties next September. The board of trustees announced the selection. Rollins is a Congregational church pastor well known in Iowa. Ivor Thomas of Bellevue Canada was named director of the conservatory of music. Rev. G. Wood of Red Oak was elected chair of philosophy.
When the Towa Christian conference opened its annual session in Le Grand Iowa on May 3 a proposal to consolidate Palmer College the state school of the Corise was discussed as a potential merger option for the colleges involved.
Trustees voted almost unanimously to consolidate the Waubleaun Missouri school and the Kansas Christian college at Lincoln Kansas. The action moves toward final approval before relocation. A local reader endorses Chamberlains Tablets for stomach and bowel relief.
The river has risen only one inch in three days but freshets from the north may reach soon. The steamer Morning Star will run Davenport to this city this afternoon, arriving about 5:30, with June 1 service to St Paul. Excursions from Davenport and Rock Island are expected. the Tabor and consort carried a large lumber raft bound for Burlington. A stubborn cough is noted as a health concern with a testimonial for Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound from Earl Fair of Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Sealed proposals will be received up to noon June 27 1912 by the Independent School District of Muscatine Iowa for building an addition to the McKinley school. Laws and specifications may be inspected at the office of Dr William S Norton chairman of the Building and Repair Committee in the First National Bank Building Muscatine Iowa. All bids must be filed with the secretary of the board on or before the date. The successful bidder must give bond. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Building and Repair Committee by W S Norton chairman.
A historical advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a harmless treatment that heals sore membranes, restores taste and smell, and relieves catarrh and cold symptoms. It promises rapid relief for even chronic cases and recommends a 50 to 60 cent bottle from druggists.
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