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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
3
Circulation claim states the Daily Journal dominates Artimentine papers, offering weekday delivery except Sunday. Subscriptions available by mail in ads, with weekly and yearly rates. Continuous daily service and low price are emphasized in a brief classified notice.
Brief item notes unfulfilled 1912 campaign promises tied to Alaska and territorial governance. Mentions President Wilson and the Democratic platform, citing Alaska inaction and appointments of governors for the Philippines and Porto Rico by officials who had not seen those places.
The piece accuses the Democratic Party of using fear to block Hughes, praising Wilson while claiming Hughes would bring war and that opponents exploit primal fears to sway the American public.
The piece urges Americans to vote next Tuesday to support a strong national policy, arguing President Wilson’s policy risks war and national honor. It warns that a Hughes victory would signal renewed American resolve, while a Wilson win would show weakness and drift. Domestic and foreign fortunes are tied to the ballot box.
The piece in Collier's Weekly previews Owen Wister's sensational critique of President Wilson. It cites Princeton episodes and Wister's claims of blunders, distrust of Wilson, and alleged betrayals, drawing on incidents and official quotations to portray a disillusioned view amid the campaign.
Fred Fulton heavyweight wrestler wired promoters he is laid up with ptomaine poisoning and cannot meet Joe Bond in Denver on November 6. the bout is called off. Local promoters confirm the cancellation.
A. J. Wood born 1856 in Muscatine County has long been synonymous with progress and public service. As township trustee in 1872 and later supervisor candidate in 1934, he earned trust through conservative road management and diligent county work. He leads Sweetland Township Institute, serves as secretary of the county detectives group, and holds roles in Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance and related organizations, with strong support expected on November 7.
In 1916 The Evening Story by Extello Rossiter Grey features Rupert Morse awaiting a nascent business career on a natal day. A black cat appears as a presage while a bareheaded young lady arrives to answer an advertisement for an assistant, triggering Morse’s curiosity and the unfolding mood.
The article extols A L Richards affectionately called Posty for decades, praising his constant alignment with constituents, steady voting record, and work as a farmer merchant and stock buyer. It notes his West Liberty roots, travels across Illinois, and deep home support, portraying him as a true representative of his district.
Morse, a young lawyer, hires Alison Scoville as office assistant in a modest street real estate office. A stray black cat Tabby becomes his mascot and helps deter a robber who striking Morse then faces Tabby’s claws, while Alison’s presence anchors Morse’s budding enterprise.
A wary note urges voters not to fear speaking out in elections. The piece mocks continued reliance on old oratorical tricks and stresses that today’s voters should openly express their choices rather than stay silent.
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