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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
3
Representatives Payne and Young head the Chicago office located in the 750 Marquette Building.
The Journal lists agencies including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd South Maccatine Tobcorg Bros. Grocery Oregon Street W C A Bosch's Drug Store Hershey Brenne Kecklerville Charka's Grocery West Bill 3 A Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery New York Office 380 24 West 82rd Street.
Fragmentary text references Bell offices and telephone infrastructure in Mississippi Valley region with unclear numbers and names. No clear event or outcome. no date or entity beyond Bell is established.
Sworn affidavit by publisher F. D. Throop asserting total July 1909 circulation figures for the Muscatine Journal. Notary public Arthur Hoffman attests the sworn statement on August 2, 1909. The document lists various circulation numbers and the average, confirming the paper’s print distribution for that month.
Efforts to line up President Tafts Des Moines visit on September 20 aim to crown the Iowa capital’s military tournament with a strong showing. Taft will review 6,000 troops from the capitol north front, then address the crowd before riding to the fairgrounds to ignite the national army tournament. Yesterday officials announced further details.
One hundred thirty five newspaper men from all Iowa counties were named to organize Taft committee leadership. Dissension rumors between the Des Moines Taft group and the Iowa League of Republican clubs were denied, signaling harmony in coordinating the president's reception. Des Moines hosts the sole official meeting, enhanced by a major military tournament, drawing large crowds to the capital for the welcome.
The Washington Democrat notes Mayor Off of Keokuk misplaced his pocketbook in Chicago containing cards and $50. The loss occurred as he traveled with help from the St. Paul Elks lodge. The piece humorously questions the card game he uses on trips.
A playful tale of a runner inviting Worry to race through spring air toward fields of Cheer. The speaker outruns Worry, proving steadier calm and fitness. The piece reflects a recurring moral about facing fear and choosing pace and perseverance.
A returning congressman likens the tale to a London moment on the Serpentine banks where a lady admires two and four year old children beside a nurse. The nurse jokes about kissing and reveals the children are her own, known by the woman from the nursery window.
Advertisement promotes Bitters as a universal remedy, urging readers to try it first before other measures. Claims lasting benefit by emphasizing the product’s long history of use and effectiveness spanning 56 years.
The advertisement asserts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters effectively treats cramps diarrhea poor appetite indigestion dyspepsia heartburn bloating belching and malaria fever and ague. Genuine bottles carry a private neck stamp. warn against imitations.
The famous New York governor spends summers at a rustic Upper Saranac Lake cabin. He climbs mountains while his wife and elder daughter canoe and lead an active open air life away from social hotel life. Secretaries accompany him, keeping a portion of office routine in the wilderness.
The piece laments Iowans who moved to California seeking climate and easy wealth. It accuses local boards of supervisors of coercing residents to perform duties and warns that tax inquiries could follow exiles as readily in California as in Iowa. The tone blends nostalgia with skepticism about migrate motives.
John Hayes discovers a curious mussel shell pot about a pint capacity with two handles. The article notes the shell cementing method is unclear yet. It also mentions the Mississippi River receding and difficulty for larger boats to cross the lower rapids.
Forty years ago a large amount of hay cut but not stacked was damaged by recent rain and probably ruined in part. The story notes the rain affected crops while also reporting the dedication of Iowa City's magnificent Catholic church last Sunday with services from 10 to 2.
Thirty years ago a Burdick switch loaded ten cars with melons totaling about 12 000 melons marking a booming melon shipment business.
Excerpt from the National Magazine August issue mentions affairs at Washington as discussed by Joe Mitchell Chapple. The brief note suggests a critical or reflective piece on political life in the capital.
A kindergarten teacher recalls a child forgetting a handkerchief and learns a lesson in neatness. The anecdote ends with the girl declaring she cannot wipe her nose on an apple, illustrating the humor in everyday classroom misunderstandings.
Ida County Pioneer reports on a girl near Ida Grove who tries to run away to see the city, urged to value family life and recognize blessings, with a reminder that youth often overestimates the world’s excitement and the duties of parents.
A daily need for nine or ten cars was observed in the area. The Methodist lyceum enjoyed a pleasant session at the home of J. S. Patten last evening.
Dr. H. M. Dean reports Ona Sala resting well after last Thursday's railroad accident. She enjoys a good appetite and remains cheerful as recovery continues. The teachers institute progresses with an increase of twenty five or more attendees today.
Ten years ago word said Company C reached their Burlington destination as planned and the Fiftieth Regiment I. N. G. camped nearby for its first night on the plain south of Burlington and would begin regular duties today. Ed Zeidler and wife rode last night’s Chicago train.
A letter warns a young woman about leaving the family home for city life. It recalls years of hard work and the moth and the flame analogy, cautioning that longing for the city may lead to regret and a return to love and peace at home.
Burlington Hawkeye cites two main reasons Iowans move to California climate and taxes. The climate argument is dissected as overstated and the tax ferret is blamed for emigration, though the piece argues the ferret is not widespread in Iowa.
Waterloo Times Triune reports a man has been appointed to the police chief position after delays. The move ends a long search and places a new leader in charge of the department.
Dispatches report Evelyn Nesbit Thaw will join Reno Nevins divorce colony with 56 women noted. source also mentions belief that 57 varieties is correct.
In Sioux City a growing fly problem is noted with humor as residents seek relief from prior criticisms of the insect. The column hints at summer disdain and the desire for calmer days despite persistent pests.
The Belle Plaine Union suggests allowing another week for public debate to ease tension before any editorials confronting the tariff are published. The note implies a cautious approach to coverage and opinion editorial activity.
The Waterloo Reporter notes Marion residents protest Cedar Rapids drivers speeding through the village. Outsiders see Marion embracing faster traffic than a mud turtle as a novelty in the community.
The Oskaloosa Herald notes a shift in attention from politics to material concerns praising the man who mows or cuts his weeds as a genuine progressive figure of the day in Kansas.
The law limits saloons to one per 500 residents in each county, with population figures derived by multiplying the number of school children aged 7 to 17 by six. The current school census indicates many counties are quickly gaining juvenile numbers.
Mr. Yoakum vice president of Rock Island talks with western farmers about joining railroads to curb hostile laws. If opposition wanes, the railroads foresee good times unless the public acts.
Asa A Hall of Williamsburg has been appointed census enumerator for the district after recommendation by Congressman Dawson. Hall is described as a strong active Republican and competent for the job, reportedly the first Iowa county man named to a federal post.
In a moonlit night at Casanova village the narrator notes a possible burglar, Rosie describes a confrontation on the drive for silver and china, and the discovery of a basket of broken crockery and a stash of silver. The scene hints at a midnight prowler linked to Arnold Armstrong’s death and raises new questions about the club’s secrets.
An advertisement claims Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets brace nerves banish sick headache prevent despondency and invigorate the entire system in a single tonic.
Oak Grove August 19. Mr and Mrs Wm Schoemaker of Michigan visit Wm Schoemaker's mother Mrs J G Schoemaker. Ed Fishburn and son William visit at Wm Fishburn's. A Morford and Morford couple plus Mr and Mrs Mark Hain of Muscatine spend Sunday at Ed Barnard's. Neema Stuart visits Mrs C E Schillig. John Parks hosts Doreas Sewing society August 25. Hiram Bloomer couple welcome a boy born August 8.
Timetables and excursion prices from Chicago to Montreal and other destinations on the Grand Trunk Railway. Fares include 20 dollars to Montreal, 27.35 to Portland and Asbury Park, 25.50 to New York, 25.70 to Atlantic City, and 21.60 to Temagami. Tickets valid 30 days with liberal stopovers and river rapids included at higher rates. Mail for schedules from W. S. Cookson A G P A 135 Adams Street.
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