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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1909
Page
3
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal prints 10 pages on Tuesday and 6 pages on Friday nights. Daily by carrier or mail rates are listed including 10 cents weekly and 3.00 yearly for daily and 3.60 yearly for semi weekly.
Payne and Young are in charge of the Chicago office located at 750 Marquette Building, directing operations and personnel.
The Journal enumerates city agencies including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Toborg Bros Grocery Oregon Street W 4 Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Becklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J A Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery New York Office 30-34 West 83rd Street.
Fragmentary OCR indicates Bell telephone offices and a Mississippi Valley listing. No clear event, date, or names usable for a fuller summary.
Publisher F. D. Throop swears the paper had specific printed circulations each day in July 1909. The notarized declaration dated August 2, 1909, by Arthur Hoffman confirms the totals and distribution figures for Muscatine County and townships.
The Mississippi river tale of Mark Twain piloting President Taft’s steamer sparks laughter. The Kansas City Journal notes East coast readers misjudge western river conditions and Twain’s limited piloting experience, calling the report provincial and unfounded.
The piece argues that even expert pilots would avoid the Mississippi’s June flood dangers as it shifts channels and creates deadly snags. It notes the river’s mighty currents, changing sandbars, and wrecks that have killed many boats while contrasting with Mark Twain’s literary fame.
In Uncle Leslie M. Shaw's recent remarks the Burlington Gazette notes a heated exchange with implications for a former Iowan. The speech signals political heat and potential shifts in regional response.
A Davenport Rock Island and Moline excursion aboard the steamers Blackhawk and Ben Campbell visited Muscatine under the Mission Sabbath School auspices. The planned largest ever arrives tonight with a circus set to perform on the 25th at town siding.
Forty years ago John Hoehl began driving piles in Pappoose creek bed at the corner of Second and Sycamore streets for the foundation of a two story brick house measuring 20 by 50 feet.
Twenty years ago Frank Bowman announced plans to build a handsome barn on his lot at East Front street. The Muscatine Rifles broke camp this morning and will return home tonight or in the morning.
Thirty years ago the handsome advertising car of Cooper and Bailey’s great menagerie toured city streets, drawing crowds with bright banners and showy display. It showcased exotic creatures, lively acts, and drew patrons to the company’s event.
Henry Miller of the opposite bank brought in a cornstalk over 11 feet tall this morning drawing attention as a potential young tree. S. G. Stein came back last night from Lake Okoboji where he spent the summer.
In a tense night scene, Gertrude and I discover a murdered man on the hall floor, the corpse of a gentleman in formal dress. The household, including frightened maids and the frightened cook, awaits clues as to who killed him and where Halsey is. The shock surges through everyone as the search continues.
In a tense scene at Arnold Armstrong’s home, Gertrude Innes discovers a murder as Mr. Jarvis and three Greenwood Club men arrive. Arnold’s death prompts questions about Halsey’s whereabouts while Jack Bailey and Armstrong’s fraught friendship emerge as key motives. The story continues with police, coroner, and club figures gathering.
Some little time of the chautauqua season remains and if they hurry a few dates may still be filled by the martyrs just released at Washington.
Des Moines Register notes Spokane's widely advertised husbands show will appeal to married men who seldom see entertainment at home, suggesting broad appeal and potential impact for local audiences.
The Iowa City Republican notes Congressman Dawson escaped censure from Speaker Cannon. Analysts say the decision could hurt his bid in the eleventh district yet won’t damage his standing in the second district.
Des Moines Capital notes the Georgia senate has tabled a resolution seeking an amendment to the federal constitution on income tax. The column warns such items are typically printed in small type or tucked away in obscure newspaper corners or perhaps not printed at all.
The article notes Germany has three aerial warships and will complete docks to build 50 to 60 ships yearly at about $250000 each. It suggests Britain will fear every star in the sky might be a German airship.
The Sioux City Journal argues that western regions suffer not from tyranny but from politicians who profit by stirring trouble. It claims the west is record free and prosperous, with officeholders drawing their highest salaries.
A paid ad from People's Light company of Davenport asks customers to report irregularities in gas or electric service and promises prompt action on reports of defective street arc lamps, signaling a commitment to improve service.
The paper notes Champ Clark claims the Payne bill averages 2 percent higher than the Dingley bill. It calls for a bill of particulars explaining how the conclusion was reached, arguing that reductions in the Payne bill cast doubt on the assertion until clarified.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette editorial mocks the use of public funds to buy automobiles for lawmakers in Washington. It argues municipalities move toward business practices and urges national government to set a similar example, warning of widespread auto perks for senators and congressmen.
West Liberty Ia August 9 notices show Mr and Mrs W Burk arriving from Kansas City to visit Mrs George Ward. Corrie Harrison Lydia Reese and Pittsburg guests tour Iowa City. Ed Johns of Brooklyn leaves after rheumatism visit. Nelle Seitsinger tipped in town. Harold Hauer to Iowa Falls for visit. Mrs Dave Cornwall returns home. Mrs William Davis of Defiance visits family. Frank Strate and baby back from Rock Island. Brugman family left after funeral. Nichols family tenth annual reunion planned.
A new tonic called Root Juice is rapidly drawing universal attention across the state for claims of quick relief of indigestion liver kidney and bowel issues. Police officer John K Stevens of Fort Wayne says it cured his kidney and bladder problems and many others report improvements after using the product sold at Morgan's drug store at one dollar per bottle or three for two dollars and a half.
Our mid week prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 45 pm with the topic Christian Generosity The meeting ends at 8 30 pm The Young Women's Guild meets at Miss Lilian Kemper's home on Wednesday evening August 11th Arrangements for the excursion will be completed at this meeting All members urged to attend An afternoon Guild excursion is planned for Tuesday August 24 to Davenport Keep the date in mind.
A Young People's group plans a meeting Monday evening at the home of Miss Pearl Bitzer. The Ladies' Aid society is set to meet on Wednesday.
Rossi's Musical Elephants, costing about $1000 weekly, perform with four costumed dancers playing horns and bells and dancing a minuet. The act anchors the Oriental Spectacle featuring Western and Eastern scenes and events. Col. William F. Cody leads the show twice daily, weather permitting, directing the performances.
Dorothy Lawson 20, daughter of Thomas W. Lawson, to wed Henry McCall son of Congressman Samuel McCall. Lawson expert rider and actress. McCall Harvard graduate 1909, varsity baseball player. Wedding set for January with Lawson to Europe in September.
Day afternoon at the church. Prayer meeting on Thursday evening. Teachers' meeting Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Bitzer.
This week at Mulford Mission includes Tuesday choir and quartet practice. On Wednesday afternoon a Ladies Aid meeting is planned. Thursday at 7 30 a prayer meeting invites all, with short sessions in hot weather.
The Women's Missionary society will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Charles Kink, 13817 Cedar. The Ladies' Aid society will meet Wednesday afternoon at the church. Luther League Button Sewing society will meet Wednesday evening at the church.
The Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society of the German M. E. Church will gather Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. A. Bahr's residence on East Fifth Street. Choir practice is scheduled for Friday evening and all interested are urged to attend.
First Baptist Church group will meet at Weed park on Monday evening. Regular midweek services move to Wednesday at 7:45 PM with the topic How to get everything you want.
The Ladies Aid society of the German Congregational Church will hold a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the parsonage.
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