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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1915
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR describes newspaper operations and staff roles with scattered names and numbers. Mentions circulation practices, City and county references, and several editorial positions including Managing Editor and Mail Room. Includes stray addresses and phone-like numbers in a terse historical note.
A Memorial Day reflection notes two crises facing America the moral duty to rescue oppressed peoples and the perils of war. It urges nonbelligerent stance yet insists on firm action for humanity, neutrals, and universal rights amid international conflict and barbarism. The speech invokes duty to all nations and the sanctity of Memorial Day amid upheaval.
A fragment from Fort y years ago recalls John Bishop struck by a brick at Fyock's house he survived, later by a grocery keeper George Funck eventful fire on Water street saw a fall from a roof Cadet Scranton bound for St Charles. A J Barger starts as Muscatine Western messenger tomorrow. Thieves entered the river road home of Margaret Kleindolph a week ago taking valuables. the intruder fled when confronted by the owner. Twenty years back Captain Bernard was found after a break in at a kitchen store area remains noted for the city’s past incidents.
Berkeley Marshall, a rural engineer in training, falls for Prudence Fairchild at Sylvan Cove amid wealth and social pressures. He battles money versus love, watching her reactions to his poverty and his own fear of misread signals, as the resort season unfolds.
Washington reports on American volunteers abroad including Gilbert Lancaster of Dimort who joined the British army and Karl Llewellyn who went to Germany, with State Department efforts to release enlistees. Also notes rail national guard artillery upgrades, and 1914 Portland cement production in Iowa and Missouri with price and volume figures.
A reflective wartime tribute urges national resolve to honor fallen soldiers and seek peace. It calls for living nobility in crisis, honoring those who paid for peace, and praying to be worthy of their sacrifice.
A tense exchange at the mountain path leads to a plan to meet and a hinted confession. One speaker declares long-held feelings as a September sea breeze frames their private moment.
The Department of Commerce reports that during eight months from August 1, 1912, to March 31, 1915, total imports and domestic exports reached 32.797 billion dollars, with 4 percent carried in American bottoms. The prior year saw 6.ih percent.
Washington and surrounding areas see residents shopping visiting and traveling events. Mrs Nora Fleischmay of Chicago visits her father Jesse Marr while Mrs Fisher heads to Michigan. Clergy Rev Norton travels to Muscatine for several days. Epworth League names officers Edith Peterson Razel Woodbury and others. Clayton Pearson undergoes hospital surgery in Iowa City, with steady progress reported. Community circles hold socials and missionary society contest banquets at United Presbyterian church.
May 31 visits by Rev Clemente Loear of Oskaloosa to parents and relatives. extended visits with kin in Rutland and east. Local residents travel to Muscatine Wilton Pekoo. Lone Tree high school commencement held with weather rough but proceedings fine. Class of six members Kirchner Eden Rubelman Baker Carey Sherburne staged program with Hessenius Oblinger Weller and Dr Baker. choir and quartet praised.
The Hippodrome presents eighteen performers in a two act musical comedy The Tourists opening May 2 on Stein's lot under Yeoman lodge auspices. German bandleader Louis aims for Grand Bey concludes in romance as Count Cuelno and a fortune bearing American girl captivate the court. Cast includes Bert Perry Dan Rogers Georgia Miss Nellie Maule and more. The bill rotates every two days and Yeoman lodge members aid the show’s success.
Keota sketches from May include John Herr returning from Colfax with Mrs Herr to explore healing waters for rheumatism. A young family grieves an infant toy loss. A small fire causes a scare but ends before firemen arrive. Local ladies return from Washington mission trip. The Shotta family marks forty second anniversary with a leather rocker gift. Sewer work halts after heavy rains. Plans for skating resume if weather permits. Gospel teams divide for Kapta and Talleyrand meetings led by James Ralston with others assisting. Edger S Kindsey to address graduates at Presbyterian church.
Colembus Junction reports on a busy week with residents visiting family in Davenport and Letts, a Trinity Reformed church service, and a Davenport contingent visiting local residents. Visitors include Mrs J B OConnor from Davenport and the Sprague family from Crawfordsville. Davenport Manufacturers and Roasters stopped in with a promotional train, and exhibitions by the McClellands featured fancy roller skating. Gerrie Van Dyke and Fred Manty wed in Fredonia, as Morning Sun visitors attended a quarterly conference in Dixie. Helen Howe journeyed to Muscatine.
In Haiti, competition drives the consumer role as Vibrun Guillaume is chosen as this month’s president of the consumer dues group. The announcement highlights the ongoing governance within the organization and Guillaume’s leadership stint for the period.
In Atalissa Iowa on May 1 Georgea Correll received a goat shipment while Arch Staly tended fractious horses injuring his ankle. Mrs. Lewis Staley and Mrs. Fred Swain visited Alpsentine and stayed with friends. Miss Mabel Miller returned home after term. Ruth Reich of Wilton visited the Smith family. Mary Lundy, 96, died at home and funeral plans were pending. Tom Gladstone, a former resident, died in Muscatine with interment at Overman cemetery led by the Masons.
May 21 Oak Grove reports several society meetings and social gatherings. The Kalorama Kentington group met with Mrs. Geoxo. Mrs. Fultz to entertain June 8. a school event and picnic at Shields Grove were planned weather permitting. Miss Anna Hendrix remains in Hershey Toepital with improving condition. a resident injury update. Investment ad notes First Mortgage Income Loans with Titus Loan & Investment Co. 213 Iowa Ave. Also listed are Dr Norton office surgery ads.
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