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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1912

Page

4

Morning Star excursion sails Davenport crowd

The steamer Morning Star ran an excursion from Davenport on Thursday afternoon, filled to capacity as would be excursionists turned away. It reached the city at five and sailed back at 6 15 in the evening. Babe Adams of Walesburg is accused of assaulting L C Orbach, sporting editor and official scorer, at Traill Park. Orbach says he will file information later.

Morning Star Davenport Maseballo Trall Park Babe Adams Walesburg L. C. Orbach Orbach Adams

Bijou Electric hosts lively local show tonight

Wesley Nickling of Coal Valley and Miss Judie Styvert of Maine visit the city as guests of Mrs Peter Romann at 501 Bismarck Street. The event features poultry meats including chicken and veal as well as beef lamb and home-made summer sausage from C. E. Richard & Sons. Phone 548.

C. E. Richard & Sons Wesley Nickling Coal Valley Judie Styvert Maine Mra Peter Romann Bismarck Street C. HE. Richard & Sons

Interest Increases In The Ring Contest

As the time shortens, interest grows in the Mamond ring contest to be worn by the Carnival queen. The Moose lodge officers released a latest list of entrants including Helen Bond Florence Kranz L Bell Katherine Finnigan Lilah Rosenmund Anna Fry Bertha Shappless Elda Nietzel Esther Vetter Clara Connell Rose Witteman Hulda Zeldher Tda Davis Helen Dealing Helen Nein Mabel Kranz Lil Yan Bronner Bess Williams Emma Phillips Stella Williams Edna Kautz Mabel Strohm Helen Bronner.

Moose Lodge Helen Bond Florence Kranz L. Bell Katherine Finnigan Lilah Rosenmund Anna Fry Bertha Sharpless Elda Nietzel Esther Vetter Clara Connell Rose Witteman

Zemo Promises Fast eczema relief with guaranteed claims

An ad from the BE W Rose Medicine Co. of St. Louis markets Zemo as a guaranteed cure for eczema. It promises itch relief, rash, and bleeding healing, noting quick absorption with no grease and a purer liquid feel. Sold by druggists for 1 dollar large bottle and 25 cent trial bottle. Henderson Drug Co. carries it.

Zemo BE. W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis Henderson Drug Co

Responsibility for Reciprocity Debate in Congress

Washington May 81 The House debated Canadian reciprocity during military academy appropriation discussions. Rep Shackleford claimed Taft influenced the reciprocity bill. Rep Prince countered that Democrats back Taft. Roosevelts stance drew praise from Prince while Hardwick criticized him for defending recall of judicial decisions. A petition of 21,079 farmers urged repeal of reciprocity, and Roosevelt’s position on its terms surfaced in the exchange.

Washington, D. C House Shackleford Missouri Taft Representative Prince Ilinois Prince Lloyd Roosevelt Representative Hardwick Georgia Hardwick New Jersey Representative Good Iowa Bryan Dyer Lobeck Nebraska Gudger North Carolina Steenerson

Commencement Held at Lone Tree High School

Lone Tree high school held its commencement before a large audience. Prof Bohumil Shimek of the Lews State University gave the address. Displomas were presented by G J Day, with the response by Miss Elsie Holdeman.

Lone Tree Lone Tree High School J. H. Jehner J. C. Buell Mra. Kid. Kelso Bohumil Shimek Lews State University

Muscatine Club Names New Manager Kreig Aboard

At a Muscatine baseball board meeting this afternoon W F Kreig of Chillicothe Missouri a former National League player was chosen as successor to Manager E E Colman who resigned. Kreig has been recommended by locals and visiting players and will report to Muscatine as manager arriving tomorrow.

Muscatine Baseball W. FF. Kreig Chillicothe EE l Colman Krelg Muscatine Asanager

Two Offenders in Justice Court Today

Thomas Russell was brought before Judge Rowan today charged with assaulting Dan Osborn yesterday afternoon. In trial to court Helen was found guilty and fined $2 and costs. Wes Worley received a thirty day jail sentence after pleading guilty to intoxication. He testified to tossing plates at his wife yesterday. Baker's Body Is Recovered. Lone Tree Indiana May 24 The body of Robert Baker who was drowned in the Iowa river at River Junction this morning was recovered a few feet from where he sank. Young Baker, not a good swimmer, entered the water and called for aid. his cousin tried to help but they both were swept under and could not be saved.

Thomas Russell Rowan Dan Osborn Helen Wes. Worley Baker Lone Tree Robert Baker Iowa River River Junction

Honest Advice to Consumptives Promotes Wekman's Alterative

Skeptics doubt cure of Consumption but readers are urged to try Wekman's Alterative with claims of recoveries. A Philadelphia testimonial from Howard L. Klotz describes two years of lung hemorrhages, relief after March 1902, and a stated cure. The ad cites Eckman Laboratory and A. G. Bestenlenner as local sellers and offers a booklet of recoveries.

Wekman Susquehanna Ave Phila Eckman Pickman Altapeetya Howard L Klotz. Wekman A. G. Bestenlenner 2Nd St Pooklat Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Youngsters of Union 70 Picnic at Hershey Pasture

The juvenile Button Workers Protective union plans a Saturday outing at Hershey pasture with auto rides for children, athletic contests, and various games. Owners have offered cars for a short countryside ride. refreshments, including summer sausage, will be served.

Button Workers’ Protective Union Hershey Pasture

Spectator Struck by Bat in Burlington Columbus Junction Game

In a Burlington vs Columbus Junction Independents baseball game, spectator C. J. Overholt was struck in the head by a bat that slipped from Prank George during the second inning. Overholt received five stitches at his father Dr. J. L. Overholt’s office. J. B. Griffith was lightly injured by the same bat. Burlington won 29 to 10.

Columbus Junction Way C. J. Overholt Burlington George Overholt J. L. Overholt J. B. Griffith

Hawkeye Purchases Amsterdam Button Plant

The Hawkeye Pearl Button Company of this city purchased the machinery of the Amsterdam Button Company plant and plans to move it to Canton, Michigan later this year. Bids were received, Hawkeye offered the highest, and Canton residents wish a finishing plant there with a reinforced building. Hawkeye’s Missouri branch was burned down previously.

Hawkeye Pearl Button Company Amsterdam Button Company Canton Mio Hawkeye Company Missouri

Funeral of Miss Ella Thompson Held

Funeral services for Miss Ella Thompson were held at 2:80 o'clock this afternoon at her home, with Dr. L M Grigsby of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery. pallbearers were Raymond Titus John Hocke Henry Detthof J A Stephens Fred Beach and Thomas Barry.

Ella Thompson West Thirg Street L. M. Grigsby Methodist Episcopal Church Greenwood Cemetery Raymond Titus John Hocke Henry Detthof J. A. Stephens Fred Beach Thomas Barry

Brown business college students enjoy Weed park outing

The Brown business college students and about thirty friends enjoyed a Thursday afternoon at Weed park with an elegant picnic supper and a boys baseball game. Chaperoned by instructor Miss Liebke and new principal C Hr Longenecker from Cincinnati. The Ladies Aid of the German Congregational church hosted refreshments at the parsonage. They plan a church cleaning session next week. Primary election located at Alert Hose House next Monday per County Auditor A Lawrence.

Brown Business College Weed Park Liebke C. Hr. Longenecker Longenecker Muscatine Cincinnati Ladies’ Aid Society The German Congregational Church Henry Schwalm Alert Hose House Lawrence

Red Flag Symbolism Sparks Debate Over Socialism and History

A reader letter disputes a newspaper's portrayal of the Red Flag at Socialist headquarters, arguing the banner symbolizes solidarity not violence. The writer cites Betsy Ross and Mayor Gaynor, compares to yellow suffrage banners, and notes legal liability for removing emblems, ending with a historical reference to the Red Flag once atop slave auctions.

Ediot Journal Emma Goldman Betsy Ross Gaynor New York City Mr. Gaynor

Not Patriotic, He Says War Fueled by Capitalists

Lee W. Lang argues patriotism is tied to capitalist interests citing the Spanish American War and McKinley’s resistance. He claims sugar magnates drove war, workers bore the costs, ate embalmed beef, and bled overseas, asserting free speech is restricted by recent events.

McKinley Chicago Lee W. Lang

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