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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1913

Page

3

Pepper's Woes and Iowa Politics in Tariff Debate

The piece reviews how Congressman Pepper faced a failed effort to raise pearl button tariffs and the ensuing political maneuvering. It notes Underwood's rejection, Pepper's vote, and Wilson's impending appointive stance, with Iowa's protectionist stance tied to senators Cummins and others as the race for a future seat unfolds.

Iowa Mascntine House Pepper Washington Press Tie Press Underwood Sua Wwilson Woodrow Wilson Connolly Clauie R. Portay Cummins Soah Thay Jackson

Cummins Defends Right to Lobby in Senate Debate

Senator Cummins denounces obstructive tactics while defending legitimate argument in pending legislation. He notes a large, influential lobby may seek to alter the DIL as currently proposed, urging the country to know who influences the process and who is present to argue for or against it.

Caton Cummins Gummins Provident 4Yltson Tatex Jobby Abe Gorver Cummins Senate DIL gTopadia Br Agenate United States Pers Nuieton Tarlic

President’s protest over lobby influence sparks tariff debate

The president hints at lobby pressure shaping tariff policy but raises questions about who benefits. Cummins and other figures weigh in on whether changes reflect public will or lobby power, urging concrete evidence or withdrawal of the accusations.

Iowa Press Comment on Cummins Campaign Management

Iowa voices express doubt about Ben ator Kenyon as campaign manager for Sanator Cummins next year. Newspapers from Mason City to Des Moines weigh in on party splits, youth, money, and reform, with varied bets on the race and future strategy.

Clizan Benator Kenyon Sanator Cumumln Sanator Kenyon ASO Towa Cata

Reminiscences of Long Ago from Muscatine Journal

A column recalls past events from 40 to 10 years ago. Notes include school activities at No 1 Grove, a move to Chicago by I need Butler, Evanston residence, and Gedar river ferries, plus local arrivals and departures and residents visiting relatives.

Pudily School Butler Chicago Evanston Gedar River

The Midas Mines Golf Tournament Misadventure

A crooked tale at Maston Country Club begins with a crescent pin prize for a ladies event and sixteen year old Tom Price entering. Mr Sloan leads the clubs as Mary Benson flirts with curate Morse while Tom fixes the score with a forbidden gadget and a laughable misadventure ends in mixed triumph and scandal.

Murgaracaruguay Midaimines Maston Country Grup Noarls Miller Tom Price Sloan Tom Joe Smith Wag Mfr Toe Miss Benson Sivan Joe Yan Foe Toa Mary Benson Creme Mr. Morse Aloe Mary Bengon Prin Morse Mary Sant Mary Thalf

Record of Tom Sloan and the vanished golfer

A disjointed fragment recounts a black cylinder used to record a curate’s conversation for Sloan, who avoids his companions after Tom leaves. Sloan travels to town and Europe, reappearing four years later. Miss Benson is linked to a “Millionaire Miller” title in this fragment.

Mr. Morse Mary Tom Goring Inter Jin Morse Self Morse Taru Mr. Sloan Marie Tommy Millar Sloan Miss Brown Tara Yerees Europe Benson Miller

Rose slug and currant worm control in rose and gooseberry beds

Garden notes describe brown leaf with slug damage on roses and a sawfly larva turning into an adult. It covers management across two broods, soil and leaf treatment, including whale oil emulsion, kerosene milk mix, lime and paris green dust, arsenate of lead sprays, and hellebore dusts for ongoing summer control of pests and mildew.

Jung Tne Paris Etrope Femelery

Gossip at the Iowa Capital changes Memorial Day name

Des Moines May 30 The last legislature changed Memorial Day to Decoration Day. Previously the day was widely referred to as Decoration Day in newspapers and elsewhere, but the term was dropped years ago to reflect its true significance.

Des Moines Becausn Burt Justice of the Peace

Health based beauty emphasized in women’s health article

An article argues true beauty stems from health not cosmetics, linking headaches and dull skin to constipation and poor diet. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, widely used remedy, with testimonials and a free sample offer from Br W Caldwell at Monticello Illinois.

Dr. Caldwell Sirs Jennie Sneacket West Monroe Street Chicago America Br W B. Caldwell Washington Street Monticello

Decoration Day changes and school treasurer questions linger

The article discusses the rename from Memorial Day to Decoration Day and ongoing debates over legalizing baseball on the day. It notes inquiries about whether school districts can operate without a school treasurer, requiring treasurers to be elected residents with bonds. It references Joby Verner seeking inspector positions, opposition from the mine association, and the broader legal and administrative issues affecting Iowa in 1910.

Joby Verner Rhys Mine Association Bag Verner

President Wilson Challenged by Lobbyists Over Tariff Provisions

Nation's Capital column notes President Wilson openly challenges industrial interests on the tariff bill. It highlights intense lobbying against wool and sugar provisions, with ex senators Foster and Hepburn among prominent opponents. Wilson signals readiness to seek public opinion if Congress blocks reductions on sugar and wool.

Washington, D. C Jess Wilson Kime Gel Efort Christ Temple Washington WW. P. Hepburn Hawaii Wilson New Jersey Fim United States Cape Jvol Hill

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