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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
3
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears on Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily by carrier in city 10 cents weekly. daily by mail one year 3.00. semiweekly one year 1.50.
The Journal lists agency locations across the city for reader convenience. Notable entries include East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Toborg Bros. Grocery Oregon Street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey venue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zy Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 23rd Street.
Representatives Payne and Young are in charge at the Chicago Office located in the 750 Marquette Building.
Sworn detailed circulation statement recorded for the Muscatine Journal for July 1909. Includes figures and dates, citing distribution totals and regional reach with notation of Sundays and specific press periods.
I F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears the above number of copies were printed and circulated in July 1909. Subscribed and sworn to August 2 1909 before me Arthur Hoffman notary public.
The Waterloo Courier notes a census bulletin showing women 57 percent and men 43 percent in church membership and questions why men drift from church activities. It cites factors from psychology to business life and calls for deeper analysis of this unchurched phenomenon.
The article critiques church and non church social work, arguing the new faith of the unchurched rests on people and tangible acts of love. It notes the practical man expresses love through deeds, even as belief debates continue, and asks what this means for national churches.
Iowa City Citizen comments on wartime fear suggesting Japanese attack potential as the National Guard trains in town. The column reflects local anxiety about possible strikes and defense readiness.
The Burlington Gazette notes Noah Webster's claim that a fowler is a sportsman who pursues wild fowls. It contrasts his definition with Uncle Joe Cannon's shorter harsher description.
Keokuk Gate City notes that amid rising divorce suits in the stage profession a prominent actor not party to a suit should speak up. The commentary says times are good and questions the epidemic of suits among performers.
May Sutton ends her engagement citing youth as the reason. The remark hints at a future where age could again affect a match if circumstances change and the partner makes the decision.
In Washington Iowa a well known man was dismissed from work for talking excessively. The remark invites reflection that people who talk much are often not popular. The note ends with a pointed nudge to consider this.
A correspondent asks why guards’ uniforms changed from blue to khaki. The note suggests blue coats and brass attracted attention, while khaki resists rain and dust, reducing perceived risk and maintenance.
Police found a woman's shoe and one stocking on the main business street in Waterloo Cedar Rapids. No one has claimed the articles and investigators have not located a one legged girl likely connected to the items.
President Taft says there must be no politics in selecting census enumerators. The Clinton Herald endorses this view, calling for competent workers and stating hangers-on and pensioners should be set aside.
The Dubuque Times Journal notes no drop in hide prices since Congress added hides to the free list. The move aimed to curb the beef trust and its tanning market power, not to lower prices. Iowa farmers likely see no personal cost from removing the 15 percent duty.
In Millersburg Illinois on August 17 and 18 evangelical services were held in a tent under the Mercer County S S association with Rev P R S Pittingen of Aledo as speaker. Also noted: John Epperly delivered blackberries to Aledo, Mrs M D Murdock and son Russell planned to attend the L D S reunion at Moline, and William Blair led the tent. Mr. and Mrs R J Henry departed for Seattle for a long visit.
Reminiscences recount that the W. L. Ewing from St Louis arrived late due to low water. Reported plan to split the boat line seasonally above and below the Des Moines rapids to cope with the stage of water. 30 years ago, St Mary’s Catholic church ladies announced a fair at Hare’s hall starting September 10 for four days to raise funds for a new parish schoolhouse.
The paper warns readers to avoid discarding melon rinds and fruit parings on sidewalks to prevent injuries. It notes the grain shed on the levee is shrinking in pieces and hopes the structure will soon be completely gone.
A brief look back notes today marks exactly twenty years since a Sunday event. The record highlights the passage of time and reflection on that day's significance.
Will Jayne, Drew Davidson and Chas Hanley travel to Washington Iowa tomorrow to contest a tennis tournament against an equal number of local players. The trio have practiced on a dirt court on Mulberry and are in good shape to uphold Muscatine's athletic standard.
In a tense meeting Halsey accuses John Bailey while Mary Gertrude confronts her doubts and declares love. Gertrude pleads for trust as emotion erupts, ending with a resolve to reconsider future dealings with Bailey despite lingering suspicions.
Chapter XI portrays Miss Innes, Halsey, and Gertrude strolling as they dodge talk of Bailey’s case. Detective Jamieson questions suspicious figures and recalls a veiled young lady asking a back road driver to Sunnyside. The night scene ends with Miss Innes denying any visit from such a stranger.
Susie O Dell of near Hamlet Illinois brought Aly M Anderson to grandfather M D Murdock on Aug 19 for a visit. Mrs J W Roberts returned from the Moline Illinois reunion Aug 19 and reports a good time. A fine girl was born to Mr and Mrs John Downey on Aug 19 evening. Dr J H Beadle of Drury visited Dr M O Harvers Aug 19. J L Terry attended the L D S reunion at Moline Aug 19. James Hare Frank Neely Jesse Scranton Earl Scranton M P Miller and daughter Ruby Miller went to the Moline reunion Aug 21 and stayed to Aug 24. Mr and Mrs Andrew Miller of Macon Missouri arrived Aug 21 to visit local friends. Mrs John Wakeland and children went to Viola Aug 21 to visit. Mr and Mrs John Epperly went to Aledo Aug 21 with their grandson Master Robert Elvin. Mrs W Wakeland and sons Harry and Lawrence visited Finley Illinois Aug 23.
The ad touts yellow cornflakes made exclusively from yellow corn. It claims a rich corn flavor and urges readers to try them, asserting they will not return to the old kind.
Keota Iowa residents Mr and Mrs John Pohren and family and Mrs Pohren s father John Engle dinger spent Sunday in Brighton to attend the funeral of Mr Pohren s mother Mrs Joe Sieren returned to her home after the observance
An article promoting Parisian Sage claims a Parisian doctor proved dandruff is caused by a microbe and that the product kills the germ. It touts a two week cure, a money-back guarantee, and broad availability, with Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store selling it in Muscatine.
Pomeroy residents share activities from Crane grove picnic near Joy and threshing progress this week. Mrs W F Spence visited son Samuel and family at Monmouth Ind. Etta Boruff and cousins Miss Kinnaman from St Joseph visited Clyde Crapnell in Joy area. Omer Jackson starts new job. Mrs Walter Epperly on sick list. Ss A Boruff of Aledo did plumbing at Charles Retherford's new house. Mrs C H Thornhill and Leo of Joy visited here.
Miss Melba Heimann of St Louis, 17, daughter of Maurice A Heimann, plans her first ascent in the Melba balloon to qualify as a balloon pilot. Her father will accompany her as she learns handling and emergency procedures, answers questions, and seeks a license for future flights with invited balloon parties.
Community notices report Schweitzer's as hosting a new piano. The Bloomington U picnic was postponed and set for August 26 at Weed Park. Local residents from Muscatine and South Muscatine visited Martin Schweitzer and other residences over the weekend.
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