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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
3
The Daily Journal announces its delivery schedule and pricing with bids for subscriptions and advertising. It lists local real estate agents and stores as convenient addresses for readers and notes office contacts for advertising departments.
Wilbur Wright one of the first two to fly in a power driven heavier than air machine died yesterday of disease. He pioneered early aviation with his brother and helped establish the safety and respect for flying. The article notes the Wrights’ courage and caution and places Wright among the founders who expanded mankind’s reach into flight.
A local clash over Memorial Day remarks prompts accusations that socialists calling themselves Comrades insult living veterans. The writer condemns those actions as unworthy of honoring the fallen and the nation’s unity, urging respect for the men who died to preserve liberty and the republic.
A Columbus constitutional convention closes with no recall of officeholders or judiciary among proposed amendments. The only significant progressive measure favored is the referendum and initiative to be submitted to Ohio voters. Other amendments target title laws and billboard advertising. Local papers note civic warnings on bird hunting and political volatility, while Wayland News owner J Dolph seeks retirement.
Special correspondence from Washington, D C May 21 reports Iowa students achieving notable success in theater. Miss Lois Storm of Waterloo impressed at National Park seminary as Padahoon in The Arrow Maker, following Miss Gilbertson of Des Moines in Much Ado About Nothing at Washington College. Mrs Storm watched, then they planned a summer trip via Point Comfort before returning to Waterloo. Adolph Priester of Davenport also anticipated in Washington early June on route home from New York.
Forty years ago a buggy wreck near Dorn's brewery injured no one. thirty years ago a shooting match decided by three balls. twenty years ago Col. Nate A. Reed spoke at Decoration Day in Lincoln Park, Chicago. ten years ago Y M C A canvass aimed to raise $5,000 for a grand union service.
A. B. Turner of Corning, his wife and daughter Missoura Turner will sail from an unidentified port for a European summer. Judge and Mrs. Thomas L. Maxwell of Creston plan a visit in Washington, with other visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Winn, Hyland of Osceola, and postmaster I. F. Armstrong of Lennox. Edward A. Fimmen, returning from New York, is sightseeing in Washington. Prof. AM. L. Ferson of George Washington Law School departs for Iowa City for summer. Mrs. Ferson left Washington for Iowa earlier. Mrs. Julia B. McKibben travels to Mountain Lake Park then Keosauqua for the summer. Children of Representative and Mrs. Pickett are ill with measles. A conference is set on Davenport dam policy between House Interstate and Perelza Commerce and Senate committees, with support to advance the general dam act and possible pressure on Mr. Stimson to withdraw opposition.
R L Gurney of Commonwealth Trust St Louis criticized bank advertising plans as lemons during remarks to Mississippi Bankers Association in Gulfport. He demonstrated ad concepts with a stereopticon and urged bankers to write their own ads. Courney praised daily newspapers as essential for reaching all readers including women and children who seek fresh news and timely ads.
An old advertisement touts Bin-Ter Complexion Tablets to purify blood and clear skin within about ten days. It claims the product strengthens the system and restores a clear complexion after skin pores release blood. Spring's Pharmacy and AW Morgan are listed as endorsers with street addresses.
West Liberty residents and visitors share a busy week with Ruth Fisher returning from Solon, Lillie Stevens home from Ladora, and numerous trips to Davenport Clinton Muscatine and Muscatine area towns. Residents attend memorials, surgeries, and family gatherings while housing changes include Robert Foster taking over Roy Tharp’s book shop. ninety-two youths picnic at Rochester Bridge with safe return.
Silvia Candor returned to his home in Coggwell North Dakota Thursday after living with his uncle Mr Halstead for a year. Mr and Mrs Frank Pierson went to Rochester Bridge Thursday and were joined by parents and relatives from Springdale for a picnic on the banks of Old Cedar.
Advertises Hokara as a grease free skin food that quickly relieves itching and heals various skin troubles. Claims include pimples blackheads acne barber’s itch and eczema with dramatic improvements. A. W. Morgan offers small jars at 23 cents and larger 50 cents with a money back guarantee if results aren’t as claimed.
Prairie Grove Illinois May 31 list of visitors from West Liberty Hartupee Cedar Hill Muscatine Atalissa Davenport and Davenport residents. Local births funerals school closing misprint picnic with eleven visitors and praise for Miss Mosher. Chautauqua returns June 24 with Thavius Rasani Alton Packard and Hewitt entertainers plus Boston Lyrics and College Girls.
In Old Clifton Iowa on May 30 George Taylor and family from Columbus Junction spent Sunday at M F Murray. Clyde Foster and family stayed Sunday night with WH Ee Jones. Aaron Kemp and granddaughter Tola of Wapello and John Bretts of Cairo visited C O Kemp's Wednesday of last week. H O Waterhouse and family visited B F Knotl Sunday. George and James Kerr were in Chicago on business Monday. Dan Tucker and family visited.
Sunday gatherings and visits centered around Fre dona Letts and Muscatine with numerous families including McNamers Kerrs Hand family and Hank family traveling by auto. Several residents were seen at friends and relatives homes with multiple hosting stays and brief outings noted in the week's social activity.
Miss Cora Scarff left for Mt. Pleasant after trimmer work. Mrs. Bert Carpenter attended a Muscatine Delta Alpha banquet. Miss Hazerl Thompson visited Letts for commencement. Miss Lillian Wilcox of Davenport will visit relatives. Barn dance by Mr and Mrs W S Letts drew a large crowd in a white decor haymow. Music by Mahan nai and Ogle. Minnie Garrett of Letts visited Leota McCuriley. Mrs S A Jidmondonson and daughters and Mrs Edith Armbright visited Memorial day. Mr and Mrs W H Hughes of Washington attended commencement. Florence Krotz went to Wilton to direct music for tonight’s commencement.
May 30 Letts Iowa union services at the M E church marked by large attendance as a memorial to Civil War heroes both departed and living. The event reflected community reverence with scripture, songs, and prayers honoring veterans and their families.
A Mexico plant named Diabetes herb is claimed to be a specific for diabetes curing symptoms, lowering sugar and restoring weight. The ad promotes a $1.00 two week supply, offers diet lists and a free booklet, and directs readers to A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
The service in the church auditorium featured Rev. J. C. Stark of United Brethren delivering a tribute to past heroes both in battle and at home. The program included prayers, hymns, a Bass solo, and a Battle Hymn of the Republic, all amid careful floral decor. Local residents received updates on moved and ill family members, with several social visits noted and attendance at the event.
Sioux City May 31 The committee on instruction plans to abolish the dean position and assign Dean Sidney L. Chandler to professor of history and economics at Morning Side college. The move is described as a retrenchment measure likely to take effect next week.
The Recreation Congress AA is to be held in Cleveland June 5 to 8 under the Playground and Recreation Association of America. Leaders include Joseph Lee of Boston Jane Addams Jacob Riis and Liberty H Bailey of Cornell. The association has added four recreation efficiency engineers in the last eighteen months to aid city recreation planning. A department of commercial recreation assists cities with dance halls and motion picture theaters.
Sealed proposals will be received until noon June 27, 1912 by the Independent School District of Muscatine Iowa for an addition to the McKinley school building. Plans may be inspected at the First National Bank Building Muscatine with Dr W S Norton chairman. Bids must be filed with the board secretary by the deadline. The board may reject any or all bids. Building and Repair Committee By W S Norton, Chairman.
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