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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1913
Page
3
A mistaken belief in welcoming freshman prompts a college committee to plan a reception with badges and guidance services while critics fear pomp masks mistreatment and social pressure. The article contrasts this with Tacoma's Amen Day and bitter protests over favoritism vs. dignity for newcomers.
The latest country to face possible absence from the Frisco fair is Chile. Chilean congress has adjourned without approving the requested appropriation for the Chilean exhibit at the Panama-Pacific exposition. A reconvened session may decide the matter.
The piece argues Chile stands as the Pacific leader in the Western Hemisphere with a strong navy and influence over canal politics. It discusses potential U S Chile relations, fears over canal opening, and the idea of a concert of Latin American powers akin to Europe’s balance, including Argentina Brazil and Chile. It notes Mexico and the Monroe Doctrine as complicating factors and hints at possible US outreach to form a South American bloc.
Muscatine firemen report the new auto fire truck responds within ten seconds of alarms. Yet drivers of horse drawn vehicles often fail to yield, risking delays and possible crashes. When the apparatus nears, all traffic should pull to the curb. drivers should yield to avoid disaster. Some motorists have tried to pass as it nears frail passage. An accident would prove the wisdom of delaying until it is safe.
In Cedar Rapids citizens are urged to be a living bureau of publicity with slogans like Ask ma thva bara. The town's welcoming image is contrasted with suspicions about Cedar Rapids hospitality since Labor Day, while scientists warn about old dangers from a wooden bucket and a wooden coach setting.
Fragmentary text shows Geiger Brothers promoting good goods with an advertisement indicating a sale or trade emphasis. Details are unclear, but the ad conveys a seller offering quality items to customers.
A garbled reminiscence column recounts events from decades ago including attendance estimates at a test grounds event, and mentions of individuals such as Dr Cobb and Miss Clara Bikbridge. It notes weather hints, travel, and greetings from Ireland, with sparse readable names and dates.
A stranger posing as a biographer for a publishing house befriends Silas Beebee and his kin, promising pages and portraits for cash. The scheme spans Silas, his wife, son Joe, and Reuben, with multiple family members slated for inclusion before a detective exposes the scam, ending in collective vow to reject such impostors.
A long text discusses clean cultivation in western orchards on Iowa farms. It cites Stan Cowa as likely to resist clean methods, arguing winter kill risks and preference for hay or pasture before a crop, highlighting the debate over orchard cultivation practices.
The article discusses best garden crops for young orchards and the use of cover crops to mature wood and protect soil. It highlights tomatoes, beans, peas, root crops, cabbage, and sweet corn as suitable, with careful cultivation. It explains nitrogenous and non nitrogenous cover crops to manage moisture, prevent late fall growth, and enrich soil humus for next season.
An ad claims Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment provides relief and a cure for infant skin eruptions. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Strubler of Dubuque Iowa and lists price as 69 cents, with mail order and drugstore availability through Tyre Chemical Co and Duvercamp's Prescription Drug.
The Lone Tree Reporter notes the Keokuk power dam’s immense size and water handling power. Keokuk’s dam is described as a premier engineering feat, with Iowa pride in the project and calls to attract factories to use the power.
Wilton residents Mr and Mrs Lyssa Brumbaugh returned Friday from Keokuk where they attended the opening of the Neokuk dam. Jost and Paul Brown were in Davenport Thursday evening. Mrs George Mannasmith visited Durant Friday noon to stay with her daughter Mrs. BR El Teutel Leo Corey and Wan Shaw returned Friday morning after business in Davenport and Rock Island. James Cockshoot made an automobile trip.
A series of short social and business mentions from Tipton Muscatine Davenport Davenport area notes: Earl Marticka travels to Muscatine for a day of errands. Mrs John Heabner Miss Valet attend the Duncan home gathering. Delilah Lenker visits Moscow. Fred Maurer returns from Marcus after a two week visit. Jamey Parros plans a Sunday with Nick Parros. Ed Bischof and son George visit Bannick and R L Cotton for business. C E B White daughters Dorothy Nola visit West Liberty. Mary Melwig returns from Atabasa. Paul Collier travels from Durant to see friends. Wm Shaw and F G Wietken engage in Davenport and Muscatine business. Jessie Van Fossen goes to Davenport. H F Ayres visits Muscatine. Clarence Chrieson in Davenport. Geo Rogers’s wife returns from Davenport. Wm Shaw in West Liberty. James Bacon visits Tipton fair. Elizabeth Mahanna leaves for Saveryport then Chicago with Mrs MacIntire. couple met in Chicago with the husband.
Amusements notice describes The County Sheriff by Lom B Parker set in the far West where diverse groups unite then drift apart. The drama promises a powerful pay and fast action. Grand Theatre presents Sunday matinee and night showtimes and dates.
Early fall weather spurs bronchial coughs and irritation. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised to soothe inflamed mucus and loosen the cough without opiates. Beware substitutes. obtain the genuine yellow package from local ad.
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