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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1905
Page
9
Grace Sorenson editor notes the Muscatine Journal Junior is published for boys and readers of all ages. It invites youth to send letters and contributions to the editor, encouraging participation from its youthful audience.
A mixed word puzzle hides the names of five states and solvers must submit letters essays or stories within two weeks. Prizes include a handkerchief pin book note paper or a game. Names and rolls of honor are listed with participant details and the deadline is given.
A general call celebrates increasing junior members and urges regular letters to the Junior page. It shares a village tale of Mary, the selfless sister who cares for Aunt Hannah, learns of a hidden will, and gains ten thousand dollars to fund college, prompting family praise.
An invitation to write to any child regardless of location. The message suggests sharing experiences about the farm and encourages broad participation from children both in town and in rural areas.
A group of children and teens write to the editor expressing wishes to publish and contribute. Ray Campbell aged 13 asks to be an editor, Lysle Campbell aged 10 describes seven brothers and one sister Gladys, Louis Hardy aged 11 looks forward to a children’s page, Mamie Jones aged 7 recalls a day of riding and candy.
An old black cat named Mack protects five kittens under a porch from a murderous tom cat. Mack fights, drives away the threat, and stays until the keeper returns, earning a note of kindness. The piece ends with a first person reflection from Louise Lang and a boy’s plea to better himself.
A short moral exhortation by Eleanor Williams aged 14 urges kindness from youth. It argues kindness at school home and toward animals, noting smiles and small gestures like bringing flowers after corrections can improve everyone.
A letter writer laments boys who smoke and urges quitting to save health and money for charity. The page also includes short notes from Lester Higby eleven, Henry Yates ten, and a fourteen year old describing limited schooling and early work, all addressing the editor with personal anecdotes.
A 12 year old writer, Martin Stoy, explains his plan to join the army of little folks and march to the front. He mentions a drum a horn and a large dog named Harry named after his deceased brother.
A 15 year old Marvin Hoyt congratulates the editor on the junior page and commits to writing again. Gertrude J Gertenbach from Letts Iowa R F D No 1 notes school days ending June ninth and mentions study subjects.
Verna Auten of West Chester and Mansfield Rankin of Muscatine write to the editor about returning to school in early August. Verna mentions two sisters Ena and Viola, two kittens and a piano, while Mansfield praises his teacher Miss Mabel Hogue and notes two pet ducks and a dog. Both express eagerness for the new term.
A 13 year old Japanese girl Noto, patriotic and caring, mourns her brother who joins the army. News of a big boat and impending departure to the front rattles her as she rushes to bid him farewell at the harbor post. The tale hints at hardship and separation.
Wilton is abuzz with Woodmen picnic attendance in Muscatine and numerous local residents traveling to visit relatives and friends. The note lists many Wilton residents and guests making trips to Muscatine and surrounding towns, with social visits and shopping mentions scattered throughout.
Mrs Allie Jeffers and son Laird were passengers for Cedar Falls Wednesday evening. Mrs Ruswig returned home to Grand Rapids after visiting her brother in Muscatine. Several residents including Carrie Rowan and Billa Porter attended chautauqua at Washington today.
An 11 year old girl disguises as Mikado regiment recruit to board a ship, finds her wounded brother in a hospital after three days at sea, and later helps authorities recapture hostile men. Tom aids Jim after their escape, leading to imprisonment of the assailants and a reward from Jim's father. Ethelynn Van Riper, 11, O E Seventh Street.
Jim, a son of a wealthy man, derides Tom the poor but honest boy. Tom, eager to be accepted, trails along a country road toward a friend’s house despite fatigue. Two men appear as Tom contemplates turning back.
Agnes Davis finds her little brother Harry missing after Lottie forgets her promise to stay in the yard. A passerby brings Harry, who was struck by a vehicle and left with lifelong leg injuries. Lottie, a nine year old, reflects on her fault and the consequences of her forgetfulness.
After their mother died Helen and Tommy were homeless and hungry. They begged for food until a kind man noticed them and promised they would never beg again. He adopted them, bringing them to a beautiful house and vowing they would help others in need.
A claim that Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds can successfully strike lung trouble is advertised at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with prices of 5c and 1 60.
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